Wow, What a great book! This is a work of fiction but is clearly written about the author's own personal life experiences with her battle with cancer. The story is real, raw, and truly inspirational. It is heartfelt and truly a must read. Beware, it will bring out emotions!

This was such an inspirational amazing read. I loved the way it was written to fully explain what the main character was going through. When I got to the author’s note to see this was her story made this even better. This was so well written.

What an incredible story, and Sophie Kinsella does such a great job of telling her story in a way that's thoughtful and engaging. I will be highly recommending this. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC!

Thank to the the publisher and NetGalley for an early copy in exchange for an honest review.

Review; I can feel these pages. You are incredible.

This was definitely a very quick read. This was autobiographical to what the author has went through and was just so heartfelt and touching, There was a lot of vulnerability and honesty in the journey and it was beautiful. Thanks for the ARC, NetGalley.

This novella made me both laugh and cry. Sophie Kinsella is the author that made me fall in love with reading and it is heartbreaking to know that this story is based on her life and journey with brain cancer. I loved the storytelling, anecdotes of Eves husband, and their banter. While this book is not Sophie’s typical rom-com, it is her most romantic book yet. The love between her and her family is shines through in this novella. I found myself so inspired by Eve and the authors resilience throughout this journey. I wish for the best for Sophie and that she can find her own happy ending.

Sophie Kinsella never disappoints for a cute humorous story. It was an enjoyable quick read and I’d recommend!

Sophie Kinsella’s latest book, What Does It Feel Like?, is a deeply personal and autobiographical novel. It follows Eve, a successful novelist facing a brain tumor diagnosis, as she navigates recovery and family life.

The story is told in a first-person perspective, blending humor and heartbreak, making it both poignant and life-affirming. Unlike her typical light-hearted works, this novella is a quick yet emotionally intense read, exploring themes of love, family, and resilience. Kinsella chose fiction over memoir to process her own experiences, making the narrative feel authentic and therapeutic.

This is a heartbreaking and deeply personal departure from her usual lighthearted rom-coms. In this autobiographical novel, Kinsella opens up about her struggles with a neurological disorder that has shaped her life in ways she never imagined. The book is raw, emotional, and beautifully written, offering an intimate look at her journey through fear, resilience, and self-acceptance.

This book was truly a gift and I thank Sophie Kinsella for sharing this personal story with the world.

Slightly different from her other novels, this shorter book took a more serious approach. But I loved it all the same. I highly recommend.

I truly loved this novella by Sophie Kinsella. What made this book so special to me, a life long Sophie Kinsella fan, was that while it was in Mrs. Kinsella’s style of writing, I got a glimpse at her life behind the pen, and everything that she has endured the past few years. The sprinkles of humor throughout the serious topic of the book made this one of my favorite books by the author.

Thank you to NetGalley and The Dial Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Sophie Kinsella always makes me cry, but this made me SOB. Wow. A beautiful, honest, humourous but definitely sad semi-autobiographical story about the author's experience with brain cancer. As I type this, I'm tearing up. I hope her and her family are doing well.

I've already recommended it a bunch, so, 5 stars.

Eve is a novelist. She wakes up in the hospital with no recollection of why she is there. Her husband explains she had an operation to remove the malignant tumor that is on her brain.

Eve must learn to walk, talk, and write again. She begins to figure out what is important.

I was anticipating a light read, but this is heavy and emotional.

I was not expecting this from Sophie Kinsella. I had heard that you needed tissues when reading this book but didn’t appreciate it was going to be ties so closely to her own story. Hold your loved ones close and never take even one day for granted. A great book about love, family and how a positive outlook goes a long way.

I received a copy of this novel from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Sophie Kinsella has been one of my favorite authors for decades ever since the days of confessions of a shopaholic. Her latest novel does not disappoint and I recommended to any of her fans, enjoyable and emotional!

What Does It Feel Like? by Sophie Kinsella is a beautifully written, emotionally rich story that perfectly blends humor, heart, and a touch of whimsy. Known for her ability to create relatable characters with depth and warmth, Kinsella delivers a narrative that explores love, self-discovery, and the messy beauty of human emotions.

What makes this novel truly special is how it mirrors Kinsella’s own life and personal journey with illness, adding a deeper layer of authenticity and vulnerability to the story. The emotional moments feel raw and genuine, making the characters' struggles and triumphs even more impactful.

The dialogue sparkles with her signature wit, and the balance of light-hearted charm and heartfelt depth creates a reading experience that lingers long after the final page.

5 stars — a deeply personal, uplifting read that blends classic Kinsella charm with raw honesty. It’s a story that will make you laugh, reflect, and feel every emotion in between.

Unlike Kinsella’s other novels this one is heavy and for good reason. A raw and emotional story of Evie, an author who gets a devastating diagnosis. Kinsella has basically fictionalized her own emotional story having been diagnosed with the same condition as Evie and undergone almost all the same experiences as Evie. Somehow she manages to make you feel so much emotion in this short novel. She even gets you to laugh a little despite the heavy topic. I’m so happy to hear Kinsella will just keep going because I’m here to read whatever she writes in the normal plus period of her life.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishing Company for this Advanced Readers Copy of What Does it Feel Like by Sophie Kinsella!

Beautiful and poignant well written new book from Sophia Kinsella. It is a work fiction, but Kinsella herself said that it is her most autobiographical work to date. Therefore, before you decide to read What Does It Feel Like?, please know that it is about a terminal illness stemming from a brain tumor. Despite the theme there is a lot of humor mixed in with the sadness.

This was so very sad. I am a long time fan of Sophie Kinsella and this made my heart break for her. I wish her and her family all the best and thank her for sharing her story.