Aspiring playwright Jane is devastated when Colin breaks up with her after their sixth date. Jane will do anything to get him back, starting with stalking him and befriending his new girlfriend Zoe.

The object of Jane’s obsession isn’t extraordinarily, which might be part of the author’s point. Colin simply shows interest and thoughtfulness and Jane is hooked, but given her lack of friends and family, the little he gives adds up to a lot to Jane. Her deep desire to rekindle her relationship with Colin is delightfully cringeworthy.

The witty writing, like when Jane tries to imagine how her latest date ended up with a name like Axel, fits with her persona as a creative. I would have liked to have seen a bit more of Jane’s roommates, but we do get a nice dose of Colin’s friends, particularly his roommate Ben. A few things stretched my ability to suspend disbelief, but they were necessary to pull off all the fun twists.

Learning the backstory of each character shed light on their motivations. I enjoyed the nod to TikTok tarot readings and how Shakespeare’s Hamlet comes into play in the story. New York makes the perfect setting for this twisty thriller.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thanks to Minotaur Books, an imprint of St. Martin’s Publishing Group, for providing an Advance Reader Copy via NetGalley.

My first Olivia Worley book & I really enjoyed it!!

This was the definition of unreliable narrator & had me hooked from start to finish. Also, the main character Jane, was totally unhinged & I just loved it, it made for a very entertaining read! I was screaming at her for her decisions yet was so invested in what she was going to do next.

Overall, a great read & I can’t wait to read more by this author!

3.5⭐️ rounded up . I found this book to be a little slow for the first half but it does pick up in the second half. I felt that Olivia Worley definitely got the crazy, obsessive, stalker like ex-girlfriend character down pat. This book did have some unexpected twists I enjoyed.

When Jane meets the love of her life Colin, she knows they are perfect for each other even after he breaks up with her, she knows she can get him back. When Colin starts dating a new girl Zoe , Jane befriends her to get closer to Colin and to prove to him that they are the ones who are meant to be together. Jane finds an unexpected discovery about Colin that leads to a web of lies, secrets and murder.

Thank you NetGalley , St. Martin's Press and Minotaur Books for the ARC

Dating Apps and Delusions: A Dark Love Story

Ever wondered how far someone might go for "true love"? Olivia Worley's debut thriller "So Happy Together" answers that question in the most unsettling way possible.

Meet Jane, a struggling playwright in New York who's convinced she's found her soulmate in Colin, a software engineer. The catch? After six dates, he's not interested. But Jane can't - or won't - accept that. What follows is a spiral into obsession that'll make you rethink every dating app match you've ever had.

Worley's genius lies in making Jane both captivating and terrifying. Through her eyes, we watch innocent romantic hopes morph into something darker, all while New York City looms in the background like a silent enabler - its crowds offering the perfect cover for stalking and its dating scene providing endless opportunities for delusion.

The book races forward in sharp, quick chapters that feel like watching a train wreck in slow motion. You know something horrible is coming, but you can't look away. Worley, drawing from her Northwestern theater background and New York residency, nails both the city's lonely heart and the theatrical tension that builds with each scene.

Sure, some late-game plot twists stretch belief, and a few side characters could use more meat on their bones. But these are minor gripes in what's otherwise a masterclass in psychological suspense. Worley weaves in commentary about modern dating, consent, and gender dynamics without ever stepping onto a soapbox.

If you liked "You" or "Promising Young Woman," you'll devour this book. Just maybe delete your dating apps first. And remember - sometimes the scariest stories aren't about monsters under the bed, but the ones we create in our heads when love goes wrong.

Another obsession thriller for the win! I think we can all relate to Jane if we’re being honest. She’s obsessed with her ex and his new girlfriend because duh…. She’s the new girlfriend. I loved the humor that was mixed in with this story and that it wasn’t at all what I thought it was going to be. It makes you wonder is she crazy or was he driving her to behave the way she did? If you’re into fast-paced thrillers with u predictable plots this is for you!

"So Happy Together" by Olivia Worley is a gripping psychological thriller that masterfully delves into the complexities of obsession, love, and self-delusion. he story's unpredictable turns and the intricate dynamics between the characters make it a standout in the thriller genre. Overall, "So Happy Together" is an unputdownable read that keeps you guessing until the very end. I would highly recommend!

This is a really twisted and crazy book. I enjoyed it a lot. You'll never see what's coming next!

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

So Happy Together was such a twisted and wild ride. Obsession that leads to other obsessions had me questioning so many things. Everyone seemed to be hiding so much, but definitely ended much different than I had expected.

Thank you St Martins Press and Netgalley for this eARC, these opinions are my own. An absolute thrill ride! Jane is a playwright living in NYU. She’s also found the perfect guy, Colin. They dated but he broke up with her after six weeks. The thing is they are perfect together Colin just doesn’t realize it yet. She just has to help him see that they are meant to be, even though he’s dating someone new. Jane even connects with Zoe, Colin’s new girlfriend. But that won’t stop her from helping Colin to see who he really belongs with. Then she finds information in Colin’s apartment. Information that enmeshes the three of them in secrets and lies. Can she help Colin see she’s the one for him? A stalkery thriller with twists on twists! Fast paced and had me consuming it! Olivia Worley on intense story of love and just how far some people will go to find and keep it! The ending left me shook!

Jane is living as an aspiring playwright in NYC. She's also in love with Colin, a software engineer. Unfortunately, he doesn't realize how perfect they are for each other and ended their relationship after 6 dates. Jane has a plan to help Colin realize that they belong together. When phase 1 of her plan works, he's on a date with Zoe. Jane knows that Zoe isn't right for Colin, but Zoe seems to genuinely want to be her friend, giving her the benefit of more time around Colin.

This book was hard for me to rate. The beginning was probably a 2.5/3 star and then it reaches a point at about 70% where things pick up and I'd give it 4/4.5 stars (although I admit this may be inflated because I was so happy to finally get into it). Jane needs therapy. After 6 dates, she's determined that Colin is the love of her life. Their sixth date was the first time they were intimate so, if she'd had any girlfriends, I think they would have had her watching "He's Just Not That Into You" and having an intervention. She ignored so many red flags and made so many excuses for him that it was exhausting. There were so many times that I was basically asking what on earth was happening. Colin wasn't even interesting. Then, at about 70%, answers started coming and the plot moved along so I was interested to find out what happened. You also finally get some insight into Jane's past.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ (3.75 stars, rounded up to 4)

So Happy Together was a wild, twisty thriller I really enjoyed from the very start. Jane is a twenty-four year old NYU Tisch graduate and aspiring playwright living in New York. And Jane is very, VERY into Colin, a guy she briefly dated who broke her heart. Despite this, Jane knows that she and Colin are perfect together - even if Colin doesn't know it yet. When Colin starts dating Zoe, Jane ingratiates herself into their lives, and sure Zoe is actually kind of nice, but Jane is committed to showing Colin exactly how perfect she is for him. When she sneaks in Colin's apartment, though, Jane makes a discovery that ensnares all three of them in a web of secrets and lies.

This novel is chaotic in the best way. Jane was such a great narrator. Her fixation on Colin is expertly articulated through her perspective. I found myself both freaked out by Jane and simultaneously rooting for her. Parsing through what's real and what's been warped through the lens of Jane's obsession made this novel a really intriguing and engaging read.

This story is full of plot twists and surprises that I didn't see coming (and a few I did) and once the plot really picked up I couldn't put this down. I shaved off 0.25 stars because the ending left me wanting a little more - it felt a little like it ended with a whimper instead of the bang this novel really deserved.

Other than that, though, So Happy Together is a fun and twisty read that I really enjoyed.

This was exactly the chaotic/stalker novel I was looking for after being disappointed recently by another book purported to be one. The characters were messy and imperfect in the best way and it was hard to put down. Though I did have my suspicions about half way through, I was only partially right and the story was still twisty enough to keep me engaged and looking forward to seeing how it all sorted out.

I've read all three of the author's books so far and am really enjoying seeing her grow with each book. I can't wait for the next!

I had enjoyed one of Olivia’s previous books and I saw comparisons to You, so I was interested in reading this. The concept of it is good, but none of the characters were that intriguing to me and the plot got a bit convoluted by the end.

Thanks as always to NetGalley for the ARC.

WHOO BABY I lvoed this one. I felt sooo awkward and second-hand embarassed at times. I love books that make me FEEL it.

Jane gets dumped after 6 dates but isn’t quite ready to let go yet so she keeps finding ways to be in Colin’s presence, even if it means befriending his new girlfriend.

Honestly I could not have predicted where this book was going to take me, but I’m not mad about it lol. All 3 of them are a little unhinged but I enjoyed the ride! Was this a 5 star quality? No but I think it’s worth the read lol

As always thank you NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this early!!

4.5 ⭐️ rounded up

"So Happy Together" is an unputdownable, addictive thriller. Olivia Worley has cemented herself as one of the best YA thriller authors, in my opinion, and I was so excited to read her debut adult novel. The story is told from the point of view of Jane, a playwright in New York City, who has fallen in love with Colin, a software engineer. When Colin breaks things off with Jane, she knows she'll get him back...until she finds out that he is dating Zoe, an up-and-coming Brooklyn artist. What follows is a twisty and gripping story full of secrets, lies, and murder.

As soon as I started reading this book, I was hooked and couldn't put it down, finishing it in less than a day. Once again, the author took me on a wild and exciting ride. There's almost nothing I love more than a delulu main character, and Olivia gave me all that and more. The plot was fun and compelling, and the characters were just crazy enough to make you love them. I was enjoying the book so much that I was surprised when it ended. The ending felt a bit rushed—or maybe I was just sad it was over already.

So excited to have another thriller from one of my new favorite authors. Add this one to your must-read list this summer!

Dark and twisty with a side of dark and twisty with a side of dark and twisty!

There’s nothing I love more than crazy ass characters, and this book is nothing short of that. As a fan of You, Riley Sager, and Promising Young Woman, I was excited for this thriller and it definitely was a fun, quick read. While I am normally terrible at guessing plot twists, I did see this one coming but it didn’t make it any less enjoyable.

Great adult debut from Worley, she really did a great job at capturing the NYC and Gen Z vibes. I hope we get the chance to read more adult novels from her in the future.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review!

Jane is obsessed with her former "boyfriend" which turns into being obsessed as well with his new girlfriend, someone who seems perfect in every way. I enjoyed the first part of the book the most, she was obsessed but it was also humorous. We think we are reading one story but it quickly becomes something else and is there anyone who is a reliable narrator and does it even matter. trigger warning animal abuse

The book started out good but I found myself confused and having trouble following a confusing storyline. I read the book in 3 days but already forgot the ending even though I finished it only an hour ago. Not a memorable book. This book just didn’t grab…and hold…my attention. Just not my cup of tea, sorry to say.

What a fun wild ride! The ending was not was I was expecting but I loved it despite what actually went down! Out FMC was hard to read only because she was completely delusional, but that I’m sure was the point.