At first I wasn't sure what to expect from this workplace novel. But I loved the complete realness of the characters and the clever writing. There were so many moments where the snark, the pranks between coworkers and office gossip had me both gasping and cackling. I loved the vulnerability of the main character, and the side characters too honestly. I liked this much more than I thought I would and I'd definitely recommend it!

After hearing a ton of buzz about I HOPE THIS FINDS YOU WELL, I was so excited to received an ARC in exchange for my honest review! Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publishers!

In I HOPE THIS FINDS YOU WELL, Jolene is trapped in a boring job with miserable coworkers and well-meaning, but intrusive parents. Her life takes an unexpected turn when Cliff, the new HR guy, is asked to reprimand her for secret emails she's been sending her annoying coworkers. Jolene is set down a path of sensitivity training and self-improvement, or she risks losing her job and truly disappointing her parents. Jolene is complicated and, at times, hard to root for, but overall Natalie Sue takes readers on such an enjoyable and heartfelt journey that, by the end, Jolene's happy ending becomes your own! I loved this story and really enjoyed Jolene, Cliff, and their coworkers. Highly recommend this story!

I love novels that feature unlikable characters you end up rooting for. This book had more charm and relatability than I originally thought. Highly recommend!

I loved this!!! It did cause a lot of stress at times because you know at some point all of this is going to blow up in the MC's face. But it was such a heartfelt story of someone down on their luck, struggling with mental health, not sure how to care for themselves who has a turning point and eventually figures it all out. I loved all the characters in this book and they all felt so truly human in a way that is not always the case in books.

Thank you to NetGalley and WilliamMorrow for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!

This book was a hilarious yet unexpectedly deep take on office life, second-generation immigrant struggles, and millennial existential crises. Jolene is messy, anxious, and at times self-sabotaging, but I couldn’t help but root for her as she navigated workplace drama, questionable decisions, and personal growth.

The humor in this book is sharp—there were so many moments that had me snorting, especially when it came to the ridiculous office politics and passive-aggressive emails (anyone who’s worked in a corporate setting will relate). But beneath the humor, there’s also a lot of heart. It tackles loneliness, identity, and the pressure to meet family expectations in a way that felt real and honest.

If you love contemporary fiction with a mix of dry wit, chaos, and an undercurrent of emotional depth, this one is absolutely worth picking up! I’ll definitely be looking out for whatever Natalie Sue writes next.

Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for the free eARC in exchange for an honest review!

This was a real treat, perhaps because I’ve experienced the corporate office world before, or because I’m a sucker for a millennial sad girl fiction, but regardless I thought this was a triumph. A refreshing synopsis amidst many books that feel the same these days.

While it went in a few darker directions I didn’t expect, I do think it still managed to be a great exploration of life as a young millennial in the corporate world while also balancing the struggles and weight of being a second generation immigrant. I thought the dialogue was funny and sharp and even though our protagonist had her issues, it never stopped me from rooting for her. Some of the characters made me so frustrated, but I do think this was intentional and it just added to the accuracy of the work setting, in my opinion.

Would love to read more from this author!!

I just finished reading I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue, and I can’t stop thinking about it! 🙌 This hilarious yet heartfelt debut novel takes a look at office dynamics through the eyes of Jolene Smith, an Iranian Canadian administrative worker who vents her frustrations through hidden email postscripts. But when one of her secret messages is exposed, everything changes.

What I loved about this book is how relatable it is—Sue captures the nuances of workplace culture, the petty gossip, the alliances and rivalries, and all the little things that make office life both maddening and amusing. The characters are so well-written, and the balance of humor and heartfelt moments had me hooked from start to finish!

If you’ve ever worked in an office and love contemporary fiction with a mix of humor and genuine emotions, I Hope This Finds You Well is definitely worth a read! 💼📚

I Hope This Finds You Well is cringy (in the best way), funny, and heartwarming. I definitely recommend!

If “I’m 27 years old. I’ve no money and no prospects. I’m already a burden to my parents. And I’m frightened.” were to be turned into a book, this would be it.

So sharp, funny and relatable! A phenomenal read indeed. The main character’s struggles and traumas felt vulnerable and honest while not romanticising her problematic and self-sabotaging behaviour. A great read for those of us in our 20s who have no idea what is going on.

Super fun book with a heart, I’m glad it isn’t afraid to tackle tough topics! She may not be the most likable Mc but she is definitely understandable and sympathetic and god the office is so real

In this wildly funny and heartwarming office comedy, an admin worker accidentally gains access to her colleagues’ private emails and DMs and decides to use this intel to save her job—a laugh-till-you-cry debut novel you’ll be eager to share with your entire list of contacts, perfect for fans of Anxious People and Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine.

I enjoyed this book while my characters were weird. But i'm not big on the self-helpishness that this book ended with. I am not a fan of those books in the first place but it was what it was. I do however enjoy the characters and thats a big thing for me. I love good world building but weird and relatable characters are my favorite.

Omg I loved this book so much. So completely fresh with the setting and the writing and the dialogue. I recommended it on social media as soon as I finished it. Subversive but full of emotion and relatable, flawed characters. Genuinely loved.

I wasn't especially impressed with this book-- I appreciated the premise of the book and was initially excited and interested in Jolene's arc but I felt a great lack of depth to her character, beyond her anxiety and trauma. This book felt a little caught between being character-driven versus plot-driven, and I think I would have appreciated the author leaning more to one side or the other of the dichotomy. It didn't feel like Jolene grew or learned a lot throughout the story, and she continued to make decisions that I couldn't sympathize or empathize with, and thus was disinterested in.

Idk how I feel about this one. The writing really bothered me at the beginning and I almost DNF’d. It was just cramming in as many quirky quips and pop culture references into every sentence as possible to the point where I’d lose the meaning of the sentence I just read. But I was really interested at seeing where the plot went once things got started. I had a good time in the middle bc I love secrets and gossip in books. Then everything got a bit too outlandish and too much was going on for me. The end was disappointing because I don’t feel that’s what would have actually happened. I don’t think her coworkers would independently reach out and forgive her after that and I don’t think she would have made off with the love interest either. Idk. Big shrug.

I wasnt able to read and review this one before the publish date but now that I have I gave it 3 stars.

I did not find this book to be a wildly funny office comedy... rather a more serious story of a woman struggling with anxiety, depression, alcoholism and making some questionable life choices. I was rooting for her but this book was not what I expected.

This was…fine. I think it wanted to be a quirky office comedy but it missed the mark for me.

I received an ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

All the Bridget Jones vibes! Missed a workplace story told with this much humor! Natalie is a big talent and I can't wait to see what she writes next!

I really enjoyed this novel. I was expecting something more snarky and funny rather than the meaningful, poignant and satisfying book. Really well written and hit all the feels for me. I think the ending tied up a little too quickly but it was otherwise excellent.

I Hope This Finds You Well is a fun, quirky, and relatable tale of office life. I found this to be a very enjoyable read.