Thank you so much for the early copy of this.

As a Scot, I loved reading a book set in Glasgow and reading all the Scottish slang. The concept of this was very good, I loved the story. The characters themselves were very good - there was clear banter between them and I had a lot of laugh out loud moments. I also loved the fact you had Katy who fell heads in over heels in love with every man she met, compared to the sceptical Ella and already locked in Lola. Each of them brought something different to the story and I loved that.

The thing that let down the book for me was that I felt there was no real chemistry between Ella and Philip. Whilst I liked his golden retriever vibes, I also felt he was very cheesy which didn't seem to match the persona portrayed early on. It was just a bit mashed. I also didn't love the ending with the whole secrets again regarding future steps for the website.

I also struggled with some of the “thoughts” of the characters, particularly Katy’s “thoughts” when one of her dates said he was bisexual. I felt the character's reaction was inappropriate and it gave me the ick a bit.

Overall, a fab romantic comedy that was easy to read.

📱E-Book Review📱

The Dicktionary Club
Sophie Gravia

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Well, with a title like this, who could resist grabbing this right off those shelves!
This cover already had me looking as with its bright and bold design, it really does stand out well and even though this was my first read by this author, I couldn't wait to dive in!

I always go into books blind, so wasn't entirely sure what I was expecting from this, but right for the start, I was totally hooked!

There's been a lot of focus on online dating apps recently and so the whole premise of this one - designing a review site that helps women navigate all those pitfalls and stay safe - it really appealed to me.
Not sure how you feel about naming and shaming - this does that in bucket-loads and with some hilarious and unexpected results.

I loved our trio of main characters. Totally jaded by the dating world, we follow as each learns to navigate life and love in a way that creates a wonderful bond of friendship as well as taking back some of the power as they learn to stand up for themselves and take those steps to self-discovery.

This was such a fun read and I struggled to put it down.
With lots of laughs and banter - some hilarious stories and consequences - a bit of spice too - but amongst all the fun and frivolity, I found this quite a moving story that I'm sure will help others to navigate this wolrs themselves.
I have to say that I'm glad I don't have to ever deal with online dating - or dating of any kind now! I honestly would rather be single!

The writing style was perfect - easy to read and lots of fun - I read this out in the garden in the sun - nice for all those laugh out loud moments! - no judgement!
But I think this would also definitely make the perfect beach/holiday read too.
Can't wait to see more from this author soon.

Book Review: The Dicktionary Club by Sophie Gravia
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Sophie Gravia's latest novel, *The Dicktionary Club*, is a delightful and hilarious read that perfectly captures the chaos of modern dating. This book is a must-have for your beach bag, promising laughter and a heartwarming story about friendship and love.this book had me in stitches
**Plot and Characters:**
Ella, Katy, and Zola are three relatable and endearing protagonists who are fed up with Glasgow's dating scene. Their decision to create The Dicktionary Club, a website exposing the worst serial swipers, is both empowering and entertaining. The dynamics between the trio are beautifully portrayed, and their camaraderie is the heart of the story.
**Humor and Writing Style:**
Gravia's writing is witty and engaging, making it easy to get lost in the pages. The humor is spot-on, with laugh-out-loud moments that will resonate with anyone who has ever navigated the treacherous waters of online dating. The book's lighthearted tone is balanced with genuine emotional depth, making it more than just a comedy.
**Themes:**
The novel tackles serious themes like heartbreak, self-worth, and the importance of friendship in a refreshing and approachable way. The Dicktionary Club is not just about exposing bad dates; it's about reclaiming power and supporting each other through the ups and downs of love.
**Conclusion:**
Overall, *The Dicktionary Club* is a fun, feel-good read that will leave you smiling. Sophie Gravia has crafted a story that is both entertaining and meaningful, making it a perfect pick for your next holiday read. Whether you're lounging by the pool or curled up on the couch, this book is sure to brighten your day.
Happy reading! 📚☀️

I absolutely adored this hilarious book about three friends trying to revolutionise online dating. After reading the blurb I just had to be a part of the tour for this book and I had an amazing time reading it. It was also really fun to be part of the group chat discussing the book and many of us could relate. I've personally never used an online dating site and I'm happily married, so the experiences described in the book were certainly eye opening!

I loved the friendship between the three women in this book; they are very open with each other and it seems nothing is off limits when it comes to sharing, or oversharing, what's happening in their sex lives. I loved the back and forth between the three of them, and despite their teasing it's obvious that they would do anything for each other. Each of them are at very different stages when it comes to Romance; Zola is engaged to her long term partner Curtis, Ella is staunchly single, and Katy is a hopeless romantic that falls for men far too quickly.

Katy's most recent dumping gives the girls the idea to start The Dicktionary Club, a site where women can review their dates and hopefully prevent other women from wasting their time and affections on the wrong men. If successful the site could also prove to be a way out of their current jobs, as their boss Andrea makes their lives hell every day in the office.

In order to get the site up and running Katy and Ella have to go on a lot of dates and some of them were incredibly cringy but had me in stitches! One in particular caused Ella to just up and leave and I was giggling throughout, although it wasn't a great experience for poor Ella. One of Katy's dates causes her to have an 'awakening' which was another particular highlight for me; I was laughing and cringing in equal measure.

This was such a fun read and I'm so happy I took part! It was a different take on the genre and I'd say it was probably a Romantic Comedy that would make a brilliant series for tv. I'm sure a lot of women (and maybe some men) could relate to some of the experiences of navigating the minefield of online dating. It's definitely one of my favourite reads so far this year.

Just finished this book and I need to talk about it. Three women are totally fed up with the nightmare that is modern dating — we’re talking ghosting, catfishing, cringe messages, the works. So they decide to take matters into their own hands and launch a website calling out Scotland’s worst serial swipers. It’s savage, it’s honest, and it completely spirals.

The concept is genius and the story delivers. Each chapter switches between the three women, and they all have such strong, different personalities — it never gets boring. The drama builds fast, the dates are wild, and it had me laughing out loud more than once.

It’s one of those books you can tear through in a weekend. Super fast-paced, light-hearted, and just chaotic in the most entertaining way. The romance? Surprisingly sweet, with just the right amount of heat — never awkward, never forced. And yes, there’s one guy who will have you melting.

By the end, I was full-on grinning. It wraps up in the most satisfying way and honestly? I’m crossing my fingers for a sequel. If you want a fun, feel-good read with serious girl gang energy, this is the one.

The title, blurb and cover all appealed to me here. I thought it stands out as something different and I was not disappointed! I have never dealt with dating apps (thankfully!) but, from what my friends who have been on dating apps have to say about them, I think the book represents that side of things very well!
This was a fun, original read! I really liked the friendships of the main female characters.

This is a laugh-out-loud rom-com set in Glasgow, and anything set in my home country gets the thumbs up from me! I love the Glasgow references, and language (us Scots love a sweary ok!) and I absolutely loved this book!
I could totally see this being a fun TV show or film. As a book though, it was great. I read it in a couple of sittings in just over 24hours, I just didn't want to stop reading!
I thought the friendship between Ella, Katy and Zola was so beautiful, true besties, the kind that become more your family than blood relatives. They advocated for themselves, and each other. They supported each other's endeavours and pushed when they knew their friends needed it. Friendship was absolutely the heart of this story.
The actual Dicktionary Club was only a small part of this tale, but an important one. Online dating sounds really tough, and while this tale gave us some very funny to read experiences, the truth is many people are genuinely trying to date in this way and can be hugely affected by some of the behaviours we were able to experience through this read. I can absolutely see, therefore, why website like the Dicktionary Club could be an attractive premise to daters. I liked that they girls discussed all sides of it, and ultimately made the decisions that they did. Reading some of the exploits here made me glad I have been in a relationship for as long as I have and makes me hope my husband never leaves me because I absolutely could not dip my toes into that world!
There's a handful of spicy scenes, I would have loved more, as this author writes them well, but it was also good not to have that side take over the important nature of the story. The language however is definitely high on the naughty gauge so if you are easily offended then this is not for you, luckily for me effing and jeffing is second nature to me!
The last chapter gives me hope that there may be more to come from these women, and the Dicktionary club, and I would absolutely love to see that happen. However if this is a one and done, I am also completely satisfied with how their stories wrapped up.
I think this is the perfect read for your summer holidays, with humour, wit, and warmth galore. I LOVED the book and can't wait for more from this author.

Thank you to both NetGalley & Sophie for allowing me to be an ARC reader for the dictionary club!

I absolutely LOVED this book and the whole time I was like this could actually be a really successful Netflix or paramount series! It’s hysterical, heartwarming and emotional.

This is such a good palette cleanser and it’s so relatable! I absolutely was howling the whole way through. Sophie Gravia really hits the nail on the end when it comes to dating and the dating scene especially in Glasgow and surrounding areas! 🤣

The friendship with Ella, Zola and Katy was beautiful and reminded me of the friendship I had with my girls! They were real and well developed characters. These girls made me howl with the tinder trauma and the idea of the dicktionary club was brilliant! And to even know that the dating stories are based on real stories gives me that extra giggle.

This book gives you spice, filth, female empowerment, chaos, drama and trauma and gives you raw honesty around the modern world of dating.

I absolutely belly laughed from start to finish and really felt like I was apart of the sisterhood.

And can I say I hope all us single ladies find out Philip one day because he was an angel throughout all of this and I really adored his character and the development of his character.

I highly recommend you read this!

If you’ve ever wanted to rate a man like a takeaway... This one’s for you.

The Dicktionary Club by Sophie Gravia is modern dating chaos at its finest, think red flag revenge meets girl gang empowerment. 👯‍♀️

Three Glasgow women. One website. Endless cringe-worthy exes. And a mission to call them all out.

But when one of the girls starts falling for someone she definitely warned others about... things get juicy. Like, slow-burn, laugh-out-loud, possibly-break-your-group-chat kind of juicy. 💅

✨ This book:
✅ Hysterical
✅ Heartfelt
✅ Hot enough to need a cold pint and a group debrief

I devoured it. Think Fleabag meets Sex and the City, with added Scottish spice.

📚 Add to your TBR if you love:

🍷 Fierce friendships
📱 Savage group chat energy
💔 Dating disasters with heart
🎭 Messy lives and real growth
💻 And a LOT of receipts...

Join the club. Trust me.

The Dicktionary Club is the feminist revenge fantasy you didn’t know you needed.

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I absolutely loved this new book from Sophie! ❤️ It’s very funny, witty and emotionally capturing. I could not put this book down, I just ended up diving myself into the story. As a person who has used Tinder before when I was dating in my early 20s, I can definitely relate to Katy and what the other characters were going through. It was for sure so hard to find the right guy because some don’t meet the needs but I loved the idea of The Dicktionary Club, that was honestly very smart and it for sure would make it so much easier when it comes to dating. Wish we have this in the real world!

It was nice to read the different POVs of the three characters and I could feel myself attached to them. I really sympathised with all three of them. It was so cute to see the interaction between Ella and Philip. I’d get why Ella was so hesitant and so guarded up with herself about ever dating again but Philip definitely has changed that for her. Philip may be viewed as the typical rich guy but he’s shown Ella that he’s not like that. I really think they are perfect for each other.

Also, the friendship the three girls have is amazing! I loved seeing how supportive of each other they are and the bond they have, honestly the cutest trio ever!

I for sure would recommend this for everyone to read!

When 3 Glasgow girls are sick of dating with the catfishing and cringey messages they make a stand. Introducing the dicktionary club an app for women only exposing the rats on tinder and round the area. Allowing women to be forewarned of Scotlands biggest dating rats.
Laugh out loud book which keeps you on your toes.

Firstly, thank you to NetGalley and Bonnie Books for a copy of the arc for this book!

When I saw this on social media I knew I had to read it - the plot and the concept sounded incredible! And as a single girl who had recently dabbled in the internet dating scene (and come out of it traumatised) I thought this book would be right up my street. And it was to a certain regard.

I loved the three main characters and their personalities because they so likened to me and my friends and our dynamic. Especially Katy, that’s my best friend to a T. And I loved the general story and flew through the end to find out what happened to the group.

The only downside, and reason for the 3 stars for me, is how almost inappropriate it felt. I’m a Geordie gal who has been through some stuff when it comes to dating but even this made me feel like a bit of a prude and make me feel awkward at points. There’s only so many c**ts you can see in one chapter before you’re like ‘ok hen, calm down’.

It’s the kind of book I’d love to gift my friends and let them read but at the same time I don’t even know how they’d take it. There’s probably one friend who would love it (my Katy) thank goodness so I’d definitely purchase it for her if she wanted a book to read but I can’t say it’s the type of book I’d pass on to other friends or choose for book club

That being said, if you’re alright with a lot of swearing and anger towards men - then 100% grab this book because it is a good story!

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Aye.. well, this book is pure dead brilliant!
A total hoot & a half.. When I tell you I don't highlight.. my kindle notes were on fire 🔥

Sooo many hilarious laugh out loud moments from start to finish! I absolutely love Ella, Zola & Katy what an awesome trio together they have a witty & wholesome friendship ♡

The concept of creating a website.. Cue The Dicktionary Club, an exclusive ladys only site where they Review & flag brutal serial swipers featured in the modern day dating apps!! Genius right?? Helping others navigate the world of dating!!

What an adventure this turns out to be..!

In a nutshell this book is a pure wee hilarious, fun, gem 💎 of a read..!!

I recommend you run to your local book store... like NOW!!

Thank you to Netgally Bonnier books UK & Sophia Gravia for an early ARC in return for my honest opinion ♡

This was absolutely hilarious. I honestly laughed so much at times I couldn’t see the words on the page.

“𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘐 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵… 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘢 𝘉𝘪𝘨 𝘔𝘢𝘤 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦. 𝘐 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩.”

I love how Gravia always hits the nail on the head with whatever she is writing. She writes epically about dating disasters and misery. I loved Ella, Katy and Zola. They are supportive friends who are tired of be lied to and meeting guys with massive red flags 🚩

It was a slow burn with some humorous smut. It was fantastic, hilarious and classy-glaswegian banter.

I am meeting Sophie Gravia in Waterstones and I can’t wait. A huge thanks to @lovebookstours for having me on tour. To @zaffrebooks and @bonnierbooks_uk for sending me an e-arc and to @Sophie.gravia_author for releasing early copies to Glasgow airport!

Well Sophie Gravia sure knows how to hook you in to a story! Having read chapter 1 of her latest novel, The Dicktionary Club and being introduced to Ella, Katy and Zola, I’m certainly looking forward to seeing what comes next for them and finding out about how they create their website. You can tell from the start that this is going to be a riot of a novel, backed up with what I imagine will be incredible female friendships

Update (now I’ve read the whole novel)

The Dicktionary Club, from Sophie Gravia, is a brilliant summer read; this is the kind of book that’ll have you howling with laughter by the side of the pool!

The Dicktionary Club follows best friends, and colleagues, Ella, Katy and Zola. They, like many others they know, find themselves totally fed up with the Glasgow dating seen. After Katy is unceremoniously dumped the trio decide to take matters into their own hand and create The Dicktionary Club. It’s an exclusive, women-only website dedicated to exposing Scotland's worst serial swipers with brutally honest reviews. Their mission is to help women spot the red flags, dodge heartbreakers, and take back control of the dating scene. But as the site goes viral, so does the drama in their own love lives. And when one of them starts falling for a guy she's been warning others to avoid, things get even messier and more complicated than ever.

The Dicktionary Club is multi POV, but with the emphasis being on Ella’s first person narration. We do hear from Katy and Zola but less so and in third person. This worked well as it was Ella’s story that drove the novel and it was hers that I felt more invested in. Katy and Zola were great characters but felt more like supporting ones, but ones that we got to delve deeper into the story of. The friendship between the women was excellent and is the absolute bedrock of this story.

The Dicktionary Club itself was really interesting. They came at it with the best of intentions to protect women, and though they considered the men from a litigation perspective it was only when things started to get messy did they consider the harm it could cause. I found this interesting to read and think about, I mean they’re trying to protect other women but yet are writing up men in a way I’m sure they’d hate to be written up themselves! You don’t, however have to ponder on this, you can just enjoy it for what it is.

I enjoyed the developing romance plot for Ella, though I won’t name with whom for spoilers. I also appreciated the exploration of Zola’s relationship and the desperate need for communication between her and her finance.

Overall this was a fun read that I’ve no doubt will be enjoyed by many!

The Dicktionary Club 🍆 is a hilarious and banterful, beauty!
I was legitimately crying with laughter all throughout and the amount of highlights I have made throughout this read is out of this world! I have never highlighted so many sentences but this read was pure comedy! I loved the entire storyline, the banter and love between friends, the men that the girls met - if you need a pick me up, this book is the BEST thing for it! 🍆🩷

This was honestly such a fun read! Literally the perfect, binge-worthy beach read.

I thought the premise of this sounded super fun and initially found it a bit slow in the beginning. However, when I picked it back up at around the 30% mark, I ended up bingeing the rest of it in one sitting. I really had a fun time with it. The story and characters just make it so fun and <I>easy</I>.

I also loved the bit of romance we got in the book. Ella was definitely the storyline I cared about the most (hello, can I get my own Philip?), but the two other girls were fun to read about as well. Aside from the very start, there was never really a boring moment in the book.

I will say, the book could frustrate me at times - the characters do play into some overdone stereotypes, some of the plot points were overdramatised a bit, and the way these girls could simply draw upon personal data from dating sites with no problem in one evening? A bit unlikely. However, that's also what made for such a fun read. You can really just turn off your brain and have a fun time with this book, and it's honestly been a while since I've read a book like that which was SO nice.

10/10 recommend as a fun, easy summer read!

A laugh-out-loud romance book with friendship, work place drama and a hint of spice.

This was a very quick read! I was hooked immediately and fell for the characters. They felt like my best friends and I just loved them! They each had their quirks but together they blended to make the perfect trio. Zola was the no nonsense one who took charge, Ella was the one always in the middle and Katy just took the brunt of it all.

Each girl had their own unique story line and it was great to follow along. I loved the humour from Katy’s chapters, the emotional ups and downs of Zolas and the chaos of Ella’s. I found a lot of one liners in this book that had me curled up laughing, and the British references were a fantastic addition which made it relatable.

I loved the concept of The Dicktionary Club. Whilst I’ve never online dated myself, I thought it was such a fantastic idea and so realistic. There was always going to be trouble though. I predicted the storyline rather early on, and I’ll be honest when it got to ‘that scene’ it broke my heart! I just wanted it all to go smoothly. I thought it was really clever how it was revealed and it all linked together well.

The book was set in Scotland which made a lovely change, I haven’t read many books based there but the author made it a vibe. The music scene, bars and scenery were definitely appealing.

This was a great spin on the normal books with feminist energy. The women were able to get their revenge without murder and I really appreciated the difference. This book has the perfect ratio of plot and smut, it was romantic and spicy without it being cringy.

Very funny book,had me lol ing quite a few times throughout it and proper lol img not just saying I had and slightly giggling this was a real LOL quite a few times
Engaging characters and quick witty dialogue made it altogether a fun good read that will cheer anyone
Perfect for holidays or tbh staying at home,so anywhere 😊

I LOVED this book!

I have read another book by this author and enjoyed it too.

This book was told from three perspectives, I felt fully invested in the characters and the storyline.

Easy 5 stars for me and well recommended!

Thank you publisher and NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review 📚