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How Many Pages Are In 'You Should Smile More'?
2025-11-12 15:26:07
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Harper
2025-11-18 00:31:36
'You Should smile More' by anastasia Ryan is such a fun, lighthearted rom-com that I breezed through in a weekend! I remember picking it up because the title alone felt like a cheeky nod to all those times people (usually men) tell women to 'just smile'—and the story totally delivers on that rebellious energy. From what I recall, my paperback copy clocked in around 320 pages, give or take a few depending on the edition. It’s not a doorstopper by any means, but the pacing is snappy enough that it feels even shorter.
The book’s premise—a woman who snaps after one too many 'smile more' comments and starts a secret revenge prank war at work—had me cackling. The page count might seem modest, but Ryan packs in witty dialogue, office shenanigans, and a slow-burn romance that never drags. If you’re into books like 'the hating game' or 'beach read,' this one’s got that same addictive quality where you’ll accidentally read 100 pages in one sitting. Side note: The audiobook version is also fantastic if you’re into narrators who nail sarcastic delivery.
The book’s premise—a woman who snaps after one too many 'smile more' comments and starts a secret revenge prank war at work—had me cackling. The page count might seem modest, but Ryan packs in witty dialogue, office shenanigans, and a slow-burn romance that never drags. If you’re into books like 'the hating game' or 'beach read,' this one’s got that same addictive quality where you’ll accidentally read 100 pages in one sitting. Side note: The audiobook version is also fantastic if you’re into narrators who nail sarcastic delivery.
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