Everything's Coming Up Josey (the Josey Series - Book 1)

Been a long time since I read the paperback. But liked all of them.

This is what I love about Susan May Warren's books! Yes she is an excellent author! Her stories draws you in and gets you invested in the characters, cheering some on and others you want to shake a bit and say come on, don't be like that! But more than that, the faith nuggets in there to strengthen you, uplift you, let you ponder about the Word is just awesome!!
This book has it all, you laugh, you want to cry, you get frustrated (Matthew!), you don't want to stop reading.
This is deffinitely a MUST read! I cannot wait to see what happens next and what adventures is waiting for Chase and Josey!

When I started reading this book I totally identified with the main character, because I was also a short-term missionary for a year. I asked all the same questions and experienced many of the cultural shocks that Josey did, even though I was in a different country.
This was a delightful story to read because there were so many fun parts packed into it and yet, it was true to Susan May Warren’s writing because it was filled with wonderful life lessons.
It was quick and easy to read. I also enjoyed reading about Josey’s struggles with her self-esteem, body image, self-worth, and truly knowing her heart's feelings for Chase.
The opening scene was so fun and easy to identify with . . . I mean . . . who wouldn’t feel a bit weird in a “poppy colored dress!” And on top of that having her sister, marry the guy she thought, she was going to marry.
Susan May Warren truly writes with passion and depth. Every book I read of hers has filled me with so many thoughts and personal lessons. They are not just words, they are deep, touching, relatable examples, of what God can do in our lives! They flow with wonderful vivid images that it’s easy to get swept away and believe it’s real.
She is one author I will always pick up and read. In each of her books, I find wonderful life lessons of the love of God, woven in such a way that it is real and not fake or pushed. I'll read Whatever Ms. Warren writes because I know I'll be captivated and blessed in a life-changing way.
I highly recommend you pick this book up.

Susan May Warren is relaunching The Josey Series. This romantic comedy is described by her as "loosely based on the hilarious adventures I had while serving as a missionary in Russia."

Everything's Coming Up Josey is the first book in the series. Josey travels from her hometown in Minnesota to Russia to become an English teacher. This story was a fun yet inspiring read.

I received a free Kindle copy of this book. I volunteered to read it and write a review.

Susan May Warren is my favourite author, and this has her easy to read style, fun characters, and humour that I’d expect; however, this is a lighter read so the characters and plot are not as developed as in her newer books. I do look forward to reading the rest of the series to see how the characters develop and what comes next for them!

It was definitely fun to see the stages of excitement and culture shock that Josey goes through during her time in Russia. Anyone who has spent time in another country will relate! Her spiritual growth is also a good reminder that life, and our callings, are not all about us.

Potential Trigger- The main character’s obsession with her body size, while a very common and realistic struggle, could be triggering for someone with serious food & body image struggles.