A quick read which did have some genuinely good bits to it. I enjoyed the exploration of Jake’s dating ups and downs & appreciated the male perspective from which this was written.
It had moments of humour but I didn’t think that persisted throughout and the scenes written whilst Jake was at work were just boring.
I enjoyed it but I can’t see who I would recommend it to.

Highly suggest people read this. I was laughing out loud and thought the writing was very brilliant. I was entertained throughout the entire book. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

4 stars!

This book was amazing for what it was. It is about a twenty-something year old man, Jake, as he explores his love and work life after dealing with a break up. This book was funny, witty, but also felt very raw. There were things that were talked about in this book that felt so real. As Jake tries to get back out there after his breakup, he deals with dating apps while also navigating his tense work environment. It read like a sitcom, where all of the disasters kept coming. It kept me very entertained, so much so that I read the whole thing in one sitting! The only thing that is missing is a solid ending. It was life kind of open ended, and I was hoping for more closure after all Jake had been through.

I am adding a quote to highlight the insightfulness of the author's writing: "I fearing being someone else's emotional beast of burden, and I was sick of my feelings. Instead, I wanted to move forward, put the past out of my mind, and find new joy in my life."

There were hard hitting lines spread throughout the book that just added to the deepness of the story. Jake felt like a real guy going through real troubles everyone faces: a tough boss, trying to get back into the dating scene, and navigating friendships and family relationships.

If you are looking for a funny, quick read, give this book a shot!

Fair warning, this book talks heavily about sex and sexual topics. If that does not interest you, this book may not be for you.

Thank you NetGalley and Dirty Kermit Press for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

4 Stars (Thank you to NetGalley and the author for this read in exchange for a review)

A hilarious, witty and relatable adult comedy that highlights the highs and lows of real-life dilemmas young adults could face post college and in the adult world of working and relationships. Jake has recently been dumped and can’t seem to understand why and how this has all gone so wrong. We follow him as he navigates the impact his failed relationship has on other aspects of his life.

Overall thoughts:

• This was genuinely funny, light-hearted and witty. I loved the authors blasé way of saying certain things and then using humour to juxtapose the sadder or more important conversations throughout the book.

• I appreciated the author tackling issues quite head on throughout this. At the start of each chapter there’s relatable conversations about how we think, feel or view things and it does make you somewhat reflective.

• I loved that this was from a male’s perspective. A lot of books focusing on heartbreak and relationship issues are often written from a female perspective so to read about a male was enlightening. Especially, considering the conversations around relationship breakdowns and how the main characters ex viewed their problems and how our main character viewed them.

• I appreciated that whilst this did focus on sex, it also was about more than just sex. This tackles the issues surrounding relationships, the security that comes with intimacy and how when those things are removed it can expose other aspects of your life that you are insecure about or struggle with.

• This book also tackles the ever-growing problem of the sharing of private and intimate images without consent. It highlights some of the consequences of this and shows how something in your private life can impact on your public life quite drastically even when it isn’t within your control. It’s an important conversation and one that’s becoming increasingly current within a modern social media age.