No Worries If Not!

This is exceptional good fiction. If you like fiction that makes you laugh so much, but also makes you think about yourself and others. then this is for you. I think all teenagers and adults will enjoy this fictional story and be better for reading it. (As I said as a piece of fiction it’s brilliant but with Teacher hat on - it would also make an excellent route for a school English/Guidance/Biology collaboration to open up positive discussion about the topics dealt with in the story. Also could be used in so many other situations for that purpose too ‘#Book club for personal relationships and office HR’.) Thank you to Harper North and NetGalley for the ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.

This is one of the most brilliant depictions of misogyny in fiction.

Charlotte the MC through a clever and humorous narrative navigates how it feels to live in a patriarchal society as a woman. The book is written in a way that takes the reader through an emotional rollercoaster - I found myself enraged, laughing, feeling such sadness - all because of this book.

Ultimately this is an easy to read book that works really well for anyone wanting to read something that captures a serious topic (misogyny) in simple language that makes the book impossible to put down.


A great read perfect for reading slump cures and I'd definitely recommend.

If ever I needed a book this is the one! Charlotte is on the hunt to stop apologizing especially for things she shouldn’t even need to apologize for. Along with her best friend Mush she vows not to do so only to accidentally blow up on the handsomest kindest man ever. This definitely makes for an interesting read! I absolutely can’t wait to dive in to see what happens and can’t wait to share my full review. Lucy Nichol never does any wrong!

"Difficult women are a necessity."

Women, how many times a day do you find yourself apologising for simply existing? Making yourself seem less assertive with an “if that makes sense”? Minimising your own needs with a “no worries if not!” — this book beautifully explores the more subtle parts of being a woman conditioned to live in a misogynistic world and does it with grace, flair and a lot of heart!

Charlotte was everything — she gave me so much catharsis and also gave us a brilliant chance to indulge in a sweet little romance with a streak of feminist fury and personal growth. She was witty, funny and painfully aware of her own compliance in keeping her stuck in a misogynistic world that makes her feel guilty for taking space — leading to her snapping in the most fantastic ways and going on a heartfelt and slightly chaotic journey of self love and reflection. She made me laugh, cringe, wince and fall totally in love with her as she went on this absurd adventure and that is what entirely dominated this brilliantly entertaining story.

The narration was personal and easy, with a steady pace and some deeply insightful diarised sections that go back to show us seemingly normal snapshot moments of the past, but fit together to show all these little moments that affect and change a person.

Witty, warm and wonderful. Everyone needs to read this book — and I will not be apologising for that statement.