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Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey
5.0
emotional funny medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

An unexpected new favorite!!

I went into this book thinking I would like it, but I didn't expect to love it as much as I did! Even though I don't necessarily relate to Maggie's experience considering she's a 29 year old divorcee and I'm a 21 year old whose never been married, I related to her a lot in terms of her mental health struggles and negative thought patterns as well as the ways she tried to cope with her emotions. Sure, she wasn't always a great person, but I think her imperfections were what made her so real and human. She felt like she could be a real person that exists out there somewhere and I loved that a lot. 

I also think Heisey's writing was hilarious and I loved the unexpected bisexual representation! I can't wait for Heisey's next novel!!