This fell a bit flat for me. I found the main character slightly annoying and juvenile. The kids in the book were written too young and were written about in a repetitive phrases, throughout the book, to describe their actions.
It was also a slow read for me.

⭐⭐⭐💫 3.5/5 stars

The first thing I have to say is that this is a beautifully written queer rom-com! It manages to be a quick and easy read while also exploring deeper themes which I loved! So I am definitely planning on reading more by Laura Kay!

I was also happy to see how much time we spent focusing on friendships rather than just romance, cause I think the friends in this book were amazing!

Natasha is chaotic and a lot of things in her life are messy - and while that is what drew me into the story in the first place, her character was also the only thing that stopped me from absolutely loving this book. As the story goes on, I somehow struggled to fully connect with her and understand her decisions more and more… However, I am sure that her character and her journey of self-discovery will be exactly the reason why so many people will love this story. So if this sounds like something you would like, definitely pick this up, cause I am still super happy that I’ve read this!

Thank you to NetGalley and QuercusBooks for a gifted copy in exchange for an honest review!

Firstly we need more of this kind of sex scene in the world! Finally I have two female characters pleasuring each other!!

Ok I really liked this book but I wish the chapters hadn't been quite so long! I really liked the characters though

I really enjoyed this book. It's no secret I love messy characters in literature. I find them so intriguing, mainly because let's be honest - we can all be a tad messy. Especially when figuring out relationships with others.

When we meet Natasha, she's still living with her ex of two years (Georgia) and meets Margot through work. Without giving too much away, I loved this book and the way that relationships are explored. This doesn't just stem to romantic relationships, but also friendships and family are explored as well.

Tell Me Everything isn't a run-of-the-mill lesfic romcom, and I really loved that aspect of it. There is a lot explored in this novel, and at times I found myself laughing, but at other times I was crying too. Natasha is a complex character, and I loved following her self-discovery.

I highly recommend giving this a read if you're into messy characters and exploring complex relationships. It's a great novel. I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next from Laura Kay.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Quercus Books for a copy of this novel. ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

I adored Laura Kay’s debut rom-com The Split last year, so I was very excited to read her follow-up. The synopsis suggested a chaotic therapist too, which naturally got me very intrigued.

Natasha’s therapy clients assume she has her life sorted but in actual fact, she has none of the answers to her own problems. She has been living with her ex Georgia despite breaking up with her years ago but Georgia’s new girlfriend is about to move in. So, she finally has to move out. Then Margot walks into a training class that Natasha is teaching and Natasha finds that she can’t stop thinking about this whirlwind of a woman. Could it be time to finally stop casually dating around and find what really makes Natasha happy?

Having trained as a therapist myself, I found myself back there during the training class scene where Natasha and Margot meet for the first time. For some reason, many therapists are white women but therapy training is a very unique place. You have to be prepared to open up to the room and let your true self out, which is exactly what Margot does immediately. However, that confidence, bordering on brashness, is just what Margot is like and that’s precisely what Natasha is attracted to.

Natasha does develop a pretty intense crush on Margot and at first, I worried that it perhaps wasn’t reciprocated at the same volume. Margot both excites and infuriates Natasha, which is a feeling that so many of us will instantly recognise from our love lives. I loved seeing them slowly realise their feelings for each other and enjoy cute, fun dates. Their romance felt very natural and very real, which made it easy to believe in them.

Ironically, Margot would make a fantastic therapist. She’s astute, self-aware and excellent at reading people. Natasha is a mess in terms of being in touch with what she really wants and the relationship with both of her parents but she is actually much more together than she perhaps thinks. She is a fantastic sister, aunt and friend, which I don’t think she gets much credit for, even from herself. I had no doubts that she’d figure out the holes in her life before the novel was done.

A lot of the humour in the book comes from Poppy, Natasha’s friend who takes her in. I imagined Poppy as one of those constantly busy women, who talk very fast and always have a bunch of questions. I loved her and could have easily spent all my time chilling with her and her angry chihuahua Diane. I enjoyed her relationship with her partner Felix too and in fact, I think I’d love a sequel to Tell Me Everything with Poppy and Diane at the centre.

Tell Me Everything is an uplifting, fun read about one woman’s self-discovery, recovery from trauma and journey to true happiness. There are some lovely friendships, a heartwarming sister relationship between Natasha and her twin Natalie and a slow realisation that your destiny has perhaps always been right in front of you. I couldn’t help grinning like an idiot as I finished it!

What a truly stunning read this book is and Laura never fails to disappoint. Heart warming and beautifully written.

Having read and enjoyed Kay’s debut novel, The Split, I was looking forward to this one. And it proved to be another fun read, proving that Kay is the queen of the queer romcom, with the ideal combination of emotion and humour, and a fabulous cast of characters.

Natasha is a therapist but is better at giving advice than following it for herself, in fact her life is a bit of a mess. Still living with her ex-girlfriend, her love life consists of disastrous dates and one-night stands, and she has a strained relationship with her mother and a largely absent father. When she meets Margot, Natasha finds herself trying to figure out exactly what it is she wants from life - how does the therapist help herself?

Natasha is a very messy character, frustrating at times, but also very real and enormously relatable, as are the supporting cast. At times I wanted to scream at Natasha, but I couldn’t help liking her and I loved her relationship with her twin sister Natalie, whose life couldn’t have been more different. Kay writes with skill about relationships, be they romantic, familial or with friends and she manages to combine some emotional issues with just the right amount of humour that can’t fail to make you chuckle. It is a perfect reminder that everyone’s lives are complicated - even therapists sometimes need therapists

Sadly, not for me. I thought 'The Split' was a rather lovely surprise debut a few years ago, but I found this one quite messy and not as interesting as its predecessor. I found the writing slightly off-putting - there's a lot happening at once that made the chapters feel cluttered (and they often drag on further than they need to). Loved the queer rep and the angle of the therapist trying to declutter her own life, but I just didn't get on with it.

Happy publication day to this beautiful novel. Can we have a bit of (star emoji) commotion for the cover?

Thank you to NetGalley, Laura Kay, and Quercus Books for giving me the opportunity to read this book ahead of its publication.

This was more of a rom-com than I was expecting, but I did enjoy it! It is a light, humorous, and effective read as we follow the MC navigating the trials and tribulations of her dating life, friendships, and family turmoil.

I was partial to the nonbinary, and queer representation in this book, which was done beautifully. The book sheds a light on mental health, in an imperative way along with generational obstacles faced by women today. Also, this book was funny and very witty. I really laughed, a lot, which doesn’t happen too often!

I must say, I wasn’t a fan of the ending, I found it to be too ‘let’s wrap it up nice and tidily before the end of the book’ and it felt a little insincere. Additionally, I struggled with the relationship the MC and her twin had with their father, for me it wasn’t believable, especially in line with how their mother dealt with their situation. I think that there could’ve been more depth here.

Overall, it was certainly an enjoyable read. If you’re looking for an easy read to have a laugh, relate to, and enjoy – then pick this up. Laura Kay’s writing is fantastic and well worth a read!

Indecisive, chaotic, emotionally unavailable … and that’s just the therapist!
According to her clients, Natasha has everything sorted but in real life she’s a bit of a mess. Flitting from one date to another after splitting with her girlfriend (turned best friend), dealing with being abandoned by her father and feeling distant from her mother, so when she meets Margot it’s understandable that she reluctant to open up.

I really loved The Split last year so was thrilled to be included on the blog tour for this gorgeous looking book!

Having spent a fair bit of my mid 20’s in Brighton I quickly warmed to Natasha and her friends, and loved her relationship with her twin sister.
The writing was clever, funny and sweet, and it has the most perfect ending.
Is also worth a mention that I’m pretty sure this is the first book I’ve read with a non binary character! 🫶
Would recommend to all!

Tell Me Everything by Laura Kay focuses on Natasha's journey of self-reflection and discovery. Quite ironic as she is a therapist. When we are introduced to Natasha, she is still living comfortably with her ex-girlfriend, and although they aren't together, the friendship element is still going swell. However, Margot is soon added to the mix, and this is where Natasha starts to wobble and consider what she wants in life.

This book exceeded all my expectations. The storyline flows well, with some relatable and appealing characters that are certain to entice readers of all ages. The emotional journey that Natasha embarks upon is written playfully, with various comical scenes and situations throughout, making this extremely enjoyable. The conclusion is memorable and poignant, although a little unexpected for me. I know some readers had already seen the climax coming. However, I am not too proud to say I didn't!

Tell Me Everything makes an ideal summer read. You will lose time in this book with its charming and delightful tone. Order a copy today - and let me know if you predicted the ending!

4 Stars

Synopsis: Natasha is a therapist, she helps her clients deal with the issues in their life. But Natasha’s own life is far from perfect. Can she find happiness in the midst of her messy love life?

CW/TW: Emotional trauma/Parental abandonment/Infidelity/may be others but generally not a heavy read.

This was a delightful queer rom-com that tackles love, relationships, family and emotional trauma.

Tell Me Everything, by Laura Kay is a funny, heartfelt and witty romance that deals with personal issues in life and love. Kay’s writing style is very engaging and easy to immerse yourself in. Her prose is witty and comfortable with realistic dialogue, strong settings and a clear voice. The book is well paced with engaging characters and relationships to keep you interested – this makes the book easy to read and breeze through. The story is told from the perspective of Natasha, she has a strong voice throughout the book which helps balance the pace and keeps us engaged.

We follow Natasha, a therapist, who lives with her ex-girlfriend who is currently dating someone new. When Natasha is asked to move out by her ex, her messy love life grows every messier, and the she meets Margot. The story is very funny and witty but it also has a good balance of sensitive and emotional moments – this is a romance but it is more importantly a story of self-realisation and improvement. I really enjoyed Natasha’s romantic relationships, her relationship with her ex, and with Margot – I enjoyed the different dynamics, the slow progress of Natasha addressing her own issues and I liked the resolutions.

We also get to see other relationships in the book too, primarily Georgia’s (Natasha’s ex) and Zaras, but also Poppy and her boyfriend, and Natasha’s sister and her boyfriend too. We get multiple relationships playing out with their own dynamics, issues and chemistry that really adds to the story.

However, this book isn’t just the romantic relationships we also get some excellent familial and platonic relationships that develop throughout the book. I really loved Natasha’s friendship with Charlie – Charlie is a close friend who is not afraid to tell Natasha the truth, they are blunt at times but also kind and funny – I really enjoyed this dynamic. I also thought Natasha’s relationship with her sister Natalie was very well written too, it was a realistic relationship and the two characters had a great dynamic between them, especially with Natalie being such a great character. Finally, Natasha and Poppy’s friendship was also very sweet and I liked how this dynamic fit in with Natasha and Georgia.

I really enjoyed how this book dealt with Natasha’s issues over the course of the book. The slow and continuing progress of her addressing her past and problems and how this effects and changes her relationships. I also thought the way that the characters communicated over the course of the story and how this effects the characters and their own individual relationships as the story progresses. Every character is dealing with different and realistic personal and relationship issues throughout the story and Kay explores them all in a fun, witty but also emotional and sensitive way.

Overall, Tell Me Everything, by Laura Kay is a funny, witty and emotional queer romance that tackles, love, life and all the mess that comes along with it!

*I received an eARC from #Netgalley @QuercusBooks in exchange for an honest review – thank you!*

Firstly huge thank you to Quercus for the copy, Laura Kay is an AMAZING writer as this was just so witty but also filled with thought provoking moments while being incredibly funny but also cutesie??

We follow the story of therapist Natasha who may appear as if she’s got her life together when giving answers to her clients, but maybe needs to start taking her own advice to fix her own personal life. Her and her ex-girlfriend Georgia still live under the same roof and remain best friends, but as Natasha tries to figure stuff out along comes Margot to make her question everything again. Delving into a new relationship may just complicate things further for Natasha but she turns to her twin sister, her family and her best friend Charlie, as well as her own instincts, to help her navigate all the things coming her way.

When I tell you this is THE most wholesome and joyous read I am not exaggerating. It’s smart and uplifting and Laura’s confident tone balances the hilarious moments so easily with the more deeper themes and emotional scenes. It’s great to read about characters who are messy and complicated and don’t have everything figured out rather than them being picture perfect. I was enraptured with this book due to the protagonist’s relatability and just how tangible and realistic she and all the secondary characters seemed.

The highlight for me was reading about Natasha’s trip to America with Georgia and Georgia’s new girlfriend, which was both heartbreaking and hilarious. I could practically picture myself joining Natasha in the LA sunshine while she tried to figure out her feelings and what it is she truly wants (and felt so sorry for her sweating buckets on the numerous hikes)

LOVED it, easy 4 Stars!

I read this author's previous novel, The Split, and I was looking forward to reading this one too.

It was pleasing to meet a protagonist in a romance novel who isn't the perfect person that they seem to be in other romance novels. Nat is a therapist but her own life is a bit of a mess. She is still living with her ex-girlfriend, she blurs the lines between work and personal life, she has a nearly non-existent relationship with her father.

Throughout this novel, we are taken on a journey where we meet a different side of Nat - she is a great aunt and sister. She is a wonderful friend and a great therapist.

While I couldn't see where this novel was taking me while I was reading it, the story flowed well, and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

Another pleasing read by Laura Kay.

A amazing book I loved full of jokes and humour and fun comes out with one liners you love. A perfect summer read. A heart warming read you love. It a queer rom com you love. The characters were amazing and funny. The writing style was amazing. Loved every paged.

Natasha is in a mess. She is still living with her ex-girlfriend, has issues with her absent father and is living in the shadow of her sister’s perfect family idyll. Still, at least she has a stable job – ironically as a therapist, fixing other people’s issues which are often small compared to her own. When Margot arrives in a group therapy session, Natasha is initially determined to keep the relationship professional – but might Margot be the answer to her happy-ever-after?

I read Laura Kay’s first book, ‘The Split’, and was charmed by the deft and engaging storytelling, the uplifting narrative and the comic touches. I was, therefore, absolutely delighted to be offered a copy of this second book (not a sequel).

It’s fair to say this is a slightly darker book than ‘The Split’ – Natasha’s personal life is chaotic and the book begins (as with ‘The Split’) with a failed relationship and a prompt to move out. However, Natasha also has serious commitment problems – there’s a lot of online dating and hook ups – and a permanent worry about being left, just as she was by her father when she was a child.

As a central character, Natasha is an odd mix of relatable and frustrating. On the one hand, she has a lot on her plate and the reader does feel sorry for her. However, she is also kind of creator of her own problems in her constant search for the next partner and unwillingness to practise what she preaches in terms of therapy.

As with Kay’s first book, the characters are drawn with empathy, skill and (often) wit. I loved Georgia (the ex) and really felt sorry for the issues that Natasha was causing in her life. There is also a big place in my heart for Poppy and her creative cooking, plus Natasha’s sister, Natalie, who has a lot going on in her life and another baby on the way. Kay writes women well – and there is a lot of fabulous female energy in this book. Plus Josh, who made me laugh a lot!

As expected, the book is packed with Kay’s trademark humour. The sleeping arrangements on the holiday, the British accent between the Queen and Dick Van Dyke, the driving lessons – these and so many more other examples kept me thoroughly entertained and smiling.

The only thing I found tricky – because of my advanced age, not Kay’s writing – was the characters’ obsession with Instagram. It made me feel about a hundred years older than the main characters!

This book would make a great beach read for those who like their contemporary fiction with romance, redemption and plenty of sass. You might despair at Natasha’s choices, but you will also be ultimately charmed by her and her network of complex, lively and supportive friends.

I totally, completely, and absolutely adored this book. The witty moments, the relatable characters (honestly fell in love with them all at one point), the ‘I don’t have a bloody clue what makes me happy in life’. I loved it all and SO MUCH MORE.

The story itself was modern and real. I loved how as readers we follow Natty’s progression through a foggy period of her life - the ups and downs of life, intimacy struggles, and unresolved family dynamics. I am pretty sure there will be at least one theme in this book that we can all relate to at one point in our life, and at many points did Natty’s journey resonate with me.

As a mental health nurse, I absolutely adored the fact that this book eradicated the myth that we all have everything figured out. We do not. We are human, and we still have our own journey of self-progression to venture down too.

To summarise, this is a queer book in which the characters identities and sexuality is never questioned. Everything just felt so natural. No questions asked. No explanations needed. And that my friends, is what a modern day contemporary fiction book should be like.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, Quercus Books, and Laura Kay for an arc of this in exchange for an honest review!

Big thank you to NetGalley & Quercus for allowing me to read the digital arc and providing me with a hardback copy!

I read the blurb when I requested this book but since receiving it, I didn’t remember what it was about and I kept it that way. I enjoy going into books blind sometimes and I’m glad I did! I loved this book!

I don’t tend to read general fiction, I read books with more plot and action but this was so sweet and wholesome I just couldn’t put it down. I connected to Natasha in some way and completely understand her when she felt like she was free-falling through life and wanted to be still, but was my prepared for the loud thoughts that might crop up when she finally is still.

Absolute brilliant read, tricked me a bit at the end when I thought so knew who’s door she was about to knock on and was completely wrong!

This is a funny rom com that deals with something basic as finding what you really want and, even if the characters are twenty something, their problems are shared with people of any age and/or sexual orientation.
This is the strength of this book: even if you are older, you can share the experience and think that some descriptions are so realistic that the author could be talking about you.
Even if there's food for thought it's an entertaining and light read and Laura Kay did a good job in balancing the different elements.
I didn't always like the characters, I found a bit self-centered at times but they grew on me
I recommend it because it's an unusual and entertaining rom com
Many thanks to Quercus and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

I don't know what happened to the copy I got, but it was hard to read.. the format was so disturbed. It wasn't in order.

But the plot was very interesting.