This book....this book was like reading a ninth grade boy's fever dream. I was so intrigued by the premise, thought it would be a great satirical novel to giggle and just move on to a heavier book, but this book was so lackluster and didn't leave me feeling any sort of orgasmic way about reading. I'm sure this appeals to someone, that someone just wasn't me.

Literally laughing out loud. This book was hilarious and a satirical take on the post-pandemic world. I enjoyed this and had no idea where it was going to go next.

•Plot: 4/5 (Imagine if Ozempic made you super horny.)

•Characters: 2/5 (This is very much rich people behaving badly with a WIDE cast of characters.)

•Writing: 4/5 (Very witty, briskly paced.)

•Ending: 2/5 (Everything wraps up in the final 2 pages.)

Special thanks to the author and publisher for this ARC.

'I Scream! We all Scream!' is a fun approach to a get rich quick scheme during the pandemic age. Born out of debt, desperation, and heightened vanity, the idea that a group of rich women would be inclined risk their health for appearances' sake does seem likely, unfortunately. I do wish that, once the women took their magic pills, their coming-into-their-own as it were wasn't viewed as a negative thing. There was a lot of potential for empowering messages here, so it was disappointing that the story didn't take the route. The core idea of the book is very interesting, I do wish that some other narrative decisions were made as well as editing a bit of the extraneously backstory out.

What to do when your pampered, wealthy community is dealing with unsightly weight gain? Create a drug to effortlessly shed it. Who wants to break a sweat? So unattractive. When things start going wrong, though, Desperate measures are needed, and things go from bad to worse. Fans of dark humor may enjoy this.

This book was satirical and I loved it! It includes post pandemic get Rich scheme’s and it was hilarious. This book was ridiculous in the best way.

Very entertaining read. Post covid weight gain to country club members, higher society women bring pandemonium to town. Seeking quick relief brings unforeseen complications. Fun read.
I was given an advanced reader copy of this fun read by NetGalley and I am freely sharing my review.

This book was funny at times, but it unfortunately wasn’t for me. The first 30% was slow, and I was debating not finishing it, then it was somewhat funny. After awhile, I started to debate not finishing it again. I think this book just wasn’t for me, but I recommend it to those who like raunchy comedic books.

KT Nalla's I Scream! We All Scream! is a witty, fast-paced satire that blends the absurdities of high society with the realities of modern-day pressures. Set in the affluent town of Clanford, Illinois, the novel centers on Emma Mayfield, a relatable thirty-something mom who finds herself entangled in a hilarious yet alarming weight loss scheme. As Clanford's elite scramble to shed their lockdown pounds before the Butternut Country Club's grand event, Emma and her unexpected co-conspirator offer a too-good-to-be-true solution that quickly spirals out of control.

Nalla expertly captures the absurdity of the situation with sharp humor and a keen eye for social commentary. The town's descent into chaos as residents become addicted to the miracle "prescript" is both comical and unsettling, drawing parallels to the lengths people will go to maintain appearances. Emma's struggle to manage the growing frenzy while keeping her own family afloat adds depth to the story, making it more than just a laugh-out-loud read. I Scream! We All Scream! earns its four stars with a clever plot, memorable characters, and a biting take on the intersection of vanity, privilege, and desperation.

Oh my goodness. I was laughing so hard at the PJ parts and the pressure washer urine sprays. If you haven't read this book that first sentence of my review will sound VERY ODD...but just go with it.

I loved the interplay between Craig and Emma, with the Fluffy and Claire's of the country club. It was so absurd yet so believable that women with money would spend any amount to be thin.

What I really liked was the supporting characters the Tad and the Shelly in the grocery store. I thought that it drew the town into the rich women's shenanigans.

The author kept the story moving and fresh. I loved all the absurdity of the situation and I hope that the author goes back to clanford soon.

I Scream! We all Scream! Was such a fun unhinged book! It’s definitely for a mature readers and might not be everyone’s cup of tea. That said I stayed up late on a work night to finish reading in one sitting!

The writing was good, and was the only reason I finished this book. This was a fun concept but it just got away from the author. Since all of the women taking the pills were portrayed as “bad” I guess we were not supposed to feel bad about the effect the little pink pills has on them. In a alternate universe this could have been a fun romp about these women coming to appreciate the experience and becoming a better version of themselves, but maybe I am just over thinking this. And the amount of bodily fluids described was just unnecessary and disgusting. This might have worked as a short story but it became repetitive. The author clearly has a talent for witty names, character and dialogue but this book was simply not for me. I received an ARC through NetGalley and appreciate the opportunity to read this book.

I found the first part of this story a little slow. I kept waiting for the laugh out loud parts. And waiting. But let me tell you, don't stop reading. When I got to the laugh out loud parts, I was giggling a guffawing so hard my 7 year old grandson was giggling along with me. He asked what was funny, I just had to say, my story. My husband just shook his head. Later I was trying to tell him about it and I was laughing so hard I couldn't talk. Maybe I have a VERY vivid imagination. But I am still cracking myself up. Oh and you really need to slow part to understand the other part. Slow build ups......

I was anticipating a fun ride when I started this book. I really did like the writing style, and the bits of humor throughout. But at about 50% through the story, when the women started reacting to the pills, I had to terminate my reading. As a female reader, I felt degraded. I was offended. I didn't find humor in the events.

Thanks to NetGalley for allowing me to read and review I Scream! We all Scream!

This gleefully ridiculous and sometimes raunchy satire shows up the monkey in us, despite the mansions and fancy country clubs etc. The narrative voice reminds me a bit of a very contemporary Mark Twain--tongue firmly in cheek while telling a tall tale. I cackled out loud frequently, and read it in one sitting.

Many thanks to both NetGalley and the publisher for an early reader's copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Honestly, I found neither the humor nor the satire in this accounting of this nation's 2nd most wealthy zip code during the pandemic.