This book was absolutely phenomenal! Such a beautifully written story and just had all my heart melting. Wonderfully done!

I really want to like this book and o really thought I would but I just couldn’t be pulled in and often times found my mind wondering to where I wasn’t comprehending like I should have.

The concept was so interesting to me but as hard as I tried I couldn't stay engaged and found myself missing half of what was going on. Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!

This book was SO different than I thought it would and it was one of those novels where I couldn't put it down, but also couldn't tell if I truly liked it. If that makes any sense! I think you really have to be into spirituality and go in with an open mind when you read this. It talks a lot about energy, finding yourself and a different way of looking at things. Interesting!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. I had such high hopes for this book. It sounded so interesting and started out strong and then kinda fell short. It has some super natural aspect that could have been great if done a little different.

3.5/5 stars

Everything We Never Knew combines women's fiction and speculative fiction. It is a fictionalized version of Julianne's own story.

I have enjoyed Julianne Hough since she was a professional dancer on Dancing With The Stars. So I knew that I wanted to read this book. And the cover is beyond stunning.

When the book begins Lexi is at an award's banquet. She starts to experience things that she doesn't understand. This is a book about a woman’s journey of self-discovery. Lexi is able to feel other people’s emotions. And she discovers the supernatural ability of healing.

This is an interesting book. I liked Lexi. She had a difficult childhood and does not get along with her mom. The book deals with childhood trauma and grief. And shows people that you don’t have to be afraid of change.

This is a unique story. I do love books that feature psychics and people like that. But the energy healing aspect is not something that I'm familiar with. So there were definitely times when this book did not seem realistic. However this part does come from Julianne’s own life. So that is quite interesting.

I absolutely love that the ghostwriter is listed as a co-author. And overall, I did enjoy much of the book. It will definitely make readers think.

Lexi is a woman going through a visceral transformation which we get to follow intimately throughout the story. I believe everyone will encounter moments in their life where they are no longer content to let their personal and professional life continue on a course that does not bring growth or happiness. Lexi at the beginning has a seemingly perfect job, amazing husband, and awesome friends but after an event that triggers a spiritual awakening, she finds she is dissatisfied in her job and the way she has decided to move through her life.

The struggles between Lexi and her husband as she is rediscovering herself, or rather finding her true self for the first time, is very reflective of how a change in a partner can upend a marriage. It takes both to be open and willing to work through the change that is inevitable. Her awakening leads her to find healing for herself and her relationships. I found this whole story to be very relatable and reflects something in all of us.

⭐️/5

I really wanted to love this ARC copy/book 😭 it was just not it for me. Within the first two chapters everything was unleashed (miscarriage, hallucinations and traumatic death). It then felt like I was listening to someone’s counseling session throughout the remainder of the book, and not in a good way. Additionally, the supernatural content of this book was not the material I enjoy. This led me to skipping a lot of it. feel the description of the book does not match the delivery and what it’s actually about.

Thank you NetGalley, Source Books, and RB Media for the advanced reader and listener copies, but I could not get into this one for the life of me. I just found it so odd, and right from the start. There just wasn't a flow to it that made sense. Perhaps it was the mash of elements (mystery, magical realism, spirituality and astrology) that just didn't work. I even tried slowly the audio down to a speed that wasn't my normal speed to see if that helped but it didn't. I like Julianne Hough as an actress, but as an co/author, I now have my hesitations. Only made it 21%, so chapter 8, before I set it aside. Maybe I'll come back around to give it a chance again but that seems unlikely.

4 ⭐️
tw: miscarriage, sexual assault
when lexi starts being able to feel other people's emotions it takes her on a journey of self healing and confronting her demons. i was a little hesitant about this book based on some other reviews i read but, i thoroughly enjoyed this book and it's concept. it was easy to read and had me hooked from the very beginning.

thank you to the publishers and netgalley for this ARC!

This was definitely one of my
Most anticipated. Ugh I wanted to like this but I was so bored. Unfortunately it wasn’t for me

Thank you to NetGalley and SourceBooks for a copy of this ARC. This book was a journey I never expected when I first requested this ARC. I absolutely adored Lexi’s story and the way she embraced herself throughout the novel. I will say I’m not a very spiritual person so I appreciated the crash course told through Bea’s character. I do think it got a little wordy at times and may have lost the plot during certain sections of time. It also felt like there were a couple jumps in time that threw me off the groove. Overall though, I liked the really original storyline. I liked the way the book made me examine my own life. Being 27, I feel like I’ve definitely started feeling those signs of my Saturn sign returning or quarter life crisis and so it felt so nice to be seen in this. It was heavy on emotions but the pacing made it easy to get through without getting too caught up in the thick of it. Such a surprising book so I absolutely recommend!! Rounded up from 3.5 stars.

I am a fan of Julianna Hough and was interested in reading her debut novel. This was a compelling story of a talented young woman with abililties to help others who is exploring her future and her talents. She is a rich character and a woman who stands on her own. I liked the unique story of Lexi as a strong woman who has self doubt yet finds her way through to embrace who she is. , A very entertaining read I recommend

Thank you to the authors,, to Net Galley and to the publisher for the opportunity for review

Weird ghost written story that wanted to be deep but just felt cheap and shallow. It needed more detail and yet to be shorter? This was not the vibe.

DNF @ 44%

I thought that me not enjoying this book might go away once I got a bit more invested into our main characters life, but I was wrong. Pretty bummed about this one honestly.

Thank you so much to Raincoast Books for this physical advanced copy and to Sourcebooks Landmark for this advanced copy on NetGalley!🤍

I'm a HUGE Julianne Hough fan ever since her time on Dancing with the stars so when I saw she had co-written a book I was beyond excited! Sadly while this one started off strong and had great mental health (panic attacks) rep, I lost interest halfway through when the FMC becomes somewhat obsessed with all things astrology as a way to help improve her life/marriage. Just didn't turn out to be the book I was expecting wanting and I ended up DNFing mid way. I may pick it up again at a later time. Perhaps it was just wrong book at the wrong time or not to my tastes. I did like that Julianne narrated the audiobook herself though - she did a fantastic job! Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest feedback!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for gifting me this book for free in exchange for my review! All opinions are my own.

This was a fabulous debut by Julianne Hough who I have been a big fan of since she started out on Dancing with the Stars at least 10 years ago. It would be interesting to know how much of the story she wrote and what Ellen Goodlett wrote for the book. Did they alternate chapters or did they co-write all of the story? This book is beautiful and mesmerising, and really makes you think. I was drawn in from the very beginning. I am rating this book four stars because I thought the ending of the story was a little bit abrupt and I thought more could've happened to wrap up the story. But overall I really enjoyed this book. I also had the opportunity to listen to the audiobook which was narrated by Julianne Hough and I loved the way she narrated the book and brought the characters to life. I hope Julianne considers writing more books because this book was very beautiful.

Many Thanks again to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this book in exchange for my honest review.

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Lexi embarks on a journey of self-discovery that will resonate with many readers grappling with the conventional paths they've followed. Lexi’s life appears to be the epitome of success—college degree, career, marriage, and a picturesque house with a white picket fence. Yet, despite having seemingly achieved almost everything she once aspired to, Lexi finds herself trapped in a routine that feels increasingly unfulfilling.

The novel takes a turn when cosmic alignments and astrological insights prompt Lexi to reevaluate her life. This new perspective leads her to confront past issues and explore her spirituality, revealing a deeper, more vibrant existence beyond the constraints of her current life. As Lexi delves into her spiritual awakening, she discovers that there are alternative paths that might better align with her true self and desires.

The narrative is a refreshing exploration of the often-unspoken dissatisfaction that can accompany living a life that outwardly seems perfect. The story effectively captures Lexi’s emotional journey as she wrestles with her inner conflict and traumas, she ultimately seeks a more meaningful and authentic existence. The novel encourages readers to open their minds and hearts to the idea that life’s true potential might lie beyond the traditional milestones and societal expectations.

Everything We Never Knew is an inspiring read that invites us to question the paths we’ve taken and consider whether there might be richer, more fulfilling alternatives. It serves as a reminder that it’s never too late to seek out and embrace a life that resonates with our deepest aspirations and values.

I was really drawn to the cover of this book because it is STUNNING. I was sad to find that the book was really lackluster. As someone who rarely rates below a 4-4.5, this book just did not do it for me. To me, it read more like a draft than a final copy and the writing was very wordy. There were many times that a lot could be left out or it felt that words were being added for filler when they should have been added for the plot. The reading wasn't smooth either as in the sentences were a bit choppy. I struggled to get through this because it just didn't grasp my attention and I had to return to it several times. Overall, it just seemed unfinished perhaps?

I love Julianne Hough and was so excited to read this book!

The story follows, Lexi, who by all accounts has a successful career and a happy marriage. Lexi starts to have unusual experiences that make her question her beliefs and prompt her to make some life changes that disrupt her relationships. She begins to explore her spirituality and this story really portrays how somebody can follow their own spirit despite what anybody else thinks.

Although I think this was well written, the whole time it felt more like a memoir rather than a fictional plot. I respect others spirituality, however, nothing described in this book really resonated with me. I would’ve loved a bit more background early on about all of the characters and relationships and maybe a bit more about the contradictions and relations with spirituality and the LDS church.

If you enjoy astrology and exploring spirituality, I think you would enjoy this book more than me!