Of course, not everything is fine with Lorna - hence the rage and leaking tear ducts. And she wasn't very likable in the beginning, but very soon I got her anxiety, could understand her pain and struggles - within no-time I wanted to hug her :)

She held herself responsible for other people's choices and how those had disrupted her life. There is a difference between rationally seeing something or feeling it deep down below, beyond the bomb shelter where Lorna kept her feelings. She was not responsible for the chaos in her life, but how on earth is she gonna convince herself of that?
And of course, lots of people have problems with confidence, even those who don't had that amount of chaos and distrust in their lives. The world being a difficult place currently, so yeah: give yourself a break instead of beating yourself up which is what lots of women to this day and age. For the weirdest of reasons, thinking we are the only one struggling. Let's just say 'normal is a myth,' And because of that, this book is deserves a place on my being-good-enough shelf on Goodreads.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of the book.

When Lorna’s letter she sent to her sister, went to her entire team instead, her work sent her on a wellness retreat. I feel so sad for Lorna and her family situation. It’s clear that it really affected her mental health. Lorna’s friendship with bean is so sweet. It was interesting to how they went back and talked about events which Lorna then went and apologized for. The therapy seemed so helpful. I think I almost cried at the end of the book. I loved the relationship she had with Seth and Bean. I felt myself smiling a lot while reading the book.

There was some tough parts of the book. I felt bad for Lorna, her childhood was rough. Her dad bugged me so much!! I just wanted her to have a happy life. I’m glad she was able to get help and live a better life after she let things go.

I think this book was very relatable. It’s very difficult dealing with a family member who is mentally ill. Of course it’s very difficult for the person going through but it also really affects the family members who have to deal with it.

A few quotes I felt were relatable:

“It made me invisible in my family”
“The past has a way of sucking us in and holding us there.”

I was so happy with the ending! Lorna wakes up with hope every single morning. Hope for you a good life, hope for laughter and friendship and love. What a beautiful ending and a beautifully written store.

I was able to read this in one day. I couldn’t put it down. I really enjoyed the authors writing.

I would definitely read this again!

Thank you so much NetGalley, Julia and Harper Muse for the E-ARC!

#NetGalley #EverythingisProbablyFine

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Publication: August 12th 2025


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

Lorna Lott is not liked. The software sales team she leads calls her King Kong behind her back. She scowls at strangers and ignores her neighbors. Her sister is an addict, her father abandoned her as a child and her mother is dead. Lorna lot is alone. And angry.

When an interpersonal conflict with her team bubbles up at work, her boss forces Lorna into a one month outpatient mental wellness retreat. Lorna is not pleased. She doesn’t see how yoga and sound baths and meditation and life coaching could possibly make her a better salesperson, much less help her open her “bomb shelter,” the place where she has hidden all her big emotions her entire life.

But as Lorna works the program and confronts the hurts from her past, she opens herself to new friendships, starting with the eight year old latch key kid across her hall. Lorna has always believed that she is unlikable. But is it really just that she doesn’t like herself? And can she figure out how to change that?

I adored this novel. It had a bit of “A Man Called Ove” vibes if you liked that book, although Lorna is much younger than Ove. I loved walking with Lorna through her journey of grief and forgiveness and acceptance. I laughed at parts and cried at parts and overall just really loved this book.

(This was an Advanced Readers Copy that I received via NetGalley. It releases Aug 12. I received a complementary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.)

I really enjoy Julia London books. Her latest, Everything is Probably Fine, was a great read, as I expected.

I'd never read anything by Julia London, but I'm now a complete fan. I've already purchased two more titles.

Lorna Lott isn't likeable by any stretch. I didn't even like her.

But, once I realized that there was more to the story, and she was protecting herself from being hurt or, honestly, disliked.

An incident at work causes her to be required to take a "wellness retreat" for 30 days. She's practically dragged kicking and screaming.

Her journey, the stories, with "Lorna Now," and then the backstories was such a nice journey.

I loved the plot, the characters, and every bit of this book.

She held herself responsible for other people's choices and how those had disrupted her life. There is a difference between rationally seeing something or feeling it deep down below, beyond the bomb shelter where Lorna kept her feelings. She was not responsible for the chaos in her life, but how on earth is she gonna convince herself of that?
And of course, lots of people have problems with confidence, even those who don't had that amount of chaos and distrust in their lives. The world being a difficult place currently, so yeah: give yourself a break instead of beating yourself up which is what lots of women to this day and age. For the weirdest of reasons, thinking we are the only one struggling. Let's just say 'normal is a myth,' And because of that, this book deserves a place on my being-good-enough shelf on Goodreads.

Thank you to Harper Muse and Net Galley for a digital ARC of this title in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

#JulieLondon #EverythingIsProbablyFine #NetGalley #HarperMuse

Charming and relatable, EVERYTHING IS PROBABLY FINE follows Lorna Lott. Although she is successful by some definitions, she has a lot of anger and bitterness. Consequently, people don't exactly like her...

The premise of Lorna being forced into a one month outpatient wellness retreat is a bit forced. However, the story takes off from there in a most charming way so, if you are able to go with it, you will end up enjoying the novel.

For much of her life Lorna has not known how to deal with her emotions. As she learns more about herself, the reader is cheering for her.

Will Lorna end up liking herself and making friends? The themes of forgiveness (including self forgiveness) and acceptance are handled in a lovely manner.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance e-galley; all opinions in my review are 100% my own.

Lorna Lott lives in a self-proclaimed metaphorical “bomb shelter” – it is a well-protected if lonely place to inhabit. (Not) affectionately known as King Kong by her subordinates at work, she is extraordinarily successful in her career but relentlessly pushes her staff to obtain unrealistic goals. Lorna teeters on the edge of explosive rage with a cutting assessment of others that eventually results in her being placed on a mandatory, 30-day “sabbatical” at a wellness center. Her long-awaited promotion, raise and signing bonus, critical to fulfill an important personal goal, hang in the balance, as she is forced to confront her lack of people skills.

This is one of the best redemption stories I have had the pleasure of reading. Lorna’s healing journey begins by embracing holistic practices that she would never have undertaken on her own. The chapters alternate between her present reality and the events in her past that have shaped her perceptions and feelings. Lorna becomes someone I felt great empathy for, and I applauded her courage as she faced the effects of her highly dysfunctional family and undertook her “apology tour.” I particularly enjoyed the development of her relationship with Bean and Seth, her neighbors, as well as the ever-present Aggie, her Corgi pup.

The story addresses heavy emotional issues without being maudlin – drug addiction, alcoholism, codependency, love, grief, and death – to name a few. The satisfying conclusion ends with a realistic and high note of hope.

My thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the privilege of reviewing this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This review is being posted immediately to my GoodReads account and will be posted on Amazon upon publication.

Whoa! This is a deep book with really heavy topics (addiction, neglect). It’s weird, but at first, I was thinking this was a modern, realistic, reimagining of the movie Up. You had the grumpy neighbor (Lorna), the ranger scout earning badges (Bean), dog (Aggie) and housing issues. I still think there are parallels, but this story really is driving into Lorna’s grief in multiple areas of her life. She was a side-character in her life with her addict sister stealing the show. Their dad bailed and started a new life. He was a frustrating character. Their mom was team Kristen (the sister), often neglecting Lorna. After an incident at work, Lorna is mandated to go to some new age therapy center where she reluctantly faces her past. This book just made me so sad for Lorna and I appreciated it offering me a different life pov that I haven’t experienced. While I couldn’t relate to these experiences, I was deeply engrossed in the story. Check this one out if you have the frame of mind for it.

Thank you Harper Muse for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Wow. Absolutely wow. When I first received a copy of this book, I didn't know what to expect. But as I click off on the last page of the book, all I can still say is "Wow". Not only did I enjoy going on this journey with Lorna, but I couldn't believe how much I could relate to Lorna. I related to her in the beginning, in the middle, and aspired for a life of growth and love and healing in the end. Although we have lived two completely different lives, I couldn't help reflecting on the same feelings and the same instances of my life as Lorna healed from hers. Its always hard to look at ourselves and see all our flaws and immediately think, yes let me try fixing myself. It's a whole lot easier to either dismiss them or push it to another time in our lives, but like Lorna, sometimes the opportunity literally falls onto us and the only way to go is through. I loved Lorna, absoluuuuutely adored Bean and Seth, felt such warmth from Peggy and Liz, and am wishing the best for those who can relate to Candy, Mrs. Tracy, and even Lorna. I'm so grateful to have received this complimentary copy, it truly changed my perspective.

This is one of those interesting books that serve as a reminder to slow down and learn to work through things. Lorna's growth through this book made this a fantastic read!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
This was my first time reading a book by Julia London and I really enjoyed it.
I enjoy stories told from the female point of view and if the character is a bit quirky, all the better. This story had all of the elements I enjoy. Our female protagonist, Lorna is holding on to deep trauma from her childhood that I think many people can relate too. Her family dynamic is completely centered around her troubled addicted sister and her father is missing in action.
Lorna makes a mistake at work and is forced to face her anger issues head on in a one month wellness retreat. There are parts that are slightly implausible but it is fiction so you have to suspend your disbelief. From here we go on Lorna’s spiritual journey confronting her relationships from her past while making new friends in the present. Many of these people are delightful characters and I enjoyed their interactions with Lorna. There is alot of foreshadowing that her sister’s fate will be an unhappy one. There also might be some predictability of where things are going with one of Lorna’s new found friends, her neighbor and his kid. But despite this, I still enjoyed being along for Lorna’s journey.

A reminder that sometimes you need to be forced to slow down and examine what life is all about. I liked London's writing style and how she crafted this story around a flawed main character. It wound up being a hopeful tale that I liked. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Everything is Probably Fine is the story of Lorna Lott. As a character, she truly grew on me. The story begins with Lorna being put on leave at work to attend a 30-day wellness program. Initially hesitant, she gradually opens up and makes progress in the program. I loved how complex Lorna is, and her journey was enjoyable to follow. It seems that Lorna has always been a side player in her own life and the story really focuses on Lorna's current situation and how the past has shaped her into who she is now. Lorna has built up a wall, which she refers to as her internal bomb shelter.

Lorna starts out gruff and awkward, but with the influence of Bean, a capricious 8-year-old who lives in her building, we see her begin to deal with her trauma and open up her life. In addition to Lorna and Bean, there's Angie the dog, who was a delightful addition and made the early interactions between Lorna and Bean even more heartwarming. There are several specific past moments that she become determined to set right and I liked seeing her view these events from a new and more mature lens.

The story is a beautifully written story that delves into the complexities of family dynamics, personal growth, and finding happiness. Lorna's journey is was made better by the supporting characters. Each hurdle she she passes felt important and added charm to the story.

Thank you Harper Muse and NetGalley for the advanced reader copy. This is my honest review.

As long as Lorna could recall, she always felt ostracized and stood out in such a way physically and emotionally, that she couldn't relate to others. She felt unloved by her family and although extremely successful, she put so much pressure on her team that they called her King Kong behind her back and didn't want to be around her. She had a difficult childhood due to the ups and downs with Kristen and as a result, felt unloved and alone. Therefore, it is not surprising that she defined herself ad a person of which her confidence was so low that the only way she believed she would be happy is through work. She only exacerbated her loneliness by putting so pressure on her team. The saving grace is when Deb made her take a mental break and attend a wellness center. She fought furiously at the beginning but she started learning to relax and coupled with the apology tour, made amends with others while bettering herself. She started opening up.to her neighbors who she finally realized that they liked her just as she was. Seth and Bean became her support system and confidants. She soon realized that home is what you make of it and not Nana's house. She no longer hated herself as she realized it was okay to make mistakes and express emotions. Lorna had arrived and finally realized what a great person she was.

Thank you to @netgalley and @harpermusebooks for this advanced copy of Everything is Probably Fine by @julia_f_london I hate that this doesn’t come out until August because I want everyone to enjoy it right away! This story of Lorna really grabbed me and had me holding on hoping she could find happiness. Lorna hates herself and has decades of trauma from her sister’s addiction that she is forced to face or she risks losing her job. She is put on sabbatical to go to a wellness center each day to help her deal with her anger and overall displeasing disposition. All Lorna wants to do is buy her grandmother’s home which has been turned into a four plex. She is sure this will put her life back together. But to do that she has to go on an “apology tour.” She is helped along this journey by the sweetest boy, Bean who lives across the hall. This book has humor and despite Lorna being “King Kong” I really loved her and felt so much sympathy for her. Her life has truly been so sad and so messy. I think the author did a great job of depicting how much a toxic home life or life with someone with a serious addiction can be. This really showed how exhausting and heartbreaking life can be when there is a family member that requires so much focus and takes up so much space. But it was done in a way that didn’t beat you down or keep you mired in sadness. Well done.

If you loved “Blue Sisters”, “The Wedding People” or “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine”
I’m know “Everything is Probably Fine” by Julia London will tug your heartstrings.. I just want to hug Lorna and tell her it’s all going to be okay.

Lorna Lott’s life is hanging by a thread. Her past won’t allow her to move forward freely. She makes a mistake at work that a “sorry” won’t fix and is required to take time off.
She starts off with an apology tour through a self-help program that requires more than just forgiveness. It also requires Lorna to seek family she hasn’t spoken to, revisit her traumatic childhood, remember her sister’s substance abuse and how some memories are remembered differently.
But she isn’t doing this alone, she has the enthusiastic help from her neighbors 8-year old. Which Lorna can see a bit of herself in.


Thank you so much for allowing me to read this in advance.

Goodreads- (Brenda (jadore_2read))

This was a slow burn and so carefully and kindly written. Lorna Lott had one of the best character developments I’ve ever read. I could have read more about her and her relationships but I think it was wrapped up perfectly and it’s refreshing to finish a book wanting more.

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

Lorna Lott is a truly unsympathetic person at the outset. Fully consumed by anger and grievances she can’t connect with anybody. Julia London’s book “Everything is probably fine” takes us through Lorna’s journey back to humanity. Her neighbour, a young boy named Bean, is the navigator leading her. Her apology tour is a slow start,but continues to build. Interspersed with flashbacks we discover why Lorna is the way she is. A truly heartwarming read that had me cheering Lorna on! Loved this book!

I really enjoyed reading Everything is Fine about Lorna's journey with a wellness program and how she comes to terms with her past. Lorna is a likeable character who we can all relate too! Thanks #netgalley for this arc.

thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the e-arc!!

i requested this for two reasons, i probably related to the woman on the cover way more than i should for my age (looking tired and angry of everything) and the title that i keep telling myself whenever things go slightly askew.

i did not expect this to go how it did. i thought it would be a fun story of seeking help about one's dumpster fire life, which seemed to be where it was going at the beginning. and to some extent it was. but mostly it's a story of life — Lorna's, Kristen's to an extent, and flashes of others Kristen has impacted along the way, and most importantly forgiveness. i liked the whole concept of the apology tour and how the sisters' family and drug troubles actually affected so many people along the way. i think the saddest to me will always be Mr Cho who was heartbroken by Lorna's thievery (and it wasn't even her!!!) and died feeling that way. i liked how she made amends at the soup kitchen with his daughter. god i feel so much from the story of their family, because while no one did the 'right' thing about Kristen's addiction, Nana's drinking or even their mother's diagnosis, no one can fully be blamed. it's just one big shade of grey.

i also really liked the found family at the apartment, particularly with Seth and Bean. (no surprise there) people always say kids can be your harshest critics because they don't hide things or mash their words with you, and as someone who does Not like kids and want them to stay away from me with a ten foot pole, i agree. but Bean is an absolute sweetheart in showing that kids might be simple but they accept you for who you are also in simple ways that count, baking with you, spending time with you and your dog, wingmanning you on your apology tour. i really liked how good of an influence he was in Lorna's life.

of course there is also the slowburn romance with Seth. i love a good romance, but i like that this took a backseat to the bigger story of Lorna's journey, and most of the development only happened at the end/offscreen. he is a good guy, and i like how his sunshiney way of tackling his problems contrasts Lorna's rage.

of course Liz and Martin (a geologist!!) are very entertaining supporting characters too.

safe to say i will read anything Julia London writes now.

My first 5 star of the year, and it’s well deserved.

Lorna is a product of a broken home. After growing up in a house full of addiction and dysfunction, her rage makes its way into her work life. She is forced to take a sabbatical, which she uses to go on a tour of forgiveness and reconciliation. She makes a few new unexpected friends along the way.

I loved getting to work through Lorna’s issues with her, walk through her self-discovery, and embrace the positive changes that forgiveness can bring. I thought the way it jumped forward and backward in time made sense and added a lot to the progression of the story. Not having experienced anyone close to me who struggles with substance abuse, I appreciated the way it was presented and described. Plus, everyone loves a corgi.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC!

What a fantastic book! The first one I have read by this author but definitely can't wait to read more! The characters stay with you long after you finish the book. Highly recommend!

This book is definitely one of my favorites of 2025. I was initially drawn to it because it explores themes I’ve experienced in my own life including having a family member struggling with addiction and the way it consumes everything around them. That kind of pain doesn’t just affect the person struggling; it ripples out, making it hard to function, to carry on with work, school, and relationships when everything feels so heavy. Everything is Probably Fine captures that reality in such an honest and heartbreaking way.

The family dynamics in this book felt so real. Lorna’s trauma and the tension between her and her family were frustrating, sad, and at times, deeply relatable. I wanted to hug her, shake her, and just let her know, I see you. The way her job basically forces her into a wellness retreat was a bit abrupt, but once she was there, I loved going through the routine with her and seeing the progress she made throughout the month. (Also, I kinda want to try a sound bath now.)

The pacing of this novel was perfect, and I was completely wrapped up in Lorna’s journey toward self-care and forgiveness. She’s spent her whole life held captive by family trauma, and watching her slowly let go of that pain was so powerful. One of my absolute favorite parts of the book was her relationship with Bean, the wise-beyond-his-years eight-year-old who completely melted me. His childlike honesty (kids really have no filter) brought some much-needed lightness to the story, but his own painful experiences gave him this deep connection with Lorna. Their bond felt so natural—like he was the one person who could truly see through her cracks and help her heal. In a way, I think their friendship helped her work through the sibling pain she carried, while also letting her be the kind of nurturing figure she always longed for.

And then, of course, there’s Seth. I loved that Lorna’s healing journey came first and that her love story didn’t overshadow everything else. It was only after she started finding wholeness within herself that she was truly open to love. Seth never tried to “fix” her—he just held space for her in a way her family never did, never making her feel like she was too much or not enough. And in my mind, Lorna, Seth, Bean, and Aggie all live happily ever after together.

I adored everything about this book. It was raw, real, and beautifully written. Julia London has officially made it onto my must-read list forever.

This isn't your typical lighthearted romantic comedy, though it certainly has its laugh-out-loud moments. This book delves deeper, exploring the complexities of grief, guilt, and the often-awkward path to self-acceptance. Lorna Lott, the protagonist, is a refreshingly flawed character, driven and successful but also deeply wounded and socially inept. London doesn't shy away from portraying Lorna's unique personality; instead, she uses it to highlight the defense mechanisms she's built around herself.
The premise of the forced wellness program provides a perfect backdrop for Lorna's journey of self-discovery. Watching her navigate the touchy-feely exercises while battling her inner demons is both humorous and poignant. The stakes are high – her career, her financial security, and ultimately, her chance at happiness. London skillfully weaves together Lorna's professional anxieties with her deeply personal trauma surrounding her sister's addiction, creating a compelling narrative that keeps you invested in her success.
The supporting characters, particularly Lorna's eight-year-old neighbor and his father, are a delightful addition. They offer her a lifeline to normalcy and provide unexpected sources of wisdom and comfort. The budding connection between Lorna and the father is charmingly awkward and realistically paced, adding a layer of romance without overshadowing the central theme of self-healing.
Where this book truly shines is in its honest portrayal of grief and regret. Lorna's struggles with accepting her sister's fate and forgiving herself for her perceived failures are relatable and deeply moving. The book doesn't offer easy answers or quick fixes; instead, it acknowledges the messy, ongoing nature of healing and the importance of self-compassion.
Everything Is Probably Fine is a book that will make you laugh, cry, and ultimately, leave you feeling hopeful about the possibility of finding peace, even when everything feels far from fine. It's a highly recommended read for anyone who enjoys character-driven stories with a touch of humor and a whole lot of heart.

This book is my favourite I've read recently. It encompasses loss, family addiction issues and how that affects the fmcs life and work balance.

I loved how the emotional recovery and acceptance is the main focus rather than romance.

All in all, a brilliant book

I thought this was the perfect book.

Lorna is a top sales executive but she is having trouble finding a way to connect with her team and come across as personable. Her manager sends her on a retreat for some self reflection after a disastrous office incident. Suddenly Lorna has a month of therapy and a lot of free time.

I thought this was a heartwarming journey of forgiveness and emotional healing. Lorna has dealt with a traumatic upbringing. Her sister is an addict, her grandma is an alcoholic and her mother is a single woman just trying to make ends meet.

I connected with this character and empathized with her. This book is for anyone that has dealt with addiction in their family. I thought it was incredible.

Thank you to netgalley for a copy of this book.

Absolutely fantastic plot! Could not put the book down once I began reading it. Cannot wait for it to be released. I will recommend it to everyone.

Oof- what a book. I won’t lie, took me about 25% to really get locked in but once I did… I couldn’t put it down. It’s def a ride. There’s grief and struggle but also some lightheartedness from our FMC.

From the first pages, it was hard for me not to identify with Lorna Lott, a millennial with Atlas syndrome imposed by a dysfunctional family that has had a strong impact on her perception of herself and others.

Her journey of redemption is a journey that gives readers hope and forces them to ask themselves questions, the answers to which will certainly not always be welcome but will be necessary for their growth, as they were for Lorna.

I really appreciated the secondary characters and how they blended seamlessly into the story, playing an important role in the protagonist's journey of apology.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 is a heart warming novel of healing personal trauma and forgiving yourself and others. Lorna Lott is forty-two, one of the best sales people at her job, and awkward, angry, and too blunt. Her treatment of her sales team gets her a visit to wellness treatment program if she wants to keep her job. The forced therapy has Lorna examining her life and the trauma that led her to place she is now. Her loneliness is alleviated by a young boy next door who is as in need of a friend as she is. Lorna begins to heal and make amends for the wrongs she believes she caused. Her journey brings Lorna a new lease on life and new friends to enjoy it with. Memorable and moving, Lorna’s story makes the reader empathize and love Lorna as she begins to love herself for an enjoyable, touching read. My voluntary, unbiased, and non-mandatory review is based upon a review copy from NetGalley.

Not the usual rom-com I was expecting from the author, and the title. But still a powerful read, showing it is never too late to discover yourself and grow as a person. And it’s never too late for forgiveness.

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