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Take the ambitious competitiveness of The Devil Wears Prada, mix it with the complex female friendships of Big Little Lies and throw in the high-stakes drama of The Morning Show and the result is Georgie Tunny's gripping debut which rips back the glossy curtain on television news.
Lights, camera ... betrayal. What would you sacrifice for the top job?
Best friends Carter, Naya, and Greta share the same dream—becoming Australia's most sought-after TV presenter—but they couldn't be more different.
Carter is beautiful and bold, chasing the spotlight with fearless determination. Naya is creative and cautious, balancing ambition with loyalty. Greta is impulsive and relentless, never afraid to speak her mind.
As each woman juggles workplace demands, romantic entanglements and family dramas, they soon learn that climbing the greasy pole of television news demands more than talent—it expects sacrifice—but how much of themselves, and each other, are they willing to sacrifice for the spotlight?
Lights, camera ... betrayal. What would you sacrifice for the top job?
Best friends Carter, Naya, and Greta share the same dream—becoming Australia's most sought-after TV presenter—but they couldn't be more different.
Carter is beautiful and bold, chasing the spotlight with fearless determination. Naya is creative and cautious, balancing ambition with loyalty. Greta is impulsive and relentless, never afraid to speak her mind.
As each woman juggles workplace demands, romantic entanglements and family dramas, they soon learn that climbing the greasy pole of television news demands more than talent—it expects sacrifice—but how much of themselves, and each other, are they willing to sacrifice for the spotlight?
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480 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 2, 2026
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May 30, 2026
Thank you Allen and Unwin for an ARC of this book.
Georgie Tunny’s debut novel, Over To You, is a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the TV news world by way of three ambitious women and friends - Carter, Naya and Greta.
Carter is already a star - beautiful, poised and now in the job of her dreams as a presenter on a morning news show. The cracks start showing almost immediately - her star co-host wants nothing to do with her and her personal life conflicts with what Lou, the big boss, says should be her whole life AKA the job.
Naya is on the up and up, being noticed for more jobs in addition to her social media position. When she's asked to report on the death of an Indian superstar, being Indian background herself, she starts asking how much of it is related to her looks (AKA skin colour).
Greta is not as successful as her two best friends. She's an athlete at heart, a budding AFLW star whose career was cut short by injury, so she has pivoted into sports media. Greta keeps feeling left behind, trying to be happy for her friends but the resentment is bubbling away.
I liked the three characters well enough, but as the book went on I felt the plot and characterisations thinned out noticeably. I didn't really understand why the three were such good friends, particularly when certain things happen and the others don't really react, or react in a way that I'd be pissed off by if a friend did that to me. It seemed like we were expected to believe that the three were inseparable and obsessed with each other because they told us, not because of any incredible acts the friends performed.
My biggest gripe is how repetitive it became. The women each become extremely attracted to someone who pops into their lives, and all three have subplots concerning their mums. It was difficult for me to keep track of who was who at times because it got a bit same person, different font.
I enjoyed Georgie's writing but it wasn't enough to keep me interested for 400 pages. Lots of people will enjoy this for the behind-the-scenes glimpse of the media industry, and the gossipy nature of it, mixed in with a story about strong women and friendship in the face of ambition. 3 stars.
Georgie Tunny’s debut novel, Over To You, is a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the TV news world by way of three ambitious women and friends - Carter, Naya and Greta.
Carter is already a star - beautiful, poised and now in the job of her dreams as a presenter on a morning news show. The cracks start showing almost immediately - her star co-host wants nothing to do with her and her personal life conflicts with what Lou, the big boss, says should be her whole life AKA the job.
Naya is on the up and up, being noticed for more jobs in addition to her social media position. When she's asked to report on the death of an Indian superstar, being Indian background herself, she starts asking how much of it is related to her looks (AKA skin colour).
Greta is not as successful as her two best friends. She's an athlete at heart, a budding AFLW star whose career was cut short by injury, so she has pivoted into sports media. Greta keeps feeling left behind, trying to be happy for her friends but the resentment is bubbling away.
I liked the three characters well enough, but as the book went on I felt the plot and characterisations thinned out noticeably. I didn't really understand why the three were such good friends, particularly when certain things happen and the others don't really react, or react in a way that I'd be pissed off by if a friend did that to me. It seemed like we were expected to believe that the three were inseparable and obsessed with each other because they told us, not because of any incredible acts the friends performed.
My biggest gripe is how repetitive it became. The women each become extremely attracted to someone who pops into their lives, and all three have subplots concerning their mums. It was difficult for me to keep track of who was who at times because it got a bit same person, different font.
I enjoyed Georgie's writing but it wasn't enough to keep me interested for 400 pages. Lots of people will enjoy this for the behind-the-scenes glimpse of the media industry, and the gossipy nature of it, mixed in with a story about strong women and friendship in the face of ambition. 3 stars.
May 9, 2026
4 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Vibe check: Female Friendships, Messy Media World
full review ⬇️
Hard to believe this is a debut novel. Bravo Georgie!
Over To You feels like it has been written by a seasoned author with its authentic morning show vibes and you can absolutely tell Georgie has drawn from her own experience working in the media world.
The behind the scenes newsroom dynamics, pressure, ambition and complicated workplace relationships all felt very believable, which gave the story an extra layer of depth.
At its heart though, this is really a story about female friendship including the support, tension, loyalty and messiness that can exist within close female relationships, especially when life starts pulling people in different (or the same) directions.
The book explores some very heavy themes, including suicide and racism and while those moments are confronting, they add important weight to the story rather than feeling included for shock value. Also a heads up it’s not shy with the language.
I was fully invested in the characters and sadly the ending felt a little abrupt for me, almost like the story stopped before I was ready to leave these characters behind.
If you enjoy emotionally layered contemporary fiction with strong friendships, workplace drama and realistic insight into the media industry, this is definitely worth picking up.
A big thank you to Allen and Unwin and NetGalley for the sneak peek of this one out in June.
Vibe check: Female Friendships, Messy Media World
full review ⬇️
Hard to believe this is a debut novel. Bravo Georgie!
Over To You feels like it has been written by a seasoned author with its authentic morning show vibes and you can absolutely tell Georgie has drawn from her own experience working in the media world.
The behind the scenes newsroom dynamics, pressure, ambition and complicated workplace relationships all felt very believable, which gave the story an extra layer of depth.
At its heart though, this is really a story about female friendship including the support, tension, loyalty and messiness that can exist within close female relationships, especially when life starts pulling people in different (or the same) directions.
The book explores some very heavy themes, including suicide and racism and while those moments are confronting, they add important weight to the story rather than feeling included for shock value. Also a heads up it’s not shy with the language.
I was fully invested in the characters and sadly the ending felt a little abrupt for me, almost like the story stopped before I was ready to leave these characters behind.
If you enjoy emotionally layered contemporary fiction with strong friendships, workplace drama and realistic insight into the media industry, this is definitely worth picking up.
A big thank you to Allen and Unwin and NetGalley for the sneak peek of this one out in June.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4.5 ⭐️ rounded up
I actually was shocked to see that this is a debut novel, because Georgie Tunny's writing feels so natural and easy to read - I was very quickly swept up into the chaotic lives of our three FMCs; Carter, Naya and Greta.
All three women working in the media industry, notably around TV / news - which is very familiar territory for Georgie - who works in this space herself. We observe through multiple POVs - as all three women navigate trying to make a name for yourself in the cut-throat media industry, all while navigating their own drama in their personal lives and friendship with each other.
At first, I was intrigued by the way I related to some characters more than others, while finding other characters to be at times selfish and flawed- especially when they made questionable choices that I myself didn't agree with, but then I realised - that is the point.
Tunny shows the true (and often messy) nature of female friendships - navigating success and failure, romance and the additional work that women have to do to climb the corporate ladder in a patriarchal society.
It really does feel like a 'behind the scenes' look at the media world we often only perceive from what we see on TV screens. I've seen a few comparisons to 'The Bold Type' which I myself haven't watched, but if it's a similar vibe to this book, then I think I'll be checking it out soon.
The story is relatable, frustrating, messy but incredibly real and I think that's what I love about it most. No happy endings tied up with a bow, but rather real life and vulnerability.
Thank you so much to Allen & Unwin and Netgalley for the eARC copy of this book and congrats to Georgie Tunny on a fantastic debut!
I actually was shocked to see that this is a debut novel, because Georgie Tunny's writing feels so natural and easy to read - I was very quickly swept up into the chaotic lives of our three FMCs; Carter, Naya and Greta.
All three women working in the media industry, notably around TV / news - which is very familiar territory for Georgie - who works in this space herself. We observe through multiple POVs - as all three women navigate trying to make a name for yourself in the cut-throat media industry, all while navigating their own drama in their personal lives and friendship with each other.
At first, I was intrigued by the way I related to some characters more than others, while finding other characters to be at times selfish and flawed- especially when they made questionable choices that I myself didn't agree with, but then I realised - that is the point.
Tunny shows the true (and often messy) nature of female friendships - navigating success and failure, romance and the additional work that women have to do to climb the corporate ladder in a patriarchal society.
It really does feel like a 'behind the scenes' look at the media world we often only perceive from what we see on TV screens. I've seen a few comparisons to 'The Bold Type' which I myself haven't watched, but if it's a similar vibe to this book, then I think I'll be checking it out soon.
The story is relatable, frustrating, messy but incredibly real and I think that's what I love about it most. No happy endings tied up with a bow, but rather real life and vulnerability.
Thank you so much to Allen & Unwin and Netgalley for the eARC copy of this book and congrats to Georgie Tunny on a fantastic debut!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I went into this expecting a fun, enjoyable contemporary fiction read and ended up completely sucked into the world of live television, messy friendships and newsroom chaos. I literally could not put it down - there was even a 4.30am reading session because it was completely unputdownable! (I know that’s not really a word - but I’m a reader not a writer, so….. 💁♀️ 🫣😂)
It is clear that Georgie knows the media industry inside and out - I felt like a fly on the wall and Over To You gave me so much insight into the behind the scenes that I have absolutely NO business knowing but I ATE.IT.UP.
I absolutely loved the raw portrayal of female friendships that was the star of the show. It was relatable and I feel this is something everyone can connect with - the good, bad and complicated dynamic of female friendships.
It’s genuinely hard to believe this is Georgie’s debut because the writing feels so confident and assured from the very first page and I cannot wait to see where Georgie goes from here. Keep writing girl!
If you love the messy realness of relationships, strong female characters and the scandalous feeling that you’re hearing the antics of these characters all unfold over the water cooler in the office - add this to your TBR!
Thank you SO much to Georgie Tully and Allen & Unwin for the early physical copy of this book, this opinion is honest and my own!
It is clear that Georgie knows the media industry inside and out - I felt like a fly on the wall and Over To You gave me so much insight into the behind the scenes that I have absolutely NO business knowing but I ATE.IT.UP.
I absolutely loved the raw portrayal of female friendships that was the star of the show. It was relatable and I feel this is something everyone can connect with - the good, bad and complicated dynamic of female friendships.
It’s genuinely hard to believe this is Georgie’s debut because the writing feels so confident and assured from the very first page and I cannot wait to see where Georgie goes from here. Keep writing girl!
If you love the messy realness of relationships, strong female characters and the scandalous feeling that you’re hearing the antics of these characters all unfold over the water cooler in the office - add this to your TBR!
Thank you SO much to Georgie Tully and Allen & Unwin for the early physical copy of this book, this opinion is honest and my own!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
What do you mean this is a debut novel?
I am a big fan of Georgie and was so excited to receive an e-arc of her novel ‘Over To You’. This book follows 3 strong female main characters who work in the media industry, it’s written as multi POV.
A leading theme in the book is the complexities of female friendship and the impact of conflict, comparison and competition. Tunny has written beautifully flawed characters, they are relatable and at times unlikeable. I enjoyed that instead of romantic love being a main element of the story it focuses on the friendships between these 3 very different people and doesn’t have the typical HEA.
Speaking of the ending, I was a bit sad that it finished quite abruptly with loose ties… but it left me thinking of the possibilities the characters are faced with and the state of their relationships.
When a book starts with a T Swift lyric - I knew I was going to be hooked! This book is a great contemporary Australian fiction: it’s funny, sexy, and thought-provoking… Think SATC x The Bold Type if they were set in Melbourne.
Also, knowing Georgie’s love for Melina Marchetta, I bet she was absolutely beside herself to get such a beautiful review from her.
Thank you Allen and Unwin, Georgie Tunny, and NetGalley for my advanced copy.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Advanced reader copy review of Over to You by Georgie Tunny
🌟🌟🌟🌟 - I thoroughly enjoyed this
🔥🔥 on page, not explicit
Georgie Tunny’s debut novel is engaging and full of heart. Three best friends finding their place in the world, through love and hardship, in the tough media landscape.
Three best friends. Three different life experiences and dramas. All intertwined.
Carter, Naya, and Greta work in the media. They’ve been best friends for years, supporting each other through highs and lows.
There’s obviously an element of ‘write what you know’ here with Tunney’s novel. However, I think it has absolutely worked. The job and the hardships felt so real.
In the beginning I found it difficult to differentiate better the characters. However as the plot progressed, I felt their stories more strongly and individually.
The last few chapters were short and snappy, keeping the pace up. And I enjoyed that it was three stories in one, rather than a three-book series.
I would recommend this book.
There’s a couple of minor typos in this ARC, which hopefully aren’t in the final edition.
Disclaimer:
Thank you to Georgie Tunny, Allen & Unwin, and NetGalley for the ARC. I was not incentivised to read or post a review.
🌟🌟🌟🌟 - I thoroughly enjoyed this
🔥🔥 on page, not explicit
Georgie Tunny’s debut novel is engaging and full of heart. Three best friends finding their place in the world, through love and hardship, in the tough media landscape.
Three best friends. Three different life experiences and dramas. All intertwined.
Carter, Naya, and Greta work in the media. They’ve been best friends for years, supporting each other through highs and lows.
There’s obviously an element of ‘write what you know’ here with Tunney’s novel. However, I think it has absolutely worked. The job and the hardships felt so real.
In the beginning I found it difficult to differentiate better the characters. However as the plot progressed, I felt their stories more strongly and individually.
The last few chapters were short and snappy, keeping the pace up. And I enjoyed that it was three stories in one, rather than a three-book series.
I would recommend this book.
There’s a couple of minor typos in this ARC, which hopefully aren’t in the final edition.
Disclaimer:
Thank you to Georgie Tunny, Allen & Unwin, and NetGalley for the ARC. I was not incentivised to read or post a review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is a debut novel with a punch - it roars into life and insists you come along for the ride.
Set in the world of media, three women are navigating their lives, careers and friendship - Carter, Naya and Greta. Staunch friends since childhood, Greta and Naya have both found themselves working in the media industry. Along the way, they have gathered Carter, an aspiring on screen talent, into their close knit friendship. All three women are chasing their dreams or at least working in an industry they think will let them to achieve a dream or two, but sometimes dreams can become nightmares.
A hellva book - thought provoking, teeth grinding, emotionally challenging and without a doubt engaging. It explores some really dark aspects of the media industry and what it takes sometimes to get what you think you want to have questioning whether it is really worth the sacrifices and the pain. From racism to misogyny, and everything in between, no topic is left untouched. There were times when I raged alongside the characters, and other times where I just couldn't believe somebody had done that as my heart broke for a character - really where was the humanity in these people who treated them so cruelly? There were moments when friendship shone through, and others where the betrayal seemed beyond belief.
Georgie Tunny has really written a great first novel with a voice that is distinct and unique. I must admit I wanted more - I wasn't ready to leave the characters behind as I felt like I hadn't quite heard the whole story yet. However, that probably was more my need than a limitation of the novel. I'm looking forward to hearing the author speak in June about her book - I can't wait to gain insight into how these characters came into existence.
Absolutely another Australian author to put on your reading list - I think we will be reading more from this author in the coming years.
Thanks to NetGalley and Allen & Unwin for the chance to get an early read.
Set in the world of media, three women are navigating their lives, careers and friendship - Carter, Naya and Greta. Staunch friends since childhood, Greta and Naya have both found themselves working in the media industry. Along the way, they have gathered Carter, an aspiring on screen talent, into their close knit friendship. All three women are chasing their dreams or at least working in an industry they think will let them to achieve a dream or two, but sometimes dreams can become nightmares.
A hellva book - thought provoking, teeth grinding, emotionally challenging and without a doubt engaging. It explores some really dark aspects of the media industry and what it takes sometimes to get what you think you want to have questioning whether it is really worth the sacrifices and the pain. From racism to misogyny, and everything in between, no topic is left untouched. There were times when I raged alongside the characters, and other times where I just couldn't believe somebody had done that as my heart broke for a character - really where was the humanity in these people who treated them so cruelly? There were moments when friendship shone through, and others where the betrayal seemed beyond belief.
Georgie Tunny has really written a great first novel with a voice that is distinct and unique. I must admit I wanted more - I wasn't ready to leave the characters behind as I felt like I hadn't quite heard the whole story yet. However, that probably was more my need than a limitation of the novel. I'm looking forward to hearing the author speak in June about her book - I can't wait to gain insight into how these characters came into existence.
Absolutely another Australian author to put on your reading list - I think we will be reading more from this author in the coming years.
Thanks to NetGalley and Allen & Unwin for the chance to get an early read.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was such a pleasure to read. It's the story of three young women who work in News, and their friendship, relationships and challenges. t's very relationship based, with the trio managing challenging jobs, romance and family situations. Fairly straightforward really, but it tells them without descending into melodrama. I kept comparing it to the TV show The Bold Type (in a good way). The ending was my idea of perfection. Not too tidy, but just right. As a bonus for me at least, this book is set in Melbourne, and it felt authentic.
I don;t want to say to much, because I went in knowing only what was on the back (if that, I'm a terrible blurb reader) and I really enjoyed watching the story unfold. When I turned the last (electronic) page and realised it was done, I wanted more, and that's what makes a five star read for me!.
Thanks to NetGalley and Allen and Unwin publishers for the free eARC in exchange for an honest review.
I don;t want to say to much, because I went in knowing only what was on the back (if that, I'm a terrible blurb reader) and I really enjoyed watching the story unfold. When I turned the last (electronic) page and realised it was done, I wanted more, and that's what makes a five star read for me!.
Thanks to NetGalley and Allen and Unwin publishers for the free eARC in exchange for an honest review.
June 2, 2026
“That was the thing about a friendship like theirs. They loved each other harder than anyone else. But that love meant they knew how to hurt one another more than anyone else, too. “
Georgie Tunny’s debut ‘Over to You’ is a upfront, raw and very well written look into the world of television
Told from the POV of three best friends , Naya, Carter & Greta, who are each at different stages in their careers. And while they fiercely cheer each other on, we the reader are given real insight to the behind the scenes of a news room and what it takes to survive this cutthroat industry
Each of our FMC’s are uniquely different and each are vying for the converted job of TV presenter. While juggling life, family, love and their friendships, they are tested and at times pushed to their limit
Over to You is a layered contemporary fiction story with a side of romance. It is well written and tackles some heavy themes such (check TW’s) but the heart of the story is friendship
Thank you Allen & Unwin for my gifted copy
Georgie Tunny’s debut ‘Over to You’ is a upfront, raw and very well written look into the world of television
Told from the POV of three best friends , Naya, Carter & Greta, who are each at different stages in their careers. And while they fiercely cheer each other on, we the reader are given real insight to the behind the scenes of a news room and what it takes to survive this cutthroat industry
Each of our FMC’s are uniquely different and each are vying for the converted job of TV presenter. While juggling life, family, love and their friendships, they are tested and at times pushed to their limit
Over to You is a layered contemporary fiction story with a side of romance. It is well written and tackles some heavy themes such (check TW’s) but the heart of the story is friendship
Thank you Allen & Unwin for my gifted copy
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I loved my time spent with Carter, Greta and Naya! This was like reading a whole season of The Bold Type. It’s smart, funny, insightful and layered. I loved how the women and their friendship (and their individual inner worlds) were the main focus of the book rather than their love interests. It wasn’t a neat ending, the characters are flawed (and in this way very relateable) and nuanced.
I love books that don’t feel neat and tidy but instead feel like an enjoyable journey that is messy and real. Well done Georgie Tunny on writing a smart, original story with strong women as the MCs and no sexist tropes. Loved this!
Thanks to Allen and Unwin and NetGalley for the ARC. I was so excited to be an early reader as I’m a Georgie Tunny/Ready For It BIG FAN!
I love books that don’t feel neat and tidy but instead feel like an enjoyable journey that is messy and real. Well done Georgie Tunny on writing a smart, original story with strong women as the MCs and no sexist tropes. Loved this!
Thanks to Allen and Unwin and NetGalley for the ARC. I was so excited to be an early reader as I’m a Georgie Tunny/Ready For It BIG FAN!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I was excited to receive an advanced copy of this book, and it did not disappoint. 'Over To You’ follows three strong female characters that work in media. But for me it was how to book explored the complexities of the female friendship and the messy lives they live.
It’s funny, well written and delivers so much for a debut novel. Well done Georgie, I’ve always been a fan of your work, and now a bigger one for your written work.
Thank you Allen and Unwin publishers, and NetGalley for the e-ARC of this story.
It’s funny, well written and delivers so much for a debut novel. Well done Georgie, I’ve always been a fan of your work, and now a bigger one for your written work.
Thank you Allen and Unwin publishers, and NetGalley for the e-ARC of this story.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Over to You is a sharp, funny and addictive debut. Georgie pulls you straight into the high-stakes world of television news and weaves the journeys of three women together to explore the complexities of female friendships and dynamics.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for a fast-paced, unputdownable debut.
Thank you to NetGalley and Allen & Unwin for the eARC.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for a fast-paced, unputdownable debut.
Thank you to NetGalley and Allen & Unwin for the eARC.
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