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You’ll Love It Here
From the bestselling author of I Hope This Finds You Well comes a sharply funny, surprisingly tender novel about a woman stuck in place, her nosy neighbors, and the journey to find where she belongs—with all the heart of a grown-up The Breakfast Club.
Mona thought her living situation was bad… but the real mess is just beginning.
One day is all it takes for Mona’s life to implode. After years of climbing at her marketing firm, she was supposed to be getting promoted and finally moving out of her crumbling apartment building. Instead, she’s jobless, aimless, and still stuck in a space barely big enough for a yoga mat.
Then her eccentric landlady takes a tumble and asks Mona to step in as the building’s reluctant super. The deal is simple: help prep the place for sale, and she can secure the upgrade she’s been chasing. But that’s easier said than done when the neighbors treat “boundaries” as optional. There’s the shouting couple, the mysterious shut-in, a possible panty thief in the laundry room—and Sami, the relentlessly cheerful diner owner who keeps showing up with coffee and unsolicited ideas about community. As Mona gets pulled deeper into the building’s chaos—and closer to the people inside it—she’s forced to confront what, and who, she’s really been trying to outrun. Sometimes, the place you’re desperate to leave is the one that finally shows you who you are.
Wise, heartfelt, and laugh-out-loud funny, Natalie Sue’s sophomore novel is a story about burning out, starting over, and finding your people in the most unexpected places—perfect for fans of The Wedding People and Anxious People.
Mona thought her living situation was bad… but the real mess is just beginning.
One day is all it takes for Mona’s life to implode. After years of climbing at her marketing firm, she was supposed to be getting promoted and finally moving out of her crumbling apartment building. Instead, she’s jobless, aimless, and still stuck in a space barely big enough for a yoga mat.
Then her eccentric landlady takes a tumble and asks Mona to step in as the building’s reluctant super. The deal is simple: help prep the place for sale, and she can secure the upgrade she’s been chasing. But that’s easier said than done when the neighbors treat “boundaries” as optional. There’s the shouting couple, the mysterious shut-in, a possible panty thief in the laundry room—and Sami, the relentlessly cheerful diner owner who keeps showing up with coffee and unsolicited ideas about community. As Mona gets pulled deeper into the building’s chaos—and closer to the people inside it—she’s forced to confront what, and who, she’s really been trying to outrun. Sometimes, the place you’re desperate to leave is the one that finally shows you who you are.
Wise, heartfelt, and laugh-out-loud funny, Natalie Sue’s sophomore novel is a story about burning out, starting over, and finding your people in the most unexpected places—perfect for fans of The Wedding People and Anxious People.
320 pages, Hardcover
First published August 11, 2026
About the author
Natalie Sue
8 books1,868 followersNATALIE SUE is the Canadian internationally bestselling and award-winning author. Her debut novel I Hope This Finds You Well was the winner of the 2025 Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour and the Alberta Literary Award for Fiction, and was a finalist for the Amazon Canada First Novel Award. She lives in Calgary with her husband, daughter, and dog.
You can find her on Instagram @natwrotewhat
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August 18, 2026
feels like a threat.
(thanks to the publisher for the e-arc)
(review to come)
(thanks to the publisher for the e-arc)
(review to come)
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I adored it. It's a beautiful chronicle of modern life in the city and everyday adversity.
It's deeply funny, full of feelings and growth, and never preachy. The characters are interesting, layered and colourful.
The journey Mona goes through, both in her ambitions and her relationship with others, really resonated with me and I think will be really relatable to a lot of people.
I loved I Hope This Finds You Well and this one is even better. Nathalie Sue is a genius.
It's deeply funny, full of feelings and growth, and never preachy. The characters are interesting, layered and colourful.
The journey Mona goes through, both in her ambitions and her relationship with others, really resonated with me and I think will be really relatable to a lot of people.
I loved I Hope This Finds You Well and this one is even better. Nathalie Sue is a genius.
August 17, 2026
𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁, 𝗳𝘂𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲… 😊
I really enjoyed the writing style and there was enough humour to keep things flowing, even when the story felt a bit drawn out at times. It was predictable in places, but still managed to be heartwarming and genuinely fun to read.
I really enjoyed the writing style and there was enough humour to keep things flowing, even when the story felt a bit drawn out at times. It was predictable in places, but still managed to be heartwarming and genuinely fun to read.
January 14, 2026
Another hit from Natalie Sue!
I absoloutly loved Natalie Sue's last book, I Hope This Finds You Well. While it looked like just your basic office comedy, it ended up being about how misfits don't fit in, and all have stories to tell.
Natalie Sue’s latest novel, You'll Love It Here is a mix of the same. Itis a biting and soulful inventory of a life in freefall. It captures the vertigo of watching a meticulously planned future vanish in an afternoon, only to realize you are still standing in the exact same spot where you began.
Mona’s unraveling is an explosion. With her career aspirations on pause, she remains tethered to a living space that mirrors her internal state: neglected and stagnant. The story shifts when Mona is coerced into becoming the reluctant property manager of her own decaying apartment complex, with dreams of fast tracking into a much nicer complex. Thinking she will no emotional attachment to her neighnors, she does what she can, even if it means betraying them in the process.
The building acts as a vibrant ecosystem populated by a collection of misfits: The neighbors are a chaotic group of bickering couples and suspected basement thieves. A nice whodunnit which will make you laugh.
The decaying building itself is a labyrinth of leaky pipes that forces Mona to dismantle her own emotional defenses.
Along comes Sami, the resident hot local diner owner whose cheer serves as the perfect abrasive to Mona’s dry cynicism.
What begins as a tale of professional burnout deepens into an exploration of class and ambition. As Mona navigates the needs of neighbors she once dismissed, the novel questions if moving up is the only way to measure success.
Grounded by irony and fast paced prose, the story balances absurdity with emotional weight. It suggests that growth does not always require forward motion. Sometimes it comes from finally looking at what has been right in front of you all along.
Natalie Sue sure knows how to write books about misfits in the vein of Fredrik Backman.
I absoloutly loved Natalie Sue's last book, I Hope This Finds You Well. While it looked like just your basic office comedy, it ended up being about how misfits don't fit in, and all have stories to tell.
Natalie Sue’s latest novel, You'll Love It Here is a mix of the same. Itis a biting and soulful inventory of a life in freefall. It captures the vertigo of watching a meticulously planned future vanish in an afternoon, only to realize you are still standing in the exact same spot where you began.
Mona’s unraveling is an explosion. With her career aspirations on pause, she remains tethered to a living space that mirrors her internal state: neglected and stagnant. The story shifts when Mona is coerced into becoming the reluctant property manager of her own decaying apartment complex, with dreams of fast tracking into a much nicer complex. Thinking she will no emotional attachment to her neighnors, she does what she can, even if it means betraying them in the process.
The building acts as a vibrant ecosystem populated by a collection of misfits: The neighbors are a chaotic group of bickering couples and suspected basement thieves. A nice whodunnit which will make you laugh.
The decaying building itself is a labyrinth of leaky pipes that forces Mona to dismantle her own emotional defenses.
Along comes Sami, the resident hot local diner owner whose cheer serves as the perfect abrasive to Mona’s dry cynicism.
What begins as a tale of professional burnout deepens into an exploration of class and ambition. As Mona navigates the needs of neighbors she once dismissed, the novel questions if moving up is the only way to measure success.
Grounded by irony and fast paced prose, the story balances absurdity with emotional weight. It suggests that growth does not always require forward motion. Sometimes it comes from finally looking at what has been right in front of you all along.
Natalie Sue sure knows how to write books about misfits in the vein of Fredrik Backman.
August 21, 2026
Funny and easy to read, with endearing characters dealing with life and finding community.
I think I just went into this with pretty high expectations. I Hope This Finds You Well was one of my favorite books last year, so I was really looking forward to this one. And while I wasn't disappointed, I also didn't quite love it as much as I hoped I would. Overall, it was engaging and enjoyable... I just felt like it was missing a little extra depth or idk, something.
I think I just went into this with pretty high expectations. I Hope This Finds You Well was one of my favorite books last year, so I was really looking forward to this one. And while I wasn't disappointed, I also didn't quite love it as much as I hoped I would. Overall, it was engaging and enjoyable... I just felt like it was missing a little extra depth or idk, something.
July 21, 2026
I still haven’t read Natalie Sue’s first book, I Hope This Finds You Well, but based on reviews that I’ve read I know that a lot of people really liked it.
When I saw that she’d written a sophomore novel, I knew that I wanted to request it.
And I’m so glad that I did!
Mona kind of had to raise herself in a way.
She had a father who spent more time with booze than her, and a very eccentric mother who is all over the place.
When this book starts out, Mona is kind of in a rut.
Her father passed away three months prior and after lashing out at an important client, she is placed on an involuntary mental health leave from her corporate marketing job.
When her landlord ends up in the hospital, Mona goes to visit and ends up becoming a temporary super after making a deal with her landlord’s niece, a realtor.
If Mona can get the building spruced up and ready to be shown to potential buyers, she rent a brand new, modern condo for well below the market rate.
But after the task is complete, will she still be interested in the modern one with all of the amenities?
The entire cast in this book was great!
Natalie Sue does a great job at presenting characters who seem either weird or unlikable at first, and then having them grow on you.
This was a fast, easy, and enjoyable read, which makes me think that it would work very well as a palette cleanser.
It has both funny and poignant parts, but overall is just a feel-good novel with a great ending.
I think that it will also make many readers reexamine their priorities in life.
Thanks to William Morrow and Natalie Sue for providing me with an eARC via NetGalley.
When I saw that she’d written a sophomore novel, I knew that I wanted to request it.
And I’m so glad that I did!
Mona kind of had to raise herself in a way.
She had a father who spent more time with booze than her, and a very eccentric mother who is all over the place.
When this book starts out, Mona is kind of in a rut.
Her father passed away three months prior and after lashing out at an important client, she is placed on an involuntary mental health leave from her corporate marketing job.
When her landlord ends up in the hospital, Mona goes to visit and ends up becoming a temporary super after making a deal with her landlord’s niece, a realtor.
If Mona can get the building spruced up and ready to be shown to potential buyers, she rent a brand new, modern condo for well below the market rate.
But after the task is complete, will she still be interested in the modern one with all of the amenities?
The entire cast in this book was great!
Natalie Sue does a great job at presenting characters who seem either weird or unlikable at first, and then having them grow on you.
This was a fast, easy, and enjoyable read, which makes me think that it would work very well as a palette cleanser.
It has both funny and poignant parts, but overall is just a feel-good novel with a great ending.
I think that it will also make many readers reexamine their priorities in life.
Thanks to William Morrow and Natalie Sue for providing me with an eARC via NetGalley.
August 28, 2026
Boring, bland, predictable, surface level. This was a miss for me, it’s a cute story that fell flat and lacked character development.
September 6, 2026
I absolutely adored this one! It was funny, charming, and surprisingly heartfelt without ever becoming overly cheesy.
As no surprise based on my experience with Natalie's debut novel, the best part was of course the cast of characters. I loved watching Mona go from barely tolerating her eccentric neighbors to actually getting to know them as people, and the found-family aspect completely won me over. There were so many little dollops of humor throughout that I loved, but intertwined was a genuine message about grief, loneliness and the impact of community.
Mona was messy, judgmental and made some questionable decisions which I found so relatable and it honestly just made me like her more. Her character growth felt earned, and by the end I was so incredibly invested in this weird little apartment building and everyone living in it. I guess I'm just a sucker for a bunch of dysfunctional strangers accidentally becoming a family.
This author is a must.
As no surprise based on my experience with Natalie's debut novel, the best part was of course the cast of characters. I loved watching Mona go from barely tolerating her eccentric neighbors to actually getting to know them as people, and the found-family aspect completely won me over. There were so many little dollops of humor throughout that I loved, but intertwined was a genuine message about grief, loneliness and the impact of community.
Mona was messy, judgmental and made some questionable decisions which I found so relatable and it honestly just made me like her more. Her character growth felt earned, and by the end I was so incredibly invested in this weird little apartment building and everyone living in it. I guess I'm just a sucker for a bunch of dysfunctional strangers accidentally becoming a family.
This author is a must.
August 17, 2026
The beginning hurt my brain a tad trying to keep track of all the tenants, their nicknames, and who exactly was who, but once I got into the vibe of the quirky Valleyview Apartments and its squishy, smelly carpets, I very quickly fell in love with this funny but heartening story about community, unresolved grief, and finding where you belong. There was also the absolute cutest dash of romance!
Forced to take bereavement leave from her job, Mona is not only forced to finally process the loss of her alcoholic father but also gets roped into taking over as the temporary superintendent of her terribly rundown apartment building. With the promise of a better living situation in return, the plan seems fairly straightforward: secretly get the building back in working order, tackle the electrical inspections and code issues, and make enough improvements that a private buyer can see its potential.
Between the varying levels of weirdness among the tenants and mysteries like the hilarious panty thief situation and its eventual reveal, there was so much chaos to keep things fun! And of course, what starts out as personal gain quickly becomes a much messier situation when Mona starts to deeply care about the people around her. Never intending to make friends or become invested in the lives of these tenants, it was honestly a good reminder that we rarely know what someone else is carrying beneath the surface, and sometimes the people we least expect can become our community!
(spice level: closed door)
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Forced to take bereavement leave from her job, Mona is not only forced to finally process the loss of her alcoholic father but also gets roped into taking over as the temporary superintendent of her terribly rundown apartment building. With the promise of a better living situation in return, the plan seems fairly straightforward: secretly get the building back in working order, tackle the electrical inspections and code issues, and make enough improvements that a private buyer can see its potential.
Between the varying levels of weirdness among the tenants and mysteries like the hilarious panty thief situation and its eventual reveal, there was so much chaos to keep things fun! And of course, what starts out as personal gain quickly becomes a much messier situation when Mona starts to deeply care about the people around her. Never intending to make friends or become invested in the lives of these tenants, it was honestly a good reminder that we rarely know what someone else is carrying beneath the surface, and sometimes the people we least expect can become our community!
(spice level: closed door)
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
August 15, 2026
3.75 ⭐️
This was a classic good book for me. Funny and easy to read, but with a more emotional undertone than I was expecting. It actually reminded me a bit of Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin, which I read a few months ago. They both have a female main character who is basically forced to discover things about herself, whether she likes it or not. There are a lot of funny moments and ridiculous things happening, but underneath all of that there are some heavier topics, past traumas and things the protagonist has to deal with. So neither of them is just a funny book.
In this case, I really wasn't vibing with Mona at the beginning. She frustrated me a lot but she slowly grew on me as the story went on. Once we got more of her backstory, I understood her better, especially her obsession with having a successful and stable career. She grew up in a difficult family situation, so I could understand why having a successful life felt so important to her. Almost like if she could just get everything else right, then maybe the past wouldn't matter as much. I saw a little bit of myself in her, particularly when it came to her relationship with her father. I don't have a relationship with mine anymore, but sometimes I still wonder what could happen in the future and what that relationship might look like, so some of those parts hit a little closer to home than I expected.
I liked seeing her grow throughout the book, even though there were definitely moments when I wanted to scream at her to please just face her problems and be sincere with people for once. Come on!
As always, I’m a big fan of a good group of side characters and this book had plenty of them. They were all so different from each other and honestly just really fun to read about. They had their own stories and personalities, and I actually cared about what was going on with them. I particularly loved Sami and his family. Abu was my favorite and I would like an Abu in my life, please.
The story itself was interesting and very easy to get through. It’s one of those books where you can just sit down and keep reading without having to force yourself through it. And yes, I did get misty-eyed a few times at certain parts of the book. As we all expected. I am very predictable.
I'll definitely go back to Natalie Sue's backlist and read I Hope This Finds You Well. I've heard good things about that one, so apparently I have another book to add to the TBR.
Thank you, Edelweiss and the publisher, for the opportunity to read and review this book!
This was a classic good book for me. Funny and easy to read, but with a more emotional undertone than I was expecting. It actually reminded me a bit of Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin, which I read a few months ago. They both have a female main character who is basically forced to discover things about herself, whether she likes it or not. There are a lot of funny moments and ridiculous things happening, but underneath all of that there are some heavier topics, past traumas and things the protagonist has to deal with. So neither of them is just a funny book.
In this case, I really wasn't vibing with Mona at the beginning. She frustrated me a lot but she slowly grew on me as the story went on. Once we got more of her backstory, I understood her better, especially her obsession with having a successful and stable career. She grew up in a difficult family situation, so I could understand why having a successful life felt so important to her. Almost like if she could just get everything else right, then maybe the past wouldn't matter as much. I saw a little bit of myself in her, particularly when it came to her relationship with her father. I don't have a relationship with mine anymore, but sometimes I still wonder what could happen in the future and what that relationship might look like, so some of those parts hit a little closer to home than I expected.
I liked seeing her grow throughout the book, even though there were definitely moments when I wanted to scream at her to please just face her problems and be sincere with people for once. Come on!
As always, I’m a big fan of a good group of side characters and this book had plenty of them. They were all so different from each other and honestly just really fun to read about. They had their own stories and personalities, and I actually cared about what was going on with them. I particularly loved Sami and his family. Abu was my favorite and I would like an Abu in my life, please.
The story itself was interesting and very easy to get through. It’s one of those books where you can just sit down and keep reading without having to force yourself through it. And yes, I did get misty-eyed a few times at certain parts of the book. As we all expected. I am very predictable.
I'll definitely go back to Natalie Sue's backlist and read I Hope This Finds You Well. I've heard good things about that one, so apparently I have another book to add to the TBR.
Thank you, Edelweiss and the publisher, for the opportunity to read and review this book!
August 22, 2026
It took me two weeks of trying to read this book before I realized that I was never going to finish it.
Mona was insipid; the idea of having her update the building to kick everyone out just because she wanted a recommendation for her shaky job was horrific.
The ending (even though I didn't finish) was predictable. And her romance (as it were) was unbelievable.
*ARC supplied by the publisher William Morrow, the author and NetGalley.
Mona was insipid; the idea of having her update the building to kick everyone out just because she wanted a recommendation for her shaky job was horrific.
The ending (even though I didn't finish) was predictable. And her romance (as it were) was unbelievable.
*ARC supplied by the publisher William Morrow, the author and NetGalley.
Did Not Finish
August 12, 2026dnf at 63%
oh man, what a bummer. i hope this finds you well found me at exactly the right time last year and ended up being one of my favorite books of the year. it was emotional and resonated with me on a very personal level in ways you'll love it here did not...
i honestly probably would have finished this if it wasn't a book i had such high hopes for. part of what i loved about i hope this finds you well was the way our main character hated her job and felt lost. one thing about me, i hate being An Employee. my dream is to never have to work again. it was a massive jump going from jolene's apathetic nature to mona's workaholic persona. i felt completely disconnected from mona and her obsessive overachiever, go-getter energy. i'm sure that she would've had an emotional arc had i continued on, but 63% in and i was getting nothing from her. i felt more attachment to literally any of the minor side characters than to her. i just was not expecting a book about someone who made her job her entire personality and looked down upon everyone else.
oh man, what a bummer. i hope this finds you well found me at exactly the right time last year and ended up being one of my favorite books of the year. it was emotional and resonated with me on a very personal level in ways you'll love it here did not...
i honestly probably would have finished this if it wasn't a book i had such high hopes for. part of what i loved about i hope this finds you well was the way our main character hated her job and felt lost. one thing about me, i hate being An Employee. my dream is to never have to work again. it was a massive jump going from jolene's apathetic nature to mona's workaholic persona. i felt completely disconnected from mona and her obsessive overachiever, go-getter energy. i'm sure that she would've had an emotional arc had i continued on, but 63% in and i was getting nothing from her. i felt more attachment to literally any of the minor side characters than to her. i just was not expecting a book about someone who made her job her entire personality and looked down upon everyone else.
December 26, 2025
Such a lovely collection of characters in this book! I really loved Natalie Sue’s first book and this one is a nice follow up (though I Hope This Finds You Well is still my fav). Good balance of humor, tenderness, uncomfortable misunderstandings, self-realization, and a bit of romance — not easy to do!
Thanks to William Morrow and NetGalley for the ARC!
Thanks to William Morrow and NetGalley for the ARC!
August 23, 2026
Title: You’ll Love It Here
Author: Natalie Sue
Format: Audio 🎧
Rating: 4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
You’ll Love It Here by Natalie Sue is a witty contemporary novel about Mona, a burned-out woman, who is on a hiatus from her job. While on her hiatus, she takes a job as the superintendent of her broken down apartment building to secure a housing upgrade. However, she gets more than she bargained for along the way, while working with her quirky neighbors.
This novel explores themes of community, grief, forgiveness, unexpected friendships, eccentric neighbors, and starting over.
This novel was a fun, light read. I really enjoyed the friendships that were made in this story and the witty dialogue. I also enjoyed Mona’s personal growth throughout the story.
The audio was beautifully performed by Nasim Pedrad. This narrator did a fabulous job modulating her voice for different characters. Her narration really added to my enjoyment of the story.
This book was an unexpected win for me! I’m so glad I read it. It was just what I needed after a few heavy reads.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperAudio for the advance copy of this audiobook. All opinions are my own.
Author: Natalie Sue
Format: Audio 🎧
Rating: 4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
You’ll Love It Here by Natalie Sue is a witty contemporary novel about Mona, a burned-out woman, who is on a hiatus from her job. While on her hiatus, she takes a job as the superintendent of her broken down apartment building to secure a housing upgrade. However, she gets more than she bargained for along the way, while working with her quirky neighbors.
This novel explores themes of community, grief, forgiveness, unexpected friendships, eccentric neighbors, and starting over.
This novel was a fun, light read. I really enjoyed the friendships that were made in this story and the witty dialogue. I also enjoyed Mona’s personal growth throughout the story.
The audio was beautifully performed by Nasim Pedrad. This narrator did a fabulous job modulating her voice for different characters. Her narration really added to my enjoyment of the story.
This book was an unexpected win for me! I’m so glad I read it. It was just what I needed after a few heavy reads.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperAudio for the advance copy of this audiobook. All opinions are my own.
August 23, 2026
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This was painful! I feel bad because I like to support Canadian authors but this was my second book by Natalie Sue with the same reaction. I don’t think she’s for me. The story sounded good but crawled along so slowly. Main character, Mona, was insufferable. The supporting characters were supposed to be quirky I think, but were just annoying. There was no chemistry between Mona and Sami. I don’t have a problem with swearing/crude language in books, but in this case it seemed to be thrown in for the sake of being there. It felt very gratuitous. Audiobook narrator, Nasim Pedrad, was nothing special, kind of forgettable.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc (audiobook) in exchange for an honest review.
This was painful! I feel bad because I like to support Canadian authors but this was my second book by Natalie Sue with the same reaction. I don’t think she’s for me. The story sounded good but crawled along so slowly. Main character, Mona, was insufferable. The supporting characters were supposed to be quirky I think, but were just annoying. There was no chemistry between Mona and Sami. I don’t have a problem with swearing/crude language in books, but in this case it seemed to be thrown in for the sake of being there. It felt very gratuitous. Audiobook narrator, Nasim Pedrad, was nothing special, kind of forgettable.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc (audiobook) in exchange for an honest review.
August 3, 2026
After really enjoying Natalie Sue's debut, her sophomore novel didn't quite hit the mark for me.
Mona is a 30-something who doesn't quite have it all figured out. After years of climbing the corporate ladder, she finds herself in a very precarious position due to one fatal mistake with a very prominent client. Forced to take leave for the first time ever, she finds herself in need of a project to fill the time. It just so happens that her elderly landlady has recently had a fall, and she's out of commission for the foreseeable future. After some negotiating with her landlady's niece, Mona finds herself taking over the building's management duties, and with that comes the building's eccentric cast of characters.
The good: Sue really excels at character work, and I greatly enjoyed all the side characters in this novel. The kooky neighbors, the interfering parents, the backstabbing co-workers- they all contributed to this odd but endearing little community. I also enjoyed the humor sprinkled throughout including Alice, the judgmental fish.
The bad: My main complaint is with Mona herself. She's not a very likable character, and I never really warmed up to her. It's very obvious from the beginning what direction this story is going to go in, but the expected character development for Mona takes FOREVER. Even at the 85% mark she's still lying to her friends and not taking accountability for her actions. If this character was in her 20's, I think I would have more sympathy or understanding for her, but as someone in her 30's, she should know better. She's judgmental to those around her, including giving her neighbors unflattering nicknames (creepy old white man, incel, weird girl beside me, etc) even though she is in a very similar place monetarily to those around her. She thinks she's better than her neighbors because she has what she considers an important job. But she never considers the lives and circumstances of her neighbors and doesn't make any effort to get to know them until she's forced to.
Her relationship with Sami didn't fully work for me either. They definitely had chemistry, but I didn't see them as love interests- they felt more like friends. Sami has a good heart, and I just had a hard time believing he wouldn't see through Mona's judgmental and close-minded attitude.
There was also way too much profanity. I consider any profanity to be too much, but this felt gratuitous. None of it was necessary, and it really should've been scaled back.
Sue is a talented writer, and I look forward to reading more of her work in the future. This particular book was not my favorite though.
Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Mona is a 30-something who doesn't quite have it all figured out. After years of climbing the corporate ladder, she finds herself in a very precarious position due to one fatal mistake with a very prominent client. Forced to take leave for the first time ever, she finds herself in need of a project to fill the time. It just so happens that her elderly landlady has recently had a fall, and she's out of commission for the foreseeable future. After some negotiating with her landlady's niece, Mona finds herself taking over the building's management duties, and with that comes the building's eccentric cast of characters.
The good: Sue really excels at character work, and I greatly enjoyed all the side characters in this novel. The kooky neighbors, the interfering parents, the backstabbing co-workers- they all contributed to this odd but endearing little community. I also enjoyed the humor sprinkled throughout including Alice, the judgmental fish.
The bad: My main complaint is with Mona herself. She's not a very likable character, and I never really warmed up to her. It's very obvious from the beginning what direction this story is going to go in, but the expected character development for Mona takes FOREVER. Even at the 85% mark she's still lying to her friends and not taking accountability for her actions. If this character was in her 20's, I think I would have more sympathy or understanding for her, but as someone in her 30's, she should know better. She's judgmental to those around her, including giving her neighbors unflattering nicknames (creepy old white man, incel, weird girl beside me, etc) even though she is in a very similar place monetarily to those around her. She thinks she's better than her neighbors because she has what she considers an important job. But she never considers the lives and circumstances of her neighbors and doesn't make any effort to get to know them until she's forced to.
Her relationship with Sami didn't fully work for me either. They definitely had chemistry, but I didn't see them as love interests- they felt more like friends. Sami has a good heart, and I just had a hard time believing he wouldn't see through Mona's judgmental and close-minded attitude.
There was also way too much profanity. I consider any profanity to be too much, but this felt gratuitous. None of it was necessary, and it really should've been scaled back.
Sue is a talented writer, and I look forward to reading more of her work in the future. This particular book was not my favorite though.
Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
August 9, 2026
Thank you to William Morrow Books for a #gifted finished copy as part of the #EpicTastemasters program and Librofm for an ALC as part of their Early Listener’s Program in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
You’ll Love It Here by Natalie Sue is blurbed as a journey of self discovery and found family dramedy. The story features Mona, a career focused woman with unresolved grief and trauma who upends her life after one spectacularly drunken night. After nearly burning down her apartment building and being placed on bereavement leave from her job, she agrees to be her building’s temporary super. Unfortunately she also commits to working behind the back of her elderly landlady to get the building sold.
This novel features a lot of story elements that I typically enjoy. The apartment’s tenants are quirky and charming, Mona’s love interest has a sunny personality AND is a trained chef, and Mona is primed for a character arc with growth and redemption. Unfortunately I never fully connected with Mona’s character. She was not kind to her neighbors and was also deceptive. And there was not as much character growth as I had hoped for. The ending also felt a bit too tidy for my taste. Although this story did not completely resonate with me, I think that other readers may find the side character’s charm outweighs Mona’s flaws 2.75/5⭐️
I listened primarily to the audiobook narrated by Nasim Pedrad. Ms Pedrad has a pleasing, almost conversational quality that I enjoyed. I think this would be the best way to enjoy this novel.
You’ll Love It Here by Natalie Sue is blurbed as a journey of self discovery and found family dramedy. The story features Mona, a career focused woman with unresolved grief and trauma who upends her life after one spectacularly drunken night. After nearly burning down her apartment building and being placed on bereavement leave from her job, she agrees to be her building’s temporary super. Unfortunately she also commits to working behind the back of her elderly landlady to get the building sold.
This novel features a lot of story elements that I typically enjoy. The apartment’s tenants are quirky and charming, Mona’s love interest has a sunny personality AND is a trained chef, and Mona is primed for a character arc with growth and redemption. Unfortunately I never fully connected with Mona’s character. She was not kind to her neighbors and was also deceptive. And there was not as much character growth as I had hoped for. The ending also felt a bit too tidy for my taste. Although this story did not completely resonate with me, I think that other readers may find the side character’s charm outweighs Mona’s flaws 2.75/5⭐️
I listened primarily to the audiobook narrated by Nasim Pedrad. Ms Pedrad has a pleasing, almost conversational quality that I enjoyed. I think this would be the best way to enjoy this novel.
August 16, 2026
Funny, frustrating, emotional, and at times completely ridiculous — this story had me going through all of it. The characters felt so true to life, with their own personalities, flaws, and complicated relationships, even when some of them were making me absolutely crazy.
The humour worked so well with the deeper side of the story. Nothing felt too heavy, but there was still enough depth to make the emotional parts matter. I really enjoyed how naturally the funny moments and the more serious ones sat together.
A few questionable decisions definitely had me talking to the characters in my head, but that only made the whole thing feel more real. Their lives weren’t neat or predictable, and that gave the story a lot of personality.
The wrap-up was exactly what I had been hoping for, with a little silver lining that left me happy with where everything landed. All that craziness actually led somewhere satisfying, and that made the ending work beautifully for me.
The humour worked so well with the deeper side of the story. Nothing felt too heavy, but there was still enough depth to make the emotional parts matter. I really enjoyed how naturally the funny moments and the more serious ones sat together.
A few questionable decisions definitely had me talking to the characters in my head, but that only made the whole thing feel more real. Their lives weren’t neat or predictable, and that gave the story a lot of personality.
The wrap-up was exactly what I had been hoping for, with a little silver lining that left me happy with where everything landed. All that craziness actually led somewhere satisfying, and that made the ending work beautifully for me.
Did Not Finish
August 15, 2026DNF @ 30% – honestly this was a little too wholesome and just kind of boring? Nothing remotely interesting was happening, I need drama I’m so sorry but it’s gonna be a no from me at this time
August 12, 2026
(4.25 stars)
Many thanks to William Morrow for the free ARC and to both WM and libro.fm for my advance listening copy! All opinions are my own.
I read and loved Natalie Sue’s debut novel, I HOPE THIS FINDS YOU WELL, earlier this year thanks to my friend Lynn. I was eager to read Sue’s follow up YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE and it did not disappoint!
Mona is chugging along in the corporate rat race, specifically a soulless (slightly evil) marketing job. She’s trying to outrun her childhood and her complex grief following the death of her father. She aspires to move out of the slightly worn down apartment building she’s in, full of misfits and colorful characters, to find her true home. She identifies her neighbors by nicknames rather than actual names - Weird Girl Next Door, Fancy Widow, Fighting Couple, Old White Perv, and so on. When Mona’s demons catch up with her and give her some mandatory time off of work, she has an unexpected and mostly unwelcome opportunity to get to know her apartment community better than ever before.
This novel is full of heart and humor, along with a very flawed but often sympathetic main character in Mona. It shares much of its DNA with IHTFYW, including an FMC scrambling to figure out herself and her life, a lovely romantic subplot, and Iranian-Canadian rep in the main characters and their extended families. There’s also plenty of secondhand embarrassment on Mona’s behalf, which is similar to IHTFYW also. A key difference is that this book centers on Mona’s home life rather than her office life - though the latter certainly casts its shadow even when Mona is away. Ultimately this book was about finding yourself and your true desires, and at the same time not judging others by your first impression. It was a lovely read and I’m so glad I had the chance to experience it!
I almost forgot to mention - there’s an adorable dachshund named Ernest featured too!
Audio thoughts: Nasim Pedrad is back to narrate this one like she did for IHTFYW. It’s such a treat both because of her talent and because of her Iranian background, common among the FMC, the author, and Nasim as the narrator. I mostly listened to the audio for this one and I don’t think you can go wrong either way!
Many thanks to William Morrow for the free ARC and to both WM and libro.fm for my advance listening copy! All opinions are my own.
I read and loved Natalie Sue’s debut novel, I HOPE THIS FINDS YOU WELL, earlier this year thanks to my friend Lynn. I was eager to read Sue’s follow up YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE and it did not disappoint!
Mona is chugging along in the corporate rat race, specifically a soulless (slightly evil) marketing job. She’s trying to outrun her childhood and her complex grief following the death of her father. She aspires to move out of the slightly worn down apartment building she’s in, full of misfits and colorful characters, to find her true home. She identifies her neighbors by nicknames rather than actual names - Weird Girl Next Door, Fancy Widow, Fighting Couple, Old White Perv, and so on. When Mona’s demons catch up with her and give her some mandatory time off of work, she has an unexpected and mostly unwelcome opportunity to get to know her apartment community better than ever before.
This novel is full of heart and humor, along with a very flawed but often sympathetic main character in Mona. It shares much of its DNA with IHTFYW, including an FMC scrambling to figure out herself and her life, a lovely romantic subplot, and Iranian-Canadian rep in the main characters and their extended families. There’s also plenty of secondhand embarrassment on Mona’s behalf, which is similar to IHTFYW also. A key difference is that this book centers on Mona’s home life rather than her office life - though the latter certainly casts its shadow even when Mona is away. Ultimately this book was about finding yourself and your true desires, and at the same time not judging others by your first impression. It was a lovely read and I’m so glad I had the chance to experience it!
I almost forgot to mention - there’s an adorable dachshund named Ernest featured too!
Audio thoughts: Nasim Pedrad is back to narrate this one like she did for IHTFYW. It’s such a treat both because of her talent and because of her Iranian background, common among the FMC, the author, and Nasim as the narrator. I mostly listened to the audio for this one and I don’t think you can go wrong either way!
September 6, 2026
3.5 stars
A cute read with an excellent character arc for our girl Mona who is sent on a forced leave of absence after a incidentat work.Yhis initially sends her into a downward spiral where she gets drunk and causes destruction in hrt apartment building injuring her landlord in the process. In an effort to make amends she offers to manage the building whilst hmthe landlord recovers. What starts off as a reclusive type of building tenants ends up in a found family type situation.This endearing read with a cast of characters to suit everyone and a cute dog called Arthur will charm anyone. Add a dash of romance, humour and a kick up the as* for the moral compass and you have a cozy time read perfect for this season.
I enjoyed this read, however for me it felt a little slow and extremely predictable hence the slightly lower rating but this will definitely appeal to readers looking for these qualities.
Many thanks to Harper Collins UK, for providing me with a copy of the book for review via NetGalley.
A cute read with an excellent character arc for our girl Mona who is sent on a forced leave of absence after a incidentat work.Yhis initially sends her into a downward spiral where she gets drunk and causes destruction in hrt apartment building injuring her landlord in the process. In an effort to make amends she offers to manage the building whilst hmthe landlord recovers. What starts off as a reclusive type of building tenants ends up in a found family type situation.This endearing read with a cast of characters to suit everyone and a cute dog called Arthur will charm anyone. Add a dash of romance, humour and a kick up the as* for the moral compass and you have a cozy time read perfect for this season.
I enjoyed this read, however for me it felt a little slow and extremely predictable hence the slightly lower rating but this will definitely appeal to readers looking for these qualities.
Many thanks to Harper Collins UK, for providing me with a copy of the book for review via NetGalley.
August 13, 2026
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December 9, 2025
I absolutely loved I Hope This Finds You Well, and somehow this book is even better. I laughed out loud multiple times, and despite how funny it was, it also managed to be emotional and genuinely heartwarming. All loose ends were wrapped up beautifully, making the whole story feel incredibly satisfying.
I received an arc of this ebook from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
I received an arc of this ebook from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
February 18, 2026
Unfortunately, this book was a DNF for me. I found it hard to sympathize with Mona, despite her family troubles. Her pessimistic view on EVERYTHING was draining. Additionally, Sami and Mona’s relationship felt so forced and uncomfortable. It was hard to root for anyone in this book.
I do think folks enjoying the hallmark movie vibe could enjoy this, with the classic “small business worrying about large chains moving in” plot.
I do think folks enjoying the hallmark movie vibe could enjoy this, with the classic “small business worrying about large chains moving in” plot.
December 27, 2025
Quirky characters turned found family with a generous dose of humor seems to be Natalie Sue’s formula and it works for her. If you enjoyed her debut, I Hope This Finds You Well, I anticipate you’ll love this one too!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
June 9, 2026
4.25 ⭐️
If you had told me that a story about an apartment building, its residents, a judgmental fish, a sausage dog, and a mysterious panty thief would become one of the most entertaining books I’ve read this year, I probably wouldn’t have believed you. Yet somehow Natalie Sue made all of it work perfectly.
The story follows Mona, a marketing professional who unexpectedly finds herself taking over the management of a rundown apartment building for six weeks. What starts as a temporary arrangement quickly becomes something much bigger as she gets pulled into the lives of the residents around her. What I loved most was how this wasn’t really about fixing a building at all—it was about learning to see the people around you.
I’ve read a lot of books recently that focus on perspective and appreciating life, but this approached that idea in such a fresh way. Through Mona’s interactions with her neighbours, she slowly begins to realise that everyone around her is carrying their own struggles, histories, dreams, and heartbreaks. It’s a reminder that people are so much more than the brief moments we see of them.
But let’s be honest—the humour absolutely stole the show.
I genuinely cannot remember the last time a book made me laugh this much. Between the panty thief investigation, the sausage dog, the fish named Alice who somehow felt more judgmental than half the people in the building, and Mona’s running commentary on absolutely everything, I was constantly grinning. The dialogue felt so natural and authentic, full of sarcasm, awkwardness, and observations that were somehow both ridiculous and completely relatable.
What impressed me most was how effortlessly the author balanced the humour with genuine heart. Beneath all the laughs was a story about loneliness, belonging, community, and finding connection where you least expect it. There is a small romance woven throughout the story, which I really enjoyed, but the true heart of the book is the relationships Mona builds with the people around her and the way she slowly starts opening herself up to life again.
I also flew through this book. The writing was incredibly engaging, and I found myself wanting to spend more time with these characters every time I put it down. Natalie Sue has such a talent for making ordinary moments feel meaningful and turning seemingly random details into some of the most memorable parts of the story.
This wasn’t the type of book I would normally pick up, and honestly, that’s probably one of the reasons I loved it so much. It’s reminded me that sometimes the books sitting outside of your comfort zone end up becoming the ones you enjoy the most.
A heartfelt, funny, and surprisingly moving story about community, second chances, and paying attention to the people around you.
🤍 Favourite Quotes:
♡ “If we catch the panty thief, I might even admit I genuinely like it here.”
♡ “Sami, it’s like you took a part of my heart and made it into food.”
♡ “I feel it in the small moments like this… Like time doesn’t exist when I’m with him. Like I’m allowed to just be—no masks, no weight, just… me.”
♡ “All we have is the time we’re given. There’s time enough to make mistakes. But if we’re lucky, we get enough time to make amends. And so long as I’m here, it’s not too late.”
♡ Thank you to NetGalley, HarperCollins UK, and the author for the eARC ♡
If you had told me that a story about an apartment building, its residents, a judgmental fish, a sausage dog, and a mysterious panty thief would become one of the most entertaining books I’ve read this year, I probably wouldn’t have believed you. Yet somehow Natalie Sue made all of it work perfectly.
The story follows Mona, a marketing professional who unexpectedly finds herself taking over the management of a rundown apartment building for six weeks. What starts as a temporary arrangement quickly becomes something much bigger as she gets pulled into the lives of the residents around her. What I loved most was how this wasn’t really about fixing a building at all—it was about learning to see the people around you.
I’ve read a lot of books recently that focus on perspective and appreciating life, but this approached that idea in such a fresh way. Through Mona’s interactions with her neighbours, she slowly begins to realise that everyone around her is carrying their own struggles, histories, dreams, and heartbreaks. It’s a reminder that people are so much more than the brief moments we see of them.
But let’s be honest—the humour absolutely stole the show.
I genuinely cannot remember the last time a book made me laugh this much. Between the panty thief investigation, the sausage dog, the fish named Alice who somehow felt more judgmental than half the people in the building, and Mona’s running commentary on absolutely everything, I was constantly grinning. The dialogue felt so natural and authentic, full of sarcasm, awkwardness, and observations that were somehow both ridiculous and completely relatable.
What impressed me most was how effortlessly the author balanced the humour with genuine heart. Beneath all the laughs was a story about loneliness, belonging, community, and finding connection where you least expect it. There is a small romance woven throughout the story, which I really enjoyed, but the true heart of the book is the relationships Mona builds with the people around her and the way she slowly starts opening herself up to life again.
I also flew through this book. The writing was incredibly engaging, and I found myself wanting to spend more time with these characters every time I put it down. Natalie Sue has such a talent for making ordinary moments feel meaningful and turning seemingly random details into some of the most memorable parts of the story.
This wasn’t the type of book I would normally pick up, and honestly, that’s probably one of the reasons I loved it so much. It’s reminded me that sometimes the books sitting outside of your comfort zone end up becoming the ones you enjoy the most.
A heartfelt, funny, and surprisingly moving story about community, second chances, and paying attention to the people around you.
🤍 Favourite Quotes:
♡ “If we catch the panty thief, I might even admit I genuinely like it here.”
♡ “Sami, it’s like you took a part of my heart and made it into food.”
♡ “I feel it in the small moments like this… Like time doesn’t exist when I’m with him. Like I’m allowed to just be—no masks, no weight, just… me.”
♡ “All we have is the time we’re given. There’s time enough to make mistakes. But if we’re lucky, we get enough time to make amends. And so long as I’m here, it’s not too late.”
♡ Thank you to NetGalley, HarperCollins UK, and the author for the eARC ♡
September 3, 2026
I love a good feel-good story about building community, overcoming personal obstacles, and finding yourself in unexpected places, and You’ll Love It Here by Natalie Sue delivers all of that with plenty of humour and heart. 💕📚 When Mona’s carefully planned life falls apart after missing out on a promotion and grieving the loss of her father, she reluctantly takes on the role of superintendent in her rundown apartment building. Between her quirky tenants, a charming diner owner named Sami, and some unexpected friendships, Mona slowly begins to figure out what she really wants from life.
I really enjoyed Mona’s character development and the eclectic group of people around her. There are some genuinely funny moments, balanced nicely with more emotional themes of grief, burnout, and finding where you belong. I listened to the audiobook narrated by Nasim Pedrad and absolutely adored her performance—she brought the perfect mix of humour and sincerity to the story. 🎧 If you enjoy warm, uplifting stories about finding your people and discovering that home can be found in unexpected places, I definitely recommend You’ll Love It Here, especially the audiobook!
My full review will be available on my blog at That Happy Reader on September 10/26.
I really enjoyed Mona’s character development and the eclectic group of people around her. There are some genuinely funny moments, balanced nicely with more emotional themes of grief, burnout, and finding where you belong. I listened to the audiobook narrated by Nasim Pedrad and absolutely adored her performance—she brought the perfect mix of humour and sincerity to the story. 🎧 If you enjoy warm, uplifting stories about finding your people and discovering that home can be found in unexpected places, I definitely recommend You’ll Love It Here, especially the audiobook!
My full review will be available on my blog at That Happy Reader on September 10/26.
March 26, 2026
This was so heartfelt! Like a warm hug.
Mona is seriously so witty and funny! She had me cracking up from the very beginning. I love that this was sort of chaotic with all the quirky characters of the building, but also slow moving in that Mona learns a new pace in life after her plans for her future changed so abruptly. I love a book with character development and self-realization.
Thank you to Harper Collins and NetGalley for the early eARC ❤️
Mona is seriously so witty and funny! She had me cracking up from the very beginning. I love that this was sort of chaotic with all the quirky characters of the building, but also slow moving in that Mona learns a new pace in life after her plans for her future changed so abruptly. I love a book with character development and self-realization.
Thank you to Harper Collins and NetGalley for the early eARC ❤️
September 9, 2026
3.5 Stars
I liked it, it was entertaining, but I was definitely on the wrong side a time or five. Like, no, this neighbor is seriously creepy and I don’t need their backstory, it’s reasonable to want to get away from the creepy without digging deeper. OR, no, these neighbors are really inconsiderate and creating hazards, I don’t need their motivation, it’s okay to reprimand them and go over their heads.
So, okay, we do get a few of the people’s backstories and yes, they are fairly endearing. And I did love the overall arc once it played out. The found family eventually gets there and the ending is emotional and fairly sweet too. There’s a delightful little romance woven in and a dog. Deeper emotions and complex grief to tackle. All the elements are there.
For me, though, I just didn’t fully connect with the idea of the characters as kooky versus annoying. So, it was just okay.
* I received a free audio copy from the publisher
I liked it, it was entertaining, but I was definitely on the wrong side a time or five. Like, no, this neighbor is seriously creepy and I don’t need their backstory, it’s reasonable to want to get away from the creepy without digging deeper. OR, no, these neighbors are really inconsiderate and creating hazards, I don’t need their motivation, it’s okay to reprimand them and go over their heads.
So, okay, we do get a few of the people’s backstories and yes, they are fairly endearing. And I did love the overall arc once it played out. The found family eventually gets there and the ending is emotional and fairly sweet too. There’s a delightful little romance woven in and a dog. Deeper emotions and complex grief to tackle. All the elements are there.
For me, though, I just didn’t fully connect with the idea of the characters as kooky versus annoying. So, it was just okay.
* I received a free audio copy from the publisher
August 31, 2026
3.5! I didn’t enjoy it as much as her previous book, but it was still fun to read!
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