Blank by Zibby Owens is a fantastic debut novel with a lot of potential for future novels. It was fun, and there were a couple of very strong dichotomies in there which could have had futher exploratian, but overall, I enjoyed it as a quick read

I really enjoyed the writing style, it was lively and kept me on my toes, but it also had me wanting more from the book as I was really enjoying it.

Thank you very much to Netgalley, Little A and Zibby Owens for this fun ARC. My review is left voluntarily and all opinions are my own

Pippa Jones is in a bind. She’s got one successful debut under her belt, but after her second novel had to be discarded when a big-name author used the same premise, she has faced a crippling case of writer's block. She devises a risky idea that may save her from paying back the advance she already spent.

Through Pippa’s lens readers get a fascinating behind the scenes glimpse into the publishing world—the deadlines, the politics, and what really goes into making a book a bestseller. Blank will resonate with readers who feel the pressure of unrealistic expectations around juggling motherhood and the demands of a career.


Read this if you:
•are a book lover or writer looking for a light-hearted, funny winter read
• want to root for a middle-aged woman rediscovering herself
•appreciate Jewish representation in fiction

Many thanks to Zibby Owens and the publisher for an ARC.

I love Zibby’s writing and always find her social media posts to be entertaining. It was great to have the chance to read BLANK! The main character is likable and I was invested in her story. I read this book in a day, it was hard to put down! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.