Book info

• Title How to be Happy
• Author Eva Woods
• Year 2017
• Genre Contemporary

The smallest things can make the biggest difference. Annie has been sad for so long that she's forgotten how to be any other way. Until she meets Polly. Polly is everything that Annie is not. She's colourful, joyful, happy. Because if recent events have taught Polly anything, it's that your time is too short to waste a single day. Polly has one hundred days to help Annie find happiness. Annie's convinced it's impossible, but so is saying no to Polly. And on an unforgettable journey, Annie begins to realise that maybe, just maybe, there's still colour to be found in the world. But then it becomes clear that Polly's about to need her new friend more than ever... and Annie will have to decide once and for all whether letting others in is a risk worth taking.

Thoughts

I loved this. It took me a minute to get into it, but you’re soon grabbed by the premise and the countdown of days and the small revelations as and when they come. You know the sad times are coming but they’re still brutal when they happen but thankfully there are lighter moments too that keep you reading to what is ultimately a pretty happy ending. A quick read, not easy but gentle, definitely worth a look.

Rating: 5 / 5