I've read a few of Nick Spaldings books and was excited to read this latest one. I found the topic interesting - and topical - and how Ellie evolved with her "green" journey. As with his other books I found many humorous parts and its was a book the kept me engaged till the end. Recommended! #GoingGreen thanks to #NetGalley for a copy of the book for an honest review

Firstly, I would like to thank Net Galley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book.

This is a very lighthearted read about Ellie, a bit of a trainwreck of a person, who in trying to keep her job, and impress her new boss, pretends to be something she isn’t – a person with strong green credentials. She does find herself in some unusual and silly situations, all of her own making, and it is quite funny most of the time.

Not my usual kind of read, but it was a good way to spend an afternoon.

Thank you to Netgalley and Nick Spalding for providing me with an ARC in return for an honest review.

I liked this book a lot. It was an unusual take on a contemporary romance. Ellie is a bit to self absorbed for my liking but it was a good story, so it's fine.

Love, lies and thought provoking green issues was the crux of this story. I enjoyed how the topic was explored by the younger generation through Nick's eyes and I hope these are some of their true beliefs.

This is a tough book to review. I wish I could give half marks as this is a 7/10 so a 3.5, but I can’t round up to 4 sadly.
I’ve enjoyed this author’s work before so was disappointed that I didn’t like the main character, Ellie, enough to really care too much about the story. The story itself is light enough with some comical moments, but at the same time I *think* the author was trying to get across a serious topic (climate change, environment) which at times felt forced and schmaltzy whilst filled with outdated stereotypes.
The train journey to Brussels was perfectly described and I could feel the snake of anxiety tightening as I was reading.
This is an easy read and could get some people to think differently about environmental issues through light hearted fiction.
I don’t want to reveal any spoilers but I will say that the best part of the book is at the 85-90% to end part.

This novel follows Ellie through some changes in management at her PR firm toward a more environmentally conscious mindset and clientele. She does not seem to be well-versed on the climate crisis and her initial motive of being environmentally conscious is quite selfish - solely for the means of keeping her job rather than caring about the environment.

While I ended up thinking this novel was different and interesting in theory, I felt that the execution was more of a satire. I disliked how this novel made it seem “on trend” to be conscious of the climate crisis and even seemed to be poking fun at being an environmentally friendly person. Having previously read a few of Nick Spalding’s pieces, I know that this is his style of writing and his way of bringing up important topics; however, overall it just didn’t sit well with me. On top of that, this novel is published by Amazon Publishing and I find it so ironic that they published a novel about being environmentally friendly when they are such a gigantic company that clearly doesn’t care about the environment in the least.

I would recommend this book to someone who wants a light read with British humor that gives you some laughs.

A huge thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for the gifted e-book in exchange for an honest opinion!

I was really drawn to the premise of Going Green - a funny read that also sings the virtues of taking a more environmentally positive approach to life.

This was definitely an easy read - lead character Ellie is the one who finds herself on a new path when her PR firm is taken over by an environmental enthusiast, so she has to get in line pretty quick in order to keep her job.

There's romance, there's funny moments and a unique take on the story with its central green theme. I didn't find myself taking to Ellie enough though, she had Bridget Jones vibes but maybe a little too slapstick for me. Just personal preference there, would recommend if you're looking for a light=hearted read with an environmental spin!

Ive read an earlier book by Nick Spalding and liked it. This one lost me early on because of the rather silly name of the the person who seemed to be lead character (I'll never know if he was, I didn't read further). The name was obviously a spoof on a celebrity. I have no particular affection for the real person, but, shallow as I am, I thought the transformed name lacked imagination and it coloured my impression of the book. So I dropped it.
Judge me if you like, but on this occasion I was put off. I suggest you read the book for yourself, Nick Spalding is an able and engaging writer but not for me on this occasion. I'll give it four stars because I don't like leaving bad reviews and it seems unfair to drag the rating down because of my quirk.

I've been a fan of Nick Spalding ever since I got a Kindle. He has a formula for most of his books where he handles a "fish out of water" character in a humorous way. This is the first of these where I fell he has slightly missed the target.. There's a twist at the end, but it seemed a bit of an extreme one. I did however care for the characters and so was happy to continue reading and see them through to the inevitable happy ending.

I thought this was a cute read. As a newbie to all things green myself, I really enjoyed the evolution throughout the piece. I wasn’t the biggest fan of the protagonist, but the story was enjoyable and I was absolutely entertained. I would recommend this read.

A romantic comedy with an ecological twist with some humorous moments that makes it enjoyable. It explores current ecological issues but in a lighthearted way.

I received a copy of this book from Lake Union Publishing via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

I enjoyed this book. A really enjoyable story that kept me engrossed throughout. Light hearted and fun. Definitely worth a read.

A funny story about going green Some of the parts were LOL funny and the whole thing was a gas. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher!

Thank You NetGalley for the ARC of Going Green!
Interesting Characters. Wanting to laugh? Wanting to learn about the environment? This is a good read.

I enjoyed this funny lighthearted tale of a woman trying to be more eco friendly in order to get a job she wants whilst realising a few things about herself and other along the way! Nick Spaulding is a talented writer.

Thank you to NetGalley, Lake Union Publishing and the author Nick Spalding for an advanced copy of this title for an honest review.
I originally requested this book because I am a keen environmentalist who tries to inspire EVERYONE to reduce their carbon footprint and plastic usage.
I have to say, I was disappointed. There were a number of values that contributed to my lack of enjoyment of this novel.
I didn't love the new invented "words" and I found Ellie's character annoying and disruptive, this book had the power to be brilliant but with the use of Ellie's narrative and her "inner voice" it just went in the wrong direction.
In conclusion, I loved the idea of this eco friendly rom-com but felt it wasn't executed to its full potential.

THank you @netgalley for my advanced copy of #goinggreen.
I can honestly say I havent laughed so much at a book since Nick Spaldings last one. The boy knows how to write humour!!
Highly recommend for anyone that's after a hilarious, feel good romcom.

This was a fun book to read with humour included. An easy read, with a great story.

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

Going Green by Nick Spalding is a silly romcom about 30-something Ellie Cooke, whose PR agency was just bought out by Nolan Reece, a very handsome environmentalist. Under this new management, her PR firm will focus on green projects and businesses that want to help save the environment.

Having never really given the environment a second thought, Ellie pretends to be extremely pro-vegan and pro-green in order to look good to the new boss and save her job. In doing so, she actually turns into the person she’s trying to pretend be but to the extreme, turning into the very obnoxious and overbearing vegan stereotype she used to make fun of.

Written as a comedy while also educating the reader about the environment, it was overall a fun read, but I personally found it a little too cheesy and slapstick in places for my taste.

Thank you to @netgalley and @amazonpublishing for granting me an #ARC of this book! For you @KindleUnlimited members, this book is free with a #KindleUnlimited membership and comes with #audible narration, which I love! Billie Fulford-Brown does a great job narrating with her adorable British accent.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ / Going Green by Nick Spalding / Pages: 332 / Genre: Fiction / Narrator: Billie Fulford-Brown

I didn't finish this one. Seemed like a Sophie Kinsella wanna-be that fell short. It is rare that I don't finish a book but this one just didn't hold my interest.