What Planet Can I Blame This On?
a hilarious, swoon-worthy romcom about following the stars
by Ellie Pilcher
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Pub Date 3 Jun 2021 | Archive Date 3 Jun 2021
Hodder & Stoughton | Hodder Studio
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Description
Perfect job. Perfect boyfriend. Perfect life. But the universe had other ideas...
The funniest book you'll read all year! Perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary, Mhairi McFarlane and Lucy Vine.
'Utterly swoon worthy'
'Just great fun'
'Fresh, funny and fascinating'
'A stunning debut'
The stars are not in position - and Krystal Baker is determined to make them fall in line.
It's Krystal's 29th birthday. This year:
· Her boyfriend finally proposed after six years of dating (only for her to find out he cheated on her for five and a half of them)
· She landed her dream job as a writer at Craze magazine (which swiftly fell into administration)
· She moved into her dream flat overlooking the city (just for the pipes to explode making the place unliveable)
As she mourns everything wrong in her life, her best friend mutters the dreaded words: Saturn Return. The time in a woman's life where Saturn returns to the position it was in on the day of their birth, 29.5 years ago, and, according to legend, everything falls apart. Krystal has never bought into astrology but maybe it's time to re-evaluate - because if the stars got her into this mess, they can get her out of it. And she only has six months to make things right.
Loaded with crystals, horoscopes, tarot cards and a carefully aligned chakra or two, Krystal's determined to have her life back on track by the time Saturn returns. No longer shall she brand herself a 'human disaster' because this time it's not her fault, it's written in the treacherous stars.
But can Krystal learn to follow her heart, not her horoscope?
Praise for Ellie Pilcher:
'Laugh-out-loud funny, brilliantly written and utterly swoon worthy, What Planet Can I Blame This On? is the book we all need right now. Such a fun read!' - Holly Martin, author of Autumn Skies over Ruby Falls
'Perfect reading for twenty and thirty-somethings, written in the language of failed relationships and the hope for something better. Wry, witty, insightful, fast-paced and just great fun, this is a fabulous debut. It represents so much of what people go through on the pathway to finding out what they really want. It's going to be a hugely popular read.' - Helen Fields, author of the DI Callanach thrillers
'It's rare that a book really makes me laugh out loud, but this one did. Krystal's sassy, authentic narration carries the reader effortlessly as she prepares for her 'Saturn Return' and delves into its meaning. I felt as if I were living her problematic life with her! I think I fell in love with Ryan a little before she did . . .' - Sue Moorcroft, author of One Summer in Italy
'A joyous romp into the highs and pitfalls of following your stars.' - Beth Corby, author of Leave It To Fate
'What a stunning debut this is! I loved the cast of Krystal and her friends. Throw in a new interest in horoscopes and an episode of Hoarders (I've watched the whole series during lockdown) then this is the perfect read, even if it isn't always written in the stars! An author to look out for!' - Catherine Miller, author of Waiting For You
'Fresh, fun and fascinating from an exciting new talent.' - Bella Osborne, author of Meet Me at Pebble Beach
'It's fresh, wise and hugely funny and real - a celebration of that tricky late twenties stage when you reckon you should have it all figured out - but definitely haven't. When neither your horoscopes - nor even your very best friends - have all the answers. I loved it!' - Fiona Gibson, author of The Dog Share
'Delightful, fun and full of laugh-out-loud moments' - Gillian Harvey, author of Perfect On Paper
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781529363722 |
| PRICE | £8.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 352 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Natasha L, Reviewer
“Could my life get any worse right now?”
Krystal Baker is turning 29 and has become the living embodiment of Murphy’s Law.First she finds out her fiancée has been cheating on her (for 5 and a half years), she’s just lost her dream job and a broken pipe has ruined her dream flat.
Then an astrology loving friend mentions Saturn Return- a time in a person’s life where Saturn returns to the position it was in on the day of their birth 29 and a half years ago (and can cause everything to go wrong).
Leading Krystal to revaluate her life, armed with the knowledge of her new spiritual awakening (courtesy of crystals, horoscope classes and tarot readings) she’s determined to get her life back on track.
In her brilliantly funny debut novel,Ellie Pilcher brings us a witty look at the peaks and pitfalls of the 20-something lifestyle. I couldn’t put this down,it was soo addictive- Krystal (the main character) could easily be the love child of Carrie Bradshaw and Bridget Jones, with maybe a little of Sophie Kinsella’s Rebecca Bloomwood thrown in for good measure.
Krystal’s quarter-life crisis obsession with horoscopes is relatable (I like to think we’ve all gone through some form of unnecessary obsessive phase).So,if you love Rom-Coms and Contemporary Romance then I wholeheartedly recommend you give this a read.
I also want to give a massive thank you Hodder Studio and Net Galley for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Kelly G, Reviewer
“What Planet Can I Blame This On?” is a fun and quirky read that encapsulates what it’s like to have the rug pulled out from underneath you and finding the motivation to avidly create the steps needed get your life back on track... With some help from astrology, the stars, your horoscope and some funny friends.
About to turn 29, on paper Krystal is living her best life. Disaster strikes and she loses it all: she ends her long-term relationship with her cheating fiancé, goes to work to find out she’s lost her job, and then for the cherry on top - the pipes burst in her dream apartment, and has only a backpack of dry clothes to her name. Suddenly single/unemployed/homeless, she can luckily rely on the kindness of her best friends, Paige, with a rent-free sofa to sleep on, and Tina, who can’t help but think that Krystal’s bad luck is to blame on her Saturn Return.
I found the clever plot of this book fascinating, and I quickly did my own research of my Saturn Return - and unsurprisingly, I’m going through mine right now so this book was very welcomed. Google yours, it’s fascinating. Eagerly glued to living her life with what her horoscope tells her to do and how to act each day, we see Krystal obsessively follow the stars, tarot cards and her new crystals to prepare her for a new chapter that sees her life more on track than its current train wreck.
I valued the realistic journey of Krystal’s acceptance that not everything in her life can be determined by her daily horoscope. We see her cling on to a sense of consistency she finds in following it almost as a roadmap that will get her out of this funk. I adored her Grandfather’s character as the voice of reason and his lust for life and willingness to have a new hobby every few weeks. Each person in her life carries beautiful insights and it’s wonderful to see her surrounded by them.
I really enjoyed the way this story was written - it was quirky and made me laugh. The constant pop culture references fit perfectly with its tone of voice and I felt like I could relate to Krystal’s character throughout while she navigated life and love in London.
A massive thank you to NetGalley for an early e-copy of this book that came into my life at the perfect time... during my own Saturn Return.
Sue M, Reviewer
It's rare that a book really makes me laugh out loud, but this one did.
Krystal's sassy, authentic narration carries the reader effortlessly as she prepares for her 'Saturn Return' and delves into its meaning. I felt as if I were living her problematic life with her! I think I fell in love with Ryan a little before she did ...
Catherine M, Book Trade Professional
What a stunning debut this is! I loved the cast of Krystal and her friends. Throw in a new interest in horoscopes and an episode of Hoarders (I've watched the whole series during lockdown) then this is the perfect read, even if it isn't always written in the stars! An author to look out for!
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