As Young as This by Roxy Dunn is a poignant novel about relationships and how they shape your life through its various stages.

I really enjoyed reading this book back in April and would absolutely recommend others to read. A really great read which exposes the reader to the reality of modern dating and will make others feel seen. Would absolutely read again.

I found this relatable, poignant and beautifully written - a must read for young women experiencing love and heartbreak.

I really enjoyed this book - I thought the progression of character was great to be shown throughout the course of her life.

I did however feel that the ending left a lot to be desired - the book just finished, I wanted more.

I loved this book, it was so clever the way the chapters were built with each a different love interest. Really loved the ending and how it didnt shy away. Thanks for my copy Netgalley

A classic 'young woman living in London trying to figure out what to do with her life' book. Great for fans of Dolly Alderton. Really enjoyed the concept, and the way it explored how different relationships shape us and structure our lives. Flawed, complex characters who we see change, grow, and develop as the story unfolds. Can't wait for it to paperback!

This was an amazing debut, written in a unique style. Told through each relationship Margot has, we watch her learn and grow. From naive and sexually inexperienced young woman, to wise and independent thirty-something, Margot is a character totally relatable and likeable.

Though each chapter is named for the men she has loved or dated or avoided, they are not the main story. Margot is. The heartbreaking decision she ultimately makes shows she has chosen herself, and that sometimes you simply can't have it all.

I also loved Margot's Dad who was eccentric and blunt but also deeply loving.

I found 'As Young as This' to be a compelling read, a novel exploring all of the complexities of womanhood and identity, as well as tackling the various challenges of adulthood, and learning to balance all of these things. It explores the notion of motivation and drive, and we gradually see how Margot changes as she matures and how her goals and aspirations change as a result.
I think many readers will identify with Margot, and at various occasions in the book, as well as the various partners! I think the novel perfectly captures that sense of adventure, wonder, trepidation, and all of the other feelings that come with new relationships and new milestones within them.
It was quite obvious from the early pages what big step Margot was taking so it felt like the novel, and the chapters chronicling her various partners, was marching steadily toward that conclusion. One thing I probably would have left out - without giving away too much - is the kind of 'dream sequence' that we get near the end of the book. I don't think it was needed, I could understand what the writer was trying to say but it didn't really work for me particularly as we had scenes earlier in the book where Margot considered how things might have turned out but without presenting them as if they were currently happening.
One other thing - I have seen some people discuss the decision to write in the second-person. It took a while to get the flow of it (I'm not sure I've ever read a second-person novel before!) but Dunn absolutely nails it. I felt like writing in the second-person drew me in completely and, because of the constant references to 'you', I found myself thinking about Margot's actions and thoughts in a much more meaningful way - would I do or say XYZ in the same situation? It evokes a level of introspection and self-reflection that make this a very emersive read - in a sense it invites you to be as much of a main character as Margot is.
My thanks to Penguin, via NetGalley, for the ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

i can see As Young as This by Roxy Dunn appealing to a lot of readers, it felt pretty inoffensive and flowed fairly well.

Oh I loved this! Raw and vulnerable, beautiful writing. I wasn’t sure if I’d like the second person POV but it worked perfectly for this book. Can’t wait to buy a physical copy for my favourites shelf and will be recommending this to all my friends. Thanks Netgalley and the publisher. I’m looking forward to what this author comes up with next!

I thoroughly enjoyed As Young as This, the debut novel of Roxy Young. Margot is single, 34 years old and she has a big decision to make. How did she find herself here? We soon find out through her life told via each of her relationships with men. It is much more than a book about a woman’s sexual encounters. Whilst each chapter is set up under the heading of a name of one of the men she has a relationship with, it explores so what was happening in Margot life in that time, and is about becoming a woman and learning from life, and developing as a person.
I was initially surprised to see that the book was written in the second person and it took me a couple of pages to get used to this, but once I was in the flow, I enjoyed this style which I do not encounter very often.
I highly recommend this book. I expect it will be very popular, I could envision it being made into a film or series.
Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for a Kindle copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A super readable, really well-crafted story telling the story of Margot and the ten men that have formed her love life. Although this didn't quite have the star factor for me, I really can't fault it – except the beginning, which I found contrived – and I enjoyed being absorbed in Margot's life, reading Roxy Dunn's observations and the message at the heart of the story.

a really interesting concept, this is essentially the biography of the main character, but broken down into her previous relationships. Some of them of course lasting longer than other, but they all have long term effects on her all the same.

As Young as This is the author’s debut novel and I found it to be a compelling and immersive read. The main character is Margot and using second person narrative Roxy Dunn tells her story from her teens to her 30s through the men she has relationships with. I found Margot completely believable and although not all the relationships resonated with me so many of her feelings did, especially those she experienced during the relationships in her teens and early 20s. It’s quite an intense read, I felt a part of Margot’s life and also loved the author’s portrayal of Margot’s family and friends. An amazing debut that I would highly recommend.

Following a young woman in London. The story is written in second person approach so it was a bit hard for me to grasp certain parts I'm so use to stories be told from the person's point of view. But it's a great story with great characters

The download date was unfortunately missed, I would be happy to re-review if it became available again. I have awarded stars for the book cover and description as they both appeal to me. I would be more than happy to re-read and review if a download becomes available. If you would like me to re-review please feel free to contact me at thesecretbookreview@gmail.com or via social media The_secret_bookreview (Instagram) or Secret_bookblog (Twitter). Thank you.

Margot, a young actor living in London, tells the story of her life so far through the men she dated.

A story that will resonate with a lot of readers, I am glad it exists. Immensely readable, I finished As Young as This in one day. Liked the structure. Felt the premise was a bit stronger than the execution, but I still think the novel will be very popular.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the eARC.

I really enjoyed this. The novel had a compelling point of view in the main character, and the second person works extremely well within the thematic framework. The ending was marvellous.

3.5

I loved the premise of this one. The book is about the different men Margot has had in her life from her first kiss to her biggest heartbreak. I thought it was a great concept that was executed well and the reflections within the book made me think a little about the different relationships I have had in the past too. The only thing that didn’t make me rate this higher was the writing being in second person which I’m not particularly a fan of (personal preference).

Big thanks to the publisher & NetGalley for an eARC of this. As Young As This is released on the 4th of April.

As Young as This by Roxy Dunn

Margot tells the story of her life so far through the different relationships she has had, some fleeting and some very serious. This all builds to the present day and the monumental decision she is currently making.

Wow what an impressive novel this is - fresh, original, witty and very poignant. I absolutely loved it and can't wait to see what Roxy Dunn does next. Very VERY highly recommended.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.