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Stars and Swipes
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Expected 16 Jul 26Kindle Edition
Expected publication July 16, 2026
About the author
Sophie Gravia
12 books474 followersI began writing the @sex.in.the.Glasgow.city blogs in 2019 from my Instagram handle. The views shot up quickly and I was encouraged to write a book from my followers. During lockdown having more time than I normally have I began writing ‘A Glasgow Kiss’.
A Glasgow Kiss is about a young woman approaching thirty feeling pressured to settle down. She is single and joins an online dating site to find Mr right- however, her life suddenly spirals out of control.
A Glasgow Kiss is about a young woman approaching thirty feeling pressured to settle down. She is single and joins an online dating site to find Mr right- however, her life suddenly spirals out of control.
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May 14, 2026
Review of Advance Copy Review from NetGalley
Ahhhhh! I absolutely loved this so, so, SO much. I devoured it in one sitting.
The adventures of Ella, Katy, and Zola… and what adventures they are. Lies, deceit, betrayal, mystery, sex, laughter, tears, joy, d*ck, and everything in between.
This book had me HOWLING. Genuinely, I don’t think there was a single chapter where I didn’t laugh. It flowed so effortlessly too. I highlighted an embarrassing amount of this book. SO much to highlight.
The only thing I struggled with was the insta-love trope, but that’s fully a me problem, not a Sophie problem. I know it technically spans a couple of weeks, but it still felt a little too fast for me personally. That’s literally my only criticism.
Everything else? Chef’s kiss. Easy five stars.
Spice, humour, mystery, drama, chaos, friendship, and whodunnit vibes all wrapped together perfectly. I loved getting all three girls’ POVs too. And Zola? Oh, I absolutely adore her. She deserves the entire world.
Also, I need book 3 immediately. No pressure, Sophie… but also, maybe a little pressure. Respectfully.
The Dictionary Club + Stars and Swipes are such addictive comfort reads. Fun, easy to binge, but still packed with enough emotion and drama to make them memorable. I loved that balance.
And the mystery?? Your girl reads far too many thrillers, so I did figure it out… BUT it still had that “oh shit” reveal factor when everything came out.
Also BRITNEY. Can we maybe just… erase her from existence? Poof. Gone. Dust in the wind. Thanks so much.
Bravo Sophie, you’ve done it again 👏
Ahhhhh! I absolutely loved this so, so, SO much. I devoured it in one sitting.
The adventures of Ella, Katy, and Zola… and what adventures they are. Lies, deceit, betrayal, mystery, sex, laughter, tears, joy, d*ck, and everything in between.
This book had me HOWLING. Genuinely, I don’t think there was a single chapter where I didn’t laugh. It flowed so effortlessly too. I highlighted an embarrassing amount of this book. SO much to highlight.
The only thing I struggled with was the insta-love trope, but that’s fully a me problem, not a Sophie problem. I know it technically spans a couple of weeks, but it still felt a little too fast for me personally. That’s literally my only criticism.
Everything else? Chef’s kiss. Easy five stars.
Spice, humour, mystery, drama, chaos, friendship, and whodunnit vibes all wrapped together perfectly. I loved getting all three girls’ POVs too. And Zola? Oh, I absolutely adore her. She deserves the entire world.
Also, I need book 3 immediately. No pressure, Sophie… but also, maybe a little pressure. Respectfully.
The Dictionary Club + Stars and Swipes are such addictive comfort reads. Fun, easy to binge, but still packed with enough emotion and drama to make them memorable. I loved that balance.
And the mystery?? Your girl reads far too many thrillers, so I did figure it out… BUT it still had that “oh shit” reveal factor when everything came out.
Also BRITNEY. Can we maybe just… erase her from existence? Poof. Gone. Dust in the wind. Thanks so much.
Bravo Sophie, you’ve done it again 👏
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Ahhhh this book is like a warm hug - the kind of hug you want when you feel lonely or missing your besties. It’s so hilarious and packed full of fun and banter!
What a sequel from The Dicktionary Club! Loved every minute of reading this. The girls Ella, Zola and Katy get an offer from a dating app company Flirtify to transform their Dicktionary club into a dating app in America. The Glaswegians are going international!
We had more fun, more banter and more twists - that I wasn’t expecting! New characters emerging into the story and from an insider perspective from a multi million pound company. I have to say my favourite character was Ethan - literally loved that IQ obsessed man and laughed so much at his geeky bluntness.
I loved how different but also the same this book was following the first, we knew the overall theme but somehow Sophie wrote it even better than the first. The only niggle I had was that the indecisiveness of Ella had me a little agitated, but also completely understood why - I did feel so much empathy for her character as it felt like she took the brunt of it.
You need to add this to your TBR, this is the summer romance of the year!
Thank you so much Zaffre for the EARC, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
What a sequel from The Dicktionary Club! Loved every minute of reading this. The girls Ella, Zola and Katy get an offer from a dating app company Flirtify to transform their Dicktionary club into a dating app in America. The Glaswegians are going international!
We had more fun, more banter and more twists - that I wasn’t expecting! New characters emerging into the story and from an insider perspective from a multi million pound company. I have to say my favourite character was Ethan - literally loved that IQ obsessed man and laughed so much at his geeky bluntness.
I loved how different but also the same this book was following the first, we knew the overall theme but somehow Sophie wrote it even better than the first. The only niggle I had was that the indecisiveness of Ella had me a little agitated, but also completely understood why - I did feel so much empathy for her character as it felt like she took the brunt of it.
You need to add this to your TBR, this is the summer romance of the year!
Thank you so much Zaffre for the EARC, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Girls, assemble! Because Stars & Swipes is going to be the book club read of the summer!
Sophie Gravia has absolutely done it again — this book was such a fun, chaotic, laugh-out-loud read from start to finish. The story follows The Dicktionary Club girls Ella, Zola, and Katy as they navigate friendship, more dating drama, and the excitement/madness of launching an American dating app, and honestly, I was hooked the entire time!
The concept of Stars & Swipes is genius, and watching everything unfold while they try to get the app up and running had me stressed, laughing, and fully invested!! The friendship between the girls is what really makes this book shine though — it feels so real, supportive, messy, and hilarious all at once.
Katy had me crying with laughter throughout, and the mix of humour, drama, romance, and chaos made this impossible to put down. Sophie Gravia has such a talent for creating characters that feel like your actual friends!
If you love fast-paced contemporary fiction packed with friendship, romance, and plenty of laughs, you need to add this to your summer TBR immediately!!
Sophie Gravia has absolutely done it again — this book was such a fun, chaotic, laugh-out-loud read from start to finish. The story follows The Dicktionary Club girls Ella, Zola, and Katy as they navigate friendship, more dating drama, and the excitement/madness of launching an American dating app, and honestly, I was hooked the entire time!
The concept of Stars & Swipes is genius, and watching everything unfold while they try to get the app up and running had me stressed, laughing, and fully invested!! The friendship between the girls is what really makes this book shine though — it feels so real, supportive, messy, and hilarious all at once.
Katy had me crying with laughter throughout, and the mix of humour, drama, romance, and chaos made this impossible to put down. Sophie Gravia has such a talent for creating characters that feel like your actual friends!
If you love fast-paced contemporary fiction packed with friendship, romance, and plenty of laughs, you need to add this to your summer TBR immediately!!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Just finished Stars and Swipes by Sophie Gravia and honestly, what a read.
Ella, Katy and Zola causing absolute chaos in New York was everything I wanted. It’s got the same brilliant Glasgow banter, dating disasters and spicy scenes that made me love the first book, but this one also adds a bit of mystery which worked so well.
The New York setting gives proper Gossip Girl vibes, except funnier, messier and far more chaotic. Bigger city, bigger drama and somehow even worse dating decisions.
One of my favourite things about Sophie’s books is how real the friendships feel. The girls are all completely different but so believable, and you end up attached to every one of them. Also, every woman needs a Jimmy in their life. That’s all I’m saying.
It’s funny, wild, emotional in parts and ridiculously easy to fly through. If Sophie Gravia writes it, I’ll read it.
Perfect summer read if you love Scottish humour, female friendships, dating chaos, spice and a story that genuinely makes you laugh out loud.
Ella, Katy and Zola causing absolute chaos in New York was everything I wanted. It’s got the same brilliant Glasgow banter, dating disasters and spicy scenes that made me love the first book, but this one also adds a bit of mystery which worked so well.
The New York setting gives proper Gossip Girl vibes, except funnier, messier and far more chaotic. Bigger city, bigger drama and somehow even worse dating decisions.
One of my favourite things about Sophie’s books is how real the friendships feel. The girls are all completely different but so believable, and you end up attached to every one of them. Also, every woman needs a Jimmy in their life. That’s all I’m saying.
It’s funny, wild, emotional in parts and ridiculously easy to fly through. If Sophie Gravia writes it, I’ll read it.
Perfect summer read if you love Scottish humour, female friendships, dating chaos, spice and a story that genuinely makes you laugh out loud.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Okay, my first ever ARC and I’m so so happy it got to be a Sophie Gravia book! 🫶🏼 Stars and Swipes is going to be the perfect summer read! Imagine you’re on holiday, lay by the pool, sunglasses on, unlimited cocktails while you live the American Dream through Ella, Zola & Katy. 🇺🇸
Stars and Swipes follows on perfectly from The Dicktionary Club, following the girls on their journey to change the dating game across the pond.
All 3 of the FMC had their own storyline and I was genuinely invested in where this would take them. I found myself staying up just to read the next chapter (and it’s never just one more chapter). 📖 Especially with some added mystery in the storyline, it definitely made it hard to put down.
This book had me literally laughing out loud at points and, being a Glasgow girl, I love the references throughout. It’s something I’ve always enjoyed about Sophie’s books.
I can’t wait to see what comes next after this 🤞🏼
Stars and Swipes follows on perfectly from The Dicktionary Club, following the girls on their journey to change the dating game across the pond.
All 3 of the FMC had their own storyline and I was genuinely invested in where this would take them. I found myself staying up just to read the next chapter (and it’s never just one more chapter). 📖 Especially with some added mystery in the storyline, it definitely made it hard to put down.
This book had me literally laughing out loud at points and, being a Glasgow girl, I love the references throughout. It’s something I’ve always enjoyed about Sophie’s books.
I can’t wait to see what comes next after this 🤞🏼
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Sophie has done it again! Stars and Swipes is another amazingly hilarious book. I loved every minute of reading this book and actually couldn’t put it down.
Stars and Swipes felt like such a comfort read and it was so much fun getting to read about Ella, Katy and Zola’s New York adventure. As expected there is more drama in this book and I loved every bit of it. I couldn’t stop laughing and couldn’t wait to see what was gonna happen in this book.
Stars and Swipes see Ella, Katy and Zola head off to New York after they get an offer from a dating app company called Flirtify to transform the Dicktionary Club into a dating app in America. There are new characters in this book, more fun, hilarious banter and a few twists that keep you on your toes.
Girls, this is definitely gonna be your Summer read!
Thank you so much for the ARC read!
Stars and Swipes felt like such a comfort read and it was so much fun getting to read about Ella, Katy and Zola’s New York adventure. As expected there is more drama in this book and I loved every bit of it. I couldn’t stop laughing and couldn’t wait to see what was gonna happen in this book.
Stars and Swipes see Ella, Katy and Zola head off to New York after they get an offer from a dating app company called Flirtify to transform the Dicktionary Club into a dating app in America. There are new characters in this book, more fun, hilarious banter and a few twists that keep you on your toes.
Girls, this is definitely gonna be your Summer read!
Thank you so much for the ARC read!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Massive fan of Sophie Gravia’s books and this follow on from
The Dicktionary Club is no exception. The girls are off to New York and shenanigans unfold as they try to launch stateside.
Stars and Swipes was exactly the kind of chaotic, funny, character-led read I wanted it to be.
The characters felt instantly relatable, the humour landed, and the whole thing had that very specific messy modern dating energy that makes it both easy to fly through and genuinely entertaining. It’s sharp, funny, and self-aware in a way that feels very grounded rather than trying too hard.
Throw in a little mystery, the book keeps you guessing making it even more of a page turner.
Defo one to put on your summer reading list.
The Dicktionary Club is no exception. The girls are off to New York and shenanigans unfold as they try to launch stateside.
Stars and Swipes was exactly the kind of chaotic, funny, character-led read I wanted it to be.
The characters felt instantly relatable, the humour landed, and the whole thing had that very specific messy modern dating energy that makes it both easy to fly through and genuinely entertaining. It’s sharp, funny, and self-aware in a way that feels very grounded rather than trying too hard.
Throw in a little mystery, the book keeps you guessing making it even more of a page turner.
Defo one to put on your summer reading list.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I knew from the first few pages I was going to love this. Sophie Gravia just has a way of making you laugh while also calling you out at the same time.
Having Ella back with Katy and Zola honestly made the whole thing, their friendship feels so real, chaotic and supportive all at once. The dating disasters, the highs, the questionable decisions… it feels like I’m reading about myself.
And taking it to New York? Obsessed. It just adds that extra level of fun and escapism, everything feels bigger, messier and just more dramatic in the best way.
It’s such an easy, bingeable read but this time with mystery!! And yes I guessed it right!
Funny, honest and a bit feral at times, exactly what I want from Sophie Gravia. Perfect summer read. Hurry up and write the next Sophie ❤️
Having Ella back with Katy and Zola honestly made the whole thing, their friendship feels so real, chaotic and supportive all at once. The dating disasters, the highs, the questionable decisions… it feels like I’m reading about myself.
And taking it to New York? Obsessed. It just adds that extra level of fun and escapism, everything feels bigger, messier and just more dramatic in the best way.
It’s such an easy, bingeable read but this time with mystery!! And yes I guessed it right!
Funny, honest and a bit feral at times, exactly what I want from Sophie Gravia. Perfect summer read. Hurry up and write the next Sophie ❤️
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The Queen of Glasgow has gone state side with her new book 🗽 and she did not disappoint 😍😍
Stars and Swipes is a follow on from @sophie.gravia_author last book Dicktionary where 3 friends from Glasgow (remember Zola is not scottish 🤣) make their own dating App and now they are heading to the big apple to get it launched, but in true Glasgow style the drama follows them.
I was hooked from the very start like I was with all of sophies books, I laughed all the way through and was locked in when it got steamy 🥵🍆🥵 i don't think ill ever look at Temu again (if you know you know 🤣)
I can't wait to see what Sophie brings out next as I know she will not disappoint 🫶🏼🩷
Thank you @netgalley for gifting me a early copy in return for a review.
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Stars and Swipes is a follow on from @sophie.gravia_author last book Dicktionary where 3 friends from Glasgow (remember Zola is not scottish 🤣) make their own dating App and now they are heading to the big apple to get it launched, but in true Glasgow style the drama follows them.
I was hooked from the very start like I was with all of sophies books, I laughed all the way through and was locked in when it got steamy 🥵🍆🥵 i don't think ill ever look at Temu again (if you know you know 🤣)
I can't wait to see what Sophie brings out next as I know she will not disappoint 🫶🏼🩷
Thank you @netgalley for gifting me a early copy in return for a review.
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May 9, 2026
Sophie Gravia’s books were some of the first romance books I read when I got back into reading and her writing style is as funny as ever! I hadn’t read the Dicktionary Club going into this so wasn’t sure if I would be confused but although it was a continuation, I could still fully follow the story! The plot of the story was really good and such a brilliant idea but there were just some bits I couldn’t fully get behind and parts that felt a bit rushed. The ending also wasn’t my favourite but overall the story was still really good - definitely worth the read!
Thanks to NetGalley, Bonnier Books and Sophie Gravia for the ARC ❤️🔥
Thanks to NetGalley, Bonnier Books and Sophie Gravia for the ARC ❤️🔥
May 3, 2026
Laughed out loud from page one!
Ella is back with her ride-or-die besties, Katy & Zola and they’re taking The Dicktionary Club to NYC! Filled with more laughter, dating mishaps and smut, Stars and Swipes is another wild ride from Sophie. I love the characters, how they’re all so different but so loveable and relatable. The deeper message of men are all different is probably one all of us girls need to hear, and what a way to tell it!
Her relatable Scottish banter, the charm and the hilarity make this a must read for summer!
Ella is back with her ride-or-die besties, Katy & Zola and they’re taking The Dicktionary Club to NYC! Filled with more laughter, dating mishaps and smut, Stars and Swipes is another wild ride from Sophie. I love the characters, how they’re all so different but so loveable and relatable. The deeper message of men are all different is probably one all of us girls need to hear, and what a way to tell it!
Her relatable Scottish banter, the charm and the hilarity make this a must read for summer!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
If Sophie Gravia writes it, I'll read it! This book was an automatic 5 stars again from my favourite author. I absolutely love all her books and this one done it again. I laughed, I cried, I gasped. There was the usual glasgow banter with the chaotic spicy scenes but this time it was mixed with a bit of mystery. I was trying to work out the stalker and I got it completely wrong 😑. I devoured this book in one sitting and I was so so so privileged to be picked to read this as an ARC! I already can't wait for her next book and she hasn't even written it yet! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you so much to NetGalley for providing me with this arc!!
Sophie has become an auto-buy author for me and after reading The Dicktionary Club I knew the girls story wasn’t over.
I had so much fun reading this book and I’m so greatful I got to read an advanced copy.
A mix of two of my favourite cities in the world, Glasgow which is my home and New York which I have so many amazing memories of.
I don’t think I’ve laughed so hard at a book since reading The Dicktionary Club last year on holiday for book club.
Thank you Sophie for another amazing read!!
4.5 stars x
Sophie has become an auto-buy author for me and after reading The Dicktionary Club I knew the girls story wasn’t over.
I had so much fun reading this book and I’m so greatful I got to read an advanced copy.
A mix of two of my favourite cities in the world, Glasgow which is my home and New York which I have so many amazing memories of.
I don’t think I’ve laughed so hard at a book since reading The Dicktionary Club last year on holiday for book club.
Thank you Sophie for another amazing read!!
4.5 stars x
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I absolutely loved this book! I’m a huge fan of all of Sophie Gravia’s books, but this one was especially satisfying. Alongside the usual humour, spice, and cheeky antics, there was also a suspenseful twist that added something extra and kept me hooked. At its heart, though, this is a beautiful story about friendship.
An easy 5-star read for me!
Thank you NetGalley for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review
An easy 5-star read for me!
Thank you NetGalley for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review
May 14, 2026
Review from advance copy received from NetGalley.
This book was so much fun. A total light hearted, feel good hug in a book. I loved the first book in the series and enjoyed this one even more.
The girls friendship is so real and I loved the complexities of their relationships.
I couldn’t put this book down, a feel good easy read!
This book was so much fun. A total light hearted, feel good hug in a book. I loved the first book in the series and enjoyed this one even more.
The girls friendship is so real and I loved the complexities of their relationships.
I couldn’t put this book down, a feel good easy read!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Another one of Sophie's books read! I dont think she can write a bad story at this rate... full of laughs, tears, hypes on the right boy! I loved every minute and devoured the book in 24 hours - so lucky i was able to get an early access read , would recommend 100%
May 5, 2026
Advanced copy NetGalley review.
Obsessed!!! Sophie can do no wrong! I have lived every single one of her books and this is no exception I love the humour the story the characters and can’t wait for these girls journeys to keep going!!
Obsessed!!! Sophie can do no wrong! I have lived every single one of her books and this is no exception I love the humour the story the characters and can’t wait for these girls journeys to keep going!!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Review of advanced copy from NetGalley
I I have read all of Sophie Gravia’s books and just love her writing style and humour so I really wanted to love this one. Following on from the Dicktionary Club the girls are off to New York for more chaotic and crazy adventures as they prepare to launch their app in America. I enjoyed the relatable banter between the girls and the New York setting. The plot was fine, just all very predictable. The book did make me laugh though. It was warm and lighthearted, a perfect summer read 📖☀️
A strong 3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
Thanks so much to NetGalley and Bonnier books for the ARC.
I I have read all of Sophie Gravia’s books and just love her writing style and humour so I really wanted to love this one. Following on from the Dicktionary Club the girls are off to New York for more chaotic and crazy adventures as they prepare to launch their app in America. I enjoyed the relatable banter between the girls and the New York setting. The plot was fine, just all very predictable. The book did make me laugh though. It was warm and lighthearted, a perfect summer read 📖☀️
A strong 3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
Thanks so much to NetGalley and Bonnier books for the ARC.
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