Take a photo of a barcode or cover
changenotcoins 's review for:
To Hell with It
by Claire Frances
If Bridget Jones, Eleanor Oliphant, and a whole lot of chaotic charm had a love child, it would be Pearl O’Reilly. 💕 This debut by Claire Frances is a rollercoaster of relatable quirks, raw emotions, and laugh out loud moments that’ll steal your heart faster than Pearl counts her way down the stairs.
Pearl is 27 and navigating life with OCD—her routines keep her grounded, but they also keep her from truly living. That is, until one wild morning when she wakes up with a gorgeous naked man in her bed (yes, you read that right 👀), and everything starts to spiral in the most delightfully messy way possible.
This book is as much about friendship and personal growth as it is about romance. Pearl’s relationship with her best friend Una is goals—warm, funny, and perfectly imperfect. And while Pearl’s romantic journey is sweet and melts your heart, it’s her inner journey that makes this story unforgettable. Watching her step out of her comfort zone, confront her mental health struggles, and learn to embrace the chaos of life is as inspiring as it is deeply moving. As someone with OCD, it was so refreshing to read about a character and her journey and really feel like it resonated. I felt very seen and validated and I LOVE that about this book and what the author was able to do.
📖 What I loved:
✨ Pearl’s voice is everything. She’s awkward, funny, and so relatable that you’ll want to reach through the pages to give her a hug.
✨ The raw and honest portrayal of OCD. It’s not sugarcoated, but it’s handled with so much care and compassion.
✨ The balance between humor and heart. One moment you’re laughing at Pearl’s hilarious inner monologue, and the next, you’re tearing up at her struggles.
✨ The slow burn self-discovery paired with a romance that’ll leave you smiling!
If you love books that tackle mental health with warmth and humor, characters who feel like your new best friend, and stories that remind you it’s okay to be messy while finding your happiness, To Hell With It is a must read. 🧼💕
Thank you to NetGalley, Claire Frances, and HarperCollins/One More Chapter for the eARC of this book.
Pearl is 27 and navigating life with OCD—her routines keep her grounded, but they also keep her from truly living. That is, until one wild morning when she wakes up with a gorgeous naked man in her bed (yes, you read that right 👀), and everything starts to spiral in the most delightfully messy way possible.
This book is as much about friendship and personal growth as it is about romance. Pearl’s relationship with her best friend Una is goals—warm, funny, and perfectly imperfect. And while Pearl’s romantic journey is sweet and melts your heart, it’s her inner journey that makes this story unforgettable. Watching her step out of her comfort zone, confront her mental health struggles, and learn to embrace the chaos of life is as inspiring as it is deeply moving. As someone with OCD, it was so refreshing to read about a character and her journey and really feel like it resonated. I felt very seen and validated and I LOVE that about this book and what the author was able to do.
📖 What I loved:
✨ Pearl’s voice is everything. She’s awkward, funny, and so relatable that you’ll want to reach through the pages to give her a hug.
✨ The raw and honest portrayal of OCD. It’s not sugarcoated, but it’s handled with so much care and compassion.
✨ The balance between humor and heart. One moment you’re laughing at Pearl’s hilarious inner monologue, and the next, you’re tearing up at her struggles.
✨ The slow burn self-discovery paired with a romance that’ll leave you smiling!
If you love books that tackle mental health with warmth and humor, characters who feel like your new best friend, and stories that remind you it’s okay to be messy while finding your happiness, To Hell With It is a must read. 🧼💕
Thank you to NetGalley, Claire Frances, and HarperCollins/One More Chapter for the eARC of this book.