This isn’t my usual kind of book, I found it heavy going at times, I know it was about important life changing subjects. I don’t know if I would read anything by this author again.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Emma Hughes for the advanced copy of this book. I agreed to give my unbiased opinion voluntarily.

I'm afraid this wasn't for me. I struggled with the writing style and DNF'ed 20% the way in. 1 star from me but is a personal opinion to how this was written and the language used.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publishers and of course the author for gifting me this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

I initially thought this book was going to be a sort of rom-com book but whilst romance does play a part the main themes are quite heavy but important topics.

The FMC Dee realises shes 35, stuck in a bit of a rut with life in a job thats dull and not living in the house that she thought she would be in by this age and in an uninspiring relationship and then she is in a situation where she is reminded basically that she is of an age where her literally egg timer is ticking and that she needs to get a move on and get pregnant before it is too late.

The story covers sensitive topics such as infertility issues, abortion, mental health and suicide; however I feel it is important that these topics are covered as there are so many people who are in the same situation as Dee and without a really tight friendship circle or support like Dee has with her friends Minnie and Roo then some people might be so fortunate.

I loved the ending and the journey between Dee and Andy is so beautiful to watch unfold. Despite the sensitive topics it was an enjoyable and relatable read.

I loved this book- especially it's ambiance and subject matter. Although perhaps a tad predictable, it was a joy to read!

This was a compelling read that delicately highlights the struggles women face with fertility. While marketed as a romance, this story is more one of self discovery as Dee works out who she is and what she wants her future to be amidst the expectations of women in their 30s.

The relationships that Dee built with the people around her were wonderful to read about - I love reading about positive female friendships in novels, especially when they are strong and don’t contain unnecessary drama.

I would recommend this novel to anyone looking to read about women in their 30s, British culture references and positive female friendships.

I really enjoyed this. It was an easy read and the story line kept me up turning pages into the morning. Would definitely recommend to all I know.

A nice easy breezy beach read that kept me engaged by the pool on holiday. I loved the relationship between Minnie, Dee and Roo and it dealt with some serious issues whilst still being lighthearted. I will definitely read more by this author. Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Going into this I was expecting a light romance but it is much more about friendship, fertility and finding yourself with a bit of romance on the side. I would liked to have seen more of Dee and Andy’s relationship but appreciate how well and sensitively the deep topics in this book were written. I would have liked a slightly longer ending but enjoyed the ending that was given all the same. This was a well written book with interesting characters and overall this was an enjoyable read.

This is not quite the light romance that the book cover seems to suggest. Thirty-something Dee has just been told by her doctor that her fertility is almost at its best before date. Her relationship with her unreliable actor boyfriend is dysfunctional at best, so she explores a platonic co-parenting option with Andy, a grumpy chef who has his own relationship issues. This book explores fertility issues and modern day relationships in a fair and balanced way and although the ending is predictable, it felt authentic and relatable.

With thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for providing an advance copy for me to read and review.

Dee has dreaded having to make big life decisions. But with a trip to the doctors, some unexpected results from a routine blood test just before her 34th birthday, she's told that if she wants to have children, she needs to get on with it and fast.

It's complicated is about Dee, who’s been told if she wants a family she better start fast due to Dee being told that she has failing ovaries. It was a really nice read and the fact it touched on some very important themes such as fertility, past loves and also showing the importance of friendships!! I really enjoyed seeing the development of Dee and Andy!! The reason for 3.5 stars is only because at times I felt it was going a bit too slow and then found myself skim reading some parts.

Thank you netgalley for this ARC.

Absolutely loved this book.
Dee, Minnie & Roo have been friends for ages. Dee finds out that her chances of having a family are dwindling. Minnie doesn’t want children but finds herself unexpectedly pregnant and Roo is desperate for a baby. All the ups and downs of life in your thirties.

This was a rom com with a difference, and as such I really enjoyed it. It explored fertility issues, friendships and a whole host of relationship issues. It was an easy to pick up, quick read and I would recommend.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

If Dee wants to have a child, now has to be the time, her relationship has just ended .What about Co-parenting with a stranger? Entertaining and hard to put down, an ideal holiday read .

It's Complicated is a funny, witty tale about a woman and her friends at the heart of it. It is different than the ‘rom coms’ I typically read (although I wouldn’t quite place this book there either) , where we are almost instantly introduced to the 'love interest' and know exactly where the plot is going within the first few chapters. It's Complicated is relatable, it begins with a low, it begins with Dee's ‘delusion’ before ultimately finding what she has to offer and what she wants. We get to peek into the love, the support system, the tragedies, the insecurities and the challenges that rule Dee’s life. While I'm not usually a fan of the baby trope, I surprisingly have an affinity to it when it comes to Dee and Andy. They’re not forced into it, its not for a completely out of the ballpark, stretched out reason, which made the book a great ‘relatable’ read.

What I loved is Hughes' writing style. It was a breath of fresh air and reminded me of the books I would read in the earlier stage of my reading obsession, it was consistent and something which I crave. It’s witty without feeling too cringey. The book is riddled with British culture cues, which as a fellow Brit I loved because it remained authentic without being overtly obsessed with making the reader know the plot happens in London ( and I for one have found a lot of similarities in Dee as within myself. There's fun messages and emails and Instagram DM, which make you feel you're part of a girls' group chat. It’s a great group of characters which I would honestly love to see more of.
A recommended read if you want to try something a little different from the usual rom coms you're used to.

The book has a light-hearted, almost jovial tone but actually highlights some quite serious issues faced by women

Main character Dee is in love with her childhood friend Nat and when they hook up again in their 30s she hopes that it will lead to their happy ever after. However, when  she finds out that actor Nat has been over friendly with one of his co stars, Dee's dreams are dashed. To make matters worse her gp gives her some bad news about her fertility and  she realises that time is running out if she wants to have a family.

Her friends Minnie and Roo are also struggling with issues, Roo has been trying for 18 months to have a baby with her husband and fun loving Minnie has some unexpected news thay could put her friendships to the test...

The side story about Dee's parents and their messy relationships is a nice touch. Life is definitely conplicated! I really liked Ines, Dee's step-mother (her Mum's wife).

An enjoyable read. I must admit I was a little disappointed with the ending as i'd become quite invested in main character Dee and wanted to know what happened next....but that could be another story (hint!)

I enjoyed this book. An interesting idea and the characters were really well written. Highly recommended by me.

I feel like It's Complicated had so many good things going for it, but it tried to take on too much in a short amount of page space. Dee has been told by her doctor that if she wants children, she needs to hurry up and get pregnant. Cue existential crisis regarding her life, money (or lack of) and that non existent boyfriend she might need to, you know, make a baby. There's discussions about plutonic parenting, motherhood, fertility and bring a woman. It's hard stuff to read at times and around all these tough discussions is a developing, rather sweet, romance. At times it was a bit jarring. There's also a nice friendship group between Dee, Roo and Minnie however I found I wanted more time and development spent on Dee and Andy rather than the friendship group.

An interesting romance that's quite like anything Ive read, but I found myself wanting some from the characters to add depth to the issues explored.

This book really was lovely, it was a great book for giving you the feeling of finding yourself and trying to work out what’s next. It couldn’t be more accurate with my life right now so I picked the perfect time to read it! I loved it

Dee, Minnie and Roo have all been friends for longer than they care to remember! Now all in their 30s, they have to deal with grown up adult issues like parenting and fertility.

Dee has just learnt that her biological clock is ticking faster than other women of her age and hasbeen advised not to put off having children if that’s what she wants. Having just split up with her boyfriend Nat, she either has to face life without a child or look into the possibility of co-parenting. When she meets and befriends Andy, a chef at her local cafe, they look at life in the same way, or do they?

I loved the characters in this book but there were times when each of them individually drove me insane! This book looks into some hard hitting issues but handles them well and sensitively but all in all it didn’t give me a soft, warm feeling when I finished it. I think I would have probably enjoyed a story about Dee’s mother Alice and her partner Ines more than this one!

Oh, what a lovely lovely read! I really enjoyed this one and I was happy that it touched on important themes such as female fertility, past loves, abortion and the importance of friendship. I'd recommend it anytime!