I audibly laughed out loud multiple times throughout this book, as it’s a true rom-com. I did find myself skimming through certain parts that were a little flat and didn’t add much to the story lines besides fluff in my opinion. Overall, the “be yourself” message was a good one and the romance gave me all the right feels. Likely wouldn’t read again, but would recommend for those who like funny romances without much spicy detail.

This book fell short for me. It felt repetitive and dragged on . The inner dialogue of Millie was too chaotic and not relatable.

This just wasn’t it for me. I tried, but found no connection to the characters. It was a bit slow for me, and I just struggled through the book. I was looking for something light, and I guess you could say this was light. But I just didn’t feel it had any substance.

I really wanted to like this book. The idea of turning your draft email box into essentially your diary with no expectation of those messages ever being sent, just to be blindsided by having each and every one sent was so intriguing. In my opinion, I just didn’t feel like the story played out in a way that I was hoping. I was hoping for more romance that I just didn’t feel like I got while reading it.

Poor Millie! One day she wakes up and all her unsent e-mails have been sent out, throwing her life into a tail-spin. In the middle of trying to sort everything out, she becomes close to her work crush, Jack. Who doesn’t seem to be sticking around but she can’t help herself.

I enjoyed the book for the most part, but I do wish we could’ve had more of Millie and Jack together as a couple.

Thanks as always to NetGalley for the ARC.

Better Left Unsent felt familiar in terms of how the female character was written- bit of a wreck and unable to make decisions without a “village” behind her, but that isn’t an uncommon theme so it didn’t both me too much. I haven’t read a story that deals so heavily with work- so that was a nice change. It was a little slow in places but an ok read.

There’s just something about a British romcom! I absolutely adored this funny, sweet, and utterly charming novel. Millie Chandler is a 30-year old receptionist who vents her frustration via email drafts. When the drafts, that no one was ever meant to read, are sent to everyone in her company, she works to repair all of the chaos that ensues. A journey of rediscovery and self confidence, Millie figures out that everyone has something going on in their lives and has difficulty showing their true selves. On her road to true happiness, she teaches others the importance of speaking your truth. I can’t stop smiling!
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Coming 5/21/24

I really wanted to like this one. It has a cute premise and I LOVED 8 Perfect Hours, but this one fell flat. Millie was just so immature and I couldn't get past it. Maybe it's supposed to be YA? If she were younger I think it might have worked better for me.

Some portions for me were also just a bit too saccharine and cheesy but for others it might be a great fit. I feel bad, but 2.5 stars rounded up to 3 for me :(

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy! This unique and creative storyline was filled with cuteness, mayhem, and twist and turns. It had me smiling, giggling, and sighing out of satisfaction. I couldn’t wait to read it and was eager to finish it to find out what happened. There were various aspects of different relationships in life, captured eloquently. Friendships, both on and off, captured with such strength that I wanted Millie‘s friends to be my friends. And I wanted the best for each of them because the author described them so well. It was enjoyable to read about the workplace relationships as well between boss and employee as well as coworkers. I enjoyed the development and changes of these relationships throughout the book. Some other relationships developed that I won’t spoil , but enjoyed seeing the authors take on that. And naturally, the romantic relationship is very predictable, but so satisfactory how it comes to be. I can’t say enough good things about this book and really enjoyed reading it.

I received a free copy of, Better Left Unsent, by Lia Louis, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Millie Chandler is a private person, or she was until all her emails were sent, not nice ones either. I could not imagine that happening, how embarrassing and shameful. Not a lot of people would want to go on after that. This book made me cringe, a lot, but was an interesting read.

I DNF-ed this book about 25% through. I loved the idea, but just couldn't get into this. I felt it moved too slow, and just couldn't get invested in the main character.

I initially picked up this book because I loved the premise. As someone who does draft emails that are never to be sent, I would be absolutely mortified if they accidentally were sent. I really felt for Millie in that instance. The book started off strong with a lot of humor and genuine awkward moments that made me laugh. It did taper off after the first few chapters for me after initially starting off really strong.

For one, this book is not a romance as I initially thought. While there are romantic instances, it’s more about Millie gaining confidence and coming into her own. I think because of this, I found it a little slow and repetitive at times. I wanted more of that romance. I did love the friendships in the book with Ralph and Cate, and thought there were so many cute moments that I could relate to.

I did feel like the overall idea of Millie owning to the emails went on a bit too long. It felt a little repetitive and made Millie feel almost a little immature at times, but there was a really solid ending. It all came together for me. I loved Millie’s relationships so much and it was great to see her character evolve.

Overall, it was a cute read with really funny moments. I do wish that the middle had more funny moments and better flow, but I enjoyed it overall! If you enjoy Sophie Kinsella books- you will love this one!

This is the first book I have read from this author and I really enjoyed it. I liked the email aspect of the book. The main character Millie deals with the aftermath of her email drafts being sent unexpectedly along with falling for a coworker in the midst of the situation.

I gave this book 3 stars, while it was a cute story, it did get slow at times. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me access to this arc.

Another great read from Lia Louis. I always look forward to reading her books. Cute story and characters with enough drama and bad luck to make it interesting.

Right off the bat this book felt like "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" meets "I Hope This Doesn't Find You," both books being so close to my heart so imagine my excitement over that realisation! And no wonder I had a good time reading this book since it deals with similar settings but with a more mature twist!

It must be daunting right? To one day waking up and finding out that all your unsent inner thoughts and rawest truths and angry responses you wrote in a letter or an email meant for certain people to get unleashed into the world? It must be like jolting awake straight to a nightmare!

Terrifying would be an understatement to describe how, Millie, the main character if this book, felt. This story follows Millie who finds herself stuck in life, still working a temporary job five years later, and struggling to move on after a difficult breakup. When she realizes that all her unsent email drafts have been sent out accidentally to the receiptants, her life goes into a spiral, making this event surely serving as a wake up call for her, shaking up her life in unexpected ways. From there begins a heartfelt journey of self exploration and growth for Millie.

The way it was all executed, from the storyline to the characters to all the emotions, I couldn't help myself but appreciate it so much! I found myself absolutely adoring this cozy, poignant, and delightful story which unfolds in this heartwarming, funny, and swoon-worthy book!

I can't quite express it into words, but there's something about Lia Louis's novels that brings me so much comfort. Her books feel deeply perosonal to me. Just like with her previous book, "Dear Emmie Blue," I felt a deep connection with the characters and found so much wisdom scattered around the story! This is one of those books that I wish I could step into and live in. The cozy town, the close friendships, and the supportive relationships make it a truly enchanting read and which is filled with warmth,

This book truly felt like a warm hug, and I highly recommend it, especially for anyone who needs a little escape and a reason to smile like a fool. It's a cozy, sometimes heartbreaking, yet charming story.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for sending me the arc in exchange for an honest review!

This was a quick but thoughtful read about Millie, who was unceremoniously dumped by her ex Owen two years ago. Millie has spent the time since then trying to live a quiet and un-noticed existence, until one day her life is blown up in spectacular fashion after her entire email draft folder is mysteriously sent out. The same draft folder that she's privately been using as a cathartic personal diary to tell the people in her life what she really thinks of them without having to actually tell them. How did it happen? And how does she handle the fallout from all these inadvertent truth-bombs? This story turned into more of an existential journey for Millie than I expected, but that's what she needed: to learn how emotionally brave she could be when there weren't many options left *but* to be brave. Millie seems like she's been stifling herself for a long time, and it was great to watch her navigate her life A.E. ("after emails") as she realized what she wanted and who she truly wanted to be. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this story in exchange for my honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley for this advanced reader copy.

I got a bit confused about where this story was located, from the first few chapters, but other than that this was such a delightful romance and story about learning that you can be an "adult" and still not know exactly what you want from your life. Millie was such a great character to follow as she dealt with the fallout of her emails getting sent far and wide. I'm already looking to see what else Lia Louis has written.

What if one day, your saved (unsent) emails, written to express your hidden feelings, somehow got sent? In Lia Louis’ new novel Better Left Unsent, Millie is living this nightmare! Emails about rude colleagues, how she really feels about one of her best friend’s boyfriends possessive ways, an emotional, drunken email to her ex-boyfriend after she found out he was engaged to another colleague, and emails about not being with her mother when her father thinks they are hanging out turn from drafts to sent with a minor (major!) technology glitch.Suddenly, her father is asking questions about her mother’s whereabouts on certain days, one of her best friends is refusing to talk to her and does a TikTok about what was said, and her ex-boyfriend is telling her he can’t stop thinking about her. Millie needs a plan of action and fast! Throw in the hot operations manager, Jack, who spent a flirtatious time with Millie at the company Christmas party and a decade old Nokia not smart phone in order to avoid the chaos caused, and you’ll have a topsy-turvy adventure. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the advanced copy. Opinions expressed are my own. This book will be published on May 20, 2024.

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Stunning! Clever! Charming! And all other sorts of cute adjectives. What an addictive little novel! A love letter to anyone who has ever wanted to say exactly what they think!
When I read the description about Millie, a woman who has her email drafts (filled full of her unspoken and unsent feelings and secrets) ALL ACCIDENTALLY SENT AFTER A SERVER OUTAGE AT WORK?? I knew it was for me. This is the chaos I live to read. Witnessing the fall-out of Millie’s truth bombs being shared with EVERYONE kept me up reading all night long.
The initial vibe this gives is Bridget Jones Diary meets The Office which is SUCH a slay. And by the end it’s evolved into its own little unique masterpiece with gorgeously developed characters, heartwarming relationships, moments of inspiration, and delightful surprises.

The premise of this book was appealing. Main character Millie drafts emails that are written to people who have wronged her, people she disagrees with, and people she may be pining for...the catch is that she never sends them. It's an informal diary, of sorts. a way to clear her heart and mind and not face the repercussions. One morning she comes to work and discovers that they've all been sent! The book works through the fallout and we get to learn more about Millie, her family, her love life, her friendships, her career, and her haphazard way of bumbling through life up until this point.

There were times in the book where I felt bored as a reader. Some pieces of it dragged on and on and I wanted to start zooming through pages by just skimming them. Not a good feeling.

The book wrapped up nicely and I felt glad to be off of Millie's ride.

Thank you to Atria Books for providing a copy of this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.