This book centres on two friends, both of whom feel they’re being left behind in different ways. It was an interesting spin, in that it felt more like the main character was not the person with the fundamental character arc, but overall an enjoyable light read.

A quick, enjoyable read exploring the dynamic within female friendships and the hardships of growing up and learning to develop into the world of work and independence. I liked the writing style and dual POV's it was really fun and light-hearted yet also touched on some deeper elements and didn't use humour to take away from this - I found the friends-to-enemies trope to be so unique and interesting. The only downside was I found some parts to be slightly slow and then the main conflict seemed to be solved very quickly I wish more detail went into that and then the characters relationship could have developed more. Saying that, I still really enjoyed it and think te writing was engaging and interesting.

A well-told tale of friendships, romance, growing apart, falling out (& back together) with lifelong friends, job highs and lows and plenty more besides. Told from a dual point of view, both Fiona and Natalie are envious of the other for various reasons - whereas Fiona's life is more settled with Matt, Natalie has more freedom - but both have the same job ambitions and there's one job on offer...
A pleasure to read about female friendships and all of the different factors that come into play- thanks netgalley for the chance to read it.

This is the first book I’ve read by this author. I found it to be a well written story of two long time friends told from their individual POV. I thought Fiona, one of the main protagonists, to be deeply selfish and unlikeable. Her actions throughout demonstrated her her self-centred attitude and lack of respect for others. I found it difficult to understand why Natalie wanted to be her friend. Several interesting themes were explored and the secondary characters were interesting.

This was a very good book. I enjoyed the friendship between Fiona & Natalie. Sometimes I find certain characters just need to talk and things would be resolved. However I think this book was important at showing when life and priorities change friendships sometimes do too.

Natalie was my favourite character as I found Fiona a bit full of herself. Especially later on in the book with certain situations which I can’t say due to spoilers.

I’m looking forward to more from Nicola.

Thanks goes to net galley and the publishers for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review. And thanks goes to the author for writing it.

Ready for It narrates the complex relationship between two all-time best friends whose lives start to change and their paths diverge at the beginning of this book. It's about learning to accept changes and facing new adventures without the familiar company of your best friend. It's also about learning to communicate and being honest with yourself and others.

Natalie and Fiona lived together for a long time in the same small town where they grew up, until one day Fiona decides to move out to live with her boyfriend. We follow them as they adapt their new lives, start new jobs, explore the possibilities that they now have and questions the decisions they have made in the last few years.

I think it was an honest portrayal of the challenges friendships face when changes come, and also the uncertainty of not knowing if the friendship will survive these changes. I didn't end up loving this one because of the big amount of miscommunication between our protagonists, when many of their issues could have been solved with an honest conversation that — considering they were best friends — it would be logical for them to have.

A solid and enjoyable read that reflects on all our key relationships but especially that special bond with a BFF.

Natalie and Fiona have been best friends forever, but while Fiona's life seemed to move on when she entered a long term relationship and went travelling, Natalie's has stalled. But life has a funny way of turning the tables. Natalie gets a new job and now Fiona is starting to feel left behind and challenge her choices. Fiona and Natalie will need to find a way to navigate these new challenges if they are to keep their friendship in tact. We explore the real and emotional impacts of the choices we make, and the power of true friendships.

I enjoyed the style of writing - it's loose and relaxed and current. The dialogue is witty and believable and the characters are relatable. There were many moments in the book where a small detail made it so much more real, like the smell of her laundry changed when she moved back home, or the throw on the back of the couch. I really enjoyed these little details, that made me wonder if these were really conjured up or rather a piece of the author's experiences.

I also enjoyed the frequent switching of perspective between the two friends - it was done in a novel way, almost paragraph by paragraph, so that a single conversation could be seamlessly viewed from both perspectives. It ensured for a rapid pace but also easy reading with lots of natural break points.

Overall, a good beach read.

Ready for It by Nicola Masters is a sweet and romantic contemporary romance novel that will make you believe in love at first sight. The story follows Harper, a successful and independent woman who has always put her career first. But when she meets Finn, a charming and handsome man, she starts to question if there is more to life than just work.

The chemistry between Harper and Finn is undeniable, and it is evident from the moment they meet that they are meant to be together. The author does an excellent job of building their relationship, starting with their initial meeting and gradually developing their feelings for each other. Their relationship is not without its challenges, but they navigate them together, and their love for each other only grows stronger.

One of the things that I loved about this book is the strong character development. Harper is a relatable protagonist, and her struggles with balancing her career and personal life are realistic and well portrayed. Finn is also a well-rounded character, and his past experiences and relationships add depth to his character.

Overall, Ready for It is a heartwarming and enjoyable read that will leave you with a smile on your face. It is the perfect book for anyone looking for a feel-good romance that will give them all the warm and fuzzy feelings.

Natalie and Fiona are best friends in their late twenties, who share a flat, and Fiona is about to move in with Matt, her boyfriend.
They both apply for the same job, which cases friction in the friendship leading to a massive public row, with more unintended consequences for both girls, and their friendship.
Some of the characters are a bit chiched, and their actions didn't make much sense.
I found some of the book really funny, and enjoyed it, but couldn't really differentiate between Natalie and Fiona, so had to keep checking which one was which. It's probably more suited to a younger audience who would find the situations familiar.

This is the first book I have read by Nicola Masters.

This was an easy read about two best freinds Natalie and Fiona who are starting to go different ways.

Fun a bit different from boy meets girl easy read I often go for.

I read this shortly after watching the TV adaption of Beth O'Leary's The Flatshare and the two styles of writing felt very similar to me and I thoroughly enjoyed both. I've not read Nicola's previous book Happy Happy Happy so wasn't sure what to expect however I will be looking out for her on the library/bookshop shelves in future.

Natalie and Fiona have been friends for as long as they can remember but as it does, life is leading them off in different directions, especially since Fiona's boyfriend Matt has asked her to move in with him. Impulsive Fiona has jumped at the chance but once the packing boxes are all stacked up at the flat she's been sharing with Natalie, Fiona starts to get the wobbles. Is she doing the right thing? It's a heart versus head thing. Then when Natalie gets the job that Fiona also interviews for, things start heading spectacularly downhill.

I loved how we get to hear the two sides of the story from each of the girl's perspectives and in some ways I could see where they were each coming from. It's how relationships work - there are always different ways of viewing the same situations. But when you've been friends since childhood the disagreements you have 20 years later can no longer be settled by a playground game and it's no longer appropriate to ask your mum to sort things out. Whose side will you take - if indeed we need to take sides at all? Even though this is quite a light-hearted tale I still found myself considering what I would do in the girls' positions. And is Matt right in his reaction to things too?

I found this to be a nice easy read which was plenty of fun but with some points to ponder too. Certainly an author to watch as I think she has lots more stories to share with us.

Such a lovely story, two friends whose lives change when one of them moves out to live with her boyfriend, has she made the right decision? Does she have to choose between her new life and her old one ? Then something happens that takes their friendship to the brink, will they stay friends or will it break them ?

A very interesting premise. I'm not sure I've read a novel about the friendship between two women in this way before. Falling out with your best friend is as traumatic as a breakup with a lover and this story explores the directions the two go off in and the disintegration of a their close friendship.

It was so well written, and so different. A great read.

Easy and undemanding read about a friendship rivalry and the fall-out when best friends and former room mates both apply for the same dream job. It covers a lot of twenty-something angsts about career and relationships and is engaging but unmemorable.

With thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review an early published version.

I enjoyed this story of two young women starting to grow up and make decisions, each envying the other and navigating their friendship through them and a viral video. An enjoyable read

Ready For It by Nicola Masters is a heart-warming story of friendships, societal expectations and everyday life. Natalie and Fiona are besties throughout childhood and stayed together regardless of their differences. There are huge changes taking place in their lives. They are also under pressure to tick off all the big life moments. Inevitably, cracks appear in their friendship. Could these besties who have overcome their differences to remain friends up until now do so once more? Masters weaves a compelling novel around this premise.

Told in alternative POV it proves to be an emotive read. Masters takes a remarkably different route dealing with female friendships. As she meaningfully explores the dynamics and social politics of their relationship, a fascinating and twisty tale unfolds. Nat and Fi have relied on each other as their anchor. The two protagonists however have very different characters. One is incredibly immature, naïve, and comes across as self-centred. She ambled along in life making decisions that unwittingly negatively impacted her bestie. The other seemed to have a better grip on realities, was other-centred but at times was so unsure of things even when faced with them head-on. I’m not however gonna reveal who’s who. You will just have to read the book. Both protagonists were believable as were the supporting characters. One is always likely to meet them in a friendship circle or the workplace. I liked that one could relate to them, to the dilemma of playing adults, wanting to fit in, the limited opportunities of living in a small Cornish town, insecurities in relationships, a kind of self-possessiveness between long term mates and making ends meet. These are all problems that most 20 somethings encounter in daily life. Masters speaks in a potent voice. However, I feel she could have explored these topics in a bit more depth.

I found it beautiful how she captures their everday conversations and mannerisms which might seem trite to others. It was subtle, realistic and lacking in conceit making it relatable. Having weathered the storms of their childhood they have reached a pivotal moment in their lives. Their friendship had been growing albeit not at the same rate. Not surprising that this moment was threatening to turn into a chasm that could not be bridged. Full of twists and poignant moments, Masters perfectly captures every nuance making it an enjoyable read.

The novel has a side story with Masters exploring how women’s friendships’ can also sometimes be problematic & insincere. Again she pulled this off with panache without detracting from the main story. Due to the frequent transitions between the two protagonists, I found the beginning confusing. Once I established the POV of the two characters the novel sailed seamlessly. The alternating POV put forward both women’s perspectives. However, some readers may have a problem with this continual to and fro detracting from their pleasurable reading. True too, that the writing style could use a bit of polish.

Unlike many authors who write similar novels ignoring real life considerations Masters has dealt with them in her novel head on. Well readers, you will just have to read the book to discover this angsty, emotive, thoroughly relatable and incredibly twisty read. I was chewing my thumb as the pages kept flipping.

If you are looking for a book focusing on strong female friendships, ‘Ready For It’ is a must-read. This tells the story of Fiona and Natalie, and how their friendship survives what life events occurred for them.

Both women are likeable and relevant. The concept of comparing ourselves to our friends and others is very relevant, especially with our increased use of social media and filters, etc. The pressure to keep up with the Jones, and to be at certain stages in our lives, is something most of us can relate to. This is a thought-provoking area, and I reflected on situations I have experienced with my friendships. There are some seriously comical scenes within this read, ensuring the read wasn’t too deep.

‘Ready For It’ is an entertaining, fast-paced and highly enjoyable read which comes recommended. Don't let the predictable conclusion discourage you. This is well worth picking up!

Well what can I say, a fab read about female friendship, I loved how it was told between the two main characters, a good storyline too, was a bit gutted I finished it as quickly as I did, but just couldn't put it down

I received an E-Arc thanks to NetGalley and for the opportunity I’d like to thank both NetGalley as well as the author for this.

This book is a roller coaster following two best friends Natalie and Fiona, the two seemingly have a perfect friendship. The opening chapter was so cleverly written for me with each person saying how they’re jealous and envious of the other etc. I really like this as I’ve not seen it done before in other books so have really enjoyed reading it.

I found at times while I did enjoy this book and the story was written well I didn’t love the characters and felt that they were not fleshed out enough. I at times also felt I couldn’t remember who was doing what and felt I couldn’t tell the two women apart. (At times). But for the most part I did enjoy this book as well as the concept.

When Natalie goes for her dream job and gets it she doesn’t realise that Fiona, whose love life is set up, has also gone for the job. This big rift sets up the whole book in motion as the two bicker and are angry with one another.

I also realised that the women who are in their late 20’s so the bickering and immaturity that was shown in this book was so justified. At any point in our lives really we will still be immature. I’m really glad I got to read this and while I was engaged and enjoyed the story I didn’t love the characters. At times I felt Natalie to be just a pain in the butt really. I can’t really think of another way to explain it. The same with Fiona really but I think that comes with the story really. So not a criticism.

It was a nice story to experience especially since you’re rooting for their friendship and you cannot ever go wrong with HEA!

Overall I’d rate it a 3.5 stars, I’m excited to see what else the author writes. Thank you again NetGalley and Natalie Masters for this opportunity!

This is a story about the impact of social media. I was very disappointed. It seems to be endless bickering between the two main characters with very little substance.
Not for me, sorry.