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What can I say? I just absolutely loved The Dicktionary Club!

The perfect feel good, relatable, laugh a minute, ecaspist read. I literally lol'd all the way through!

Three girlfriends working in marketing have had it with the Glasgow dating scene. They've cried in the work loos too often. They've consoled each other one time too many. And now they are taking matters into their own hands - enter The Dicktionary Club. They decide to start up their own website where women can review their dates and save others from heartache. A genius idea right? What can possibly go wrong? Well, as it turns out, quite a lot, and for some surprising reasons!

I adored Ella, Katy and Zolas friendship. The characters feel real and are well developed. Each one is so relatable from Ella who has her barriers up, Katy who just wants to be loved and Zola who is in a long term relationship that feels like its stagnating.

I was completely invested and ripped through this - it's fast paced and told through the pov of the three women, who each have their own distinct voice and character. I couldn't put it down as we lurch from one calamity to the next.

It's a little bit sweet but it's not cheesy, it's a little bit spicy but it's not cringey and it's very funny! The perfect summer read, with a punch of girl power - we are enough and we deserve more! There's hope for us yet!

The ending had me grinning from ear to ear and I hope it means there might be a follow up?!

I really recommend this one, honestly it's brilliant - the best fun I've had reading a book in a while.

I'm rushing to get my hands on Sophie's other books now - new steadfast fan here!!

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This was a really quick read for me I done it in one day and I just couldn’t put it down. I have honestly never resonated with a book so much in my life. The dating scene now a days is just horrific and this book absolutely shows the real life struggles with modern dating apps etc. Ella Katy and Zola are girls I’d want to be friends with, the support they have for each other is unmatched. I loved each character and getting an insight to their life throughout. I could relate to Ella straight away she is me when it comes to dating hate all men 😂 hopefully I can find the happy ending that the girls did eh👀😂

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Another amazing book by Sophie! Three very likeable female characters who are fed up being mistreated by men and decide to set up The Dicktionary Club, where men can be rated and reviewed for other women! It did remind me of a certain Facebook group (IYKYK) but definitely made me laugh. Multiple POVs (which I love!), excellent characters and a book that will have you laughing out loud! I knew the places described in the book as well which definitely helped in picturing the scenes. If you want a book that will have you giggling and not want to put down, this is the one for you!

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So glad Sophie has taken us back to Glasgow to the familiar places with all the laughs we’ve come to love! The best first chapter and I cannot wait to see what Ella, Katy and Zola get up to!

Updated after reading the entire book;
These girls are people I need in my life! I want to be their friend too! I love that they’re all so very different yet bound by an incredible friendship bond, Ella who highlights the women who don’t fit the stereotypical norm of wanting to be a wife and a mother, she wants neither. Zola being in a lacklustre relationship and feeling a lack of excitement. And finally.. Katy falling in love with every man she sets her eyes on! Great character building although it would’ve been nice to get to know the girls on a deeper level, more history, and how they got to where they are!

Being back in Glasgow was a great plus side, being from the west coast of Scotland and reading about places you go to is great, also really helps to build that picture, feed the imagination and allow you to step inside the book, or Glasgow city centre! Short chapters with a multiple POV, the main POV being from Ella.

Alongside being hilarious and spicy, Sophie really delves into the existential dating crisis out there, relationship dramas and true friendships!

Another laugh a page from Sophie! Read it and read it as fast as you can! Smut, sarcasm and shite men…

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Received chapter one via NetGalley and OMG I can't wait to read the rest! I can already tell this will be a fun read.

Loved the dedication!

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I thought chapter 1 in the description of this book meant the whole book was part 1 of a series. The characters are fun and savvy and the theme is great, from this chapter id want to read on,

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I thought I’d struck gold to get this book but I was only teased with the first chapter - which - I want more of, Ella, Zola and Katy seem like the kinda girls you need to support you. I love the glimpse of comedy and girl power and think thisll be such a fun and enjoyable read.

More please?

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I got a little chill reading this, It really touches a little bit of home when I read the chapter.
Coming from an office background and working closely with my bestie we have both been in this position as many other women have crying in the bathroom unable to face work and as friends we are always there to pick up the pieces and give that push to one another to get out there an try again
I am excited for this book and where it takes these girls and the website. I can’t wait for the women to take dating public and exposing the men for doing what they do to us women.

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This first chapter makes me really want to read the rest of the book! I love that there is already a strong friendship bond between the 3 main characters!

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Ohh how I love Sophie’s books! Being Scottish I can so relate!! I need more!!!! Amazing!! Please write more and more I need to hear lots more Scottish girls love stories or humour and romance!

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Good start to a story! Can't wait to see what's in store for Ella Katy and Zola. Have preordered a copy

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In today's world of online dating this has the potential to be utterly relevant and totally relatable. Hooked by the end of the first chapter, I would love to know what Katy, Zola and Ella get up to next!

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The writing is flawless and characters are intriguing. The book is really compelling and has such a promising beginning. Do you like badass characters, if you do, read this book. Other than the title, the book will be great. So many things are happening and characters are up to something. Their plan sounds both fun and dangerous. Author has created such a unique characters with unique backstories. You will find yourself immersed in their world. Well, pick this book if you are in mood to read something different from usual reads. Thanks to Netgalley and Publisher.

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What a great start to a book! I just know I’m going to love this one. I have, and will always be a Sophie Gravia fangirl. I’m not sure if I can wait for June to read the whole book. Fingers crossed it will get released on NetGalley before hand 🤞

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This was a great intro to the book and has definitely made me want to pick up the full book when it’s released

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The way I ran to netgalley for this! I had to read it immediately.

It's so great to be back in Glasgow and recognise places too! And back to the Scottish humour I just love reading.

I just know this is going to be another amazing book by Sophie, I already found myself giggling during chapter 1. I absolutely cannot wait for this to be released, it will immediately go to the top of my tbr!

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