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Tell Me Everything
'Glorious, hilarious and life affirming . . . I absolutely loved it' - EMMA HUGHES, author of No Such Thing As Perfect
Would you entrust your life choices to someone hell-bent on avoiding theirs?
Natasha has everything under control, at least that's what her clients think. As a therapist, she has all the answers but when it comes to her personal life, she seriously needs to start taking her own advice.
Still living with her ex-girlfriend, Natasha's messy love life is made up of dates and one-night stands. After all, why would you commit to one person, when there is an endless stream of people waiting for you to swipe right? Besides, people always leave.
But when Margot arrives on the scene, everything changes. Flailing between mending long broken relationships and starting new ones, Natasha's walking the line between self-actualisation and self-destruction... With denial no longer an option, it is time for Natasha to take control of her own happiness.
~*~ PRAISE FOR TELL ME EVERYTHING ~*~
'A captivating read from a truly exciting talent' - JUSTIN MYERS, author of The Fake-Up
'Truly joyful and uplifting . . . this is a big-hearted story about what really matters in friends, family and love' - LUCY DIAMOND, author of Anything Could Happen
'I loved this. . . It reminded me in tone of Steven Rowley's writing. It's clever, uplifting, and funny, but also balances heavier topics like emotional trauma and commitment issues. It was a very bright, lovely read' - EMILY AUSTIN, author of Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead
' Tell Me Everything is a book that reads like a crush, all summer and exuberance with a tight, intelligent kernel of anxiety at its core' - MIKAELLA CLEMENTS & ONJULI DATTA, authors of The View Was Exhausting
'Hilarious, tender and romantic . . . with characters you'll wish were real and an ending that will leave you fully uplifted' - CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN, author of The Staycation
'It's sweet, sexy, funny and full of adorable characters . . . The kind of book that makes you feel like everything's going to be alright!' - MATT CAIN, author of The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle
'Laura Kay's writing is so warm and open-hearted, but also has a dry wit that makes you snort with delighted recognition' - LILY LINDON, author of Double Booked
Would you entrust your life choices to someone hell-bent on avoiding theirs?
Natasha has everything under control, at least that's what her clients think. As a therapist, she has all the answers but when it comes to her personal life, she seriously needs to start taking her own advice.
Still living with her ex-girlfriend, Natasha's messy love life is made up of dates and one-night stands. After all, why would you commit to one person, when there is an endless stream of people waiting for you to swipe right? Besides, people always leave.
But when Margot arrives on the scene, everything changes. Flailing between mending long broken relationships and starting new ones, Natasha's walking the line between self-actualisation and self-destruction... With denial no longer an option, it is time for Natasha to take control of her own happiness.
~*~ PRAISE FOR TELL ME EVERYTHING ~*~
'A captivating read from a truly exciting talent' - JUSTIN MYERS, author of The Fake-Up
'Truly joyful and uplifting . . . this is a big-hearted story about what really matters in friends, family and love' - LUCY DIAMOND, author of Anything Could Happen
'I loved this. . . It reminded me in tone of Steven Rowley's writing. It's clever, uplifting, and funny, but also balances heavier topics like emotional trauma and commitment issues. It was a very bright, lovely read' - EMILY AUSTIN, author of Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead
' Tell Me Everything is a book that reads like a crush, all summer and exuberance with a tight, intelligent kernel of anxiety at its core' - MIKAELLA CLEMENTS & ONJULI DATTA, authors of The View Was Exhausting
'Hilarious, tender and romantic . . . with characters you'll wish were real and an ending that will leave you fully uplifted' - CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN, author of The Staycation
'It's sweet, sexy, funny and full of adorable characters . . . The kind of book that makes you feel like everything's going to be alright!' - MATT CAIN, author of The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle
'Laura Kay's writing is so warm and open-hearted, but also has a dry wit that makes you snort with delighted recognition' - LILY LINDON, author of Double Booked
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First published May 26, 2022
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April 22, 2022
Let me start this by saying this book wasn’t for, I don’t know but going by the blurb I was expecting something different.
The best way to describe this story is messy. Messy main character who should try and put her therapist’s tricks into practice for herself, messy relationship; romantic, familial, professional and friendly. It’s all just such a jumble. I got confused multiple times between the names of the main character Natasha and her twin Natalie. Both shortened to some for of Nat or Natty… all of is just so messy. I think it works if you like the main character but I didn’t like Natasha at all. She is the type of character I just don’t connect with and makes reading a book far less enjoyable for me.
I understand how this book can be witty for some people, it’s well-written, just not for me. It happens.
*ARC received in exchange for a voluntary and honest review*
The best way to describe this story is messy. Messy main character who should try and put her therapist’s tricks into practice for herself, messy relationship; romantic, familial, professional and friendly. It’s all just such a jumble. I got confused multiple times between the names of the main character Natasha and her twin Natalie. Both shortened to some for of Nat or Natty… all of is just so messy. I think it works if you like the main character but I didn’t like Natasha at all. She is the type of character I just don’t connect with and makes reading a book far less enjoyable for me.
I understand how this book can be witty for some people, it’s well-written, just not for me. It happens.
*ARC received in exchange for a voluntary and honest review*
November 20, 2025
On my blog.
Galley provided by publisher
Laura Kay is the queen of messy lesbians. First The Split, and now Tell Me Everything. These are books where lesbian characters are allowed to screw up, allowed to be, yes, messy, and aren’t at all demonised for it.
In this one, we follow Natasha, a therapist, who everyone thinks has her life together in the way she keeps telling her clients to have. Only, surprise, surprise, she doesn’t. She lives with her ex-girlfriend, she goes on dates, but never has a stable relationship, and, deep down, she has some unresolved issues regarding her father.
Tell Me Everything is a book in the vein of Mhairi McFarlane (one of my favourite authors), I think. It’s a contemporary with a romance wound in—the romance isn’t hugely central, because the book is about Natasha’s character development, but it’s there still. To be honest, that’s my favourite sort of contemporary novel. One where there’s a quiet romance alongside the main plot.
Central to this is how vibrant the characters are, not just Natasha but the surrounding cast as well. Each of them leaps off the page—there are a number of them that I’d actually like to see have their own books and plots (as unlikely as that is). And that’s the best kind of book, where it’s not only the protagonist who is fully fleshed out, but everyone else.
When it comes to the plot here too, those characters are at the heart of it, in particular the families, both biological and found. Natasha doesn’t have a close relationship with most of her biological family (which is, in part, what this book is about), but she has close ones with friends, who form a family of their own. And those relationships, like the characters, are vibrant and believable. And also ones you want to root for.
So, if you’re looking for a book to end your May/start your June right, then let it be this one.
Galley provided by publisher
Laura Kay is the queen of messy lesbians. First The Split, and now Tell Me Everything. These are books where lesbian characters are allowed to screw up, allowed to be, yes, messy, and aren’t at all demonised for it.
In this one, we follow Natasha, a therapist, who everyone thinks has her life together in the way she keeps telling her clients to have. Only, surprise, surprise, she doesn’t. She lives with her ex-girlfriend, she goes on dates, but never has a stable relationship, and, deep down, she has some unresolved issues regarding her father.
Tell Me Everything is a book in the vein of Mhairi McFarlane (one of my favourite authors), I think. It’s a contemporary with a romance wound in—the romance isn’t hugely central, because the book is about Natasha’s character development, but it’s there still. To be honest, that’s my favourite sort of contemporary novel. One where there’s a quiet romance alongside the main plot.
Central to this is how vibrant the characters are, not just Natasha but the surrounding cast as well. Each of them leaps off the page—there are a number of them that I’d actually like to see have their own books and plots (as unlikely as that is). And that’s the best kind of book, where it’s not only the protagonist who is fully fleshed out, but everyone else.
When it comes to the plot here too, those characters are at the heart of it, in particular the families, both biological and found. Natasha doesn’t have a close relationship with most of her biological family (which is, in part, what this book is about), but she has close ones with friends, who form a family of their own. And those relationships, like the characters, are vibrant and believable. And also ones you want to root for.
So, if you’re looking for a book to end your May/start your June right, then let it be this one.
June 18, 2022
Thanks to NetGalley & Quercus Books for an eARC of this book. The following review is my honest reflection on the text provided.
This is a messy story; the characters aren't perfect, there's a lot of poor decision-making and strange situations, and at times it's not clear where it's going. No one feels very settled or sure of themselves, leaving the narrative feeling the same way.
Natasha is her own worst enemy, and I was totally on her side, but after probably her twentieth poor decision, I lost some empathy for her. There's only so much self-sabotage that's understandable - or believable - before you're ready to give up on someone. It's not like she doesn't have a strong support system - her friends are insanely generous, she has a twin sister who has a lot of responsibilities but is very present in her life, she takes an active role in the lives of her niece and nephew, and while the relationship with her mother is strained, it's still there. Some extenuating circumstances explain a lot of her behaviour, but it doesn't make it easier to read at times.
I found Tell Me Everything interesting, but I know it won't be the book for everyone. It's well-written, and there is a worthwhile story here; it might just take some digging and some patience.
Review originally posted here on Britt's Book Blurbs.
This is a messy story; the characters aren't perfect, there's a lot of poor decision-making and strange situations, and at times it's not clear where it's going. No one feels very settled or sure of themselves, leaving the narrative feeling the same way.
Natasha is her own worst enemy, and I was totally on her side, but after probably her twentieth poor decision, I lost some empathy for her. There's only so much self-sabotage that's understandable - or believable - before you're ready to give up on someone. It's not like she doesn't have a strong support system - her friends are insanely generous, she has a twin sister who has a lot of responsibilities but is very present in her life, she takes an active role in the lives of her niece and nephew, and while the relationship with her mother is strained, it's still there. Some extenuating circumstances explain a lot of her behaviour, but it doesn't make it easier to read at times.
I found Tell Me Everything interesting, but I know it won't be the book for everyone. It's well-written, and there is a worthwhile story here; it might just take some digging and some patience.
Review originally posted here on Britt's Book Blurbs.
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June 18, 2022
For me, this book was quite messy. A lot was going on at the same time. The chapters were too long and they often dragged on further than they needed to . I expected the story to be a bit more serious and deep but it ended up being more similar to a rom-com.
I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and Quercus Books.
I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and Quercus Books.
December 18, 2022
The writing was…readable. The plot was so far away from the characters that it felt like nothing mattered even though it tried to act like it was the most important pain in the world. The late in the book reveal that her current gf has a gf was…so incredibly stupid and SO heavy handed. Everything about this book was either super obvious or so vague and either way it felt useless. I think it would’ve been more enjoyable if I wasn’t reading Either/Or and Body Grammar at the same time, both of which are much better written with interesting ideas and characters that feel real. I hated that after the Big Moment happened, it skips forward four months with the heading…it always feels like cheating to me. Also the ending made no sense I have zero clue how the hell she got back together with GEORGIA? The entire book felt so lazy but acted like it was clever? I am so bored of characters going to therapy, it gets so incredibly boring? Like in real life, sure great I can respect it. But I don't think it ever adds anything to novels and in this case, with the four month time jump and the one year time jump, it just....skipped over all the interesting parts. Everything was so heavy handed I couldn't get into it being a sweet story. I don't necessarily think Natasha or Georgia or Poppy were "unlikable" but I think they felt like caricatures of annoying people? Or at least so underdeveloped that it was impossible for me to connect with any of them or feel invested. I didn't really get why Georgia was so upset, making Zara into the epitome of annoying fitness guru and Josh into a harmless weirdo just....didn't add anything to the story? It felt like things ended up breaking absolutely perfectly for Natasha even though she didn't....actually develop? She was just....told exactly what her problems were by literally every single person in her life, went to therapy, then had her dad send a letter that PERFECTLY made her realize she was making herself miserable and immediately made her want to be with Georgia, even though I truly think it makes zero sense. ANYWAY. I would probably give this like. One star. But that feels mean and I wish I liked it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 2, 2022
What a bloody perfect read to start off Pride month.. what more could I ask for... Lesbians, bi-curious, Non-Binary.. this book had them all and a cracking storyline to boot.
I loved how proper real this was. Like do we ever wonder if our own therapists need to see a therapist themselves... not something I considered until this book.
I literally felt like I was Natasha in this book her life is so relatable to mine in more ways than one (I can't divulge or I'd be sharing spoilers and that I cannot do)
The characters were well developed and I adored the friendships between them all, even in those failed relationships. The Ending comes as a bit of a surprise and we're left guessing who Natasha was destined to be with...
It's 1 of 3 girls that's all I'm saying.. you'll have to read to find out!
A huge thanknyou to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me this e-book in exchange for an honest review.
I loved how proper real this was. Like do we ever wonder if our own therapists need to see a therapist themselves... not something I considered until this book.
I literally felt like I was Natasha in this book her life is so relatable to mine in more ways than one (I can't divulge or I'd be sharing spoilers and that I cannot do)
The characters were well developed and I adored the friendships between them all, even in those failed relationships. The Ending comes as a bit of a surprise and we're left guessing who Natasha was destined to be with...
It's 1 of 3 girls that's all I'm saying.. you'll have to read to find out!
A huge thanknyou to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me this e-book in exchange for an honest review.
May 2, 2022
Tell Me Everything by Laura Kay is a gift.
Picture this. A queer book where queerness is not being questioned. A queer rom com, to be precise, where queerness is not being questioned and the storyline is uplifting and feels real.
I mean. Wow.
The family of characters in this book is far from perfect. They don't have all the answers, they mess things up, they overthink and overcomplicate their lives... they are beautifully human*. They made me laugh and cry. They shared moments of such tenderness...
Sigh.
Tell Me Everything by Laura Kay is an essential gift to the world and is out May 26th. Don't miss it!
Now that that's done– when is the movie adaptation coming out? Tell me everything! (I know, I know)
Thank you to NetGalley, Laura Kay and Quercus Books for giving me the opportunity to read this book ahead of its publication.
*Allow me to explain why this made me emotional. I realised (and not so long ago!) that I have been trying to prove queerness to be good, to be a bright and shiny unicorn. This is emotionally exhausting. I am human. I make mistakes and bad choices. This has nothing to do with my sexuality and identity, thank you and goodbye. I was woken up by In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado.
Picture this. A queer book where queerness is not being questioned. A queer rom com, to be precise, where queerness is not being questioned and the storyline is uplifting and feels real.
I mean. Wow.
The family of characters in this book is far from perfect. They don't have all the answers, they mess things up, they overthink and overcomplicate their lives... they are beautifully human*. They made me laugh and cry. They shared moments of such tenderness...
Sigh.
Tell Me Everything by Laura Kay is an essential gift to the world and is out May 26th. Don't miss it!
Now that that's done– when is the movie adaptation coming out? Tell me everything! (I know, I know)
Thank you to NetGalley, Laura Kay and Quercus Books for giving me the opportunity to read this book ahead of its publication.
*Allow me to explain why this made me emotional. I realised (and not so long ago!) that I have been trying to prove queerness to be good, to be a bright and shiny unicorn. This is emotionally exhausting. I am human. I make mistakes and bad choices. This has nothing to do with my sexuality and identity, thank you and goodbye. I was woken up by In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado.
July 14, 2022
3.5/5 Stars
This book was ultimately a lot of fun! It follows Natty who has finally stopped living with her ex-girlfriend after said ex gets a new girlfriend, moves in with one of her best friends, and meets a new and exciting woman at one of the therapist-in-training night classes that she teaches.
This was everything I was looking for in a romance novel and was exactly what I needed at the time of picking it up after reading a few fantasy books in a row. I enjoyed the characters and their dynamics together and I appreciated the main character getting to know her dad after he left her years ago. But I couldn't help but feeling like the ending was a bit of a cop-out. We got a whole '7 months later' time skip in which not a lot was fully explained that felt just as though the author could get Natty to end up with the woman she wanted - but there was next to no chemistry between the two of them aside from maybe two scenes in the entire book. I was a bit disappointed by this after really enjoying the rest of the novel but I will definitely be picking up Laura Kay's other novel, the Split
Thanks to Netgalley and Quercus for an eARC in return for an honest review!
This book was ultimately a lot of fun! It follows Natty who has finally stopped living with her ex-girlfriend after said ex gets a new girlfriend, moves in with one of her best friends, and meets a new and exciting woman at one of the therapist-in-training night classes that she teaches.
This was everything I was looking for in a romance novel and was exactly what I needed at the time of picking it up after reading a few fantasy books in a row. I enjoyed the characters and their dynamics together and I appreciated the main character getting to know her dad after he left her years ago. But I couldn't help but feeling like the ending was a bit of a cop-out. We got a whole '7 months later' time skip in which not a lot was fully explained that felt just as though the author could get Natty to end up with the woman she wanted - but there was next to no chemistry between the two of them aside from maybe two scenes in the entire book. I was a bit disappointed by this after really enjoying the rest of the novel but I will definitely be picking up Laura Kay's other novel, the Split
Thanks to Netgalley and Quercus for an eARC in return for an honest review!
May 28, 2022
I really enjoyed this book. It's no secret I love messy characters in literature. I find them so intriguing, mainly because let's be honest - we can all be a tad messy. Especially when figuring out relationships with others.
When we meet Natasha, she's still living with her ex of two years (Georgia) and meets Margot through work. Without giving too much away, I loved this book and the way that relationships are explored. This doesn't just stem to romantic relationships, but also friendships and family are explored as well.
Tell Me Everything isn't a run-of-the-mill lesfic romcom, and I really loved that aspect of it. There is a lot explored in this novel, and at times I found myself laughing, but at other times I was crying too. Natasha is a complex character, and I loved following her self-discovery.
I highly recommend giving this a read if you're into messy characters and exploring complex relationships. It's a great novel. I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next from Laura Kay.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Quercus Books for a copy of this novel. ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
When we meet Natasha, she's still living with her ex of two years (Georgia) and meets Margot through work. Without giving too much away, I loved this book and the way that relationships are explored. This doesn't just stem to romantic relationships, but also friendships and family are explored as well.
Tell Me Everything isn't a run-of-the-mill lesfic romcom, and I really loved that aspect of it. There is a lot explored in this novel, and at times I found myself laughing, but at other times I was crying too. Natasha is a complex character, and I loved following her self-discovery.
I highly recommend giving this a read if you're into messy characters and exploring complex relationships. It's a great novel. I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next from Laura Kay.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Quercus Books for a copy of this novel. ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
May 15, 2022
Natasha is a therapist who sems like she has her life in order. She doesn’t. Natasha isn’t good at taking her own advice at all. She is about to move out of her ex-girlfriend’s house (Georgia), about to turn 30, and about to go on a trip overseas that could change her life. Natasha is pretty much a mess, and Margot encourages the spiral to fall faster. This book is about relationships – dysfunctional, broken, loving, romantic, family-based. Adding to this is that Natasha is a twin to Natalie, and Natasha’s relationship with her mother is a strained one. All in all, a good reflection of modern day familial relationships, as well as an observation on queer romance and love.
I lost a bit of empathy towards Natasha long the way in this book. She really was her own worst enemy and should have listened to her own advice. Margot was mysterious and strange, and she also used Natasha, which was quite sad, but this I where we saw Natasha’s vulnerability in Laura Kay’s writing. I actually hoped Margot and Zara would ride off into the sunset together, didn’t care for either of them at all.
Natasha found a lot of love and solace among her friends, as a substitute for the distance with her biological family. These relationships were written authentically. They were a realistic observation of people trying to find out who they are and where they fit among family, friends work and life. Each of the characters had a strong back story, and really did create a strong circle of colour around Natasha. Their moments of love and sunshine were just as important as Natasha’s.
Thanks, @netgalley for the e-ARC.
I lost a bit of empathy towards Natasha long the way in this book. She really was her own worst enemy and should have listened to her own advice. Margot was mysterious and strange, and she also used Natasha, which was quite sad, but this I where we saw Natasha’s vulnerability in Laura Kay’s writing. I actually hoped Margot and Zara would ride off into the sunset together, didn’t care for either of them at all.
Natasha found a lot of love and solace among her friends, as a substitute for the distance with her biological family. These relationships were written authentically. They were a realistic observation of people trying to find out who they are and where they fit among family, friends work and life. Each of the characters had a strong back story, and really did create a strong circle of colour around Natasha. Their moments of love and sunshine were just as important as Natasha’s.
Thanks, @netgalley for the e-ARC.
April 30, 2022
This was a lighter read than I expected it would be from the synopsis. Not that that’s a bad thing, just not what I expected. The emotional beats didn’t hit quite as deeply as I had thought they would and then romance didn’t reel me in and drag me along the way I had anticipated. But I still really enjoyed this read. In fact, I read this all in one sitting which isn’t something I ever manage to do.
While I wasn’t massively invested in the romance of it all (but I’m so happy it works out the way it does!), I was absolutely sold by the messy, realistic portrayal of figuring out who you are and what makes you happy right now. This band of characters in all their various stages of life felt so accessible and I found myself rooting for them all to find their own moments of happiness along the way.
And what I really found great about this book is that being queer was never one of the issues for these characters to deal with — it’s just who they are — but the associated issues aren’t brushed aside either here. It feels like a really realistic portrayal of what growing up gay currently feels like, which is still something I’m craving from media. That alone, for me, makes this a book I’ll be recommending.
Thank you for NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with this arc in exchange for my honest review.
While I wasn’t massively invested in the romance of it all (but I’m so happy it works out the way it does!), I was absolutely sold by the messy, realistic portrayal of figuring out who you are and what makes you happy right now. This band of characters in all their various stages of life felt so accessible and I found myself rooting for them all to find their own moments of happiness along the way.
And what I really found great about this book is that being queer was never one of the issues for these characters to deal with — it’s just who they are — but the associated issues aren’t brushed aside either here. It feels like a really realistic portrayal of what growing up gay currently feels like, which is still something I’m craving from media. That alone, for me, makes this a book I’ll be recommending.
Thank you for NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with this arc in exchange for my honest review.
May 14, 2023
I haven’t taken this long to finish a book in a long time. It just kept going, and I kept hoping it would get to a point. Usually, I can’t wait to get to my book at the end of the day, but this one was difficult for me to get into. I didn’t connect with the characters, and the only one I actually liked was Georgia. She was kind, sweet, thoughtful and generous. There was no spice, all the sex scenes were rushed through, and I have had enough lesbian sex to verify that nothing is ever rushed through. I couldn’t even connect with the sweet parents because who tf names their twins Natalie and Natasha? I’m still thinking about that. It’s too confusing to follow. I also refuse to connect with anyone named Poppy. The whole story was unorganized and I held on hoping for a climactic happy ending but I was left unsatisfied and dry as a desert.
March 4, 2022
A beautifully written novel about a therapist, Natasha, who helps others face their fears and challenges but has never learned how to do that for herself.
Not a great fan of who she ended up with (although I’m not sure I would have liked Natasha with the other person either), but it was lovely to see her own emotional journey and development with her family, friends and relationships overall.
A great LGBT+ read that I’m sure people will love.
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.
Not a great fan of who she ended up with (although I’m not sure I would have liked Natasha with the other person either), but it was lovely to see her own emotional journey and development with her family, friends and relationships overall.
A great LGBT+ read that I’m sure people will love.
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.
August 8, 2025
I loved this — really do find these books perfect holiday escapism and Laura Kay does some of the best. The friendships, the romance, even the slightly messy family bits all felt real and relatable. Such an uplifting read, and I finished it with a big smile on my face, after some tears.
July 19, 2022
4.5 stars!!!
April 14, 2025
Confusing plot but quite enjoyable overall
March 9, 2023
Not the book I thought I had borrowed from the library at all, but such a fun one. So much drinking and friends and dating..like the opposite to how I spent my late 20s, so it was such a fun way to vicariously see that being played out x I loved the characters of Natasha and Natalie, loved that therapist was so messy x a fun way for me to read more LGBTQIA+
December 17, 2024
Oh this was perfect. I love queer joy. I love a happy, if unexpected, ending. I love lesbians. I'm crying a lot right now.
May 8, 2024
Quite a decent read for me. It didnt seem like much, but the end tied it all together, making it a bit bigger that it originally seemed.
Its not often that an average "rock bottom" is represented in books. It doesn't always make for an exciting read. But in the end, it did feel relatable.
This was like watching a British drama-comedy. Some wit, but really more slice of life than anything. If you enjoy a more low-key plot you might enjoy this, too.
Its not often that an average "rock bottom" is represented in books. It doesn't always make for an exciting read. But in the end, it did feel relatable.
This was like watching a British drama-comedy. Some wit, but really more slice of life than anything. If you enjoy a more low-key plot you might enjoy this, too.
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June 18, 2022
'You can do that, though,' Charlie say. 'Be still. Find quiet. You can do that anywhere. But it can be painful.'
'What do you mean?'
'Well, when it's finally quiet,' Charlie says, picking up the last cookie, breaking it in two and handing me my piece, 'you don't know what you might hear."
BOOM. She's done it again. As soon as I knew Laura Kay had another novel out, I knew I wanted to read it after how much I enjoyed her debut, The Split. And I have no regrets.
Natasha spends her days supporting her clients find their peace through her role as a therapist but when she's not at work, her life is a hot mess.
Will she take some of the advice she so readily hands out during her sessions at work or will she continue to avoid all the hard feelings and inner reflections that will finally put her in control of her own life and her own happiness?
Tell Me Everything will make you laugh, make you sympathise with these flawed and so very real characters and have you frantically skim read to find out what happens next. I'm looking at you, page 358.
'What do you mean?'
'Well, when it's finally quiet,' Charlie says, picking up the last cookie, breaking it in two and handing me my piece, 'you don't know what you might hear."
BOOM. She's done it again. As soon as I knew Laura Kay had another novel out, I knew I wanted to read it after how much I enjoyed her debut, The Split. And I have no regrets.
Natasha spends her days supporting her clients find their peace through her role as a therapist but when she's not at work, her life is a hot mess.
Will she take some of the advice she so readily hands out during her sessions at work or will she continue to avoid all the hard feelings and inner reflections that will finally put her in control of her own life and her own happiness?
Tell Me Everything will make you laugh, make you sympathise with these flawed and so very real characters and have you frantically skim read to find out what happens next. I'm looking at you, page 358.
September 22, 2022
i sped through this book like a mad person because i LOVED it. like Laura Kay’s first novel, this book feels both saddening and hopeful — a book about coming back from a breakup and the feelings that follow.
however, i think this book is much better than The Split. it was more grown up and for me, more relatable/realistic. i loved the main character and related to her pushing down her feelings and focusing on everyone but her (how very Dolly Alderton), only to later realise her own freefalling sadness. i could just see myself in her heartache and i wanted the best for her.
the author has a brilliant way of depicting breakups and the complications that follow, particularly when exes stay friends. it’s part of why i love her writing in, because it isn’t something glossed over.
anyway i’m rambling but i loved this. even if the ending was at all what i expected (tho i kind of knew, deep down). will be buying more of her stuff.
however, i think this book is much better than The Split. it was more grown up and for me, more relatable/realistic. i loved the main character and related to her pushing down her feelings and focusing on everyone but her (how very Dolly Alderton), only to later realise her own freefalling sadness. i could just see myself in her heartache and i wanted the best for her.
the author has a brilliant way of depicting breakups and the complications that follow, particularly when exes stay friends. it’s part of why i love her writing in, because it isn’t something glossed over.
anyway i’m rambling but i loved this. even if the ending was at all what i expected (tho i kind of knew, deep down). will be buying more of her stuff.
May 29, 2022
As somebody who absolutely loved The Split by Laura Kay I was eagerly anticipating her next book and Tell Me Everything was everything I wanted and more.
Natasha is a therapist and seemingly has her life together, giving daily advice to her clients and helping people, but she's in rather a messy situation. Living with ex girlfriend Georgia she's terrible and listening to her own advice. A strained relationship with her mother doesn't help matters and Natasha is struggling to find which direction her life should go in. A String of one night stands seems easier, I mean no complications right, but when Natasha runs a training course for people hoping to become therapists she doesn't expect to meet Margot who's about to change everything and maybe make Natasha believe in love again.
I loved the characters in this book, Yes the characters are messy especially Natasha but I feel like that makes it more relatable. The last thing I want is perfect characters having perfect love stories I mean blah blah, give me real and give me raw and that's what Laura delivers. I loved that it was all so complicated and jumbled. I did sometimes get frustrated with Margot and equally Zara but ultimately I think the characters ended up where they meant to be.
The thing I love about Laura Kay's writing is the representation. Despite all the complexities of these characters being queer is never an issue, we have non binary rep here too and it's just beautiful to have love stories where the need to explain queerness isn't necessary.
Laura Kay's Wit and humour is prevalent in her stories with razor sharp observations on familial relationships and how we all need to go on a journey to find ourselves. I honestly can't recommend her books enough.
Natasha is a therapist and seemingly has her life together, giving daily advice to her clients and helping people, but she's in rather a messy situation. Living with ex girlfriend Georgia she's terrible and listening to her own advice. A strained relationship with her mother doesn't help matters and Natasha is struggling to find which direction her life should go in. A String of one night stands seems easier, I mean no complications right, but when Natasha runs a training course for people hoping to become therapists she doesn't expect to meet Margot who's about to change everything and maybe make Natasha believe in love again.
I loved the characters in this book, Yes the characters are messy especially Natasha but I feel like that makes it more relatable. The last thing I want is perfect characters having perfect love stories I mean blah blah, give me real and give me raw and that's what Laura delivers. I loved that it was all so complicated and jumbled. I did sometimes get frustrated with Margot and equally Zara but ultimately I think the characters ended up where they meant to be.
The thing I love about Laura Kay's writing is the representation. Despite all the complexities of these characters being queer is never an issue, we have non binary rep here too and it's just beautiful to have love stories where the need to explain queerness isn't necessary.
Laura Kay's Wit and humour is prevalent in her stories with razor sharp observations on familial relationships and how we all need to go on a journey to find ourselves. I honestly can't recommend her books enough.
March 31, 2022
Thank you to NetGalley, Laura Kay and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this book, in exchange for an honest review!
A beautifully written story focusing on the protagonist, Natasha, a therapist. After breaking up with her ex-girlfriend and being thrown out of the flat she shares with her, so she can move in with another woman, she begins a journey of healing. She reflects on her relationships with her family and friends, and I love the character progression throughout. I loved the ending too!
A beautifully written story focusing on the protagonist, Natasha, a therapist. After breaking up with her ex-girlfriend and being thrown out of the flat she shares with her, so she can move in with another woman, she begins a journey of healing. She reflects on her relationships with her family and friends, and I love the character progression throughout. I loved the ending too!
December 19, 2023
This is the second book I read by Laura Kay and I love it! She has the unique talent of storytelling that brings us into her wonderful, flawed characters' world. The book is more about the complicated relationship between family and friends and less about romance. The only thing I don't like is that everyone in the book drinks way too much, I am afraid they are on their way to become alcoholics in no time.
July 1, 2022
I expected a romance, that's how the publisher classifies it, but this is contemporary fiction. It's the story of a therapist with a messy personal life who finds love and reconnects with her friends and family. Her relationship is a subplot; most of the book would remain the same if it wasn't present. Her internal monologue is quite hilarious, I frequently laughed out loud while reading it. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for queer fiction that focuses on personal growth.
July 11, 2023
More like 3.5 BUT I really enjoyed this book and don’t think we should underestimate how important easy-reads about LGBTQ+ characters are.
It’s well-written, engaging and an unapologetically NICE and kind read.
I’ve already ordered another of her books because, frankly, I could do with more of this joy in my life.
It’s well-written, engaging and an unapologetically NICE and kind read.
I’ve already ordered another of her books because, frankly, I could do with more of this joy in my life.
October 2, 2023
A lovely queer romance! I really enjoyed reading this book - it was really easy to read, and so nice to have a simple happy wlw story. I warmed to the characters and the story, and I’d definitely read a follow up book. A good one for a holiday read. Would recommended!
May 26, 2022
If I said that this book was an easy read but demonstrates much depth, would it make sense? Let me explain. Tell Me Everything is an easy read, and had time permitted I could have guzzled it up in a couple of sittings.
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July 14, 2022Read this on the plane, great read, really cute love confession, a fun turn. a great follow up to the split.
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