What a delight. Dolly Alderton writes for real women, and this book is such a great representation of the trials and tribulations of modern dating. I laughed, I cried, and I felt deeply for these characters. Alderton really brings to life the experience of single women struggling to manage career, family, and love without being cheesy. I truly loved this book and recommend to all women in their 20s and 30s, and even beyond. A masterpiece and one of my favorite reads of 2021.

Ghosts by Dolly Alderton reminded me of Bridget Jones but for the millennial. It was a quirky, laugh-out-loud Rom-Com, that tackled some serious issues.

The story was good and well written; however, I wasn't drawn to it and it wasn't for me. It was slow, drawn out, and the mother/wife - I didn't like her character at all for various reasons. Aside from characters, I kept reading other stories and I had to force myself to keep reading this story Ghosts.

A smart funny well written book that's relatable when it comes to relationships with exes, friends, family, and current romances. Ghosts is a fun take on the rom com & domestic fiction genres to read I'd definitely enjoy seeing this turned into a TV series.
Dolly Aderlton is a new to me author I was happy to discover via my ARC NetGalley copy I hope to read more books by her in the future.

In this book we follow Nina, a 32 year old cookbook writer. She witnesses her friends get married off and start families and wants to get a move on with doing the same. So she tries her hand at an online dating app to meet prospective partners.

This was an incredibly fun read about the trials and tribulations of online dating. It really delves into the drama and mishaps of millennial relationships. This book was definitely worth the read.

I really enjoyed this title and found myself relating to the MC’s struggle to find love within herself and through others. Genuinely enjoyable and reflective of your 20s, this novel had a lot to offer and many aspects that I loved dearly, my only gripe is the end. It felt lackluster and diminished the impact of the novel. Overall, a 3.5-4 star read!

Family drama, witty dialogue, complex relationships all wrapped up with romance. Highly recommend.
Thanks for the publicity review copy.

I was hooked on this story within the first few pages. A book about ghosting your love? I've been there and I wanted to hear how Dolly Alderton was going to tell Nina's complex story.

I loved the storyline of being a food writer. I loved the storyline of having parents with complex (and heart-wrenching) problems. I loved this book. I hope you do, too.

I was expecting more ghosting to go on but I felt like the storyline had more to do with all of Nina's relationships. The story kept me somewhat engaged and rooting for the characters. Thank you to NetGalley, Dolly Alderton, and the publisher for a copy of this E-arc in exchange for an honest review.

I couldn’t quite get in to this one - it took me
quite a while to read. I think I was expecting a more lighthearted romcom so maybe just want in the right mindset. I would definitely check out another by the author. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.

Ghosts is one of the most refreshing books I've read in a long time. On the surface, it's an unabated satire on society's obsession of marriage, child rearing, and dating, particularly for women in their 30s. Alderton writes from the perspective of a jaded Millennial woman as she navigates dating apps, being single after leaving a long-term relationship, and the woes of dating.

The main character is very relatable, and the writing almost resembles inner ramblings that hold raw authenticity. Beyond just dating, we get to see the evolution of relationships and fitting those in as people themselves change. Most importantly, we get to watch the heartbreaking dynamics of the main character's family shift with illness that calls attention to what defines a person - their memories or actions.

Overall, a poignant and honest read that I related to on a lot of fronts. Sometimes it was a little too stream of consciousness for me and less polished, but it was a unique voice I thoroughly enjoyed.

This story is one of the best portrayals of friendship and dating as a woman in your early thirties. I particularly connected with Nina's experiences in her friendships as her friends starting to have babies and thought it was completely on point. Thank you to the publisher via NetGalley for the advanced copy to review.

I love the way Alderton address some heavy themes, like aging, reassessing your expectations about life and losing a lover, with humor. Her writing is sharp and clever and Nina felt like someone I wanted to be friends with. Clearly, dating in your 20s and 30s hasn't gotten any easier than when I was doing it!

Thanks to Knopf Doubleday and NetGalley for a copy to review.

I went into this read expecting a more light-hearted RomCom, and while it does have some of the ingredients of a RomCom, it’s also deeper, darker, snarkier with more heart than I was expecting. While the romantic relationship may have been what caused me to want to pick this up, it was the quirky, not-drama-free friendships and the sincere but dysfunctional familial relationships that got me to stay and made the book feel richer and worthwhile. I highly recommend this as a smart, wry look into relationships…all relationships.

A sincere thank you to NetGalley and Knopf Doubleday Publisher for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts!

Ms. Alderton is a new-to-me author and after reading this book, I will be looking for more of her work in the future. This book was full of heart, reality and emotion and kept me wrapped up in the story the entire time. Nina is a confident, independent woman in her early thirties. She has a pretty good life as a successful food writer, with a new house and loving friends and family. What she doesn't have is a love life. She meets Max via a dating app, and it seems life is finally really good. Max is everything she could hope for, but then he ghosts her. No texts, calls, nothing. On top of that, she is dealing with her father's diagnosis of Alzheimers. My heart really went out to her and all she is dealing with. The story certainly had it's fun and humorous parts, but there were some heartwrenching parts, too, when the story turned to her dad and what the family goes through and faces with his diagnosis. The characters of the story were realistic and relatable and I loved Nina's strength. This was a really nice story and I would love to read more by this author in the future.

I received a complimentary copy from Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

Thank you for the advance reader copy of this novel. I didn't finish this novel as I couldn't get into the storyline. Will try more by this author a different time.

I feel like this is the book that should really speak to me, as a 32 year old woman. However, I feel like it didn't hit the humor or development of relationships as well as it could. Would I read it again? Probably. But, not my favorite read of the year.

Thanks to Netgalley and Knopf Doubleday publishing group for providing for free in return for my opinion.

I found myself sad at the ending of this book. I really wanted a better outcome. But, the character development was strong and the story flowed well. I also liked the humor in the book. Already purchased for library catalogue!

I'm sure a lot of women can relate to this book, and will be giving it glowing reviews, but because I wasn't the target audience I just couldn't relate to it's content. That being said, it's well written and something that will resonate with a lot of people.

This book is definitely one that will resonate with those dating in their 30s or those who remember the struggle. Dolly Alderton takes on this topic with incisive wit and nuance.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me. All thoughts are my own.