To all my friends and loved ones, I care about you deeply. Please know that I’m here to lend an ear or offer a helping hand whenever you need it. You are loved and valued.”

Okay Days is charming and clever and somehow manages to be both warm and affectionate and coolly detached' Chloë Ashby, author of Wet Paint It’s a modern day ‘star-crossed lovers’ storyline but with realistic obstacles and compromises that are thought provoking and balance the line between uplifting and life affirming. White, Caitlin (December 25, 2020). "SZA Just Dropped 'Good Days,' Her Second New Song Of 2020". Uproxx . Retrieved December 27, 2020. Will be devoured by fans of Sally Rooney and Naoise Dolan' Helen Cullen, author of The Truth Must Dazzle GraduallyBut you can only avoid reality for so long, and both Sam and Lucas know their relationship can't last. Nobody can be this happy forever, surely? However, you may still reply to “what’s up?” if you have something specific to share with the asker. This could help start a proper conversation with them and get to know them better. Asking someone, ‘Are you okay?’ can make all the difference. Today, I wish you the strength to reach out and the grace to listen. Happy ‘Are You Okay Day’!” Lucas, 27, sensitive and calm, is trying to get a foothold in the adult world while struggling to hold the pieces of his life together. Sam is a gorgeous distraction.

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The narration was the best thing about it to be honest. David Wayman as Luc and Kaisa Hammarlund as Sam had good clear voices and their performances were thoroughly believable. pregnant as there would be no egg to get fertilized by the sperm. What do you Need to Know About your Menstrual Cycle Life can be tough, but together, we are tougher. Let’s support one another and create a world where mental health is a priority. You’re never alone on this journey.” This was a beautiful surprise of a book. I knew nothing about it before reading and was drawn to it by the title and its cover. It did come with yet another Sally Rooney comparison, they really are being thrown out hard and fast such comparisons now and while I would not make the comparison myself you could maybe find some parallels between Normal People and Okay Days in that this is a love story but more so about making a relationship work and the consequences when it doesn't . Trust, Gary (January 19, 2021). "Morgan Wallen, SZA Hit Hot 100's Top 10, Chris Brown & Young Thug Rule Radio Songs". Billboard . Retrieved January 19, 2021.

For fans of Yolk by Mary HK Choi and Conversations With Friends By Sally Rooney, Ok Days follows the in-betweens of new relationships and the inevitable decline when two lives don't quite fit together, no matter how hard you try.As fresh as a spring morning. Naoise Dolan vibes. Witty, observant, stylish, tender, sharp, and delightful -- Will Dean, author of First Born Fresh and sharply observant ... One of the most intriguing books I've read in some time’ – Elaine Feeney, author of How To Build A Boat A razor-sharp debut . . . exploring contemporary issues through the relationship of two characters that felt viscerally real . . . Jenny Mustard where have you been hiding? This debut is nothing short of brilliant, a love story that is achingly contemporary and will no doubt be relatable for so many readers . . . the perfect balance of humour, observation, hope and vulnerability, the anxiety of finding yourself and the constant need for more . . . Loved it * Glamour * On ‘Are You Okay Day,’ let’s remember that mental health is just as important as physical health. Be kind to yourself and others, and always reach out if you’re struggling.”

ARIA Top 100 Singles for 2021". Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved January 11, 2022. Are You Okay Day is an annual event that raises awareness about mental health and encourages open and honest conversations about mental well-being. One of the key components of this day is sending messages of support and encouragement to friends, family, and colleagues. Relatable in so many ways. Two lost souls trying to find their purpose and way in life. Fumbling with expectations and trying to shake the things that don’t work for them. From male body dysmorphia to women’s productive rights and the expectations of modern love. Top Selling Singles of 2021". Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on January 24, 2022 . Retrieved January 24, 2022.It would be remiss of me to suggest that any part of Okay Days is good, mainly because it just feels so out of step with contemporary literary romance. It genuinely exists in a parallel universe where the last decade did not happen. The numerous ways by which Taylor Jenkins Reid and Sally Rooney have innovated the literary romance genre are largely ignored. Instead, Mustard is more in debt to the obvious plotting and plain prose of Nicholas Sparks.