This memoir has so much heart and humor—I haven’t laughed out loud at a book like this since reading Allie Brosh.
The jokes were well-timed (duh, she’s a comedian), and the narrative arc was consistent and compelling. I plan to recommend it to anyone struggling with feeling “different” or anyone who needs a good laugh (which, as a high school English teacher, covers most of my students). Thanks to NetGalley!

Conversational, aspirational, hilarious, and deep. It takes quite a writer to discuss heavy topics with depth and wit, and Devantez does just that.
It’s part comedy writer, how I got my break, part autopsy of a childhood, interwoven with all the things you like about her podcast. It’s like sitting down with a new best friend and learning all about them.

The structure is genius; each chapter is dedicated to a woman who influenced her life (good and bad). In an AMA on Instagram, Devantez said, “Women have just naturally been both my heroes and my monsters, the main characters in my life.”

This book had me googling and sleuthing to find out which veiled celeb references she was making, texting funny lines to my friends, searching Instagram for her wedding photos, and crying over her bridesmaid chapter and the power of friendships that carry us through our lives.

This book is beautiful. It’s wonderful to see someone value their journey and share it with others. I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This is brave, funny, and insightful.

Chelsea is a fabulous writer and I am grateful I could get the chance to read her stories. Chelsea has written the essays authentically with well-thought-out ideas. I liked the style and short and entertaining chapters. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Five stars.

I had never heard of this person and it was the Jon Stewart blurb that led me to read this….what an unexpected delight! Her clever, clever portrayal of what sounds to me horrific domestic violence, her inimitable godmother Grave, her friendship breakups and the devastation that followed, lots of family angst. Then, on top of all that, an enormous tumor (this woman has seen some stuff).

Thank the Lord for her fabulous female friends! Loved the description of their efforts to make the female comedy world an easier place to break into for those who aren’t Harvard grads. There’s also some fun celebrity stuff and an in-depth discussion on the legal, moral and psychological ramifications of donor sperm, things that I never considered.

The book is wonderfully honest and honestly wonderful. Highly recommended.

Thank you #Netgalley for the advanced copy!

Such a fun collection of essays by this hilarious writer. Loved following her progression into the Hollywood setting along with the struggles she experienced along the way.

An obvious talent and an honest and hilarious , sometimes harrowing autobiography for a diverse audience.

Thank you #Netgalley for the advanced copy!

Such a fun collection of essays by this hilarious writer. Loved following her progression into the Hollywood setting along with the struggles she experienced along the way. Her upbringing seemed wild, so much change that she managed to overcome and how she idolized her godmother and looked at her as peak of strength. She had achieved so much at an early age. This was a great fast read!

"Every time someone shares their story, the lie that we are alone in our pain is shattered..."
This memoir is at times hilarious, at other times emotionally charged. I believe that everyone who reads Devantez story will be able to connect to at least one topic within, be it self-esteem issues, breaking up with a best friend, family issues, or health challenges. Devantez tells her story in a way that connect to us all with lots of great humor thrown in which left me wanting more. Devantez has been through so much and has come out the other side with her humor, intelligence, and confidence intact. An inspiring book that is well recommended to anyone who may have felt out of place in their life.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this ARC!

Thanks to NetGalley for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review.

This was a raw and real celebrity memoir. Hard to read the first bit since the “censor bars” weren’t present in the e-galley, so I was a bit confused. Good writing. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4.

I will be honest, I did not know of Chelsea before reading this book and I’m very glad to know if her now. This is an empowering memoir about not giving up even when things are extremely difficult.