Happy publication day to SHE’S A LAMB! by Meredith Hambrock! Thank you to @NetGalley and @Dreamscape_Media for the ALC 🎧

This book is for anyone who has ever felt like crying or screaming in public because your wildest intrusive thoughts are piling up and you know what you *deserve* damn it, you’re a gift to everyone and everyone loves you, obviously. You’re hot and the next biggest star but nothing is going your way and you don’t know why no one can appreciate your charm and talent. You’ve been robbed of your dream part in The Sound of Music and your life is exploding because you need this part no matter the cost and so you’re screaming in public because it’s all too much!!

SHE’S A LAMB! was so funny and unhinged. I was so invested in Jessamyn’s life and descent into delusional destruction. The audiobook narrator, Stephanie Willing, did such a wonderful job brining Jessamyn’s self-obsessed and hilarious story to life.

Definitely recommend if you need a laugh and to read about someone else’s life just unravel into madness!

She's a Lamb! I loved this slow descent into madness that we see from the main character's POV. If you loved Pearl and Yellowface, definitely check this one out. I feel like it's a well done combination of the two.

Jessamyn is not a girl's girl and she's got lots of issues, the main one in her mind being her failure to achieve stardom despite years of giving it her all. That's not to mention how much of a dislikeable charter she is for her racism, internalized misogyny and arrogance.

My only wish for this story was that the true chaos would have started sooner and we would have seen her go even further off the rails.

If you love a good unreliable narrator, a slow descent into madness, and theater, check this story out.

Happy release day! Thank you to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the advanced audio!

4.5 stars rounded up

This book is like nothing I’ve ever read (well, technically listened to!) and I cannot get enough. Jessamyn was the perfect compelling yet questionably reliable narrator. I do theatre, so this book was right up my alley. Sometimes when I’m on stage and can feel the crowd react, I have this brief, fleeting feeling that I’m destined for greatness lol. Jessamyn takes that feeling and runs with it. Like, just fully embodies it. I love to read about crazy and delusional women, and this was such a treat.

If you support women’s rights AND women’s wrongs, this book is for you. Jessamyn is an incredibly interesting narrator, and seeing the world through her eyes was both scary and exciting. I was enthralled only a chapter or two in. The audiobook narration was really well done, perfectly complimented the story and was not distracting. The writing was really good too. I really am impressed by how immersed I felt into Jessamyn’s psyche. And I thought the side characters were written really well too! They are able to tell you things through what they say to Jessamyn that paints a delightfully messy picture of what’s going on.

If you love consuming media about delusional/mentally unstable women, you’ll love this read.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Hilarious satirical fun! Jessamyn St. Germain is a (failed) actor waiting for her big break. And if she doesn’t get a big break, she’ll take matters into her own hands. She has two, possibly three boyfriends, using each of them to get something different. How far is she willing to go to make the starring role hers?

Jessamyn is a terrible, horrible human and it’s hilarious to see her scandalous plans unfold. I wanted her to get in trouble but I also wanted her to get away with what she does. Her grip on reality is tenuous at best, making for some hilarious scenes. We are left to try to figure out what’s really going on.

I listened to the audiobook courtesy of Dreamscape Media and NetGalley. The narrator was terrific, she became Jessamyn. I was drawn into the plot almost immediately. Even though I despised Jessamyn, I was somehow also rooting for her. Another cool thing was the setting was in the great, INDEPENDENT country of Canada. Yay Canada! Fast paced, I was kept on my toes throughout. This was a great listen!

this book is BONKERS!

i hated her, i have known her, hell i have probably BEEN her. anyone who has been in a (especially) competitive musical theatre environment can relate to some of the delusions of our unreliable narrator and her self spiraling way of living her life.

the book became a bit one note, which is my primary critique. there was such opportunity for depth with the sister gorgeous plotline and instead it pivoted back to a very singular obsession. entertaining, but got a bit grating toward the 60% mark and slowed down the book pacing considerably.

the idea of someone losing their sanity due to a one sided competition they run in their head while also having their insecurities reflected back to them by everyone they engage with is weirdly relatable based on how the author shows the sorrow and loneliness of her FMC beneath the delusions.

this book really is for the BFA girlies but also anyone who has ever felt trapped by a mean girl and would love to watch her unravel.

thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for this wild ride!

3.5/5

thank you Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the audiobook ARC!
i was really surprised by this and how much i was entertained, but i shouldn't have been because this. is. my. genre. the narrator did a lovely job with the dialogue and the loss of control Jessamyn had throughout the story. i liked how we were let inside her mind through her internal dialogue, making us know that there was reasoning behind her actions for her. even if it wasn't real, it felt real to her. i just wish she got professional help😭
ps the cover is exquisite🤌🏻

If you’re in the mood for an unhinged girly book, this one absolutely delivers. She’s a Lamb! is a darkly comic, chaotic spiral into one woman’s delusions of stardom—and I couldn’t get enough.

Jessamyn St. Germain is convinced she’s destined to play Maria in her Vancouver theater’s production of The Sound of Music. Reality, however, has other plans—and when she’s offered something entirely different, the cracks in her carefully constructed world begin to split wide open. I’ve seen this book compared to All’s Well and Yellowface, and that’s a pitch I completely agree with. If you liked those messy, smart, spiraling narratives, this will hit the same notes.

Jessamyn is a narcissist, yes, but she’s also oddly vulnerable—constantly being taken advantage of even as she clings to the fantasy that she’s the one in control. She’s entirely unlikable and yet somehow I found myself rooting for her. Watching her unravel was both hilarious and deeply uncomfortable in the best way. There was one theme (I’ll keep it spoiler-free) I was worried would be left out, but when it finally hit, it hit hard—and made everything that much more powerful.

The audiobook performance by Stephanie Willing was phenomenal. She brought Jessamyn’s delusions and the ensemble of characters to life with nuance and energy, adding an extra layer of immersion to an already gripping story.

Big thanks to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the early copy. I enjoyed every wild, delusional minute of it.

INFINITE STARS. I am unwell!!!
THIS. BOOK.

I finished this over a week ago and I still can’t stop thinking about it. As of right now, this is my top read of 2025, and I genuinely don’t know what could knock it off the throne. It’s raw, smart, hilarious, and completely unhinged — in the best possible way.

Jessamyn is the kind of female main character I absolutely adore reading about: deeply flawed, delusional, sharp, and spiraling. Not someone I want to be (let’s be clear — I spent half the book yelling “girl, please”), but someone I could not look away from. Watching the cracks form in her view of herself — slowly, painfully, brilliantly — was such a wild ride.

One of the most genius layers of this whole thing? Her obsession with The Sound of Music. She’s completely fixated on playing Maria — warm, sweet, practically glowing with selfless joy — which is hilarious, because Jessamyn is her total opposite. The disconnect between who she thinks she is and who she actually is? It’s unhinged. It’s tragic. It’s brilliant. I LOVED it.

And then there’s the Shakespeare nods, which made my entire nerdy soul sing. I’m not trying to sound pretentious, okay?? I was just That Kid in high school who weirdly vibed with Macbeth and Julius Caesar (what that says about me is a conversation for another day 😅) and the nods in this story made my English-lit-nerd heart sing. Layered, dark, ironic, so well done and satisfying.

The writing is razor-sharp and emotionally devastating, but also laugh-out-loud funny. I felt everything reading this — annoyance, sympathy, awe, secondhand embarrassment, righteous fury. There were moments I wanted to throttle Jessamyn and moments I wanted to crawl into her skin and cry. A full-body literary experience.

And the audiobook???
✨ Show-stopping. ✨
✨ Legendary. ✨
✨ I would listen to it again right now. ✨
It had me in a full chokehold — I didn’t want it to end, and I’m already having withdrawal.

Final thoughts:
This book is messy, brilliant, and one of the best explorations of self-delusion and the female experience I’ve ever read. Meredith Hambrock is now permanently on my auto-buy list, and I need more from her immediately. Not next year. Not next season. Now.

I loved this! This felt like Pearl meets Yellowface in the absolute best way possible. I love the idea of the spiraling starlet who wants nothing more than to be adored! This was exactly what I wanted it to be and more. The narrator was amazing and the slow spital into madness was perfect. This was my favorite book of the month for sure!

The cover had me hooked from the get-go. I was sat for a truly campy, unhinged, unforgettable experience and that's exactly what this book delivered.

She's a Lamb! is about delusional actress Jessamyn St. Germain. She auditions for roles way out of her talent range, but it's always everyone else's fault for not recognizing true talent. After auditioning for the role of Maria in Sound of Music, she's called back to be hired as the children actors' handler while her rival has gotten the role of Maria. Enraged, she sets out on doing anything to make her dreams come true.

When it comes to books about unhinged characters doing unhinged things the whole story leans on the lead character. If you are not either rooting for them or rooting for their downfall, then what's the point? Jessamyn steps up to the plate here. Her voice is entertaining, insane, everything you want to see embodied on this type of character. She's messy and dramatic but fun as hell to read about. Watching her spiral throughout the course of the novel is one of the most well executed I've read from this sub-genre.

If you like the weird girl sub-genre I highly recommend this book!

firstly, thank you to the publisher for an arc and an alc!

PLEASE check trigger warnings because this is an extremely dark book that talks about very serious topics (sexual assault, stalking, abuse) in a light manner due to the POV of our mc, who is quite literally delusional and obsessive.

instant five stars — this was a WILD ride, and the narrator totally added to the chaotic energy with her spectacular performance.

our fmc jessamyn is quite literally a psycho — she is a danger not only to herself but to others, especially those she is jealous of. she has no empathy for others; she uses (emotionally, mentally, financially), and physically harms others in an attempt to clear obstructions achieve her own delusional goals: to become an award winning actress.

despite jessamyn herself being a victim, she is not sympathetic to other victims, or even herself.

the narrator captured the chaotic delusion of a narcissist PERFECTLY

i’m excited to read whatever else the author writes!

She's a Lamb by Meredith Hambrock was a delightful audiobook. The voice actress made you feel as if she was the main character and was bringing you along for her crazy ride.

I recommend this book to anyone who liked Yellowface by R.F Kuang and wondered if that story could be any stranger, because the answer is absolutely yes!

I had a lot of fun reading this, the more outrageous the situation the more unexpected the scenario played out. It kept me guessing, kept me captivated and I will be thinking about it for some time, I am sure. I could not put it down and finished in less than 24 hours.

Thank you NetGalley for this advanced audio copy.
#shesalamb #netgalley

what an incredible narration performance! truly standing ovation for it. i will be looking out for more stories narrated by Stephanie Willing!! the way she was able to truly pull you into the story, it felt like i was right there with her. highly recommend the audiobook if you are looking to pick this one up.

as far as the story goes, yes this is very much in the same vein as yellowface, and all's well. i was intrigued to see where this story would go but at the same time i feel like it felt somewhat anti-climatic. i also personally dont enjoy stories like yellowface. i don't need to read from a narrator who is privelaged and sings "woe is me". but that is just a personal feeling. i requested this bc i wasn't sure how i felt about this theme but now i know its not for me.

this was fun and fast paced tho, and did have some body horror moments i wasnt expecting. i would def read more from this author!

I cannot even believe how deeply Jessamyn's delusions and paranoia embedded itself into my psyche. After three days straight of listening to this audiobook, I started to feel the craziness enter my body and I knew that I had to speed up my listening from 1.5x to 2x (LOL).

This story is so entertaining and cringey but in the best way. Like a train wreck that you simply can't look away from. Jessamyn is determined to be a star, specifically to be Maria in to a small Canadian theater production of The Sound of Music. When she is not cast as the starring role, Jessamyn spirals as she tries to find a way get rid of the lead actress, by any means possible. I loved how unhinged Jessamyn was and how she interacted with the people around her - loved in a WOW that's crazy kind of way, not in a looking up to kind of way. She was definitely fighting some sort of mental disorder along with narcissistic personality disorder. I honestly would love to see this made into a movie/TV show!

If you have the opportunity to listen to audiobook, I would suggest that! The narrator does such a great job portraying the raw and deranged thoughts in Jessamyn's mind. Thank you so much to Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for the audiobook ARC!

This book was lush with its prose and satire and I was obsessed with Jessamyn and her delusion. This story went from bad to worse so quickly that I couldn't see what else way she could sabotage herself. I have no notes; this was a stunning descent into chaos

Jessamyn knows she's meant to be a star. Not just an actress, but a lead in a musical--particularly Maria in The Sound of Music. Sure she's never been cast in anything but a Fringe Festival play, but someone is bound to recognize her greatness soon, right? Jessamyn also clearly has narcissistic personality disorder, and events in her life have created the perfect storm to pry loose her every last screw.


I found it so much fun to be inside Jessamyn's head, as she becomes increasingly unhinged. The contrast between how she sees herself and how others react to her (even as those reactions are filtered through her own distorted lens), slowly reveals the real Jessamyn as she exists in sharp relief to the one in her own mind. She is awful and yet Meredith Hambrock manages to make her sympathetic. Life is hard for her, even though she can't see clearly all the ways that manifests or even begin to acknowledge the reasons. Stephanie Willing's narration of the audiobook was absolutely perfect, and she really brought Jessamyn and her overinflated ego to life. The intonation and expressiveness were right on for the character and she did a good job with voices for other characters.

Highly recommend (especially on audio) if you like reading about unhinged women!

This was such a fun listen! She’s a Lamb features an FMC, Jessamyn, who is self-obsessed and suffers delusions of grandeur. At the heart of the story is the lengths that Jessamyn will go to feed her ambitions of fame and stardom. As a theater nerd, I loved the setting of this book and the dramatic flair of the characters. The narrator captures the essence of Jessamyn perfectly, and highlights the witty tone of the author’s writing style. What stood out to me most were the relationships that Jessamyn had with the men in her life. Jessamyn understood their inner motivations and power structures at play, and used them to her advantage. This audio book had me hooked from the first chapter, and I couldn’t wait to see where Jessamyn ended up!

5 Stars – Heartwarming, Hilarious, and Utterly Delightful

She’s a Lamb! by Meredith Hambrock is a fresh and delightful read that blends humor, warmth, and charm into an unforgettable story. The protagonist is endearing, quirky, and full of heart, making her a character you can’t help but root for. Hambrock’s writing is sharp, funny, and filled with wit, creating a narrative that is both lighthearted and emotionally rich.

The plot is entertaining and fast-paced, with just the right balance of humor and heart. As the story unfolds, you find yourself deeply invested in the character’s journey, from hilarious misadventures to sweet moments of personal growth.

What truly stands out is the author’s ability to infuse joy into every page. The pacing is perfect, and the dialogue sparkles with authenticity and humor, creating a story that feels both timeless and incredibly relatable.

Bottom line: She’s a Lamb! is an absolute gem—charming, funny, and packed with heart. It’s the perfect read for anyone looking for a feel-good story with a generous dose of humor.

This was such a fun audiobook. Quirky, sarcastic and funny. Thank you Netgalley and dreamscape media for the arc.

This was a BONKERS book by a new to me Canadian author about Jessamyn St. Germain, an aspiring theatre actress determined to get her shot at a chance in the spotlight but instead gets cast as the glorified babysitter for the child actors in an off broadway production of The sound of music.

Determined to make the part of Maria hers, Jessamyn goes to great lengths to create the perfect circumstances that will have the director begging her to step in when the lead actress is unable to go on. She's not above murder and other manipulations either but things go horribly wrong in the end just when she's so close to achieving her ultimate dreams.

This was fantastic on audio narrated by Stephanie Willing and perfect for fans of authors like Mona Awad. While this book might not be for everyone, I was totally enthralled by this unhinged female protagonist who was willing to do anything to seek fame! Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest review!