Finally, a guide that doesn't ask us to mask! Caroline Maguire provides a respectful, science-based roadmap for navigating social hurdles without losing yourself. The practical scripts for starting conversations and managing social anxiety are absolute lifesavers.

The "chunked" layout is perfect for the ADHD brain, making it easy to find exactly what you need. If you've ever felt "socially awkward" or overwhelmed by friendship, buy this book!

As a 30-something neurodivergent woman, a lot of the advice in this book was really valuable.. I would have liked to see more concrete examples of how to do the suggested things.

This is a caring and thoughtful book that can really help some adults with neurodivergence, especially if they feel anxious, avoid social situations, or aren’t sure how friendships work in the first place. It offers validation and helps remind you that you're not alone on this journey, which can be very meaningful.

That said, I want be upfront. While the title promises a broad guide for all neurodivergent folks, the advice and examples mostly focus on those who find it tough to jump into conversations or connect with others. It has a clear way and communication way of laying things out and a genuine intention behind it, which is awesome. But the tips are tailored to specific experiences of neurodivergence, so it might feel a bit niche if your friendship challenges are more subtle or different.

Overall, it’s a really good read for the people it’s aimed at—so if that sounds like you, I think you’ll find it helpful! Like the book says, "Take what feels right and leave the rest."

I really appreciated this book! No longer do I have to rely on reddit! Genuinely, this book had some great information and all in bite-sized chunks. It was also very validating to my own experiences, especially in it's description of masking and how to navigate the world of relationships without forcing your true self to remain tucked away. There are some great exercises and a lot of room for introspection. I think this book is a great reference if you're looking for new friends or struggling with current friends and I intend to reach for it in the future if I'm ever experiencing friendship woes. Our brains are all so different, so not everything will click (the section on workplace friendships wasn't for me) but this book is a great place to start if you're looking to form healthy and loving friendships with a neurodivergent brain.

As an adult who was diagnosed with ADHD in my later 30s, this book really resonated with me. I saw many of my own social struggles reflected in the writing, which made this feel both validating and genuinely helpful.

Author Caroline Maguire does a thoughtful job naming some of the common challenges neurodivergent adults face when it comes to friendship, including the blind spots that can show up in social situations. What I appreciated most is that the book offers clear, practical strategies rather than vague advice. The suggestions feel realistic and actually doable.

Not only was this book helpful and hopeful, but the way it is written makes it very accessible and well suited for the audience the author is speaking to.

This book is a thoughtful and practical guide for neurodivergent adults who want to better understand friendship and build stronger connections and I highly recommend it.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.

As an adult diagnosed with AuDHD, this book is wonderful! I can see myself in my own social struggles in the writing. The works focuses on specific ways to navigate friendship, identifies common struggles and blind spots for neurodivergent adults, and presents clear and actionable steps to develop friendships. The real benefit of this work is not just a how to for communication but also identifying the values and interests of neurodivergent adults in making friends. I recommend it!

I loved the information provided in this book. I have struggled with bond building due to anxiety. This book will truly help build relationships in the future. Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to access this ARC.

I really enjoyed this read. It was painful and cathartic and it really made me look inwardly about a lot of what I have previously thought about friendships and shifted my ideas.