Laura Steven’s YA debut is an absolute wonder, I’m already convinced this will be my favourite read of the year. I loved pretty much everything about this book, and I’m actually a bit sad I’ve finished it, I’m already trying to convince everyone I know to read it upon release as I can’t wait to talk about it!

Izzy O’Neill is quite possibly the funniest main character I’ve ever come across, I can’t even count the amount of times I was laughing out loud while reading. Her sense of humour, darkly sarcastic and self deprecating, is right up my street.
The only criticism that I really have of the book as a whole is the setting of America. Just due to the style of comedy and the way Izzy spoke in general it felt a lot more British to me, I do understand possible comparisons of Izzy and comedian actors such as Anna Kendrick but I personally feel it has more of the dry blunt sense of humour often associated with British comedy. 

More political and topical books are on the rise in YA currently and it’s a trend I am 100% behind! I absolutely loved Izzy’s commentary on topics such as slut shaming, feminism, the infamous ‘friend zone’, white privilege and so on. I find gives teens such an easy opening to these topics and helps to try and start a bigger discussion. 

I really enjoyed how fleshed out the side characters were in this novel, Izzy’s best friend Ajita and her Grandmother Betty, were the two stand outs for me. I adored both of these characters just as much as Izzy herself! Ajita and Izzy’s friendship is really inspiring, showing both the ups and the downs. 
Even characters such as Danny, whom I really didn’t like, were so well detailed it feel completely realistic that the events would have unfolded as they did! Laura’s ability to write characters and dialogue so well is what truly makes this novel so special. 

I have no shortage of great things to say about this novel and believe it’s one that should be read by everyone. If you love Holly Bourne’s spinster club series and are looking for hilarious dialogue with a main character who you will fall in love with defiantly pick up this novel!

I gave this book 3.5/4 stars. 

I kind of have mixed feelings on this book. The main character, Izzy is a great main character. It’s great to read about a MC who is confident in herself, intelligent and in ways funny. However, she was quite annoying at times and I feel as if sometimes she pushed herself to be funnier than what she is.. I felt like she did things at the start of the book and kind of forced the humour. 

The other characters... I liked most of them. 

I loved Ajita, she was that kind of friend who you’d want in your life. She never was ashamed of Izzy throughout the book and was a permanent friend and supported her completely. Carson was cool, he wasn’t perfect in any way and he had his faults but overall he was good. Her grandma is literally the one who outshone them all for me. I hated Vaughan, he was a coward and honestly just an idiot who really made me angry throughout the book. 

Now... I of course despised a certain character in the book. I don’t think I have ever despised somebody so much in my life. I hated him at the start of the book, never mind the end... I’m not even going to go into the opinions for him... just know that I have never despised a character more.

I will also say that I wasn’t keen on the layout of this book and that it’s set out in times from blog posts. It really put me off reading this book as I just wasn’t a fan of that and that it didn’t have chapters. 
In all, it raised some VERY important issues and I would without a doubt recommend people to read this book as it dealt with the issues perfectly. This book will stay with me for a long time. Thank you, netgalley for the opportunity to read this book.

Izzy O'Neill, is a comedienne, a blogger and your new best friend if you read this book. Izzy's sexual experiences are made public in a big way including some rather explicit photographs and the book deals with the surrounding furore, Izzy's coping mechanisms and how she manages a situation that is unfortunately quite common. The book never shames Izzy for her choices, although the characters do, and I think that's the kind of message you want young girls to get. It's not wrong to enjoy sex or even send photos, what is wrong is what people will do with that information. The trouble is you don't get to control that, so all you can do is try and figure out how you want to manage it. Although Izzy's voice is overwhelming at some points, she doesn't need to keep reminding the reader that she's funny, it is strong and very likeable. The book deals with a variety of issues around slut-shaming, nice guys, entitlement, poverty, class but it does it without being overly preachy and I think this is a book for parents and teens as well as adult YA lovers.

I truly believe that 2018 is going to predominantly be the year of diverse reads and feminism within the YA genre. Just take upcoming UK author Laura Steven’s debut for example. It deals with sexism, revenge porn, sexuality, and above all things, what it means to be a woman in the 21st century.

The Exact Opposite Of Okay follows the life of seventeen year old Izzy O’Neill. A creative, self-deprecating, and sexually experienced teenager dealing with the aftermath of a sex scandal involving a politician’s son.

Before I get to why I LOVED this book, I’m going to get out the small issues I had with it first so I can gush freely about the positives!

1. I felt that whilst the men in this book were jerks, that isn’t entirely accurate of everyday life. Yes, men can be exactly like those portrayed during the pages of this novel but there are some pretty nice ones out there too. Throughout the course of this book, I’m pretty sure that there was ONE guy that wasn’t a complete douche. I understand that this was mainly a book about women and empowerment but we don’t need to hate on men to do that! I’m certain this is not what Laura Steven was intending to do, but at times, it really felt like it was laying into men just a bit too much.
2. Izzy’s humour was non stop to a ridiculous extent.  Every other line felt like another attempt at creating a funny quote, and whilst some of it was pretty funny, it was just a bombardment of jokes at the expense of ridiculing herself and her feelings. I know this actually gets cleared up towards the end of the book, and fades out as Izzy’s character grows, so it didn’t end up diminishing the quality of The Exact Opposite Of Everything as much as I was originally worried it might, but it still left a slight negative blemish on an otherwise excellent book.

Having said all of that, I still think this is a very important YA novel. It’s one of the first books I’ve read that doesn’t skirt around the fact that the female protagonist has sex. It never even occurred to me before reading TEOOO (shortened title) that it’s very rare that sex is written about so freely and un-romantically in young adult literature. Seventeen year old girls do indeed go to parties and sleep with someone they don’t really know. It happens. And it was nice to read about in a realistic way.

Unfortunately for Izzy, just as in the real world, she gets slut shamed. In the form of a website named Izzy O’Neill: World Class Whore. Now this could be seen to some as a view on the perils of modern day technology but no, this is a bigger problem altogether that I, and many girls face on a day to day basis. I once got hacked on Facebook before hacking was even a thing, and the next day at school I was called all sorts of awful names. I was distraught. Just like Izzy, you really do start to believe some of the things people say and the character building as she goes through it all is exceptionally well written.

I wasn’t a fan of the male characters but I’m pretty sure that was the whole point. It felt as if you were in Izzy’s shoes and you didn’t quite know who you could trust. As I said before however, it was done to the extreme and I think this may potentially alienate male readers which is a great shame because it’s an important read for them too.

As for the women, the stars of this book had to be Betty and Ajita who were female empowerment perfection. Her grandmother is forward thinking, modern and honest, and Ajita is a lovely, sweet being who must be protected at all costs. If you aren’t enticed to read this just by the discussion that slut shaming raises, then please read it for a great look at female friendship and guardianship.

This is going to be one of those novels that I will think about for the foreseeable future. It’s an important book. It raises a lot of questions, and answers some old ones too. If you pick up one contemporary this year, make sure it’s this one.

THE EXACT OPPOSITE OF OKAY

'Shame. It’s a peculiar beast, especially when it happens in public. It leaves you powerless. It strips you of everything you thought you knew about yourself, forces you to examine the very core of your being."

Where to even begin with this book?! This is one of those where I would honestly want anyone and everyone to read it. It has so many topics that can start a conversation, all of the topics are problems that people may face in day to day life, and they are handled amazingly. We have: Slut Shaming, White Privilege, Feminism, Coming to terms with sexuality that a religion doesn’t agree with, the apparent “friend zone”, Revenge Porn and so much more.

The idea that if a male does something sexual they don’t receive any form of backlash and are often praised for it, whereas if a girl was to do something she would be slut shamed and everyone would turn against her is so true! It’s not fair that things can be so biased towards someone, it is their body and then can do what they choose to do and should not be judged because of how many sexual partners they’ve had. The idea of revenge porn is such a sad thing to hear, because at the end of the day that is someones life you’re ruining… not your own. In regards to this, we also see a sense of victim blaming and that is completely unacceptable. We see one person have her life go to shit, while another person involved gets accepted and as though nothing ever happened. 

"Do no harm, but take no shit.”

Characters

Izzy is the main character, I loved her sarcasm, sass and how she handled EVERYTHING. She is un-ashamed of who she is. She’s so quick witted and her love for her grandma is so beautiful. The closeness between the two was so well-done, it reminded me what me and my nana are like and it was nice to see. We see Izzy at her highs and her lows, and I loved how strong she was, even if she wasn’t actually feeling that. She calls out bull shit, and tries to keep her head held high.

Ajita is the best friend anyone could wish for! Her support for Izzy is incredible! For me Ajita played a big part in this book for me, while she was struggling with some of her own life she was still there for Izzy. The support she gave was so lovely, and I like the fact she took no bull shit either, when she KNEW something was wrong she wouldn’t sit there and let her best friend take it all on her own. I just loved her SO much.

For me Danny is a piece of shit. As soon as I met him, I just didn’t like him. He was supposed to be Izzy and Ajitas friend, but you just get the feeling from him that he is entitled to things because he has money. He tries to buy Izzy’s love, he said he forgave her when she did nothing wrong… like COME ON. Danny clearly has issues at home with his family, but that doesn’t excuse how he treats his so called friends.

What I liked?
- We had SO many references to todays culture: Films, Songs, YouTube, Buzzfeed: THEY QUOTED MEAN GIRLS!
- The whole friendship between Izzy and Ajita, everyone needs a friendship like that.
- Betty is the kindest person EVER.
- I loved the detail that was described for Carsons painting
- The characters on most part are so relatable, for instance Izzy explains that it’s not just boys that are horny, I was like FINALLY someone has said it!
- So many different representations!
- It was so honest when it came to talking/describing sex. Not only that, but it’s telling you not to be ashamed if you DO have sex, and if you DO have sex and it’s a one night stand then no one should care other than yourself. You are human, these things can happen.
- The issues on retirement and that people who are older, may work longer because they need more money (I feel like I’ll be working until I’m 90 at this rate)
- EVERYTHING

What I didn’t like?
- Honestly it’s hard to explain because I’m glad they included it in the book, but just how unfair Izzy was treated, it made me feel so angry, and the fact that she received barely any support from her teachers, and they LET it happen. Nope.
- Victim shaming is not okay, and when someone goes to you with an issue you should believe them

Overall, I will not stop saying how much I loved this book. It brings so many issues to light, it is hard hitting, raw and deep. For me this is one of those books that will stay with me for a very very long time.

”Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent”

Izzy O'Neill has been a victim of online shaming. Pictures of her have leaked on the internet and everyone is talking about them. There have been several books in the last couple of years tackling this sort of subject but I feel as though this one is the first to do it with a more positive spin. Although Izzy's life is ruined to a degree, she doesn't really take on the same shame that others do. She tries her best to tackle the situation with dignity. The writing style is enjoyable and easy to read and I think its an important piece of YA fiction.

*Thank you NetGalley and Egmont Publishers for an eARC in exchange for an honest review*

4.5

"What do I want to be now? Bold. Fierce. Honest. A fighter. A revolutionary. A bitch. Because the way the world treats teenage girls—as sluts, as objects, as bitches—is not okay. It's the exact opposite of okay"

Izzy O'Neill is a typical high school senior—she has friends, she has a life, she has dreams for her future, and she has sex. Not a big deal, right?

Wrong.

Izzy's "sexploits" are leaked online, pictures and all, on a blog called "world-class whore" and to make things worse, one of her "conquests" was a republican senator's son, so she soon finds herself at the center of a national scandal. 

"Nothing about this is on my terms."

I'm not going to go into too much detail about the plot because there is still a bit of time until this book's release, but this is such an important book. Everyone needs to read it—men, women, girls, boys, republican senators, EVERYONE. 

Unflinchingly honest (and feminist) The Exact Opposite of Okay does not dance around the issues and challenges women and young girls face every single day of their lives, it attacks them head on. 

Izzy O'Neill is a hilarious and real young girl. I loved the narration style told through blog posts, it really allowed us to know every laugh-inducing and tear-provoking moment of this brave and wonderful girl's story—a girl who didn't do anything wrong. 

Let me say that again.

Izzy O'Neill didn't do anything wrong. She handles everything that happens to her—yes, to her, not because of her—with courage, poise, and of course, humor. She has Betty and Ajita, two of the most wonderful people on the planet, to also help her through this, and she learns so much about equality, privacy, feminism, male entitlement, privilege, and the importance of the people you love. 

"Bitches fight back. And men hate that. Society hates that."

Thank you Laura Steven for writing this incredibly important story in such a critical time and for writing it with such power and honesty. I cannot wait to watch Izzy O'Neill take the world by storm, because Time's Up and women and young girls deserve better.

This book was everything I wanted and needed in a book. It was so, so good. I'm going say now that this review is going to be overwhelmingly positive because I can't think of anything that I didn't like about it. I would normally try to say things that I liked and disliked, but I have no negatives (that never happens). There are so many things I loved about this book.

First of all, the characters were wonderful. The protagonist, Izzy, tells her story through blog posts so you really get to know her and understand her way of thinking and processing the events that are unfolding. Her reputation takes a complete nosedive and the events in the book are nothing short of tragic, but the ways she deals with said events are so inspiring and brave. She makes you laugh hysterically and she makes you want to wrap her up in a warm blanket and tell her that everything is going to be okay. Izzy's voice is just so fresh and honest, you can't help but love her. I related to her on a really deep level and I think so many other girls will too. I think Izzy is the kind of character we NEED in YA. She's inspirational, hilarious, realistic and doesn't take any crap, whilst also being vulnerable and admirable. I loved her character development throughout the story. I just loved her so much.

Another character I loved was Ajita. She is just the perfect YA best friend and was so supportive of Izzy no matter the circumstance. I loved their whole friendship so much. I would read a whole book from Ajita's point of view. I love how outspoken she is about the things she believes in. She stands up for her friend in her time of need. She's just great.

I also loved Betty, a lot. Betty is the grandmother that every girl needs. Laura Steven writes her characters so well, all of them are fully fleshed out, even the minor characters. They definitely feel like real people rather than words on a page. Betty was no exception, she was hilarious and so admirable. She's this old woman, working relentlessly to support her grandchild, being a source of constant love and support during a horrible time in Izzy's life, and she still manages to keep her wild sense of humour. She is a hero in her own right. She also had some amazing one-liners. Some of my favourites being when she referred to the school as a 'godforsaken sanctuary for cretinous goblins' and the principal as 'the twat goblin'. She is an amazing character.

The writing style was a major factor in my loving of this book. It is so informal and personal, you feel like you can really connect with the protagonist. You are basically reading her diary, there is no filter. This made the book equal parts funny and heart-wrenching because you really feel everything that Izzy goes through and you can't do anything about it. You want to scream at some of the characters for being so idiotic and judgmental, but you can't! This book got me to feel real emotion so, in my eyes, that makes it a good book.

I loved the messages of sex positivity and feminism in this book, it's something we don't really see in YA (or any media in general) so I think this book will be a big stepping stone for YA as a genre. It has things that I think every girl needs to hear and not many do. Honestly, I would recommend this book to anyone, girl, boy, feminist, non-feminist... because I believe that everyone will be able to take something from Izzy's story. I loved the comments on sexism and the double standard between men and women's sexuality. Laura writes teenage boys very accurately, with all the self-entitlement. I loved that she managed to write this book without adding to the stereotype that feminists hate all men. I loved that she challenged the whole 'Nice Guy should win the girl solely for being Nice' trope. I just want to thank Laura Steven for writing such a wonderful book. I love everything about it. All through reading the book, I had to keep stopping to make notes because it gave me so many thoughts. I love when a book makes you think about thinks you may not have previously considered, and this is one of those books.

This is definitely going on my list of favourite books. Laura Steven is a refreshing author and I will be reading whatever future books she puts out. So, yeah, in summary: I love this book with a passion. It is amazing, please read it.

I really enjoyed this book. I really liked that it was written as blog posts, instead of the usual narrative or diary. It gave it something that other books don't have. I would love a sequel to this book, to see where she goes and what happens next, as the epilogue leaves it in a perfect place for a sequel to carry on the story. I liked the diversity in the book, and how it was just there, as it is in everyday life, without it really being a main theme in the book.

Izzy O'Neill's raunchy, self-deprecating humor immediately drew me in to her world, but became a bit tiresome by the end of the novel.  Every hot topic of 2017-2018 (Trump, Black Lives Matter, Slut Shaming, #metoo, cyberbullying, economic inequality, etc.) is explored through Izzy's mostly unapologetic view of the world.  It's not until she hooks up with a politician's son and becomes part of a national scandal/debate about teenagers' "immorality" that she starts to question her own choices and devolve in a downward spiral of depression.  The secondary storyline of her friendship with a closeted lesbian powerfully explores cultural influences on sexuality and the strains that secrecy can have on a friendship.

As an eighth-grade teacher, I could not implement this novel in a whole class study because of the pervasive profanity and sexual references;  there may be a few students I would recommend the title to individually.  Generally, I would say that this book is for older readers, 15 and up.  Also great for adults!  A must-read for any participants in the #womensmarch

OMG... OMG... THIS BOOK IS FANTASTIC!

It deserves all the stars! The Exact Opposite Of Okay is one of the best debuts I've ever read!

This book is empowering and key, it talks about revenge porn, male entitlement, slut shaming, the list goes on. I was angry while reading this book not because it was bad but because it opened my eyes to the fact that some of the stuff Izzy was dealing with I and probably most women deal with on a regular basis. 

I went into this book not knowing much, I din't even know it was written in blog post form! To be honest I think thats why I enjoyed it so much.

Another thing I loved about this book was how funny it was, I was often laughing so hard that I had to put the book down. I had very few characters that I liked but I figure that is a good thing (you'll understand once you read it)

I cannot wait till I read about Izzy's world in the sequel, especially after that powerful ending. 2019 IS TOO FAR AWAY! 

I highly recommend reading this fantastic debut, so you too can experience the amazingness of Laura Steven.

This is such a brilliant book: it's empowering and relevant, dealing with topics such as revenge porn, male entitlement and slut shaming, but also very funny and just a real joy to read. Izzy is a great character - witty, gutsy and smart, but with flaws and insecurities (plus a penchant for your mum jokes) - and you really feel for her as the scandal unfolds around her. It's great to see feminist issues being discussed in a thought-provoking and engaging way in YA, and I hope this is widely read when it's released next year.

'The Exact Opposite of Okey' is a well-written book about sex scandal with an eighteen year old Izzy as the main protagonist. The book is really important as far as the issue of equality of the sexes is concerned. I started reading the book because it was described as 'funny', I coudn't disagree more. Izzy repeats all over again that she is 'so funny' and that her sense of humour is great, but to tell you the truth her sense of humour is nonexistent. She uses her so-called humour as a shield, as the way of coping with bad things. The book is just as Izzy is bold and unapologetic.

3/3.5 stars - Man do I have mixed feelings about this book.
Izzy is, in some ways, a fabulous protagonist. She is funny, confident, self-deprecating, intelligent and sexually experienced. These qualities are not impossible to find in YA, but they are rarer than some. She gave some great messages & discussed good, feminist topics, including revenge porn and slut-shaming. The problem with her as a character, and particularly a narrator, is that she was constantly on the verge of extremely irritating. I just think her humour was pushed too far - it could've been EXCELLENT, but it just felt too self-conscious, like you could see all the effort that went into writing it, instead of it appearing subtle and natural (particularly in moments where she was speaking/explaining directly to the reader).
Other characters were interesting - Carson was a cool, diverse guy, Ajita was a brilliant friend and her humour worked much more naturally in my opinion, Danny was one of THE most HATEFUL male characters I have ever read (or any gender, actually) and that is really saying something (I could not DESPISE him more if I tried), and Vaughan was just a plain idiotic coward.
I feel like this book was literally teaming with potential, it just never quite reached it. But I am really excited to read more from Laura Steven in the future, regardless.

THE EXACT OPPOSITE OF OKAY by Laura Steven is the 2018 book you NEED on your shelves. It’s such an important story, and it should be required reading for everyone.

Eighteen-year-old Izzy O’Neill is a hardcore feminist, and funny AF. I loved her voice, her witty remarks, her sarcasm, and her geeky references. In short, I want Izzy O’Neill to be my new best friend. 

Steven did a wonderful job of writing a complex, flawed and layered main character, with an equally good cast of secondary characters. The inclusion of diversity is really well done, as I’d like to see it, and as things should be in the world: just there, without being the main theme of the book. 

When we meet Izzy O’Neill, she is absolutely hilarious, but as the sex scandal grows and grows, her wit fades, though it never dies—but it shows just how much the situation affects her, and I think this was wonderfully done. I felt so, so, so bad for her—she’s your average teen, flawed as we all are, and she makes a mistaken, and she pays for it while no one even looks twice at the guy. 

This book perfectly balances teenage life, discovering who you are, trying to find your place in the world, and focuses on slut shaming, internet/social media, and feminism, handled with humour and a touch of hope.

TEOOO follows Izzy O'Neil as she brings you a backlog of blog posts documenting her sexploits that lead her face (and naked body) to be plastered all over the news amidst a scandal with a senator's son. This is the official blurb from Goodreads:

Izzy O’Neill is an aspiring comic, an impoverished orphan, and a Slut Extraordinaire. Or at least, that’s what the malicious website flying round the school says. Izzy can try all she wants to laugh it off – after all, her sex life, her terms – but when pictures emerge of her doing the dirty with a politician’s son, her life suddenly becomes the centre of a national scandal. Izzy’s never been ashamed of herself before, and she’s not going to start now. But keeping her head up will take everything she has...

This review will not contain spoilers, as it's not even out yet.

First off, this book is hilarious. Izzy herself if an aspiring comedian/script writer, but Laura conveys her as a sarcastic, quick witted, cheeky thing with a handful of one liners and comebacks that makes this a pleasure to read. She peppers it with the occasional use of 'your face' or 'your mom' jokes because let's be real, they still get used. She's gross, as all teenagers are, and makes jokes about sex and farts and disgusting bodily functions WHICH IS SO REAL and I remember having very similar conversations with my friends at that age. But no one writes about them. For instance, my favourite quote:

'Through sheer nerves and stress, my stomach plummets through my asshole. [I realise this is a hideous thing to say, but you all know exactly what I mean and I shall not apologise for vocalising the sensation.]'

Secondly, let's talk about Izzy herself. Is she going to be my new favourite feminist icon? Quite possibly. From the get go, she knows who she is and what she believes in, but she's wracked with self doubt and confidence issues and uses humour as a defence mechanism, as so many young girls do. But she knows what's right and who's in the wrong, and understandably she has a wobble when she loses all her friends and it seems the whole country is against her and she doesn't feel safe at school. But she comes through! With amazing friends and Betty (who we'll get to soon) and one or two supportive teachers, Izzy takes a stand against her own situation. Which you rarely see. And it's so important that it is seen in media, especially that geared towards young people, because so many of them think the way that the majority of characters in this book do. And that needs to change.

Without saying too much, you know this is about a sex scandal, you know there's Izzy and a guy. And the ways in which they each get treated, from his being high fived and her being ostracised - we see it in the media everyday! Women afraid to speak out for fear of losing their jobs, men going on to become President. It's abused but it's tackled head on in this book and I'm so grateful for the really blunt way in which it's discussed.

Ajita. What a gorgeous representation of friendship, full of insults and mick taking that is rooted in love and support when it matters. And Betty! What a hilarious little old lady and I loved the relationship between these two - it was so uplifting to see someone from an older generation, who is normally portrayed as prudish or against all things such as swearing, sex, etc - but Betty and Izzy are open about sex and everything in Izzy's life and it's gorgeous to read. I also loved how Laura didn't shy away from talking about the fact that Betty, at however old she is, is still working, not for fun, but because she can't not. That was another side of the story, their financial situation and how Izzy wasn't as well off as all her friends, which Laura wrote really well and delved into the issues and conflicts that can cause between friends, and sometimes between families.

And the language and technology use, I find so grating when authors write about Tumblr, Facebook, texting, as if they've never seen a computer before, but this was authentic and realistic and woven in well with the story. I, too, will often end up speaking a different language when I'm around friends for no reason, but due to my limited vocabulary in said language, it will just be a word or phrase. Her inclusion of 'doth' was believable, who doesn't pretend we're in a Shakespearean tragedy at random points of our lives? Considering it was intending to be written like a blog post, I loved it and believed it.

I have so much more I want to say about this book but I'm terrified of letting a spoiler slip out without noticing it, so I'm going to stop here. I might revisit this book when it comes out officially in March 2018, so I can talk about all my favourite bits, but please know that I think it's an amazing book, I think it's hugely important that people go and read it and see these situations from the victim's perspective, and I'm so thrilled for Laura that it looks like it's going to do well! So well in fact that there's going to be a sequel! (There were a few major differences in the first draft I read on Wattpad and the final version, and I'm hoping that some of those plot points make it through to the sequel - but I'm keeping shtum about them! No spoilers!)

Please go and add this book to your to read lists and then come back when it's out and you've read it and talk to me about every bit of it!