This is a memoir about saying goodbye, how to start again, and moving on. Jana Kramer writes about how she worked to get her life back on track after her divorce. It's an intimate look, but not written like a tell-all. This book focuses on her self-discovery, struggles, and successes.

I loved reading how Jana was able to stand up for herself. She showed that it was not an easy thing to do and it was something that she worked on every day. There are many lessons in this book that people can apply to their own lives, even if they are not going through the same situation as her.

If you are looking for a book about questioning if you are doing the right thing and building yourself back up after falling down, this is the book for you!

Thank you NetGalley and HarperOne for a copy of this book in exchange for my review.

I loved getting a look into Jana's life and what she wants the next chapters to bring. I think it would have been better on audio.

In this book, Jana Kramer talks about her divorce and getting her life back together after it. We follow her as she talks about things she did to prove that she was worthy of love and learning to love herself.
So shocking confession but I never watched Jana Kramer on One Tree Hill like a lot of people might have. I have however listened to a few of her songs. I have a couple of my favorites and I really enjoyed her recent one called Voices. This book was an interesting to me because I do follow her on Instagram and I did see some of her stories and Instagram posts when she was going through the divorce. It was interesting to read about

I've followed Jana for years (like at least 7) after watching her on One Tree Hill when I was in high school, so I was super excited to get a copy of this on NetGalley. I ended up listening to the audio and I really enjoyed hearing her read it. I didn't read her last book so didn't have anything to compare it to with her, but I appreciated how genuine and authentic she seemed to be with her writing. I appreciated that she took accountability for her own mistakes that she has made. She has said that she wrote this completely by herself which I think is true after reading it because of the authenticity and the way that she wrote it.

The part I struggled with the most was how much religious talk there was. I understand that is part of her journey and she wants to write about that, but it came off a little too preachy for my tastes at some points and brought my enjoyment down a little bit.

This is a great memoir for fans of hers or people who have struggled with relationships in the past.

Thanks to #netgalley I was able to read this book. I love Jana's music, and loved watching her on One Tree Hill. I had been meaning to read the book that she wrote with her ex-husband, at the time husband, but I had not got around to it, and then the news came out about her divorce.

When this book released, I knew I wanted to read it, not necessarily for the "tea" that others have said was their reasoning, even though there was a lot of tea spilled, but to see how someone in her position (newly single, healing from a relationship, coparenting, etc) was able to have the happiness that came after (new husband, pregnant, etc).

I wish this book had a few trigger warnings, especially for something Jana revealed towards the end of the book about one of her lowest moments. I also wish it would have been more stated how heavily Jana would speak on religion. This wasn't an issue to me, but it was unexpected as I didn't remember seeing in the blurb about the book anything about spirituality or religion.

As a big Jana Kramer fan and a mother this book was heartbreaking and inspiring. Seeing how she went through so much and still kept going for her kids. Then she kept herself from drowning under all the sad and anxiety and figured out what she needed. I love that. People need to be reminded that they need to do what's best for them not what others want.

This wasn’t really my cup of tea, but I think if you’re a fan of Jana Kramer, are going through a divorce with kids and are at all religious you might really like this book and find it helpful.

I also appreciated that it sounded like she had written this book herself and felt like a normal human’s writing.

I don’t feel great about doing a star rating on this one since she’s a real person and this is her story. I think just because I didn’t find it helpful & it didn’t resonate with me doesn’t mean it won’t with others. But NetGalley requires it so just keep that in mind.

Thank you to NetGalley & Harper One for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Let me just start by saying that I love Jana. I think it is so brave and honest to write such a vulnerable book. I follow her on social media so knew in general about the state of her marriage/divorce and what she'd been up to (or posting at least) over the past few years.
I do feel like she was very open in this book and we go to see more of her and her thoughts and actions during her process of self discovery and healing. It was repetitive at times and not always the best writing, but I think she did a good job overall sharing her story. I can't imagine having dealt with any of the things she has but respect that she keeps her children as her priority and has seemingly come to a place where she and her Ex can be there for each other and their kids.
While I'm not religious, I knew that she was. But I think she did a good job incorporating her faith story into this memoir without it being overbearing or the sole feature of her journey. It was done in a way to highlight that her faith was important to her and helped her get through certain situations but that it wasn't the ONLY thing; she relied on her friends, her therapists, and creating her own good habits and self awareness to grow and understand her life.
All in all, I enjoyed reading her story and wish her nothing but the best!

Jana's story is a great testimony of how God can work in your life when you surrender to Him. There are some moments in this book that are so hard to read and I felt terrible that Mike was going to have to have the worst days of his life in public. However, in the post book launch interview on the Whine Down podcast, the whole thing came full circle with their growth as adults who were wounded people that needed to heal. This book is a great testament to the power of investing in your own healing. It's a beautiful story and holds much encouragement to those who are facing battles in their own life.

Thank you to netgalley and Harper Collins for providing an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed The Next Chapter by Jana Kramer. It provided an honest look into her life post divorce, the struggles that one’s goes through during that period, and learning to love your yourself through it all. I wish this book would have been around 10 years ago when I was going through some of these same issues. Although this book focuses on divorce and relationships, I think it’s a great read for anyone struggling with self-confidence, self-worth, or who is going through a difficult time in their life.

Thank you to the author, NetGalley, and HarperOne for an advanced electronic copy of this book.

Jana Kramer is one who I want to root for, and this is a heartfelt account of the first year after her divorce. It obviously couldn't have been easy to do so in the public eye after co-writing a book with her ex about how they keep their marriage intact, but Kramer has clearly done a lot of work to get to the place she's in now where she seems confident and strong. Kramer does a nice job of not slinging dirt or rehashing tired ground and instead focusing on how she moved forward. It's not earth-shattering, but it is a nice follow up.

Insightful, enjoyable read about Jana Kramer and her life. She's been knocked down, but keeps getting up and using her experiences to forge forward in a positive way. You finish the book really rooting for her to have the best life with her kids.

Thank you Netgalley and HarperOne for the ARC!

What a beautiful story. I followed the author since one tree hill and i always wanted to know more about her life. Her story is heartfelt and also sad at times but of course life won’t always be happy. I can’t wait to buy this book

It’s hard to rate memoirs because it’s someone life story.. I’ve never read anything else by Jana Kramer but this was a good, insightful book that I think will help lots of people see the bad situation they are in and give them the courage to get out. While I realize she learned all these things because of Her Ex , the divorce and healing from that, I did get tired of hearing about her Ex and the power he held over her.
I hope in her new life after all she’s learned she can be happy!

I have loved and followed Jana since her OTH days. I love her music and all the movies she plays in.

I read Jana & Mike's first book, The Good Fight, when it came out. I really rooted for them to make it, although if I'm being honest, I felt like it wouldn't last. I don't want to make my review negative towards either side, so I will leave it at that.

This book, however, is Jana showing us how far she has come in the last few years since her divorce and the healing journey that she's been on to get to a healthy and happy place. She deserves all the happiness in the world. She deserves to be loved unconditionally. She deserves to be treated with respect. Her children deserve a happy, healthy, and loving home. They deserve happy & healthy parents, even if that means that their family isn't under the same room.

I understand why Jana stayed for so long, but I'm proud of her for recognizing when enough was enough and it was time to end things. She truly deserves so much better.

I'm glad she found Allan, and I pray they have a lifetime of happiness. I can't wait to watch as Jana and Allan welcome their new baby boy, become a family of five with an upcoming wedding in 2024.

Jana knows her worth now, and I truly pray she never forgets it.

Thank you, Netgalley and HarperCollins, for the e-ARC. all thoughts and opinions are my own.

I came into this not knowing anything about Jana Kramer, but I appreciated her vulnerability in sharing about her life and marriage. She was honest and relatable, and I wish her and her children the best going forward.

Not a fan. Nothing seems genuine considering she jumped right into an engagement and pregnancy after her most recent break up. Book also dragged.

I’m not usually one for non-fiction, but I was so excited to get this one! It did not disappoint either! This was such a heartfelt memoir, I loved it!

I don’t typically rate memoirs but lets give credit where credit is due…

Thank you to Netgalley for this very special arc. I’ve always had a soft spot for Jana and with this book it only grew. The honesty & emotion in every chapter of this book you can feel in a very deep way and I truly am in awe of JK’s growth as a human! It’s like falling in love with the main character of a fiction book where you see her endure every hardship and trial life has to offer, lose herself and then make the ultimate comeback ❤️

I can only imagine how hard this book was to put out after the previous one being written with her ex and knowing that even though there was advice in that book, it didn’t work out for them. I appreciate Jana’s vulnerability in this book, especially when it comes to addressing the previous book. It can be hard to be honest and heal and move on, but it seems like Jana is well on her way to a more healthy path for her and her kids!

M fav quote: “you were not the same person a year ago. You were not the same person as six months ago. Everything in life is just that . . . A chapter.” I think most people can resonate with that & this is the message that will stick with me after reading this one!

Thank you NetGalley for eARC in exchange for an honest review.