I’m F*cking Amazing by Anoushka Warden, a NetGalley review. I have a lot to say about this book, it wasn’t what I was excepting and you are a prudish then it’s not the book for you, the first chapter being call ‘wet Fanny’!. The main character that narrates this story is never given a name, her boyfriends/friends are given names they are just call Three and X, which for me gave it that impersonal feel. My opinion of this book may divide opinions but I really didn’t enjoy it one little bit and really disliked the main character, the narrator. The narrator is at times flawlessly confident, she knows what she wants and goes for it, sex is hugely important to her and her ‘fanny’ and it’s feelings get mentioned a lot, as a reader I felt like I knew her fanny better that I did her ( a sentence I never thought I would write!). The narrator is also stubborn and determined, opinionated, manipulative, annoying, selfish and dishonest. At the beginning I found the narrator quite funny and was able to laugh out loud but that opinion soon changed. The narrator for example plans a wedding she doesn’t want, she lies about being pregnant and about wanting to move in with a partner, yet she blames the partners for the downfall of relationships. Its clear to see that she’s not completely to blame for what unfolds in this book but her dishonesty doesn’t help and she seems to go from bad to worst with no redeeming features what’s so very. It annoys me where she has no understand of what is happening to her partners and there mental health and it quite often feels that everything is about her, quite often betraying herself as the victim. The narrator often demands that these partners get help through counselling but in my opinion she could do with help herself, as she’s quick to blame others and I’m pretty sure her past, epically her upbringing plays a huge part in the way she is in relationships. This book is basically the narrator have a big whinge about her life and the weird pressures she puts on partners, a list of rules called a manifesto. For me this is a hugely unenjoyable read for, with an awful main character. I won’t be recommending this to anyone a ⭐️ from me📚

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for this ARC. I felt this book definitely has an audience. It is raw, funny in places and emotional vulnerable but while I did appreciate its value, it just wasn't quite for me. It may be because it is not one of the genres I normally read, so I found it a little jarring but I definitely feel it has it's place on a book shelf, just sadly not mine.

"I'm F*cking Amazing" by Anoushka Warden is likely a bold, unapologetic, and empowering book that celebrates self-confidence and personal empowerment. With a title that exudes confidence, the book probably offers readers a mix of humor, real talk, and motivational insights aimed at helping them embrace their true selves and live life without holding back.

Warden’s writing is likely to be witty, direct, and full of personality, encouraging readers to ditch self-doubt and societal expectations in favor of authenticity and self-love. The book might include personal anecdotes, practical advice, and exercises designed to boost self-esteem and inspire readers to take charge of their lives.

"I'm F*cking Amazing" is perfect for those looking for a confidence boost or a fun, irreverent read that empowers them to own their worth. It’s an ideal choice for anyone ready to embrace their inner strength and declare their awesomeness to the world.

Loved this one. FRESH, ORIGINAL, HILARIOUS. One of the best books I have read in a long-time. If you are trying to find a book to read and keep humming and haying over books, or arenin a slump and need out of it, then look no further this is the book you need!! 10/10 5 star!

An upgraded Bridget Jones, Not a diary exactly, but a stream of consciousness outpouring from a young woman looking for love...and satisfaction.
In the way that men scoring women is gross, so is Top Humps. But it's also wickedly clever and very funny.
This is a fresh, funny & very candid read about a woman who knows what she wants & who discovers that loving yourself is the best love of all.

Heartbreakingly beautiful. Sad and funny: this was the best and so relatable read, I’m dying to know the outcome and I raced through it.

Absolutely loved this book - it was so brilliantly frank and sexy and funny and moving and said everything that never usually gets said! Once I’d started I couldn’t put it down.

I received a recommendation from a friend to check out this book and boy readers are in for a ride. Sort of like a modern Sex and the City we are getting an inside diary into someone’s diary and relationship history and not holding back! Definitely check this one out!

This book is a wild ride. I know it sounds ridiculous, but I didn’t take much notice of the blurb and I thought it was a memoir for a while, such is the relatability of the writing. It’s a very vulnerable account of a woman’s relationships through her twenties and thirties. The humour can be crude and the word “fanny” is used A LOT so avoid if that’s going to irritate you. I enjoyed it because I felt I could relate to a lot of the mixed emotions around your first love, heartbreak and the general f***ery of dating men. My only criticism is that the ending felt unsatisfying as I was desperate to see the fallout of later events….

With thanks to and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I'm F*cking Amazing - Anoushka Warden 💁🏻‍♀️

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This book was insane and I loved it! It was really interesting to read about female issues and sex within the relationships that the main character encountered.

A part of this book that I found difficult was that there didn't seem to be any chapters and was more structured around events / people. The book was still enjoyable and the ending had me hooked.

Thank you to NetGalley & Orion for sending me this book in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own*

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DNF @20%

I wasn't a massive fan of the voice of the author. I think that this just is not the book for me. Love the concept, but not the execution.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

This novel is an exploration of what it means to be a woman dating in the 21st century, and how you always need to have a good relationship with yourself before you can have a good relationship with anyone else. I really enjoyed the frank way the story was told - the comparison with Fleabag is definitely appropriate - and the very realistic way the story played out. I think in some ways the main character could come across as selfish, but I really appreciated the way she navigated her own feelings and expectations to advocate for herself.

"I'm F*cking Amazing" by Anoushka Warden was written in such a narrative style that I was ready to believe it's not a work of fiction but a memoir (and if it were a memoir I'd rate it much lower, actually...). As a novel, it does a good job showcasing how relationship's overall condition may manifest in the sexual aspect of it and how body may sometimes indicate the hard truths before the head is ready to wrap itself around them.

As little interludes, the narrator recalls her sexual experiences throughout the years and it was quite refreshing to see such a depiction of shame- and guilt-free exploration of one's pleasure and body. The cast of supporting character is also written well, even though they are only introduced from the narrator's point of view. Especially the main male partners were depicted in a realistic manner

Loved loved loved this book. I realated to some of the issues in the book which got me into it straight away. I would definitely recommend this to others.

An emotional story following a woman and her quests for a fulfilling sex life. We follow our female protagonist who is engaged. On paper her man is everything she’s ever wanted however in the bedroom he’s not quite passionate and doesn’t turn on the protagonist. But is passion more important for a good marriage or should stability and compatibility in other aspects suffice? Warden unflinching follows the protagonist throughout her relationships with men, exploring without any shame or stigma female sexual desire. A thought-provoking read that has humour and a lighted heartiness to it as well as pathos and heartbreak,

This had an intriguing premise and while parts of this book were funny and engaging, other parts got repetitive after a while especially the short chapters interspersed throughout the book that list all the different orgasms the female protagonist has had with different men. At the core the book looks at a tricky relationship the protagonist has with a man who won’t fully commit to her and has red flags. This emotional disconnect and turmoil lead to the protagonist’s loss in confidence and sex. It’s in an intriguing, contemporary story of a modern woman and her difficulty with finding true love in a digital world.

I'm not the first reviewer to say that reading I'm F*cking Amazing is like having an intimate conversation with a friend rather than reading a novel. I loved it. Yes, it's no holds barred: no sexual act or intimate part of the body is taboo, apparently. That's what's so good about it. I think millions of women could find at least parts of this book that they related to. I'm 30 years older than the main character, and I could nonetheless relate with so much of it.

Especially with the underlying confusion of it all. Here we have a young woman who is very comfortable with her body and with sex, at one level, but at the same time her relationships with men are a complex power struggle. She is confident enough to be able to comfortably have sex with a stranger to scratch that itch, so to speak, but often lacks the confidence to recognise her own needs, so subsumed are they by filling the emotional needs of others.

The writing style, as much as the content, contributes to the impression of a conversation with a friend. It's fast, funny, intense and immediate. The casual style, however, masks the fact that this novel is also well structured. In fact, there'l a lot more control and skill going on here – in terms of plot, structure and pacing – than is apparent!

I'm F*cking Amazing feels very real and personal. So much so that you can only wonder how much is actually true or based on lived experience, and whether or not the author could write another, different – entirely fictional – novel. I'd like to think so and look forward to reading more of Warden's work!

This is such an unusual book, and although it shouldn't work, it does! It's told in a very chatty style, as if the main character has sat down across from you and just started telling you her life story, with lots of sex info! So because of that, the reader is a bit of a remove from the action unlike they would be in a traditional narrative style. But the voice is engaging and it works. I'll definitely be reading the next book from this author - I'm fascinated to see what she does next!

I’d describe this book as realistic fiction. The author has done a fantastic job of creating imaginary characters and situations that depict the world and society. The characters focus on themes of growing, self-discovery and confronting personal and social problems. The language is clear, concise, and evocative, with descriptions that bring the setting and characters to life. Dialogue is natural and authentic, and the pacing is well-balanced, with enough tension and release to keep the reader engaged.

The E-Book could be improved and more user-friendly, such as links to the chapters, no significant gaps between words and a cover for the book would be better. It is very document-like instead of a book. A star has been deducted because of this.

This is a first for me by the author and one I enjoyed and I would read more of their work. The book cover is eye-catching and appealing and would spark my interest if in a bookshop. Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.

3.5 stars rounded up to 4. I enjoyed the writing style, which kept me reading quickly. It's frank about female sexuality, though the intimate scenes aren't titillating. There is humour, particularly at the beginning - the Top Humps scorecards were funny, for example. But the story becomes darker as it progresses, with the female main character suffering emotional abuse from her third serious partner. She then emotionally abuses her next partner, which makes it difficult to empathise with her. In terms of character arc, she grows across the story, but not into someone I would like in real life. I would read another Anoushka Warden book, but I'm hoping the next one has a more sympathetic main character.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advance reader copy.