I enjoyed this one in which Klara has to take over her dad's construction business. It was nice to see a sassy tough as nails tomboy find her place. And end up surprising every one including herself along the way.

The Happiness Blueprint by Ally Zetterberg is a heartwarming and witty exploration of personal growth, miscommunications, and finding connection when life seems out of sync. The novel follows Klara, a woman dealing with the challenges of type 1 diabetes, a stagnant career, and the weight of family responsibilities, and Alex, a man struggling with grief and unemployment after the loss of his brother. Both are stuck in their own worlds but find their lives unexpectedly intertwined when Alex takes a job at Klara's father's construction company.

The story is told through a series of clever, sometimes awkward, and relatable interactions that highlight the complexities of navigating life’s challenges while trying to open up to others. As Klara and Alex navigate their new professional relationship, their miscommunications become opportunities for growth, leading them to face their fears and learn to trust again.

Zetterberg's debut is filled with charm, humor, and emotional depth. The characters’ journeys toward self-acceptance, healing, and, ultimately, love, are both realistic and uplifting. The Happiness Blueprint is a delightful reminder that sometimes, the path to happiness requires stepping out of our comfort zones and embracing the unexpected. It’s a perfect read for fans of feel-good, character-driven stories about finding joy in the midst of life’s chaos.

DNF @ 20% - I didn't love this, the characters were honestly really unlikeable and I didn't love how the plot was set up.

This was an unusual read that spoke to me at a little more of a deeper emotional level than most romances do, and I really enjoyed that. However because of the extra time taken to develop the tensions and each characters unique characteristics. The empathy and presentation of difference here was well written but be prepared for a slow burn romance that will ask of lot you as a reader, but it is a powerful story that will leave you wiping away a tear and smiling as well.

I listened to the first 33% of this audiobook but ultimately decided to DNF. It was okay, but I found myself quite bored and losing track of the events.

Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book was pretty cute, I like the dynamic between the characters and how the pieces of the story click into place.

This was a different kind of romance that I did end up liking more than I expected. The main characters have a lot going on, both physically and mentally. Although it's a romance, it also reads as an emotional character journey. A main focus of the book is getting these characters past their respective traumas. It was a little slow, especially the first half but the second half was much more evenly paced. The ending was enjoyable and wrapped up the story nicely. 3.5 stars.

When her father is diagnosed with cancer and needs to take time off from work for treatment, Klara returns home to run his home remodeling business. Issues with staff at the company lead Klara to hire Alex, who is grieving the death of his brother. The two work to strengthen the company and become friends in the process. Gradually, they fall in love. This novel features a main character dealing with both type 1 diabetes and an eventual autism diagnosis. It's a slow burn romance in a quiet, slow-moving novel, but readers who like cozy romances featuring quirky characters will like this one.

This was cute and kept hitting with different layers. It was far more complex that I expected it to be when I picked it up, and even halfway through. Ally Zetterberg did a wonderful job in writing the difference characters with their own eccentricities. And explaining the difference between being “neurotypical” and “neurodivergent” was nimbly done.
Thank you Ally Zetterberg, NetGalley and MIRA for allowing me to read an ARC for an honest review.

The Happiness Blueprint by Ally Zetterberg had well-developed characters and a plot that was engaging. This book was a great read. I highly recommend!

**Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the e-ARC. All opinions expressed are voluntary and my own.**

I appreciated this novel for the representation of diabetes and autism of the main tamale character, Karla, as well as the anxiety and depression representation of the main male character, Alex. I also appreciated reading about the Swedish culture and lifestyle (as the majority of this book is set in Sweden), how grief was approached and dealt with and the hints of girl power with Klara running her father’s construction company. The fun chapter introductions with Klara’s Google searches and Alex’s To-Do tasks were a quirky addition. It was quite the closed-door, slow-burn romance as the two main characters did not even interact until halfway through the novel, it was almost like reading two novels at first. Overall, a fun experience to read.

I love the way that this book handled such real topics (loss of a family member, grief, depression, neurodivergence) in such a meaningful way with an amazing story!

It was a easy read. the story kind of dragged at times but overall it was a enjoyable read. Will definitely recommend this book.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.
This was a great book and I'll be purchasing it for the library.

The Happiness Blueprint is a great novel that highlights a love story with disability awareness. As a Type 1 Diabetic with ADHD and Autism, I felt that the main character was well represented.

The pace was incredibly slow, but I didn't mind it. It was just a lot harder to get INTO the book and I wanted it to grab me from the get go.

Thank you Harlequin and NetGalley for this ARC. I always love reading debut authors. Ally Zetterberg deftly navigates some heavy topics, specifically loss of a loved one (loss is always sad but the loss in this story is particularly tragic.) The character development was strong and I was surprised at how long it took Klara and Alex to actually cross paths! Because this is billed as a romance, I was expecting them to meet much sooner and it was interesting to have my own narrative structure expectations turned on its head! I also thought the use of calendar invites was a clever device, I've never seen that used before! I'll be excited to read more from Ally Zetterberg.

This was cute but I found the pace a bit slow. It did all come together in the end though which was enjoyable.

I’ll start by saying this book grew on me. The first 30 percent was quite slow as we learned more about Klara and Alex. While important context, it was clear they were endgame so it felt a bit like wasted opportunity to not have them interact more. I felt like there were a few plot points missing and at times it was hard to tell what was linear (especially the lead up to Klara’s health emergency).

This was a cute romance between a neurodivergent diabetic girl and a depressed guy who lost his brother in Sweden. Klara came to help out her father's company while he was recovering from cancer and she hired Alex. It was nice to have some not so typical of romances things added, but felt it was a bit wordy for 2/3 of the book. The friendship started, but the romance was a bit rushed by the end of the book. I feel like there's definitely potential for this author, though in future works!
Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this ARC of this book! #netgalley #thehappinessblueprint

The pacing for this one was pretty slow for me honestly, I really wanted to like it so I kept pushing past the slow parts. I felt the main characters could have had more time on the page together and the miscommunication trope is one of my least favorites 😅 but by the end it was definitely more enjoyable. There were some twists and turns that were definitely enjoyable!