This Won't End Well

By: Camille Pagán

Narrated by: Amy McFadden

Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins

Publisher's summary

An ingeniously witty novel about the risks - and rewards - of opening your life to new people by Amazon Charts bestselling author Camille Pagán.

No new people: that's Annie Mercer's vow. It's bad enough that her boss sabotaged her chemistry career and her best friend tried to cure her with crystals. But after her fiancé, Jon, asks for space while he's gallivanting around Paris, Annie decides she needs space too - from everyone.

Yet when Harper moves in next door, Annie can't help but train a watchful eye on the glamorous but fragile young woman. And if keeping Harper safe requires teaming up with Mo, a maddeningly optimistic amateur detective, who is she to mind her own business?

Soon Annie has let not one but two new people into her life. Then Jon reappears - and he wants her to join him in France. She's pretty sure letting anyone get close won't end well. So she must decide: Is another shot at happiness worth the risk?

©2020 by Camille Pagán. (P)2019 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“Right on trend with books about strong-willed women, this is a fun and uplifting story. Will be popular with fans of Jennifer Weiner and Maria Semple.” (Library Journal)

“The book’s format includes diary entries, texts, and emails, giving the reader a glimpse of Annie’s robust inner life - she may seem standoffish and distant, but there’s a lot going on behind the scenes...[Annie’s] journey takes unexpected, poignant turns, delving into deeper issues while maintaining a positive tone and peppy pace. Fans of Sarah Haywood and Gail Honeyman will appreciate the quirky, yet thoughtfully presented, characters.” (Booklist)

“Never has a quirky lead character been so lovable or well drawn as Annie, the lovelorn chemist who carries This Won’t End Well. Though she pretends to be closed off to the world, in fact she can’t stop caring - and that push-pull of who to let into her life, and under what terms, is something we all understand at a soul-deep level. Annie’s journey from oblivious in love to aware and empowered had me cheering and turning the pages madly, unable to tear myself away. If you want to laugh and lose yourself in a great read, this is the one for you!” (Kelly Harms, best-selling author of The Overdue Life of Amy Byler)

Great easy listen

I really enjoyed this book! It is lighthearted and witty. The characters are believable and fun. I enjoyed how strong the female protagonist was. Would definitely recommend if you want a light hearted fun read!

Female Power

With all the craziness in the world, I wanted to read a book with meaning but one that would not make me bawl each time I listened. This was the perfect choice. Pagán kept my attention the entire time (which is not always easy for me), and opened my eyes in many ways. The female strength in this book is exactly what I needed to hear.

Light romance well performed

Love Amy McFadden - she makes any story better. The romance itself was cotton candy for the brain - fluffy and without much substance but very sweet.

Fun read

I saw this book pop up here and there on instagram and then also noticed it was on Kindle Unlimited as well with the audio feature. I love quick & fun stories like these. The book is written mostly in letter/texting style, which I love.

I loved the main character Annie, who in many ways had a dry humor and was a bit of loner, I think this is why I related to her so much. Life throws Annie a curveball and she has to start a “new” life. Along the way she meets new friends and builds great friendships, but there is also Jon, her fiancé, who moved to France...overall the story was great!

Oh and the story does end well in my opinion!

Humorous and delightful

I'd been looking for something that made me smile. This book even made me laugh.

Witty and adorable. Camille Pagan is a delight

I highly recommend this book. Several moments of laugh-out-loud wit and irony make it worth it.

Cute

sometimes you just need a fun funny story. I loved this book. It was wonderful.

A good listen

Overall this was a good listen. The narrator is excellent. Her voice carries throughout the novel, even the draggy parts. The plot is obvious but the characters are well developed and highly amusing. If you want a sweet and uncomplicated listen, you’ll enjoy this one.

not predictable

I love when a story quickly makes you invested in the characters but isn't predictable. hard to find recently in my opinion!

Fun read . . . .

Camille did a wonderful job, but Amy is always a hit for me! I tend to look for anything she narrates because I've never disliked a work she brings to life! Thanks again, Amy!