*Thank you to the author, publishers and Netgalley got access to the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review*

Wow, what can I say about this book? It has left me with a whirlwind of emotions that I can hardly put into words. It's a rare experience to find a book that can have such a profound effect on you, and this one has definitely done that for me.

The protagonist, Iris, is not someone that I would necessarily call likable, yet I found myself rooting for her throughout the story despite her self-centred and spiteful behaviour. This is because I could empathise with her struggles and wanted nothing more than for her to overcome them.

What makes this book even more remarkable is how the author has managed to infuse humour into the intense emotional journey of the story. It's a testament to the author's writing skills how well she has portrayed the complexities of mental illness, especially the emotional numbness that comes with it.

Overall, this book stands out as one of the best portrayals of mental illness that I have ever read. I am truly impressed with the author's writing skills, and I have no doubt that she has a successful writing career ahead of her. As for me, I need to take a moment to process all the emotions that this book has stirred up in me, so I'm going for a lie down!

This book would be perfect for fans of Sally Rooney. It deals well with some tricky topics (depression, disordered eating) but unfortunately I struggled to connect with the main character/narrator and felt that the plot lost out to an excellent initial premise. I finished the book but I found the final third a struggle- possibly because of my own headspace.

I’m not the kind of reader who finds herself highlighting lines in books often, but then again I’ve not felt like I’ve related to the mental health of a character the way I did with Iris. The portrayal of mental health struggles Iris faces are terrifyingly accurate for me, This made for an uncomfortable read at times. Needless to say, I had to put the book down and come back to it over the course of several days. So look out for yourselves, besties!

That said,I just know that EIKID is going to be a book that I will think of often. Stick with Iris, no matter how unlikeable she gets. There’s definitely a level of relatability to her that I’m sure will resonate with almost everyone who reads this!

Thank you to HQ + NetGalley for the ARC and opportunity to read Everyone I Know is Dying before it’s released. I’m intrigued to see what more readers think when this book comes out in July 2024 #EveryoneIKnowIsDying #NetGalley

When she’s having sex with her boss, Iris likes to have the lights on so he can see how much younger she is than his wife. She likes watching her colleagues eat unhealthy lunches at their desk while her stomach aches with emptiness. She likes coasting at work knowing she’s going to land a big promotion anyway.
So why when it arrives does she find herself sprawled on her hallway floor, crying uncontrollably? Why, instead of a sense of triumph, does a crippling depression threaten to overwhelm her? Why does the support and stability of her family and friends feel so suffocating? And why, torn between her flatmate George – good, kind, reliable George – and cold, indifferent Patrick, does she only seem capable of making choices that cause her pain?
Don’t you just want to grab this, switch off the phone and curl up on the sofa
By far one of my favourite books I've read this year…

I loved the sound of Everyone I Know Is Dying - it’s a great debut and I look forward to reading more by the author in the future.
The plot revolves around Iris who has a toxic relationship with herself really! It delves into heavy topics - mental health and toxic relationships with a touch of dark humour. A compelling and thought provoking read.

I couldn't put this book down. Perfect for fans of cleopatra and frankenstein. The was the author tackles the theme of mental health is just done so well and I think will bring a wider range of readers in. Really well done... u cannot wait to see what Emoly Slapper will release in the future.

If you love an unlikeable main character, you'll love this! Messy, irritating, super readable - I loved it.

Right from the description, and comparison titles, I knew this book was going to be for me. The FMC is delightfully infuriating, and the self-sabotage was exactly what I expected from her. I hope Emily continues to write within this genre, as I can only see her content getting better and better!

I loved the sound of Everyone I Know Is Dying, especially with its comparisons to other novels I’ve loved. I think the book tackled mental health issues such as intrusive thoughts, self sabotaging behaviour very well. Iris was a challenging protagonist - one that you rooted for and got frustrated with quickly. Overall, I didn’t quite enjoy this book as much as I thought I would but, I thought it shone a light on mental health and some of the societal pressures young women feel today. I would be interested to read whatever Emily Slapper release in the future.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC 📖

This really did not work for me and I really struggled to get into the story and relate to the characters. Maybe this would be better for a different audience, but sadly was just not for me. I do think that there is people who will really enjoy this as the writing is great, I just personally didn't enjoy this.

I liked reading Everyone I know is Dying (Kindle Edition) by Emily Slapper which is her debut novel which I thought very long drawn out. I did like the way the author gives the reader an insight into mental health.

Iris is in her twenties and works in an office where she not only works but plays by sleeping with her boss and she prefers the lights on so that he can see her youthful figure and compare it to his wife.

Iris is always overanalyzing herself but everyone and finds her relationship with George her flatmate and Patrick very complicated. Iris does not love herself and feels unworthy of anybody who shows her affection or love.

Her own nan said to her 'Everyone I know is dying.' And they both laughed as they had overheard her parents saying whether it's time as nan was dying. Nan also had another saying 'Be happy an a reason will come along.'

A life coach called Shauna who she meets tells Iris that she helps people become who they are meant to beome, rather than who they want to become. I think that this sums up Iris completely.

Iris is uncomfortable in her own skin. Do I eat to live or live to eat. Iris uses George as a crutch and is also involved with Patrick who she wants to impress but in her mindset she likes to have the upper hand as she yearns for him to tell her that he is in love with her.

Who will she choose George or Patrick, life or death?

This book is fantastic. I really appreciate the opportunity to read an advance copy.
It is so compelling.. Beautifully written.
It feels like you are dwelling within the characters experience.
It is really excellent.
I read the book in about 2 days.

Thanks to the author, netgalley and the publishers for allowing me an ARC in exchange for my review.

This might be a case of 'it's me, not you'. Maybe I have just grown out of this genre. I found the main character unlikeable, which isn't always a bad thing and something I had enjoyed in other reads. However, she was incredibly frustrating and self sabotaging that it sort of grated on me.

I felt like some parts were unnecessary or made me think it was going one way but in fact it had little relevance to the story regally. Therefore, I felt it might have been better as a short story.

This was raw, relentless, revelatory. I have never seen so much of myself in a character. Iris is more unfiltered even than an Ottessa Moshfegh protagonist, yet the irony is she’s also intensely unreal - a different person to meet each occasion, until the cracks in her foundation appear and she leaves work in the middle of the afternoon, or sits down in the middle of the pavement, or stands still in the middle of an aisle. I have felt all these things. This book should be read by everyone working in mental health services. I was immersed, and surfaced hours later gulping for air and scrabbling to copy chunks of it down to reflect on later.

Thank you NetGalley & HQ!
3.5 ⭐️

This was a really impressive debut from Emily Slapper.
The novel focuses on Iris, a young woman living and working in London. Relatively early in the book Iris receives her dream promotion. However, achieving this sends her spiralling into a major depressive episode. The book follows Iris as she navigates her feelings, her family and her relationships.
At times I found Iris to be an unlikeable and frustrating character. She has serious self-sabotaging and self-absorbed tendencies. However, equally, I think this shows Slappers ability to highlight the complexities and struggles young women face in modern day society.
Overall, this would be perfect for fans of Sally Rooney and Coco Mellors as it centres around ideas of womanhood, relationships and mental health.

My feeling towards the protagonist were up and down but the exploration of themes of mental health is very positive to show how we feel towards ourselves and he world around us.

First of all, thank you to Netgalley, HQ, and Emily Slapper for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. This book offers a raw and gripping take on mental health. The main female character, though not the most likable, feels oddly relatable. It's a straightforward yet impactful read that doesn't sugarcoat the challenges of this stage of life. The writing style effectively engrosses you in the character's world. Honestly, this book is a must-read for those navigating their twenties, I feel that anyone at this stage of life can relate to some aspect of this book and this character.

Such a powerful and gripping read that tackled mental health. Readers will either love or hate this due to the unlikable (but relatable) protagonist.

I could not get into this novel, I really wanted to like it but I just could not.

The main character Iris has obsessive thoughts about not eating, watching other eat and she is really rather depressed. She lives with a lovely housemate and he really tries to make her happy. She spontaneously quits her job and this sends her even more into a depressive state.

I found the novel to be quite sad and maybe it is just me but I could not resonate with my enjoyment of reading to this novel. It made me sad and I just do not want to feel that way when reading for enjoyment.

For me, if you are in a good place where you are not affected by powerful writing then brilliant but for me I start to notice how I feel and could not finish this novel.

Thanks to the author, netgalley and the publishers for allowing me an ARC in exchange for my review.