The Roxy Letters offers a quirky, humorous perspective on millennial life in Austin, Texas. Told through a series of letters written by the titular Roxy to her hapless ex-boyfriend, Everett, the novel provides a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of a young woman navigating love, career, and the complexities of modern life.
While the epistolary format is a refreshing change of pace, the novel's pacing can feel uneven. The early chapters are filled with witty observations and relatable anecdotes, but the plot can feel somewhat stagnant as the story progresses. 
Roxy herself is a complex and engaging protagonist. Her sharp wit and unwavering optimism make her a relatable character, but her frequent digressions can sometimes feel indulgent. The novel's exploration of themes like friendship, self-discovery, and the pursuit of happiness is thought-provoking, but it could have benefited from a more focused narrative.
Overall, The Roxy Letters is a charming and enjoyable read, offering a unique perspective on millennial life. While the pacing may be uneven, and the plot could have been more tightly structured, the novel's humor, heart, and relatable characters make it a worthwhile addition to the contemporary fiction genre.

If you are looking for something light to read The Roxy Letters might be for you. It's quick, quirky, and refreshing! Perfect to read in-between your dark and heavier books.

This was just not the book for me. I couldn’t get into the story or connect to the characters. Admittedly, their were a few areas I liked. I enjoy the fact that Roxy and her two best friends set out to save Austin in concept, but in the end it just fell flat for me. While this is not the worst book I’ve ever read, it’s just average.

I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I started this book. I knew it was made up of letters telling a story. To be honest, it took me a while to get into it. I’m glad I kept reading.

I laughed out loud at many points during this book and really appreciated the direct, funny narrator. Some of the plot points were surreal, but not enough to take me completely out of the story. I enjoyed how everything came together at the end.

This was quite the quirky little read! Our main character, Roxy, tells us the daily details of her life in the format of letters to her ex-boyfriend Everett. She leads an eccentric 20 something life as an artist (not doing as much art as she would like) working at Whole Foods, searching for the right man.

I appreciated the fact that the was a super quick read as epistolary books usually are for me. Did get a bit frustrated with the decisions Roxy made - but I suppose that is part of life. Quick a few laugh out loud moments too!

"The Roxy Letters" by Mary Pauline Lowry is a stunning debut novel that captivates the reader from start to finish. Set in the rugged Texas hill country, the story follows the journey of Roxy, a strong-willed and independent woman, as she navigates love, loss, and self-discovery.

Lowry's writing style is vivid and evocative, painting a picture of the vast and beautiful landscape that serves as the backdrop for Roxy's journey. The characters are well-developed and each brings their own unique personality to the story. Roxy, in particular, is a character that is easy to root for, as she battles through her struggles with grace and resilience.

The themes of love, self-acceptance, and the importance of family and community run throughout the book and are woven together in a way that is both touching and thought-provoking. The Roxy Letters is a beautifully written novel that is both heart-warming and heart-wrenching, leaving the reader with a sense of hope and inspiration.

Overall, "The Roxy Letters" is a must-read for anyone looking for a captivating and emotionally charged novel that is full of memorable characters and powerful themes. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a well-crafted story and is searching for a meaningful and uplifting read.

The Roxy Letters is a fun, comical read. The letters written to her ex-boyfriend are more of a therapeutic process that actual means of communication. Roxy seems down to earth and relatable.

The cover art is interesting to me. I think it really drew me to request this book.

I am not sure how I felt about the characters in this book. I had a few moments where I rolled my eyes at their behavior. The characters were not likeable. But that did not make or break this book for me.

The pacing was rather slow with little or no action. The plot was very unique.

It was funn at times, but it just seemed to drag on and on.

I have to admit that this was a DNF for me. Although the parts that I did read, I would rate it a 3 star review.

I have to read any book that is offered as a comparison to Bridget Jones's diary. I loved the books with this character. This one, not so much. Roxy is all about herself and is all things whiny, insufferable, and self-involved. I can definitely handle quirk and love a good romp of a read. This book's aim was just to have shocking material, but instead has created a character that I wish was never written. The only saving grace from this book was Artemis. This book was not completely horrible and there were some parts that were ok, but I definitely do not want any more Roxy. Thanks for the ARC, NetGalley.

I thoroughly enjoyed this refreshing debut. I found myself laughing out loud more than once while reading, imagining myself in some of the outrageous situations Roxy found herself in. The formatting is similar to Bridget Jones' Diary in that the entire novel is comprised of several letters from Roxy addressed to her former roommate and good friend, Everett. This novel was a welcome break from the heavy psychological thrillers I've been consuming. I would recommend this to anyone wanting something lighter. It was pretty darn funny!

Unfortunately this was a DNF for me. I just couldn’t connect with the main character at all. The premise of the book just wasn’t enough to keep me going.

This was a fun, fast read. I went in without reading the synopsis, but quickly realized that maybe I should have because the plot of this book was a bit all over the place. I'm not a huge fan of the way Roxy's self-worth was 90% based on whether she was having sex with a man and not more based on her accomplishments and goals in life. To say Roxy and her friends are a hot mess is a bit of an understatement, but nevertheless, I enjoyed the rollercoaster ride that was this novel.

I read this and also listened on audio. To be honest I wasn’t sure what was happening half the time! I had a hard time keeping up with the flow:writing style of this author so I think this book was just not for me.

It was funny and cute and easy to get into. Roxy is hard on her luck. Trying make ends meet, while mooching off her parents, working at a job she doesn't like and not finding the kind of love that will keep her satisfied. And then she decides to make it her goal to get LuluLemon off her block.

It is an easy going book, with some weird situations, though laughable ones. I'm not big on contemporaries, or romances for that matter, so this was totally out of my comfort zone. I couldn't understand what the end goal for Roxy or the book was. And it took me a while to take this for what it is, just a personal life story of a moment of a girl's life. Take it as a story, told by a friend, where she gives you all the lows and all the highs, including a trip to a masturbation palace. And in the end it teaches us about friendships, and not to take anything too serious.

DNF at 46%

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts and opinions are my own. Any quotes I use are from an unpublished copy and may not reflect the finished product.

The Roxy Letters are about Roxy (obvs). She writes letters to her ex-boyfriend who is also her new-and-now-ex-roommate, and tells him everything that's going on in her life (whether that's her work life, sex life, or just dumb stuff she did during the day). I didn't understand why the letters were being written to Everett in the first place... yes, he doesn't have a cell phone, so she would leave him notes, but these letters were long. They were full of dialogue, so they didn't really feel like letters. When Everett moved out the letters to him continued, although she never gave them to him. It would have made more sense if these letters had been journal entries, since Roxy was basically talking to herself.

Roxy's boss (Dirty Steve) definitely had a filthy mouth. He called her Poxy Roxy (due to the adult chicken pox she contracted), and loved to sling racial slurs at the other deli maids. Like, Señor Slowpoke. It was horrible, yet they easily excused his behavior. He was part of the original store, which was a "different" time, so his actions were tolerated. For a feminist like Roxy, her what-you-know-is-better-than-what-you-don't attitude was very frustrating.

I really didn't like Roxy, so it was hard to feel invested in her story. She was so entitled, and often called her parents to ask for money. She's the one choosing to work at Whole Foods instead of pursuing the artistic career she actually wants. Yes, and ex-boyfriend royally screwed her over, and essentially stole one of her ideas and used it for evil (her words), but that shouldn't have created the three-year rut she's currently in. She claims to be super independent, but she's emotionally and financially dependent on others. She can't even communicate to a guy that she wants him to pay attention to her lady parts, and instead just continues to give. Where was her self-respect? I would not continue to have sex with a guy that only cared about getting himself off.


I also disliked both Annie and Artemis. They weren't very good friends, and often laughed at Roxy's problems. They would give her advice, which mostly felt like Life Instructions, that Roxy would attempt to follow and then fail at spectacularly. Annie was on a mission to save animals in her position at Whole Foods, and Artemis clearly has a lot of secrets she's not willing to share. Her behavior was super shady, but I will admit that she seemed to have a somewhat positive influence on Roxy. At least she got her out of the house.

I wish there had been other perspectives, especially Everett's, since that's who Roxy has decided to spill all of her secrets and stories too. We learn certain things about his character, but everything is through Roxy's point of view. She's biased.

Everything about the Tweakers next door made zero sense. One minute they're claiming they would never hurt her dog and loving on Roscoe through the fence, and the next he's covered in Nicorette gum and devil horns. She called 311 and was told they "had bigger fish to fry," but I feel like that definitely deserved a 911 call. She prayed to Mars to give her a battle strategy, when SHE SHOULD HAVE CALLED THE ACTUAL POLICE. I just could not with this girl.

Basically, this book was a hot mess.

This was a fun read! I got really big Elenor Oliphant vibes but do believe that The Roxy Letters stands alone, it's a vibe all on its own. Definitely a mixed bag of hearty chuckles (and major lolz) and a few deeper, tough chapters, I enjoyed being taken for this ride. Big fan!

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I chose to read this book because of the cool cover. The format of this book was not my favorite - it is entirely told in letters from Roxy to her ex-boyfriend/current roommate. I finished it but it wasn't my cup of tea!

Being from Texas, a dog-lover and the hint at Bridget Jones's Diary references, I really thought I would love this book. It started off great and then really began to wear on me. Although I did love the side characters, the main character just never won me over. Her self discovery was more immature than a true journey. It all seemed a bit selfish and contrite. Although some will love this book, I found it tiresome and lacking. I'm thinking I would have done better with the audiobook version for this one, as I have heard good things. 2.5 rounded up to 3.

Funny, sexy and a little outrageous I really enjoyed this one! I legitimately laughed out loud while reading and couldn’t help from falling in love with Roxy a little bit.