Sorry I Missed You by Suzy Krause is a refreshing read. Refreshing in the sense that it had me reflecting on my ghosts and how to handle them. This story neatly has a mixture of romance, mystery and self-reflection with an undercurrent of thriller. I really enjoyed growing along side the main characters and loved that they all had something different to bring to the table, making it easy to relate to them. 'Sorry I Missed You' had me laughing out loud while being spooked at the same time and flying through the pages with curiosity.

I received a free eARC from NetGalley for an honest review.

This book was good. It's a story about strangers, yet they all have something in common. They have been ghosted by someone they cared about.

My first impression of Larry made him appear of a pervert. I don't know why, but I think it was the way he acted, talked and the way he thought. But in the end, I saw that he in fact wasn't that way. And nothing during the story made him to be that way, it was just the way I saw him.

I did like the stories of Sunna, Maud and Mackenzie. The only thing that was missing, was Sunna seeing the friend that ghosted her. Mackenzie met her "ghost" and Maud met hers, but Sunna never got to clear things up with the friend that ghosted her. I really would have liked to see that part of the story and hear Brett's version of what happened.

Maude, Sunna and Mackenzie have nothing in common except that they live in the same building, and all three of them have been ghosted in the past. Then a letter arrives at their mailbox and they all think it's for them, written by the person who ghosted them, and looking for closure.

I loved how the relationship between the three of them grew, from being total strangers with nothing in common, to confiding on each other and actually caring about each other. I also enjoyed the story about the haunted house and how it ended. I really liked the end of the book, I think this is one of the books when you gradually warm up to the characters and go from feeling slightly annoyed with them to like them a lot.

** Thanks to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion **

Thank you NetGalley for sending me an Advanced Readers Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

This was quirky and amusing. Though, there were simply too much things going on in the book that I had a hard time keeping up with the pacing and the characters. Perhaps I would have liked it better if the pacing was different and the plot had more structure.

This was a weird book and I didn't like any of the characters, unfortunately. I didn't feel like I really got to know any of them, which was a shame. Also, the first 10% was so unnecessary - we see Maude, Mack and Sunna with the person that they think the letter is from and it was really boring. We could have seen those scenes as the story progressed, rather than having an info dump meeting all the characters like that. When I was reading, I found my mind getting distracted and wandering off; I never felt like I was ever invested with these characters or the story. It didn't suck me in.

I received an ARC of this book to read through NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. Sorry I Missed You by Suzy Krause is the first book I’ve read by this author, and it definitely won’t be the last. Maude, MacKenzie and Sunna meet when they rent apartments in a house owned by Larry Finley. Larry inherited the house from his aunt, and her will set out several odd stipulations regarding the house, including that he does not live in it, which is okay with him because he’s pretty sure the house is haunted. Sunna finds part of a letter in their shared mailbox, and what she can piece out of it is that someone is sorry they missed someone and that they would like to get together at a coffee shop nearby. Each of the women has someone they would like the letter to be from, a person in their past they’ve lost contact with and and feel the need for closure with. The story is charming and quirky and watching the friendship grow between these very different women was a delight to read. I enjoyed reading this book immensely. Publishing Date: June 1, 2020. #SorryIMissedYou #NetGalley #SuzyKrause #WomensFiction #LakeUnionPublishing #bookstagram

The cover for Sorry I Missed You was just so dang cute, I had to read the book. The synopsis is even better. And the book itself is fantastic.

When Larry's aunt passes away, he's left her giant victorian home. But he can't go into the attic, he can't play his music, he can't sell the house. So instead, he rents it out. The house's new occupants are all very different - Sunna is a 30-something personal trainer, Maude an older woman who's the epitome of "you kids get off my lawn," and Mackenzie is a young college student. But they all have one thing in common - they've all been ghosted by someone they cared about. When a torn up letter is found in the mailbox reads "Sorry I missed you," the three band together to determine who the letter was meant for, and more importantly who it's from.

Wow, this book is so great! It's the perfect mix of mystery and chick lit. The intro chapters sucked me in immediately, and gave just enough information of each character's story to make me want to keep reading and learn more. Though each character is flawed and frustrating at times, they were each real enough to feel connected to each of them throughout the story. Even middle-aged punk Larry was a happy reminder of my love of music and the shows I've attended in the past.

The ghost story within the pages was not-so-scary, but so intriguing. The fact that there are ghosts in the attic is a fact introduced from the start. But it's a fun journey for each of the characters to discover the ghosts, and it's an integral part of why the story works so well.

I enjoyed that even thought there is a male main character, he's not the focal point of the book. The book truly revolves around the three tenants. And while they may not totally love each other, they find a way to work together to solve a problem.

And the ending of the book is wild. I wasn't actually sure what was going to happen throughout. But the book was happy and a bit twisty, which really made everything interesting. It's a wonderfully light read with just enough suspense to keep a reader engaged.

I did feel that the ending wrapped up much too quickly and too perfectly. I wish I could've had a bit more meat at the ending, but overall it seemed to all work okay.

"Just because someone leaves you, that doesn't mean that you are not still perfectly fine and valuable, and it definitely doesn't mean you should leave yourself." - Sorry I Missed You, Suzy Krause

I definitely enjoyed this book. It was a fun and light read. But also had all the elements I love in a fiction novel - girl power, mystery and suspense, a bit of romance. I'd recommend this one if you're looking for something a bit fluffy.

I admit I was first drawn in by the cover of Sorry I Missed You, although it was the blurb that ended up convincing me completely and I was really looking forward to read this one. The idea of having three different characters coming together after having experienced some form of 'ghosting' sounded fascinating, and the hint at a possible ghost story and mystery involved had me convinced that I was going to have an excellent time with this story. Imagine my surprise when I ended up having a completely different experience instead! I'm not sure if it's just me, or if the story is (partly) to blame, but the fact remains that Sorry I Missed You and me definitely didn't get along. I never take the decision to DNF lightly and only resort to it a handful of times each year, but sadly I saw no other way out with this story... I'll try to explain briefly why.

I think my biggest issue is with the main characters. Or more specifically, just how loathsome and horrible some of them are. Sorry I Missed You is a story with a multiple POV structure and the main focus is on the three tenants Mackenzie, Sunna and Maude as well as their landlord Larry. I cannot describe Maude in any other way than despicable. While the introduction made me feel a bit sorry for her initially, once you see a bit more of her and learn just how bad she treats everyone and only thinks of herself, that feeling disappears in thin air. She doesn't respect the other characters, she complains all the time, she is extremely rude and basically she is just plain horrible. Sunna is slighly less abhorrent, but still very much unlikeable and pities herself way too much. She just got on my nerves way too fast and things only got worse over time. Mackenzie is probably the easiest character to tolerate and even makes you wonder a bit about what she is hiding, but I honestly didn't care enough about finding out the truth to keep reading. As for Larry... I think his character was trying to hard, and while I do love a music element in the stories, his character felt too cartoonish and flat to me.

As for the writing... I wasn't too sure about the tone, and it wasn't as funny as I thought it would be. Once again, I felt the story was just trying to hard? The paranormal element could have been developed more realistically and the introduction of the mystery around Mackenzie's past and identity felt forced too... I know that things might have improved in the second half, but I honestly couldn't bring myself to keep reading to find out as I felt too frustrated by the sheer unlikeability of the main characters among other things. Especially since Sorry I Missed You is a mostly character-driven story in the first place and not being able to tolerate the main characters is simply a huge turn off... I know others did enjoy this story better, so this just could have been a personal reaction of course. But it is what it is I guess.

Maude, Mackenzie, and Sunna all become roommates in a house converted to hold multiple tenants after the original owner's death. Following a series of rules left by the previous owner, Larry the girls' new landlord, rents out the three new apartments to these total strangers. They all have one thing in common- besides looking for a new place to live. They've all experienced loss in some way.

The three are drawn together to solve the mystery of a damaged letter that each woman assumes is for her. Daily, they visit the shop referred to in the letter, in hopes they will be able to fix the "loss" they've experienced. Part comedy, part mystery, this is one that took a while to get into, but finished on a high note.

Book Review: Sorry I Missed You by Suzy Krause
⭐⭐ 2/5 stars
This was a DNF for me. I tried and tried but I just couldn't do it. The premise of this book sounded super cute and as someone who has been ghosted before, I thought I would love it.
However, this book has ghosts in it, which is not my cup of tea. I missed the subtle note in the description that hinted at actual ghosts. Otherwise I wouldn't have picked this up.
This is also a slow read for me. There are lots of characters with additional characters in their past. So it took me a while to keep everyone straight and connect with them as a character.
If you like orninary trickster ghost stories with lots of subplots, this is for you. It just wasn't my cup of tea.

I loved this book and it's mix of quirky characters, especially Maude! She literally had me laughing out loud. This book covers many genres but is mostly about relationships...friendships, romantic, siblings, family. It is about getting over old relationships and forming new ones.

The writing is fluid, seamless, and expressive. The characterization is well done with an unforgettable cast of characters that are multilayered, strong, supportive, and determined. And the character-driven plot using the perfect mixture of romance, the paranormal and comedy, interweaves the lives of multiple characters as they each learn to cope, survive, heal, forgive, love, and move on from tragedy and heartbreak.

Overall, Sorry I Missed You is a special blend of mystery, hope, humour, grit, romance, and heart-wrenching emotion that is much deeper and touching than it first appears. It’s enthralling, twisty, and engaging from the very first page, and I absolutely adored it!

This was on my "to read" list and I was excited to get a chance to read it. This was a fun, quick read that I really enjoyed. The story about 3 women who end up, after similar situations, live in different apartments in a quirky house with an equally quirky owner. I really liked the development of the Maude and Sunna characters, but would have like a little more Mackenzie. I felt like we all have a bit of each character within us. I had a feeling of the ending, but enjoyed the journey to get there. It was an enjoyable read that I would recommend.

Loved this book! It was a slow build for me, not gonna lie, I was confused about the connection between the characters. Then it all came together, and click, I was hooked. Maude, Mack and Sunna are all strong female characters with very distinct personalities. My own grandmother was very much a “Maude”, her direct and blunt way of speaking was so refreshing. In Sunna I see a lot of myself, the self doubt mixed with a lack of filter when talking. For me, very relatable. I saw Mack as a “people pleaser” someone who always does whatever everyone else wants or needs, a “mother hen” type who cares about the people in her life. Larry... what to say about Larry? He’s that guy you knew in highschool who hasn’t figured out the adult thing yet and is now middle aged wondering what happened. I won’t give the ending away- it was a surprise and shock I did not see coming. By the end of the book, the reader can clearly see growth in the characters (I think Sunna has a future career as a counsellor or mediator) and loose ends are are neatly tied up in a bow with a happy ending. I would definitely recommend this book to friends and family.

I really enjoyed this book by Suzy Krause, so much so I literally read it one sitting! I loved that it had elements of a ghost story entwined with hints of romance and mystery but at its essence was a charming story about three completely different women learning to appreciate each other and their newfound friendship. A light and fun read for when we all need a little more quirkiness in our lives! Thank you to Netgalley and Lake Union Publishing for this digital copy to review!!

I received this book from Suzy herself after I raved about Valencia and Valentine to share my honest review. She is honestly such a wonderful, responsive author too. But I have to say that I absolutely loved this book.

It was funny and poignant and quirky. I loved Maude, Sunna, Mackenzie and even Larry. There was so much more to this story than just being ghosted and haunted houses. It’s about relationships, friendship, closure and the different phases and points in our life that shape us to be who we are. It’s about opening yourself up to different people, different experiences, and allowing yourself to move on from the “ghosts” of your own past. You will love this one! The chapters alternated between the different characters to give a whole, concise picture. Amazing read! Suzy fails to disappoint with her second novel as well!

I stumbled upon Suzy Krause’s Sorry I Missed You and I decided to pick it up even though it’s not a book I would usually pick. It’s been marked as Chick Lit on Goodreads by most members, which is a category I try to stay away from a little bit. However, the ghosts peeked my interest.

This novel is about a man who inherits a house from his aunt, which he's not allowed to sell and which has (in his mind) impossible and outrageous living conditions.

He decides to rent the big house out, with ghosts and all. Three women move in. All of them have been "ghosted" for different reasons. Maude has been left at the altar, Mackenzie lost her sisters, and Sunna her best friend. These three women get to know each other really quickly when a mysterious letter shows up at their house from an unknown sender. Who is it that is returning to one of them? Is it the runaway fiancé? The missing sister? The best friend?

The story of the book is funny in itself, but the writing is great! The dialogues are funny and relaxed. They aren’t forced or over the top. I found myself chuckling a few times. A lot happens in the book, because these three main characters aren't the only ones central to the plot. Larry, the landlord is as well. Unfortunately, I didn't like him that much. That’s fine though, because I had the feeling the author didn't go out of her way to make him likeable Then there are the ghosts of course...

It's definitely worth a read!

It's Maude's wedding day and her dress looks awful. Maude is in her sixties. She wished she would have married young. This is Maude's first marriage and Richards second. Richard gets drunk and is undecided about marrying I liked Maude. Mackenzie and Tanya are fighting about Tanya dating a man she barely knows. That's the last time Mackenzie sees Tanya in real life.Sunna and Brett are fighting to keep their friendship . Larry inherits a house but there's a lot of conditions.

This story follows Maude, Sunna and Mackenzie. Three women who have been ghosted by someone special in their lives. The come together by chance when they move into a converted, old Victorian as roommates. They become more than roommates when they find a letter in their shared mailbox. That letter is looking to reconnect with someone, but due to water damage all they can make out is “sorry I missed you” and something about a local coffee shop. The women decide, some more begrudgingly than others, to stake out the coffee shop until the author of the letter shows up. Each secretly thinks / hopes that the letter was for them.

On top of that motley crew of coffee shop dwellers, there is also something bizarre happening in their old Victorian - sounds, things going missing etc. The women may have more to worry about than the ghosts of their past.

I’m a big fan of canadian programming. CBC is my jam and I haven’t missed an episode of Schitt’s Creek, Working Moms or Kim’s Convenience. It’s a different type of comedy and I’m all about it. This book was the equivalent in literature. The story was bigger than the comedy aspects, but they were sprinkled throughout and really had me chuckling more than once. If this book was a show, CBC fans would eat it up. It’s not trying to be funny, it just is.

On top of that, @suzykrause is so darn nice. I went to law school in the prairies and there is something special about people from there. They are more open and so friendly. I mean, I don’t make eye contact and wear headphones even when I’m not listening to music, to avoid unnecessary interactions on the subway. I’m from Toronto. I guess what I’m trying to say, is that she’s a true Canadian gem and she has a fan girl in me.

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Easy breezy read and really really interesting. The plot entices and it is a page turner no doubt but the book is terribly long.

I struggled to complete the book. I found some of the characters were boring. The 3 main characters all lived in the same large house in different apartments. They all had secrets but not enough to keep me engaged. The letter in the mailbox was an interesting idea but the reality of sitting in a coffee shop every day until someone walked in that they hoped wrote the letter felt unrealistic.