I received this book in exchange for an honest review from the publishers/author via NetGalley.

Julia has given up on her romance life, believing that she's just not very good at sex when she comes to the realisation that maybe it's not her, but the men she's been sleeping with. After a night with a woman, Julia realises that she is, in fact, a lesbian and steps into a bright, new life full of LGBT+ swing dancing, SM clubs and fisting - yes, fisting.

This is a laugh-out-loud, raucous story about a young woman really coming to understand who she is, and who she wants to be as she finally accepts her sexuality and loudly announces it to the world. I have to say - this story is NOT for anyone faint of heart when it comes to sexual things, or anyone who doesn't really like vulgar descriptions or words used in stories because this has it all. I honestly know a little bit more about fisting than I ever want to, and I'm now side-eying people on the train, wondering if they are the type of accountant to go to an SM club at the weekend and wear a gimp mask.

This book contains a bounce of energy to it, and you can't help but be swept up alongside Julia as she proudly steps into her new lesbian life and radiates a newfound confidence. I really liked how it was no big deal really for her as she came out to friends and family (though realistically, I know many people do not have such easy coming out experiences) and I really felt like there was so much great character progression for Julia throughout the story.

Julia's relationship with Sam is the big 'love story' in the novel, and I liked how Kate Davies was able to really showcase a relationship that was unhealthy in a way that wasn't in your face abusive or emotionally manipulative, and how easy it is for people to enter and stay in relationships that aren't good for them. I think I personally would have liked the relationship to wrap up a bit sooner than it did, so there was a bit more healing time and a bit more time with Julia and

Carys

near the end.

I also just really loved the little side plot of Julia's letters from Eric - an OAP who writes letters to the civil service to complain but ends up becoming pen pals with Julia. It was just really sweet and every letter from him made me smile, even though it was a tiny bit in the overall book.

This is a great romp of a book for people who don't want to take their reading too seriously, and just want to have a good time with some funny characters who like to have a lot of loud sex (and may even let you watch!).