Thanks to NetGalley for the copy of this book.

This was really interesting. However, I recommend taking the test and knowing your Enneatype beforehand, as this book does not offer a way to figure out what it is, if you have a wing, etc. There's some useful info but it can also be repetitive at times.

I was not able to read this on my kindle because it only had a PDF version, but was able to read on a friend's other device. I would have enjoyed reading this at my own on my own device because friend gave me a time constraint so I had to skim read this. The review isn't about the issues with viewing though.

About the actual book? I like how it encompasses your type from the Myers-Briggs personality test but delves deeper in its own categorization. You can tell the author is passionate about the research for the topic. I would lile to learn more about Enneatypes.

Thanks to Netgalley, Liz Carver, Josh Green and Quarto Fair Winds Publishing for an ARC in exchange for an honest review,

Available; 8/4/20

I think this book is very complete and at the same time compact.

I loved the book layout and the colors.
( Probably won't be so visual in a Kindle type reader)

One thing I would have loved it would be some sort of test to identify your own enneagrm.

Although with the information provided it's easier to associate or find similarities with one type or the other.

As a not knowledgeable in the enneagrm person I see myself revisiting this book.

Since I do believe understanding this is key to enhance human relationship and also understanding oneself.

I really enjoyed the graphic nature of this book. It's exactly the type of colorful and easily digestible type of nonfiction that I enjoy.

I am a true devotee of everything-enneagram. I've read a few books before this that all felt a little too similar to each other. So, I was pleasantly surprised that this book provided a lot of new insights for me. It's a quick read but the writers have managed to pack quite a bit in on every page.

As soon as you know your enneagram type, I recommend checking out this book to find out more details about how you can use your strengths to your advantage and how you can avoid disintegration into unhealthy patterns. Some of my favorite elements included warning signs for each type and how you can help someone who's a particular type. The structure of the book felt super readable and the vibe never strayed too far off into 'woo woo' territory. There's a frankness about this book as well which I really appreciated - to want to truly work on yourself you need a little honesty!

If you're not a fan of the enneagram craze, you still might be able to find some useful info (even if it's just some suggestions on how to provide yourself with self-care options). Either way, this book is a definite must-have if you love enneagram-themed books but are hoping for something with a little extra flair and fun!

I have read through several Enneagram books and resources, and this one has by far been the most helpful. I've been following the authors' Instagram account for a while, and I love that I was immediately able to recognize their branding by just seeing the cover. The design of this book is stunning, and the information inside is extremely insightful. It includes information about each type's stance, the subtypes, common lies believed by each type, a check-in evaluation tool, and so much more. I have already preordered my copy and begun recommending it to friends.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group, and the authors for allowing me to receive an advanced reader copy!

What's Your Enneatype? An Essential Guide to the Enneagram, has been a most intriguing read. As a complete newcomer to the notion of what enneatype and enneagram's are, I've found this book very informative, and the theories of personalities per type has given me food for thought.
The usage of graphics has really been a breather for me, as I'm used to as of late anyway, reading up on theories in a dry bland academic way.

Thank you netgalley and the publishers for offering me a copy for an honest review.

I have never been a fan of the enneagram (or other tests TBH) but for some reason I really wanted to read this book so in preparation for it, I took 6 tests online just to see how consistent they would be, and of course, they disagreed with each other. But through the process, I found a number that I thought might be the most likely fit for me.

Thanks to this lovely and beautifully designed book, I was able to dig a bit deeper and the more i read, the most it resonated with me. I have since read several other books and have now become slightly obsessed with enneagram (like so many seem to be.)

This book is not a fully standalone book. It doesn't have a test (but you can easily find several online for free.) and it doesn't go into pages and pages and pages of depth for each number but it does have a lot of the basic and layered information for each number. So if you're like me and wanted to take the plunge but didn't think you could ever really find your number, this might be a good fit for you, too. And if you know your number and appreciate well-designed books, you will love this, too.

with gratitude to netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

What's Your Enneatype? An Essential Guide to the Enneagram by Liz Carver is a great book.
As a beginner, the book helped me understand the nine different Enneatypes and determine the one that best fits me. I also see this being a valuable resource for those familiar with Ennegram to have as a reference when looking to apply the principles to better understand themselves and those in their lives.
The information was laid out in a way that made sense and was visually appealing, and I learned a lot about myself and found a lot that resonated within my type. Additionally, the book talks about wings, which provides more than just the nine major types.
Many thanks to Fair Winds Press and NetGalley for the advance copy.

I am obsessed with my enneatype, so I was thrilled to review this essential guide. I'm a 7 through and through, but I didn't really know WHY. I took a quiz online and knew I was a 7, but I wasn't sure how to apply that to my everyday life. I loved the in-depth chapters about how to learn more about myself and how to deal with others based on their enneatype.

I *loved* the self-care charts for each type. Mine for 7 was RIGHT ON TARGET. This is going to be a great gift idea for my friends so that I can teach them about their type and they will learn more about me. Thanks for letting me review this book, NetGalley!

To be honest: I skimmed a lot of the chapters because I just couldn't get into the subject. The graphics and design of the book are great though.

I’ve heard a lot of people talking about their enneagram number. I loved this book explained so much to me and taught me so much about this. I recommend this to anyone who is curious about this or wants to learn about it.

Ever since I found out about Enneagrams I have been obsessed! Never before have I found a personality test to be so ridiculously accurate. This book took that obsession and made me rethink why I even gave a shit about Enneagrams in the first place.

The introduction had promise talking about positives and negatives on how you can use your Enneatype to become your best self if you're willing, but as I excitedly flipped to my type I found I relate to nothing in my chapter. At first I was like oh shit! Maybe I got the wrong type, but no as I scoured the rest of the types I realized I am a type 8 just not a type 8 in this books description or maybe at all? The type I so related to via online quizzes suddenly became a weak construct of the person I am, which threw into question why I thought this was an accurate depiction of my personality in the first place.

Overall this book should have fuelled my obsession not squelched it. I would not recommend this book or in fact now even Enneagrams as it's gone the way of Myers-Briggs to me as nothing but pseudo-nonsense.

Super interesting. I would have like to see more tests in order to learn which enneatype you are instead of just guessing based on what you're reading.

"Enter the Enneagram, which demands you understand that self-knowledge is not an end in itself, but rather an invitation to grow."—What's Your Enneatype?

My best friend and favourite person in the world is an Enneagrammer (a word I’ve just invented for those passionate about the Enneagram). And over the years, she’s really rubbed off on me.

The Enneagram has provided much fodder for our inside jokes and dynamic (she’s an 8w7, I’m a 7w8—it’s a BLAST). We hang out and analyze the heck out of our friends and family (turns out my dad’s an 8, and I’ve since become much more sympathetic to him). Most of all, she and the Enneagram have helped me understand and give words to parts of myself I’ve always struggled to articulate.

Fundamentally, the Enneagram is a framework for understanding ourselves: the fears and motivations at our very cores. These qualities are unique to each of us, shaped by our individual biology, traumas, relationships, and experiences. And What's Your Enneatype? is a fantastic jumping-off point for Enneagram newcomers of the 21st century.

If you’re familiar with Hannah Paasch's work, this book reminds me of Millenneagram: The Enneagram Guide for Discovering Your Truest, Baddest Self. It’s got the same modern sensibilities and easy-to-consume diction—just less heavy on the pop culture references, profanity, and Gen Z-speak.

This book is also brimming with splashy vectors, and features a cheerfully minimalist aesthetic. It's a compilation of the content that authors Josh and Liz have posted on their Instagram account (@justmyenneatype) these last 2 years.

There’s theory/background to start, and then we delve into personalized chapters for each type. (Information about each Enneagram type is easily identifiable because they’re grouped by a colour scheme developed by the authors.) We’re given advice for cultivating thriving relationships with friends of a certain type, and helpful pointers about “nested lies”—misconceptions—that we tell ourselves.

What's Your Enneatype? equips us with tools to better understand ourselves, for example through somatic/emotional check-ins and tips for self-care. Most importantly, we gain invaluable insight into the aspects of ourselves that are incredibly difficult to own up to—the thorniest, not-so-pretty bits of our self-conceptions. Endgame? To help us transcend our everyday selves to become someone even greater.

My only complaints are that 1) the blocks of text tended to be dense and hard to read (and the font didn't help), and 2) I found some of the text repetitive. For example, discussion of the relationship between 4s and 7s occurs in each type’s respective chapter, but nothing new is added in the second occurrence—they’re essentially rephrasing or straight up repeating what was said earlier.

In all, definitely an accessible entry into the world of the Enneagram that I'd recommend!


Many thanks to NetGalley and Fair Winds Press for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I always think that guides to personality types are fun to explore.  I have done the Meyers-Briggs test in the past and found the results to be interesting.  What's Your Enneatype presents 9 personality types; for example, The Improver/Reformer/Perfectionist; The Helper/Giver/Befriender/ The Peacemaker/Mediator/Reconciler, along with the other six to total nine types. See where you may belong as you explore.


Readers of the book will learn what an enneagram is and is not, how the three descriptors for each type relate to each other, and ways NOT to use this tool. Take a look.  See where you think you fit and maybe learn a bit more about yourself.


Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this interesting read ine xchange for an honest review.

"What's Your Enneatype? An Essential Guide to the Enneagram" by Liz Carver and Josh Green is a book that breaks down enneatypes, which are categories that people can be divided into based on personality traits. The book explains how to use this information to improve levels of self actualization, interpersonal relationships and overall happiness.

The opening of the book was extremely helpful in understanding not only what the Enneatypes are but also how knowing yours can be helpful. Then, it goes on to explain in detail each type and subgroup. I like that the book included the subgroups because it helps to better understand the variations of people within one Enneatype. The work also does an excellent job of highlighting the fact that all of the nine types are interconnected and the woven tapestry of life is multidimensional, diverse and beautiful. The section on subtypes, stances and wings was a little confusing to read at first so I did find myself re-reading that part. However, I found all of the information relevant and interesting to read.

A very informative but easy to read book on all the types. Goes into great detail on all the 9 types in a very readable way. Although its not a big book, it packs a punch. I've always been interested in this subject and eager to find out more but can definitely recommend this book whether your new to it or been familiar with it for years. Another great book for a gift as its for everyone.

Highly recommended.

Thank you Quarto Publishing and Netgalley.

This is a short little book about the Enneagram, but it gives great information. There is a general discussion about the Enneagram and then it breaks down each type. This is a great intro to the Enneagram in a user friendly format.

A concise, easy to understand guide for the enneagram curious. The book is divided into colorful, engaging chapters that lend insight to oneself and others, with actionable healthy practices for each personality.