A fun romantic comedy.

Zoe is single and has not had much luck with dating. She really has had some awful experiences then her friend who believes in horoscopes thinks she should work her way though the zodiac.
What has she got to lose?

A funny, lighthearted easy read that makes me glad I’m in a relationship :)

This book left me exhausted. Between the horrible "dating" experiences that make me wanna stay single forever and the D&D talk that gave me flashbacks of Tumblr in 2010 circa, this book makes me want to just embrace the single cat lady mood.
This one fun and easy read and i do admit i skimmed a little some parts overall it was an entertaining book.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you Netgalley for providing me with this ARC to review!

This was a casual read for me and oh so amusing. Zoe's disasters in dating make me so thankful that I am not single anymore. I remember the days of disastrous dates and unsolicited dick pics on all the dating apps after reading this book. Zoe's dates were all hilarious, despite being cringy at times. What made me happy about this book is that Zoe learns more about herself throughout it as she dates different men and discusses her experiences.

I feel like the plot could have been executed a little better and that the humor could have been more fleshed out, but I did really enjoy this read. I recommend it!

The book resolved around star signs and connected these to dating specifically. As a 'non star sign believer' for me this part of the story was quite distracting. I also struggled to be 'behind' the main character as she came across quite unlikable and whiney. I totally understand dating in a tinder world and the struggles and comedy that can come from that, but this read felt a bit too negative and repetitive for me. I did like the back and forth and flow of the book as it was easy to follow and connect with.

Thank You, Next is a sweet, romantic tale that has an okay first half and a pretty decent second half. I think, maybe, there was just one too many things occurring in the book. The story line might have been stronger if the astrology angle wasn't there ( I know that it is a main plot point in the book but it seems like it was added on after the book was written). Nevertheless, fans of modern British romances will certainly enjoy this book.

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Thank You, Next by Sophie Ranald is a contemporary romance currently scheduled for release on November 30 2020. Seriously, why do guys on dating apps think I want a picture of what’s in their pants? I could open an art gallery with the collection I’ve got. Zoe really doesn’t want to die alone and surrounded by cats. But it’s not looking good: she’s had sex precisely twice in the last year, and her feline friend isn’t the kind of male company she wants in bed. Her top dating disasters include: the guy who kissed her hand, took out a violin and serenaded her in public, the guy who force-fed her oysters (she can confirm that they’re not an aphrodisiac), the guy who was so hungover he turned up with his t-shirt on inside out, sweating sambuca, and the guy who brought his actual kid on a dinner date. And don’t even get her started on the dick pics, or how on earth you’re supposed to know whether a total stranger is an axe murderer or not. Zoe's ready to give up on the search for love, until her friend has an idea. Robbie lives by his horoscope, and he’s sure she’s got this dating stuff all wrong. He dares her to work her way through the zodiac until she finds The One. Usually Zoe would laugh at such a suggestion, but desperate times call for desperate measures.

Thank You, Next is a romance that I have mixed feelings about. I liked some aspects a lot. The secondary characters and friendships in the book were very well done. I liked the community around Zoe, and some of the conversations and situations were very well done. There were moments of the story I greatly enjoyed, and I think the ending was well thought out and executed. However, I thought the story was a little meandering. Chapter one is the details of a bad date, that actually happens in the middle of the book time-line wise. Chapter two is the start of setting up the actual story and secondary characters. It just felt a little awkward and stilted for me. I know life often gets jumbled up, and we make bad choices and things go awry- which is often what makes for a good story. However, I felt like Zoe was a doormat and there is little to no information or development on partner in finding a happy ending. He does not even make an appearance until about a third into the book, and even then there is no real information about him, how he feels, or what he is thinking. For me it is the main characters getting to know each other and overcoming something together that really makes a book stand out, in this case it was more about Zoe finding herself and less about the actual relationship. This is something that other readers really look for, but rather missed the mark for me.

Thank You, Next is about one woman figuring out who she is and what she wants, and having some interesting moments along the way.

Trigger warning: abuse

Zoë is twenty-seven and still in love with the man she dumped ages ago. She's satisfied with her chef job at the Ginger Cat, a pub named after her beloved kitty Frazzle. But shouldn't there be more to her life?

Her sous chef Robbie convinces her to join Tinder and date one man from each Zodiac sign as a scientific approach to finding Mr. Right. Zoë hates the amount of work that goes into finding a man on the app (not to mention the dick pics), but is determined to finish her little experiment. She goes on several humorous bad dates that are mortifying to Zoë but hilarious to outsiders.

Zoë finally meets a man that seems perfect for her, and he's a Gemini -- a perfect match for her Aquarius. They both have the same beliefs, like the same things, and even eat their Oreos the same way. Her friend Dani also finds the perfect guy, but Zoë can't stand him.

Once the women have what they think is the perfect man, they begin to doubt themselves and what the perfect man is really like. They eventually realize that their lists of perfect traits won't make them truly happy. And sometimes Mr. Right is right in front of you.

Recommended for fans of contemporary romance and women's fiction. Fans of British contemporary fiction will also enjoy this novel.

Thanks to Netgalley for this ARC.
This was a funny and sweet read. I was laughing through the whole book.
The characters are very likeable. This has a Hallmark vibe.
Good read 3.5 stars.

A very cute read! Thank you NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book!

Sophie Ranald wrote a very cute novel. It was very easy to follow along and I found myself rooting for Zoe and Adam the whole time. While the book was predictable, it was a light hearted and heart warming read.

This is a cute romance about a woman who gets back out there dating and decides to date her way through the Zodiac. A fun premise with a moderately successful execution.

Zoey's dates are all so over the top it's like the author was putting up a flashing neon sign that screams "THIS IS A ROM-COM! SEE HOW FUNNY?!" It was just somewhat heavy-handed for me, but I DID laugh a couple of times.

Also, admittedly I am an old married lady and not active on Tinder, but... doesn't Tinder not have a way to send photos? You'd need to give your match your number to text or WhatsApp you a dick pic. Am I wrong? It bugged me that Zoey gets a whole slew of guys that don't even message, just send a picture of their penis (or something that looks like a penis, only smaller LMAO!) I was also bothered by the D&D game they get going in the pub... A good DM describes what's happening, and doesn't tell you how your character feels about it. You don't tell your players "You're feeling very relieved." It just... as a D&D player and DM, that really bugged me. Most people aren't going to notice it.

If you're looking for a light-hearted rom-com that pokes fun at online dating (and astrology apps) and doesn't take itself too seriously, this is the book for you.

This was a quick fun read but it took me a while to engage with Zoe character and the story only started to pick up pace towards the end. This story will strike a chord with anyone who has tried their hand at internet dating. An easy light hearted read.

Thank you NetGalley for the eArc in exchange for an honest review!

I feel like Thank You, Next wasn't anything new or captivating. I’ve read this story before and I was hoping for a cute romance that made me love the characters. It just wasn’t that for me unfortunately.

Cute concept!
Definitely relatable to anyone who’s had a Tinder for more than five minutes.
I liked following her through so many dates. But, it definitely started to feel a bit repetitive with all the failed dates. I also feel it was not so much of a romance, since she doesn’t meet anyone until towards the end. But I really didn’t mind that since I’ve read so many romantic contemporary novels lately. If you like books where the love interest is in the majority of the book, this might not be the one for you.
A lighthearted fun read!

*special thanks to NetGalley for the ARC copy in exchange for an honest review!

This was pretty funny. Definitely had me snorting and smiling silly at some points.
Zoe is in her 20s and just getting back into the dating game after splitting from her ex. She’s not a big fan of casual dating and believes in the notion of one person for everyone, for the rest of their lives. Her friend convinces her to set up a profile on a dating app and she works through all the zodiac signs to find her perfect match.
We get to read through all her crazy disastrous dates. Some hilarious, some meh.
I did find the plot a little monotonous, but I guess that was the whole synopsis of the book. Date after date. Fail after fail. I also didn’t really connect with Zoe, but that may be more due to never using a dating app myself. Those who have, may relate to her a whole lot more.
I think I enjoyed Zoe’s camaraderie with Dani and Robbie more than I liked the failed attempts to find love, and I found the messages that her astrology app sends her daily really amusing.
I liked that this book was unique in that the love interest was not introduced and developed from the beginning. However, I did find that I was disconnected emotionally and not as invested because of it. Development in general was pretty absent in this novel.
This was still super cute. A really lite read, perfect for Chick-lit fans who love a good laugh while flipping pages. Honestly, this is the perfect read for 2020. A great escape from this crazy year.
3.5⭐️s
I rounded down, because I feel like I should be able to feel the romance in a romantic comedy, and I just didn’t here.

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for a chance to read this. All thoughts are my own.

💫⭐️ Thank You, Next 🐱⭐️💫

“Seriously, why do guys on dating apps think I want a picture of what’s in their pants? I could open an art gallery with the collection I’ve got.”

28 year old Zoe is ready to give up on dating and be surrounded by cats, until her friend Robbie has an idea. Why not online date her way through the zodiac, until she finds ‘the one’. This book follows Zoe’s attempts at romance, through her ups and her downs. She thinks she’s cracked it with one man, but soon comes to realise it’s all wrong. Resigning herself to singledom, has what she’s been looking for been closer to her all along? 💫


I was lucky enough to get an advance copy of this book through NetGalley. It hasn’t affected what I think about it at all. I first read one of Sophie’s books a couple of months ago and I really do love them. I have the whole of her collection on my kindle now. I love the way the books are all about people’s own stories, yet all the characters in the books are linked somehow. The books are well written, the characters and situations are real and relatable. And best of all the books make me laugh! I know I’ve skipped a few by reading Sophie’s newest release but I can’t wait to go back and read more!

3.5 stars
I greatly appreciate the publishers providing a copy of Thank You, Next via NetGalley. It was a fun read, though Zoë drove me nuts.

There are many very relatable aspects of being a woman in your mid-twenties in this book. Painfully relatable. But Zoë is annoying for about 60% of the book, where she blindly goes along with a man's plans for their relationship. It's like watching a friend make poor choices and not being able to tell them to be smarter. And that's another weird thing about Zoë, she has avoided all social ties from any relationships for years, and now she is clearly facing the problem of not having strong friendships where people will tell you you're being foolish. Thank god for Dani I guess, but Zoë really needs more friends, and follow the advice she is so happy to dole out to them.


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Zoë is truly so stupid. It takes her three months of living with an idiot to realise what a user and manipulator he is. I mean, she ignores all his BS even though she's aware of it. At least she finally remembered to not be a doormat to a loser.

For someone in their late twenties who's pretty aware of the world, she strikes me as incredibly naive. How did she travel the world, get a job, and create this much of a happy life for herself if she's just going to fall for the first idiot who says "I love you" after knowing her for a few days?

Also, she is actually hung up on dating based off astrological signs like a complete wanker. And doesn't that twist with the app just make you ROFL?
I was definitely laughing my ass off about it.

Adam is such a perfect guy, I honestly kind of wished he wasn't so stereotypically perfect--he's rich, dresses well, is cute, a good storyteller, is obsessively in love with cats, etc.

This is a light and funny read for most of the time. The premise and the first chapter are very interesting and I loved how the author showed the progression of Zoe's life as well as that of Dani's. Even though I did not agree with some of Zoe's decisions, I'm still able to get where she's coming from and I commend the author and her writing style for that. I loved how the love interest is incorporated where and when in the story and I just wished we spent a lot more time with this person by the end and less time with some annoying person during the middle part. A spoiler-y review about this and all my thoughts about this whole dating thing and some love interest was posted in my Goodreads review of this book.

I got a free advance reader's copy and am leaving this review voluntarily

This was my third book by Sophie Ranald and I must say for someone who doesn't read much rom-coms, this author is quickly becoming one of my favorites. However, this book was, in my opinion, not as good as the others. Thank You, Next is about Zoe. If you've read Ms Ranald's previous book, Just Saying, you'd know who Zoe is. She still has her cat, Frazzle but that's about the only company she has in her apartment. She's had quite a few dating disasters as well as quite a few pics of the male anatomy sent to her and she's beginning to think she'll die alone. Her best friend, Robbie, gives her an idea. He dares her to date her way through the zodiac until she finds Mr Right. She decides to try it because it's not like there are any better options around. Hilarity ensues...

As with the other two books I've read by this author, I laughed out loud quite a few times reading this new offering. My favorite spots during this book were the various dates Zoe found herself on. As someone who's been single for quite some time, I empathized with her Tinder adventures *shudders as some memories pop up*.

However, because of my animosity towards her from the other book, I was upset that she spent the first few pages mooning over Joe. I was also a bit peeved about how long she took before letting her gym buddy, Dani, date a creep before she spoke up. Real friends tell the truth, regardless of hurt feelings.

I did think that there could have been more character development in this book. I found myself feeling a little disconnected because of this. I would have loved to see characters from the previous book more within this book as well as a continuation of some of their stories.

I did like when Zoe and Dani finally stood up for themselves eventually. The ending was also quite cute.

Even though I never fully got into this book, I would still read more books by this author based on the other two I read.

Due to a lot of sexual content and language, this book should be read by adults.

I have never read anything by this author before and I was addicted from beginning to end. I could NOT put this book down. This rings so true to dating in the real world from ghosting people to the horrors of pictures sent through tinder that you probably do not want to see - to finding love in places you wouldn’t think to find it. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

If you’re a woman who’s ever been on social media in general, you’ll resonate with this, very strongly (and really, if you’ve ever been on a dating app, yeah).

Zoe is a twenty-eight year old chef who runs the Ginger Cat, a popular pub named after her own cat, Frazzle. She makes an executive decision with her sous chef, Robbie, to join Tinder in a bid to find someone to make her feel less lonely.

Only the twist? Horoscopes.

Zoe believes strongly in her Stargazer app, so looking for Mr. Right, or even the frogs she has to kiss to get there...it seems intuitive that she look for them based on zodiac compatibility. Or so Robbie says, who dares her to go through each horoscope with an open mind.

And thus begins a string of lewd, unwanted pictures, and a shorter string of dates, from bad to worse to alright.

It was amusing to watch her fumble through, and even more amusing to watch the author accurately pin the different types of dates; over the top, much too little, far too casual, outright liars, people who hide things like a whole kid, etc.

I think most people can relate to dating disasters in general (not me because as a personal thing I wouldn’t really touch a dating app with a ten foot pole xD), and that’s what made this book such a fun read. I loved reading about all the different characters, and I honestly started shipping the endgame couple from the very beginning so I was very happy with that ending! I do wish we’d gotten to see a little more of them, but alas, that’s what imagination is for!

(Side note: after all these years of not knowing what Dungeons and Dragons was, this book finally enlightened me!)

Dani’s storyline also has a special place in my heart, with her enthusiasm, and her drive to do the things she wants, even as she stumbles along. Her and Zoe’s friendship was amazing, and I love how things turned out for her!

All in all, this was an amazing light read, and if you’ve ever been subject to the disasters of online dating, you’ll enjoy this one too!