Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a sweet story about self-discovery and self-acceptance. I liked Ollie as a character and I enjoyed the side stories as well. The whole book was light and entertaining and kept me engaged. 

The only thing that took away from the story was the heavy-handed humour and the third-wall breaks. There were times when the author spent a lot of time examining and re-examining the same scene, seemingly to show off his plentiful supply of euphemisms for things like boogers. Had the author toned these moments down and kept the third-wall breaks out of it entirely, I would have liked this even more.

I received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed this story, even though the main character annoyed me. Ollie was a bit of a pathetic character with  a “woe is me” attitude. However, the misadventures he undertook after asking his readers to give getting over a breakup advice after being dumped by his girlfriend were hilarious, and along the way he stopped taking himself so seriously. Not immediately as engrossing as some of Nick’s other books, but it winds its way to a good, unexpected ending.

Nick has done his magic again. This time a subject that we all dread once in our lifetime.... being dumped. How do we cope, what shall we do, what will our friends think. All these questions and many more and answered in the relative style of Nick Spalding.. Thought provoking , emotional and down right hilarious. This book will have you in tears of laughter as we enter into the world of new singleton Ollie and the once love of his like. Samantha. Ollie has so many unanswered questions and how do you actually get back in the dating game? Congratulations Nick on another great book and I’m sure off the back of this... Hollywood will be calling!

Dumped, Actually was a cute concept. This is the story of Ollie. He was dumped by his girlfriend- while he was proposing in front of a ton of people! The humiliation! And to add insult to injury, after being broken up with, a little girl wipes a boogie on his nose. Ech. This book made me laugh out loud numerous times, “Where’s the chugga-chugga? I needed the chugga-chugga to prepare myself.” Ollie is a writer at a failing online magazine. He needs to get over his ex and save the magazine in one shot. Dumped, Actually is born. Ollie tries out all the things that his readers suggest to do in order to get over his ex. Ollie has to finally settle on some self revelations to get through this. It was refreshing to read about a man so upset over a break up! I don’t see many of those books! I haven’t read anything else by Nick Spalding but I will definitely be checking out the rest of his books. Thank you so much to Amazon Publishing UK and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Another hilarious book which most of us can relate to. I didn’t give it my usual 5 stars because, while it was funny, it didn’t make me snort, laugh out loud or choke on my coffee.

Absolutely brilliant. Loved the book so very much. It was hilarious and lovely. It had some throwbacks to a previous novel (which made me squeal with excitement). The characters were fantastic and so well written. I loved them all, even the one I loved to hate. The story is written so very well - who needs self help books when they have Nick Spalding. This book is truly extraordinary and I can’t wait for the next Nick Spalding book to come out.

I love Spalding’s writing, but I do feel that his last two (this included) aren’t as strong as the early works. 

This was an enjoyable, quick read with some absolutely hilarious moments, but it lacked the grab factor. The first and last thirds just felt a bit lacking, though the middle was fantastic. 

Still recommended, but not as highly as it should have been.

This was not my type of book and I was very disappointed in it. 
I had such high hopes for this book

Loved this book never read any by this author before but will definitely be looking at his others - Ollie is publicly dumped - this leads him to writing about his quest for true love and we see unfold a great endearing book about finding true love

This is a fast read about a man who’s a chameleon and doormat. After a disastrous public breakup, he tries to move on and grow up. The story is predictable and sometimes the writing doesn’t flow, but Ollie’s propensity for ridiculous situations is humorous.

Thank you to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC.

I absolutely loved this book! I was crying with laughter quite a few times, Nick Spalding is my go to author when I want cheered up.  I realise comedy is extremely subjective and these books might not appeal to everyone, but Nick's books really appeal to my sense of humour.  Some of the situations Ollie gets himself into after being dumped by his girlfriend are absolutely hysterical.  I also loved Ollie's parents, they were bewildered but always supportive, 
Fabulous book, I would thoroughly recommend.

Dumped, Actually by author Nick Spaulding started strong with the main character drawing empathy from readers. Character antics brought about a couple of chuckles. 
Review copy received from the Publisher via Netgalley

Nick Spalding continues to be a winner! 

Ollie plans a very elaborate proposal to Samantha, his love. Her fondness for theme parks makes the grand opening of Thorn Manor a perfect time to propose - and it is on Samantha's birthday, too.

Ollie has planned everything from a band, to a first ride on a roller coaster and even a 24K gold ring!

And then it's off to the zany adventures that only Nick Spalding can entertain with. His humor never ceases to delight!

Many Thanks to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for another great read!

Oliver (the MC) is sweet and lovable but also a total pushover and sometimes-idiot, to the point that some of his actions were exasperating. At the beginning of the story I wasn't sure if he would win me over, but win me over he did! 

A really fun story, full of interesting characters and plenty of truly laugh out loud moments.

A funny and laugh out loud read. Nick is a fab story teller who has realistic characters in lifes everyday settings. Really enjoyable

I was curious to see how I would rate this book; for me Bricking It, a previous book by Splading ,was the funniest book I had ever experienced and I didn't see this being any better. Boy, was I wrong. It's the utter comedy perfection I've come to expect from this author but also a really really REALLY good story with loveable, well developed characters and antics that keep you wanting to turn the page to see what happens next. 

I don't remember the last time I've laughed as much as while reading this book, its definitely one you don't want to read sat alone in a coffee if you're conscious of people staring. I was there blurting out proper belly laughs, not just cute little chuckles.

It's also really refreshing to have a man being dumped and going through the phases that typically we see in chick-lit and then working through things in a quite unique way and coming out the other side with an interesting perspective. 

I've really enjoyed this book and I'm pretty sad that its over. 5/5.

Dumped, Actually by Nick Spalding

4 Stars

Thank you to Amazon publishing for an advanced eARC of this book.

Dumped, Actually is the story of Oliver Sweet and his yearning to get over a devastating break up that ultimately turns into a quest for self-discovery. Oliver is equal parts funny, lovable, frustrating and an idiot. Starring a motley crew of characters, we get to watch as he meets a pseudo-masochistic Scotsman, a not-so-whimsical friend, a fiery red-head, a charitable Italian-lover and an Old-Boy-type called Benedict. 

We follow Ollie (a writer for a website) as he tries readers tips for getting over heartbreak. What follows is the usual hilarity and poignancy that you expect with Nick Spalding books. I've been a fan since I read his first book waaaay back in 2012 and, judging by this latest effort, will continue to be. Dumped, Actually packs hilarious moments side by side with human beings trying to do what they do best (or worst) - figure things out. 

The first 3/4 of the book trundle along nicely. Whilst the set-up is pretty evident from the second chapter, the actual tales that unfold within each chapter are not. Around a quarter of the way in, there's a fairly trippy scene which I'm not sure quite fit with the rest of the book but lay the groundwork for the finale. The latter chapters are straight back to the usual funny/idiotic moments combined (particularly enjoyed square-headed Ted - husband or hate material?)

If you're looking for a fun, fast-paced read that throws in some self-evident truths and a bit of naughtiness along the way, then you definitely need to read Dumped, Actually (and Spalding's other books!).

Light hearted cheery uplifting book! Ollie and his disastrous love life, will make you smile and laugh out loud at his antics, nice to read a book from a more male perspective, that is easily relatable and believable!
This book is a feel good, funny treat to devour in one sitting!
Thank you net galley for this advance copy to read much enjoyed x

Oliver Sweet, your typical ‘nice guy’. I absolutely loved this book. I love Nick Spaulding and have enjoyed all of his book. Reader beware, if you’re reading this book in public you may have to hold your laughing in!! Thanks to Netgalley for letting me review this title.

Not a bad read, a good story, did think ollie was a bit wet and couldn't really warm to him, previous novels of Nicks have made me laugh out loud this one not so much, but kept me engaged until the end