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My Hot Friend by Sophie White
5.0
My Hot Friend follows the lives of three very different women, Claire, Lexi & Joanne, who are each struggling with the ups & downs of female friendships in their thirties. Claire is struggling as she is lacking the support of her friends from the aptly named WhatsApp group, The Bitch Herd, following a recent mental health crisis. Lexi, whose life is slowly beginning to spiral out of control while so-called ride-or-die friend & podcast co-host Amanda seems oblivious. And finally, Joanne who is struggling with the life changes involved in becoming a new mother & what impact that has on her existing friendships.
The heart of the book is the relatability of its characters & indeed topics. Sophie manages to hold a mirror to female friendships & toxic relationships with astonishing accuracy. Every single reader will feel seen at some point within the pages of this book. And if you’re anything like me, maybe an uncomfortable amount 😂.
Sophie has given the reader a true & honest insight into the reality of the life of someone living with Bipolar Disorder, a mental illness which is still very much cloaked in stigma & silence. Through her depiction of manic episodes & indeed the shattering lows that come after, she left me with an encroaching palpable unease that lingered long after I finished the book.
White also shines a light on the true realities of early motherhood and isn’t afraid to show that it isn’t all cute insta friendly matching outfits and smiles.
Sophie flawlessly manages to create the perfect mix of entertaining yet informative and blends some brutally dark moments with sections which will have you in pain laughing.
Don’t let the cute cover & cheeky title fool you, this isn’t just another throwaway summer read but a beautifully charming, honest, hilarious & insightful look at female friendships, motherhood & mental health.
Read If You Like
☕Relatable characters, insightful honesty & laugh out loud moments
For Fans Of
☕The Aishling series & Louise O’Neill
Favourite Quote
☕“Why are all the sad songs and sad movies about couples breaking up? Friendship breakups were far more painful and complex.”
The heart of the book is the relatability of its characters & indeed topics. Sophie manages to hold a mirror to female friendships & toxic relationships with astonishing accuracy. Every single reader will feel seen at some point within the pages of this book. And if you’re anything like me, maybe an uncomfortable amount 😂.
Sophie has given the reader a true & honest insight into the reality of the life of someone living with Bipolar Disorder, a mental illness which is still very much cloaked in stigma & silence. Through her depiction of manic episodes & indeed the shattering lows that come after, she left me with an encroaching palpable unease that lingered long after I finished the book.
White also shines a light on the true realities of early motherhood and isn’t afraid to show that it isn’t all cute insta friendly matching outfits and smiles.
Sophie flawlessly manages to create the perfect mix of entertaining yet informative and blends some brutally dark moments with sections which will have you in pain laughing.
Don’t let the cute cover & cheeky title fool you, this isn’t just another throwaway summer read but a beautifully charming, honest, hilarious & insightful look at female friendships, motherhood & mental health.
Read If You Like
☕Relatable characters, insightful honesty & laugh out loud moments
For Fans Of
☕The Aishling series & Louise O’Neill
Favourite Quote
☕“Why are all the sad songs and sad movies about couples breaking up? Friendship breakups were far more painful and complex.”