Funny little escape book. Main character is absolutely obnoxious, unlikable and her family isn’t any better with the exception of her older sister who seems somewhat relatable. She has some good friends and they have text group where they text every detail of their lives, hence the title. Rachel, the main character, redeems herself somewhat with her “trying to be a better person” and not as shallow. There’s a love story in there, but not the main story.
Overall it’s an ok book, kept my attention overall . Quick read and has funny parts. Narration was good.

Eh, this was okay. Rachel is supposed to be a 29 year old who is navigating dating as a Jewish woman and being pressured by her mom to get married. Rachel reads a lot younger. I know the deeper point of the novel is she matures throughout but it lacked enough growth in my opinion. She came off immature and annoying and quirky.

This book was comedy gold, pure and simple. I couldn’t stop laughing—every chapter had me loudly snort-laughing (in a way that would’ve been embarrassing if I were in public)

I wouldn’t call this a romance, even though it’s labeled as one. The romance is more of a subplot, but I’m not complaining—it works really well! This book shines as a witty comedy and women’s fiction title, offering a fun, modern twist on Pride & Prejudice.

If you’re looking for a good time, definitely go for the audiobook; the narrator was a genius at bringing Rachel Weiss to life with spot-on hilarity and personality.

And Rachel? Oh, where do I even start? I was completely obsessed with her. She’s funny, quick-witted, and oozes confidence. Flaws and all, she’s the kind of character you can’t help but adore. I’m all about a real “girls-girl,” and Rachel is the reigning queen of that category—she’s like your best friend who always knows how to make you laugh, no matter what.

If you’re in the mood for a laugh-out-loud adventure with a standout heroine, this book is your ticket!

The most extroverted book I’ve ever read. It was fun and lighthearted with some great emotional moments. A great story arc for Rachel and the romance was chaotic in the best way.
The narrator was amazing and very upbeat to match the writing.

I really wanted to like this book because I've been seeing it all over bookstagram. However, I kept getting offended by the main character about really big topics such as mental health, cheating, the me too movement, being politically incorrect, and other very emotionally charged items that I couldn't move past. I wish more time had been spent scrubbing this book with sensitivity readers. The core group of friends Rachel has is so relatable that was the one saving quality of this novel.

Thank you Forever and Hachette Audio for the advance reading and listening copies.

I love a retelling and Lauren Appelbaum’s modern take on Pride & Prejudice was fresh, fun, and highlights all the moments from the classic we all love.

Rachel is a bit unhinged - she’s on the precipice of turning 30 and trying to figure out what she wants from life and who she is - and while her character has a tendency to be a smidge selfish and immature, Appelbaum brings in moments where Rachel reflects on her actions, apologizes and works to reconcile and make things right… even if these attempts don’t always go well and according to plan. My heart went out to Rachel and her friends as they had to navigate the hellish landscape that is modern dating and weirdos on dating apps and kiss quite a few frogs in the process of finding their people.

The narration was fantastic and oh my goodness, I found myself laughing so much at some of the interactions between Rachel, her friends, and family. The voices so perfectly captured the emotion and characters within the story.

I enjoyed how Appelbaum explored the evolution of friendship and how these relationships are impacted by changes in careers, romantic partners, and family dynamics. While Rachel’s friend group is VERY messy and chaotic, they’re also deeply human and trying their best. This retelling focuses more on friendship, family, and personal growth and the romance is a subplot, but I didn’t mind it!

DNF at 40%. I hated Rachel. She was so immature. And extremely needy. I would’ve guessed that she was much much younger.