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Happyish by Jeanette Escudero
4.25

I really enjoyed this. Contemporary ... some romance, but I wouldn't call it a romance overall. It's more about family and friendships and self-discovery amidst turmoil. 

Our MC Alex (girl Alex) is one year post divorce when she finds out she has a brain tumor. Thought to be non-cancerous, but still, it needs to come out. She went to the doctor because of headaches, and a "fall" situation. I ended up at the neurologist after a "fall situation" ... no brain tumor for me, although I must admit I had wondered. I had been surprised to find out just how many people I know personally who have had a tumor/brain surgery. (As for me, we just don't know why I've had two seizures, both ending up with a cracked head/ambulance/ER ... I had wondered if an explanation and "fix" might be preferable to just not knowing, but after reading this, I think I'm better where I am?)

I know books are often labeled LGBTQ if there are characters/storyline ... Alex has two moms. It's just part of the story, and they are both pretty great. One is Cuban, and I enjoyed the Spanish elements (some connection to that, as my DIL is Mexican, but ... also a divorce in our family.) I had gone with the audio, so the accents and Spanish was fun (even though I don't speak Spanish). 

First person, present tense. All Alex.  The "Parts" and the parts had headers ... Bob, I was Much Happier Being in Denial, I've Got Ninety-Nine Problems, and Ninty of Them are Scenarios I've Made Up In My Head.  You can just glance at the headers and get a feel for the attitude of Alex, and the book. A little snarky, doesn't totally speak TO the reader, although we get a couple "don't judge me" that couldn't really be aimed at anyone else. Very easy, conversational tone. Based on the snark, I might have expected some f-bombs thrown in, but there weren't any. 

I would give this a "thumbs up" recommendation to most family/friends. 
It was included in KindleUnlimited with text and audio (not at the local library though).