P.S. You're the Worst - by Chloe Seager (Paperback)

About the Book

"Everyone knows the death card in a tarot reading isn't a literal death sentence. Well, everyone except Becky. Becky is not doing well. Her dreaded thirtieth birthday is looming, and she can't help thinking she's falling behind in life. Her (smug) friends are all planning weddings, buying houses, or starting their own businesses, but not Becky. She still lives with her mom, hates her job, doesn't speak to her father, and--despite numerous dates--hasn't moved on from her ex-boyfriend. Things can't get much worse. Becky doesn't believe in the arcane, but armed with a gift card and a desperate need for guidance, she visits a tarot reader... who tells her she's going to die. Convinced she's a goner and panicked about having done nothing with her life, Becky finally takes action. She writes a series of letters to the people she loves unloading all the things she's been holding back. And she waits. But in the morning, she's not dead. And worse, the mail is already reaching people's doorsteps. Will the letters be the wake-up call Becky needs, or just the next step in a never-ending downward spiral?"--

Book Synopsis

In this effervescent millennial coming-of-age novel, a woman accidentally upends her entire life after a disconcerting tarot reading

Everyone knows the death card in a tarot reading isn't a literal death sentence. Well, everyone except Becky.

Becky is not doing well. Her dreaded thirtieth birthday is looming, and she can't help thinking she's falling behind in life. Her (smug) friends are all planning weddings, buying houses, or starting their own businesses, but not Becky. She still lives with her mom, hates her job, doesn't speak to her father, and--despite numerous dates--hasn't moved on from her ex-boyfriend. Things can't get much worse.

Becky doesn't believe in the arcane, but armed with a gift card and a desperate need for guidance, she visits a tarot reader... who tells her she's going to die. Convinced she's a goner and panicked about having done nothing with her life, Becky finally takes action. She writes a series of letters to the people she loves unloading all the things she's been holding back. And she waits.

But in the morning, she's not dead. And worse, the mail is already reaching people's doorsteps. Will the letters be the wake-up call Becky needs, or just the next step in a never-ending downward spiral?

With sparkling wit and compassionate insight, Chloe Seager chronicles the ups and downs of figuring out how you want to show up in life--for yourself and for the people you love.

Review Quotes

"What does and doesn't make relationships ethical and healthy is a critical question posed in this novel.... Holly and Fliss are charming protagonists with impressive force of character. Their stories demonstrate that it's unwise to elevate monogamous romantic relationships over all other forms of connection, including friendships, which can be just as precious. A worthwhile read for those interested in open relationships." - Kirkus Reviews on Open Minded

"[A]n effervescent chronicle of two women's inverse dating lives and their illuminating friendship... As the narrative unfolds, both women confront society's expectations for a "typical" relationship and come to terms with what they need for themselves. Readers will fall in love with this one." - Publishers Weekly on Open Minded

"Told with humor and empathy for each woman's situation, Seager's adult debut features two likeable heroines that readers will root for as the women figure out what they want, not just in their romantic lives, but in their careers, friendships, and familial relationships." - Booklist on Open Minded

"A warm-hearted romcom for all kinds of curious daters. . .Whether the reader is committed to monogamy, polyamory, or something in between, Open Minded gives a chance to see in broad as well as more nuanced strokes how relatable characters might go about stepping outside of their comfort zones." - Lily Lindon, author of Double Booked on Open Minded

"A joyful, chaotic exploration of love and monogamy. I absolutely fell for Fliss and Holly, and their relationship adventures in this gorgeous, funny novel. Laughs out loud guaranteed." - Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of Make You Mine This Christmas on Open Minded

"A clever, funny and totally gripping look at modern relationships. I absolutely loved it!" - Tom Ellen, author of The Lifeline on Open Minded

"Seager (Open Minded, 2024) writes an entertaining and lighthearted story that also shows real character growth. Readers who enjoy sympathetic depictions of messy women figuring out adulthood, such as those by Dolly Alderton or Monica Heisey, will find a lot to enjoy." - Booklist on P.S. You're the Worst

"A funny and charming look at what it means to grow up and find your own way." - Kirkus Reviews on P.S. You're the Worst

"A witty and moving millennial coming-of-age story, perfect for fans of Matt Haig's The Midnight Library and Rebecca Serle's The Dinner List." - Library Journal on P.S. You're the Worst

"Funny, joyous and wise, this is a story which reminds us it's OK not to have the answers, to be working things out, and to be living life on our own terms." - Simon James Green, author of Noah Can't Even on Open Minded

"Refreshingly candid, whip-smart and painfully funny. A perfect exploration of what it's like to navigate the never-ending challenges of love, dating and adulthood." - Hannah Tovey, author of The Education of Ivy Edwards on Open Minded

"I knew nothing about open relationships before this (beyond wondering how anyone had the time), but this was an eye opening, fun and completely engrossing read. I was thinking about Holly and Fliss for a long time after I was done. Truly spectacular." - Rebecca Ryan, author of My Extraordinary Life on Open Minded

"The most insightful book about love I've read in a long time. A hilarious and sharp take on not just romantic relationships but friendships too with incredibly relatable characters and dating experiences. I LOVED IT." - Kate Weston, author of You May Now Kill the Bride on Open Minded

"Open Minded offers a fresh new perspective that hasn't been done before! Funny, charming and unique, I'll be thinking about Fliss and Holly's friendship for a long time." - Lauren Forsythe, author of Dealbreakers

"Open Minded reminds us that dating is always messy, and perhaps open relationships are less about the sexual partners we sleep with and more about the friends we make along the way." - Chicago Review of Books