Everything Is Probably Fine by Julia London is the story of a woman on the path of healing.

Lorna Lott has been attempting to push through life without facing her past trauma, regrets, and grief stemming from her older sisters long standing addiction, however things are not going well. To get the thing that she wants most, her grandmother’s house, she is forced to embark on a journey to face her past and open her inner “bomb-shelter”. She befriends her 8-year-old neighbor Bean, who is the only person who doesn’t seem to find her weird and awkward. This book was……wow 😳😭😍🤣. I’m not sure I knew exactly what to expect going into this read, but I was blown away! Lorna has faced a lot of difficulties in her past and the author does not shy away from the very hard topics of addiction, death, cancer, divorce, anxiety, and grief. The book is written in a way that makes you connect with the characters, especially Lorna, and empathize with them in a way few authors can achieve. Although there are a lot of heavy topics in the book, there are also a lot of funny and lighthearted, truly wonderful moments, which is what made this book so special! 5 ⭐ for sure, do not miss this read!

Thank you to NetGalley, Harper Muse, and the author for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Everything is Probably Fine for Lorna Lott is a captivating story about personal growth and change. I really loved this one. Lorna’s journey felt so real—equal parts funny, awkward, painful, and heartwarming. Watching her unravel a little (okay, a lot), then slowly piece herself back together through her “apology tour” was oddly satisfying.
Thank you NetGalley and Harper Muse for the arc!

Lorna is a successful sales exec who’s always been seen as the “together” one, especially when compared to her older sister Kristen, who struggled with addiction all their childhood. After a humiliating work incident, she’s sent to a month-long wellness program to reflect on her actions.
Now with her career on hold, she focuses on one goal: unlocking her late mother’s trust to get the money needed to buy back their childhood home, sold to fund her sister’s treatment. But her mother left her a condition; she must first forgive a list of people from her past.

I loved how London approached the toll addiction has on those surrounding the addict with so much nuance. She gave us this main character, Lorna, who’s written as this honest, messy, angry, and deeply-guarded human being to explore the guilt, grief, and the toll of addiction in a very powerful way. Her resentment, guilt, and exhaustion are so vividly written that I felt it as my own.

I also loved the addition of Bean, the eight-year-old, to the story. His purity and emotional honesty contrasted sharply with Lorna’s defensiveness. And his presence reminds us of how naturally children show up for people, how they offer presence without expectation. His friendship with Lorna is what gives this book its heart.

This story hits hard. It’s for the siblings of broken siblings. The ones who carried too much. The ones who tried to fix what they didn’t break. The ones who learned how to survive by staying strong and silent. You did your best. You get to rest now.
And maybe… everything was already fine.

Thank you Netgalley and Harper Muse for the ARC.

I really loved this one. Lorna’s journey felt so real—equal parts funny, awkward, painful, and heartwarming. Watching her unravel a little (okay, a lot), then slowly piece herself back together through her “apology tour” was oddly satisfying. There’s so much heart in this story—from her complicated family stuff to her unlikely friendship with Bean. It’s a reminder that healing isn’t neat or quick, but it is possible. Quietly hopeful, a little messy, and full of warmth—I didn’t want it to end.

“The past has a way of sucking us in and holding us there” - In many ways, I could relate to this quote. While my own experiences were very different, I really appreciated the reminder that it’s not always easy to just move on from your past, even when you know it’s whats best for you. I truly felt for Lorna—facing trauma is hard enough, but being pushed to do so adds another layer. I love when a book touches on real, modern-day issues. It was refreshing to see a workplace support an employee’s mental health—that’s something you don’t come across often!


Thank you NetGalley and Harper Muse for the arc!

Everything is Probably Fine for Lorna Lott is a captivating story about personal growth and change. After accidentally sharing a private letter with her coworkers, Lorna, a successful but difficult businesswoman, ends up at a wellness retreat. At first, she might seem unlikable, but as the story progresses, her struggles and motivations become relatable. The book addresses serious topics like addiction and grief, focusing on how people can grow and overcome challenges. The author mixes humor with these deeper themes, making the story both enjoyable and meaningful. I received this book for my review, and it left a strong impression with its honest look at personal transformation.

⭐️ — 5/5

Thank you to NetGalley, HarperMus, and the author for my copy of this book — all thoughts in my review are my own.


Everything is NOT fine for Lorna Lott.

When a letter meant for her sister is accidentally sent to her entire team at work (who were referenced very unkindly in said letter), Lorna finds herself in hot water. Reluctantly, she is forced to take a “wellness retreat” in hopes that paired with time away from work it will help to rehabilitate her image.

Lorna is not a likable character. I honestly disliked her enough in the beginning I was unsure I’d enjoy the book. But I quickly found myself understanding her — she’s only trying to protect herself from being hurt. All things considered, Lorna is actually very relatable.

This story does address some very serious topics such as addiction and grief, but the focus falls more on what we choose to do when faced with these situations and emotions in order to grow and overcome. By the end of the book, I related to Lorna so deeply that despite my immediate dislike in the beginning she is now one of my favorite FMCs of 2025.

Everything is Probably Fine was not what I expected— and it was perfect.

I’m so happy to be able to give this one five stars because somewhere along the way I realized that it would be five stars or one. What will happen to the dumpster fire that is Lorna Lott’s life?? Lorna is a 43yr old very successful business woman who is out of step with people and a constant threat of bubbling over with pent up rage. In a mortifying misstep involving the wrong email attachment, Lorna’s personal issues are laid excruciatingly bare for her whole team and leaders which lands her in a mandatory 30 day suspension with paid daily therapy at a snazzy new health clinic in town. She begrudgingly agrees to a self help month, and along the way, she meets unlikely friends and learns to open herself up to love again.

This book was so well done— the author projected Lorna so well off the page that while she was burning in self loathing, the reader couldn’t help but loathe her too. In the first two chapters, I nearly put down the book because Lorna was so unlikeable. I’m so glad I kept going. As someone who has gone through the hard process of addressing childhood trauma, it would be nearly impossible to do all the work of that in a thirty day sabbatical from work (even if it were your full time job), BUT the content rings true in a way that allowed me to suspend my disbelief. The self loathing before, the messy middle, and the expansive after were all so clearly described by the author that it didn’t matter how long she was suggesting it happened, the experience Lorna went through felt so very real to the reader. The growth was so palpable and beautiful to be part of.

I would caution readers who are dealing with unresolved childhood trauma. If the healing felt real — the childhood trauma passages felt doubly so. This would have been such a difficult read for me prior to years of therapy- the trauma descriptions were particularly realistic and would have triggered the heck out of me.

I would like to thank Harper Muse and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I really appreciate and enjoy stories like these that have characters with complicated lives. It feels so comforting to know you’re not the only one that faces challenges. I love how the FMC Lorna faces things head on and thinks about how to improve the relationships in her life and also herself. And I love her corgi!! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book!

This was cute - I enjoyed the development of the main character throughout the story. The little boy was my favorite!

"Everything is Probably Fine" by Julia London is a delightful and heartwarming novel that expertly blends humor, romance, and life’s unexpected twists. Through relatable characters and witty dialogue, London crafts a story that resonates with readers, inviting them to reflect on their own journeys while enjoying a thoroughly entertaining narrative.

The protagonist’s journey of self-discovery is both inspiring and authentic, capturing the nuances of navigating relationships, career aspirations, and personal growth. London’s writing is engaging and fluid, drawing readers in from the very first page. The character development is particularly noteworthy; each individual feels richly portrayed, with their own quirks and complexities that add depth to the story.

One of the standout elements of this book is how London skillfully intertwines humor with deeper themes, such as resilience and the importance of community. The lighthearted moments throughout the narrative provide a delightful counterbalance to the more poignant discussions, creating an uplifting reading experience that keeps you engaged and entertained.

Overall, "Everything is Probably Fine" is a charming and uplifting tale that showcases Julia London's remarkable storytelling abilities. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a feel-good story that will leave them smiling long after the final page. A heartfelt thank you to NetGalley and Harper Muse for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinions!

I really enjoyed this ARC :) The romance part of this book is pretty minimal and usually that is annoying when it’s marketed as a romance read. However, this story was so captivating that the small side superrrr slow burn fit perfectly.

Lorna Lott has anger issues brought on by unresolved childhood trauma. Her sister has been an addict from a young age and throughout this story you are able to witness how it has negatively affected Lorna’s life and how she has struggled to let go of that anger. It affects all of her relationships as she struggles to constantly support her unreliable older sister and this causes her to be an extremely closed off adult.

When her anger issues end up with a work required wellness program, she begins to work through and process her trauma and how it has taken a toll on her for her entire life. She works to let it go and is helped by an 8 year old neighbor who is obsessed with her dog. They form an unlikely friendship as his dad struggles as a relatively new single parent and she finds that she likes having his childlike honestly and care around as she works through her “apology tour” of mending past relationships.

This story made me cry multiple times as my heart broke for hers and also healed with hers. This was a beautiful story! Thanks Netgalley & Harper Muse for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Everything is Probably Fine was a great read. It was emotional and even sad at times. Lorna is having trouble finding a way to connect with her team. When she is sent on a leadership retreat by her boss she is forced to find herself and grow in all new ways.

✨I will tell you right now that this book will be on my Favorites of 2025 list. Right now, it’s at the top of the list. If you’re looking for a heartwarming book about second chances for someone who believes it’s too late to start over, this is the book for you. If you like to laugh out loud through tears, even better.

✨Every page is packed with characters you fall in love with bit by bit by bit. Lorna Lott, let’s be friends. Bean, you will have my heart forever and ever. ← That’s me, talking to fictional characters.

✨There is so much depth in these pages, and the author delves into some pretty heavy themes such as childhood trauma, addiction, toxic family dynamics, parent caregiving, and grief. When an author can incorporate humor, warmth and charm into such dark spaces as Julia London has done here, that’s the sign of an expertly written book. So well done! This is my first Julia London book but will certainly not be my last.

A MUST READ, my friends.

🌿Read if you like:
✨Characters you can easily connect with
✨Found family
✨Healing journeys
✨Slow burn romance
✨Dogs who are family
✨Austin, Texas settings
✨Precious Moments figurines (you’ll have to read it to find out 😂🤷🏻‍♀️)
✨THE WEDDING PEOPLE by Alison Espach
✨I HOPE THIS FINDS YOU WELL by Natalie Sue
✨ELEONOR OLIPHANT IS COMPLETELY FINE by Gail Honeyman

This was a truly remarkable read. It was rather deep in the sense of the FMC having to become self-aware and process things in order to do inner work. I felt such a connection to her! It was sad to see what her and her family experienced at the hand of her sister's addiction issues. I loved Bean and Aggie! But Bean took the cake for the best character. It had so many great moments of life advice and eye-opening moments for anyone experiencing moments where you have to step back and see your own issues to fully understand them and try to do self-improvement. I loved the "found family" vibes as well with all of her neighbors and other characters in the book. The last 15% truly made me get teary-eyed due to the beautiful moments, happy moments, and sad moments. Absolutely remarkable and tons of great things to take away to use in your own life for your own self-improvement even though this is a fictional novel. Easily 5 stars, i loved it!

I received this ARC from NetGalley and Harper Muse to read/review. All of the statements above are my true opinions after fully reading this book.

I liked this book more than I thought I would. When I started this book I strongly disliked the main character Lorna, but as I kept reading I got to understand her better and her early behavior. I enjoyed seeing her growth throughout the course of the story. The standout part of this book is her relationship with Bean, the kid across the hall from her.

Oh, my goodness!

This book is something else. It was set in 2025 in my favorite books. I didn't expect the story to be so profound. It touches everything in a person's life.

Lorna is a forty-three year old woman who lives with her dog. She is very successful in her job. But she has a lot of baggage from her past and it has a huge impact on her present life. One day she accidentally attaches the wrong file to an email sent to her co-workers. After that, her journey begins.

You will find sadness, heartbreak, disappointment, anger, change, love and hope in this book. Just be prepared for wet eyes.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Muse for providing an e-ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

What a gut-punch this story was! I was sad and hopeful and happy and grieving all at the same time. The character development was wonderful and the way the story unfolds is beautiful and well done. I felt it was a mixture of A Man Called Ove, the movie Up, and a family-drama all rolled into one heartbreaking new story.
I recently lost my mom and we didn't have the best relationship and these scenes in the book were hard to read and made me reflect a lot on what I need to still say to her. Lives aren't perfect and how you respond to hardships is so important. What a great message.

Lorna may seem like hell on high heels at work but her eyes keep leaking and luckily her boss thinks that she’s worth a second chance before firing her after she has an epic f’up. In order to keep her job Lorna must complete a 30 day wellness program which she thinks is kind of silly but agrees because she’s motivated to make enough money to buy her grandma’s house. Lorna faces this new challenge bravely, much like everything she has so far in her life, like her sister’s addiction and mother’s recent death.

I freaking LOVED this book!

I started out, probably like everyone else thinking that I was going to dislike this book because at the beginning Lorna is just so awful. Yet by the end I loved not only Lorna but every single character. I’d read more novels set in this universe just to get to know the side characters better. There is one small hiccup in her path to loving herself that I didn’t love but otherwise this was such a win for me. Also, BEAN is a national treasure and I will fight anyone who says otherwise.

If you liked Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine I think you’ll enjoy Everything is Probably Fine.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Muse for an eARC copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

Lorna's life is going fine... Right? RIGHT? She is one of the top in her company and she doesn't need anything (or anyone) else. Whelp, until her job sends her to a wellness center to learn how to be less angry. Lorna is confident she is NOT angry, and, really, if everyone just did their job, she wouldn't have to be so tough on them. It's not her fault she has high expectations! Reluctantly starting the wellness program (that is totally woo woo, per Lorna), she slowly begins to see how past regrets and feelings have shaped her life. Maybe therapy isn't so woo woo after all?

This book is a realistic, honest, and unpolished look at individual growth, substance use, family, friendship, and our relationship with ourselves. Lorna is a weirdly likable character, and I felt like I really cared about how her story would go. The book does not try to gloss over the weight of substance use and complex family dynamics on our lives, nor does it become preachy (which is hard to do on this topic). The book is filled with hope and love. It reminds me of the Collected Regrets of Clover but less annoying (sorry). This book demonstrates that therapy and working on yourself is hard. It's not just bubble baths and "treat yourself" days but long, hard looks in the mirror and embracing all of our beautiful and ugly parts.

5 stars!