This is a funny, relatable, and beautiful story about someone who has to live with mental illness and their attempt to overcome what they can do to make a life with it. Pearl has OCD and it has impacted so many aspects of her life, as mental illness does.

I think the author did a fantastic job showcasing mental illness, but did a better job showcasing being in the mind, or headspace, of someone with OCD. It’s done tastefully with splashes of humor woven in.

It was an emotional journey to see Pearl’s struggles and triumphs as she moved throughout the book. The character growth was wonderful and as always, I love a good book that can make me cry: whether that’s from happiness, sadness, in laughter, and even all three.

I will always root for Pearl…and the woodlice.

This is without a doubt a 5/5 rating from me!

Thank you NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for a review.

Thank you NetGalley and Harper collins publishers for this ARC. To start, I love the cover art! It really is perfect! I was surprised the find this book was loaded with OCDs and really seemed to trigger my discomfort in the beginning and by the end I was cheering. Some amazing characters in this book and I loved the way it wrapped it all up in the end. I would definitely recommend this book

Wow, wow, wow! Dare I say this is my favorite read of 2025 so far? "To Hell With It" is an incredible story that follows the adventures of Pearl O'Reilly. Pearl is a quirky, relatable woman with OCD who breaks the mold of her own life by facing her fears with remarkable bravery. I was a big fan of "Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine," and this story rivals (or even surpasses!) my love for that book. I 100% recommend it!

To Hell With It by Claire Frances is an absolute rollercoaster of chaos, charm, and unexpected heart! From the first page, I was hooked on its witty dialogue, laugh-out-loud moments, and the kind of chemistry that sizzles off the page.

The story blends humor and heart effortlessly, giving us a protagonist who’s equal parts fierce and relatable. Whether it’s the fiery banter, the unexpected twists, or the perfect balance of snark and sincerity, this book keeps you entertained from start to finish.

If you love a sharp, fun, and slightly unhinged romantic adventure with a devilish twist, To Hell With It is a must-read. Claire Frances has delivered a story that’s wickedly fun and impossible to put down! Can’t wait to see what she writes next!

Thank you to NetGalley for the book!

An adorable read! I loved the inside look at a person with OCD. I don't have OCD, so I can't attest to how accurate it is. It's a sweet and adventurous read. The ups and downs of the adventure were entertaining and moved the plot along nicely! The characters had a nice depth and you're rooting for the main character throughout the book. Definitely a fun read!

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

Claire Frances has crafted a perfect metaphor for romantic attraction that teeters on the brink of obsession in this offbeat tale of a twenty-something young woman navigating OCD and trying to make sense of her world. Pearl is on a path to having been "Born and Dead in Drangan," a tiny village in County Tipperary, according to her best friend, Una. And Pearl doesn't really mind her routine life. The routines she establishes around her OCD ensure safety, in her mind: the salmon pink jumper she wears, switched for a salmon pink polo in warmer weather; the ritual of counting the stairs as she descends to the kitchen, starting over again if she doesn't get to the bottom before thinking sexy thoughts; the antibacterial spray she keeps in her bag so that she can disinfect her shoes before she starts up her car. When she falls hard for Jack, a handsome young wayfarer from New Zealand, she realizes she will need to step out of her very limited comfort zone into the rest of her life -- even if it feels insanely unsafe. This is a charming, disarmingly relatable tale of finding love, finding oneself, and navigating neurodiversity. Truly lovely read.

This is a fun rom-com about an Irish woman who has OCD. The OCD element in this book was well executed because it greatly affects the main character, Pearl. I also like her as a character, and her relationship with others in the book. Plot-wise wise I did enjoy how she went to New Zealand and discovered herself. This book was funny just cause how ridiculous some of the plotlines were and how they were handled. I enjoyed the majority of the characters, minus Jack; he was just crusty to me. I did not think I was going to like Niall, but I ended up loving him so much. One thing I did like about the story on how others were kind to her even though she struggled so much with her OCD. She did have really good support from other characters in this book.

The one thing I felt could have been done better was the romance part, it was a bit of a slow burn. I wish there were more interaction with them. I just wanted to see more of their relationship as a couple. That's more of just a nitpick, but overall it's a very enjoyable book that I think many readers will enjoy who like rom-coms.

Thank you, NetGalley, for an eARC in exchange for a review.

This book was adorable and I was so pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed it. Pearl was a delight and her OCD was definitely part of her charm. Even though she was in her late 20's, this is a coming of age book with romance, a great friendship and travel all wrapped up with a ribbon.

4.5 stars!

This book surprised me in a lot of ways! I could tell by the description I would enjoy it but I ended up loving it more than I thought I would. This was a seriously solid read.

I’m not a person with OCD, however, I am neurodivergent and I found so many parts of Pearl’s story relatable. It can be so isolating, lonely, and overwhelming.There’s a lot of joy in our differences too, and all of these feelings were perfectly portrayed through Pearl’s experiences.

This book had a lot of heart and balanced the seriousness of Pearl’s OCD with humor and understanding. Getting to know Pearl as a character was such a joy. She had incredible growth and every time she overcame an obstacle, no matter how big or small, I was cheering! I got emotional, I laughed and fell in love with Pearl as a lead (and also loved Niall, and her woodlice, and everyone honestly). Pearl showed us that bravery comes in small steps as well as big adventures, and those are the best types of stories to read.

Most of all, I loved when Pearl would speak directly with the reader. It was a unique narration style and I enjoyed feeling like I was having a conversation with a friend. Pearl’s voice was strong throughout the book and made it even easier to root for her.

Overall, the neurodivergent rep in this book was amazing, I loved the adventures, and I’m so happy to share this review with the world. I love the nod to Pearl’s butterflies on this absolutely stunning cover too! This is a must read.

Thank you NetGalley and Harper 360 for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

This is a very fun, sweet, and uplifiting read. I really enjoyed Pearl's character and her journey. I thought the author had great humor throughout the writing. I do not personally have any experience with OCD so it is hard for me to say definitively, but I feel like the descriptions and depictions of OCD were approached with respect and it was a positive representation.
I do think this is more of a contemporary fiction than a romance novel, so that was a bit misleading but overall I really enjoyed this.

Someone else compared this to a Dairy of Bridgette Jones and it has a very similar feeling to Bridgette Jones. FMC is a mess has OCD everything has to be clean and she carries hand sanitizer with her. She is also a hopeless romantic. Very relatable

I devoured this book- read it in one sitting! I felt such a connection to Pearl and felt invested in her journey.

very well written story that's so effectively done. our protagonist is absolutely awesome, too, and the ending is great. 5 stars. tysm for the arc.

Thank you NetGalley for the eARC of To Hell With It by Claire Frances

This book is both a messy and funny debut that pulled me in with Pearl O’Reilly’s charm and didn’t let go. At nearly 28, Pearl’s life is a patchwork of rituals and rigid routines—thanks to her OCD—but her voice is so sharp, hilarious, and vulnerable that you can’t help but fall in love with her. When a one-night stand turns into a catalyst for an international adventure, Pearl does the unthinkable: she says yes. What follows is a journey filled with honesty, friendship, mishaps, and a sh*t ton of antibacterial spray. The romance is sweet, but this is really Pearl’s story. It’s not about fixing her OCD, it’s about finding joy in spite of it—and sometimes because of it.

🦋|🅣🅗🅞🅤🅖🅗🅣🅢: 𝒯𝑜 𝒽𝑒𝓁𝓁 𝓌𝒾𝓉𝒽 𝒾𝓉 𝒫𝑒𝒶𝓇𝓁!! Pleasantly surprised. Triggered. Quirky. Packed with heart and humor. Me |➜ 😳😆🤭

A hilarious but really real look at what living with at times crippling OCD and ADHD can be like. Irish born Pearl O'Reilly falls hard for a man from New Zealand who shows up on her porch one day and when he returns home leaving a note wishing he could see her again soon she impulsively books a ticket to follow him.

Cue a madcap adventure that has Pearl stepping outside her comfort zone, trying new things and having the time of her life. I really enjoyed this book a lot and while it was filled with humor and heart, it also touches on childhood trauma and some heavier topics like negative and intrusive thoughts. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

*Dramatic hair flip* To Hell With It. To Hell With It written by Claire Frances was deeply inspiring, raw, heart felt, pure, honest, and real. Before continuing with my review, I just want to say that there's many different forms of OCD and people cope differently than others, no two people are the same and not everybody has the same OCD, for me it's making sure everything is perfect, for example I like everything to be clean and straight, if something is misplaced or not facing the right way, I will literally go and fix it whether it's out in public or the comfort of my own home. The major and only issue I had with this book was the way the author tackled the subject of OCD with humor and making it seem like it was so easy to overcome, when really it's not that easy to just wake up one morning and be completely cured and everything is okay. I really enjoyed this story and the main character, but like I stated, I didn't agree with the author on how she represented OCD. I felt like the mental health representation was written poorly because the author made it seem like just because a man comes into your life you have to seem strong, when really life is lifing. I can't recommend this book enough, so mark your calendars for June 24th, 2025 because this book could be so relatable for those of you who suffer from OCD. Just because your OCD isn't the same as another person, you still matter, your still worthy, and you don't need a man to feel strong.

THANK YOU TO NETGALLEY AND HARPER 360 FOR AN ARC OF THIS BOOK IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW!!!!!!!!

"Love is the soul's motivation, not control".

"I hated goodbyes. I always felt left behind. I'm not sure why- maybe because it was always me left behind?"

"We are all wild at heart, dear".

"Just do your best, your best is good enough".

Pearl O'Reilly is the type of person who I want to sit down and have doughnuts and tea with. Pearl is twenty-seven, nearly twenty-eight years old, and she's a true Irish woman with blue eyes, and thick black curls that cause her to always look like a scarecrow every single morning when she wakes up. Pearl was diagnosed with an obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) at the age of eleven years old, and she possibly thinks she has attention deficit- hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but she hasn't been confirmed nor tested for ADHD yet. Pearl also suffers from claustrophobia and acrophobia which is a fear of heights, but trees are her safe place, so she finds solace is climbing trees. Pearl's favorite color is salmon pink, her favorite number is three, and she likes going to the pub with her best friend Una the exact same night each week. Thanks to her OCD, Pearl has so many routines, from a checklist system to having the same breakfast each and every single that consists of two pieces of whole meal toast with margarine and peanut butter, Pearl counts the fourteen stairs in her apartment every morning and then eats her breakfast. Pearl has a fear of her hair straightener burning a hole into her bedroom carpet. Every Friday night, Pearl and Una to the pub. Una and Pearl are best friends, but they are more like sisters than anything, they met when they were just fourteen years old. Pearl is so brave, beautiful, and inspiring. I really liked Pearl, she was such a relatable main character, but I just wish she knew that she didn't need a man to make her feel strong, but I guess if it wasn't for Jack, Pearl wouldn't have gone to New Zealand and faced her deepest fears. It's so refreshing to have a character that's closer to your age knowing you aren't alone despite having OCD, everything will be okay. Did I forget to mention that Pearl HATES coffee?

Pearl lives in Drangan, Ireland which is a very small village. Pearl has never ever left her small village, but that is until one man comes into Pearl's life. The best way to describe Peal is a little bird that is too afraid to spread her wings and fly. One morning, Pearl wakes up with a gorgeous man in her bed and decides to say To Hell With It with her routines. Pearl and Jack got drunk at the pub and then decided to sleep with each other. Jack was on his way to Dublin, Ireland when his car broke down and it won't be done for a few days, so Pearl decides to do something she's never done before, she offers Jack her spare bedroom until his car is fixed and out of the shop. pearl hadn't slept with a man for nearly two years before she met Jack. If it wasn't for Jack, Pearl would be stuck in her little world and little life like a weirdo. Jack is twenty-nine years old and lives in New Zealand. Before he leaves Ireland for New Zealand after his car is fixed, Jack convinces Pearl to take a little vacation in New Zealand and come visit him. One day out of the blue, Pearl decides to say To Hell With It and go visit Jack, but when she arrives she learns that Jack is hiding a big secret from her. Pearl spends two weeks in Te Puke, New Zealand which is known for kiwi fruits. In Te Puke, Pearl hikes a mountain, she gives bungee jumping a try, and she gave the ocean a kiss (swimming naked). Despite the turn of events, Pearl has a blast and lives her life to the fullest despite having some fears. I learned something new while reading this book, the color blue in New Zealand symbolizes freedom, I don't know if that's true or not, but I thought it would be a cool fact to share with y'all.