Thank you so much to Netgalley and Victory Editing for the arc!

♾️/5⭐️ I had a feeling before starting this book that it would become one of my favourites and I’m so glad I wasn’t disappointed because this book was AMAZING! It’s hard to put into words how much I loved it (and that’s coming from someone who yaps incessantly 24/7 and never runs out of words to say) but I’m so happy to have found this book and author who’s backlist I need to now immediately read.

First of all I absolutely loved the characters, they’re all so likeable and easy to root for (well besides the obvious one who is very much the opposite). Nora is one of my favourite fmc’s she has so much depth and so many layers and I instantly felt connected to her and invested in her story from the first page. She’s fun, loyal, has so much wit and also a vulnerable side which is really nice to see. I love how despite everything she’s been told she’s still unapologetically herself and doesn’t let people dull her down and, as someone who’s also felt stuck with no clue what they want to do and was consistently told they’re too much or not enough by people at school when growing up, her character really resonated with me. I loved Frankie’s personality so much too, yes she acts old for her age but that’s the whole point, and seeing her genuine joy and childlike ways shine through at times was so nice to see and just hit that much harder thanks to the contrast. The growth between the two of them and their relationship was one of my favourite things and they’re definitely my fav sister duo. Seeing their relationship grow was so beautiful and I loved the loyalty and care they had to one another. Their interactions were hilarious too and I loved how each matched the other perfectly.

Ben is one of my favourite mmc’s, his personality is so likeable, he’s the sweetest, most loyal, gentle soul and such a fun character. He’s got so much loyalty to Nora and Frankie and seeing him support them from the very start was so nice to see. I love his relationship with his dad and it’s really nice we got to see so much of that as it brought such a warm feeling to the book. I love how he matched Nora’s personality so well and the romance between the two of them was the perfect amount and developed at the perfect pace. I absolutely loved the found family element in Nora, Ben, Frankie, Dane and Fiona. I love it so much when a mismatch group like this come together and this was done so well and thanks to the authors amazing characterisation it made me as a reader feel a part of their group. Each had such distinct personalities and brought so much to the book and seeing them all get together for meals etc. and support one another made the book feel so comforting and fun to read.

I love how much depth the plot had and how many layers there were to it from each of the main characters personal stories, the sister relationship, the romance elements and the parents issues. It dealt with a lot in such an amazing way and I was fully invested from the start. I love the authors writing style as it’s so easy to read and feel a connection to the story and its characters (also love the authors humour which is 100% my kind) and her ability to bring out so many distinct personalities within the book is incredible.

This was one of the most beautiful, hilarious, heartwarming books I’ve ever read and I’m already wanting to reread it. I love when a book makes you feel seen and that’s exactly what this did whilst also being so comforting and fun to read. I highly recommend this book and hopefully will pick up a physical copy when it’s released! Thank you to the author for writing this, this is definitely the kind of book we need more of!

'Nora Esposito is Enough' is a book for the person who has always been told they are not enough, or that they are 'too much' (maybe both?!)
If you're the black sheep of your family, a millennial that has been (or is!) in therapy, or someone confused at how to 'adult' when the adults seem to be acting like children- this book is for you.

At 18, you would think being a Nepo baby, an influencer. and dating a (Disney) star would at least give the public an illusion of Nora having it together.... But that is definitely NOT the case. Nora knows it, and for some reason, her parents feel the need to keep reminding her of this very irritating fact.

We meet Nora as her life is unravelling, the charade is exposed and she is faced with realisation that her future rests on her shoulders alone. No boyfriend, brand deal, or parent can save her this time.

In an ode to 'uptown girl' (which I had on VHS), Nora finds herself in the Big Apple, connecting with her semi-estranged celebrity Father, her ex-nanny / Step Mother (....) and nannying her half sister she almost forgot existed (who hates her guts). With no other options, Nora is forced to confront her own past as she tries to keep an obnoxious, parentified kid alive.

I've been a fan of Sarah Ainslee's books for a while now and 'Nora Esposito is Enough' does not disappoint. As Sarah's first 'New adult' novel, she gracefully navigated the line between the sweetness and comedy of a YA novel, with a little grittiness, honesty and slow burn that lead it into the New Adult category. It is because of this that many millennials will enjoy this book. Written in first person, elements of the narration tend to strike at the heart of the human experience. Nora's fears, anger, desire for acceptance, and passion for life will resonate with many people.

As a person who has also been told simultaneously she is 'too much / not enough,' this book brought healing to my inner child (yes, I am a millennial in therapy). If you've experienced something similar (so, likely over 50% of the population), have a read of this.

Although the concept is tried and true, the book is not cliche- because Nora's inner monologue is the reality of what so many people experience. 'Nora Esposito is Enough' left me feeling validated and hopeful. We can heal, and those around us can too.



You are enough, just as you are.
There is nothing intrinsically wrong with you.
You were made by love, with love, for love.
You are a gift to this world, for being exactly who you are.

This was really really wonderful! It has the exact same vibes as Uptown Girls with a lot of added layers.
Nora didn't feel very likable at the start of the book and I don't think she was supposed to. You could tell that she was very privileged and failed to own up to her actions or take her life and future into her own hands. However I felt like she changed a lot through the book and I really started to like her not so long in. With her family backstory it was no wonder she acted out that way and also she is still really young. I really felt her hurt of feeling too much and never enough at the same time.
Now Frankie is the most adorable little monster you can think of, I loved her! She also had so much depth and I loved the deep sisterly bond she and Nora formed over the course of the book. There is also a love story in the book, which is nice, in my opinion it just pales a bit in comparison to the depth and feeling of the relationship between the sisters, but I liked Ben and his Dad and Fiona very much as supporting characters. I also really liked the subplot of Nora figuring out what she's good at and what she wants to do with her life. Overall this was a really really great read and I would definitely recommend it! Be ready to shed some tears though.

This was such a heartfelt and unexpectedly emotional read. I went into this expecting a fun coming-of-age story, but I ended up loving how much depth there was beneath the surface. Nora’s journey of figuring out who she is outside of everyone’s expectations really pulled me in.
Nora is messy, flawed, and honestly frustrating at times, but that’s what made her feel real. Watching her slowly learn accountability, grow into herself, and realize that being “too much” doesn’t mean she’s unlovable was such a satisfying journey. Her relationship with Frankie was easily the highlight for me. Their bond felt genuine and reminded me how much the smallest moments of understanding can change someone’s life.
I also loved the themes of family, girlhood, and finding your place when you feel like you don’t quite fit anywhere. The NYC setting added such a warm backdrop, and I enjoyed watching Nora build connections she never expected while slowly becoming the person she always had the potential to be.
This was sweet, funny, emotional, and full of heart. It’s the kind of story that reminds you people are often more complicated than the versions of themselves they show the world. A beautiful reminder that growing up doesn’t mean becoming someone else, it means finally learning to embrace who you already are

I wish this one was coming out as a physical print because it's so good and I'm not the one who buys digital books for our library. Highly recommend this one.

ohh boyyyyyy… I was not expecting this.

I read this book because the blurb mentioned Meg Cabot and it was set in NYC, so I was expecting to really like it. but I wasn’t expecting to be so thoroughly psychoanalysed and devastated. if you’ve ever been told you’re too much (or worse, if you’ve been told that multiple times), proceed with caution because you will be exhausted from crying by the end of this book.

I loved every character (apart from the obvious one), particularly the female ones. Nora was incredibly relatable, Frankie was one of the few children I’ve read about as an adult who I actually liked and physically wanted to protect, Aspen was a mess (once again, relatable) and Fiona was a delight to read about. I also loved that the romance wasn’t the focus of the book but that it was still part of it.

I really wasn’t expecting to love this book so much, but when I got to the ‘about the author’ section and read ‘she writes stories for the teenager inside all of us who still doesn’t know what they want to be when they grow up’ it all made sense.





I can even forgive the unforgivable thing that happened (iykyk)

It is rare to find a book where you start out hating a character only for her to become more than enough and create a wonderful story.
This book had it all, you will laugh, cry, be sad, and happy. This journey is hard fought and there are many times where you just can’t imagine how anyone could get through this. This is not an easy struggle. But it is filled with heart, courage and perseverance.
The characters and dialogue are spot on. And the relationships are complex making for an honest and engaging story.
And enough is more than enough. It is perfect.

Enjoy!

* I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Nora, an 18 year old nepo baby who isn’t wanted by either of her divorced parents or even by her boyfriend, completely tanks her influencer career after getting drunk at a party, publicly breaking up with her famous boyfriend, and having videos of the whole thing go viral. But hitting rock bottom ends up leading her to the right people.

You know a book has really gotten to you when you cry while reading it, and at this point, I’ve genuinely lost count of how many times I cried reading this book.

Honestly, it took me a little while to get into the story because I wasn’t totally sold on it at first. But around chapter 6/7, something clicked and I started enjoying it more and more until I went from liking it to absolutely loving it. It’s such a beautiful story about self-discovery and learning to love yourself, and it’s basically impossible not to get emotional while reading it because, in one way or another, we’ve all felt lost at some point in our lives. That makes it so easy to empathize with Nora.

I loved how sweetly the relationship between the sisters develops alongside Nora’s own growth, especially as she starts to change after meeting the right people: Ben, Dane, and Fiona. Thanks to them, she’s able to find the strength to be there for her sister while also facing the ghosts of her past.

And the love confession? So subtle and so beautiful, honestly. Definitely one of my favorite chapters because of what Ben was able to do for Nora and the incredibly sweet way he did it.

Nora Esposito Is Enough has officially become one of my favorite books!

Nora Esposito is Enough pulled on my heart in a way that I didn't expect - Sarah Ainslee has done a great job of creating a character that you are unsure what you quite think of her at the start but love by the end. Nora Esposito is a spoiled 18-year-old that somehow, despite having a social media following (kind of) and a cute, star of a boyfriend (that she promptly breaks up with) and famous parents (who always find fault with her), does NOT have it all together. As her life dramatically unravels and she just can't fake it anymore (and is told she has to get a job!), Nora decides the best option to escape and redeem herself is to flee to NYC and become the live-in nanny for her half-sister. As the story unfolds, we see Nora grow and start to figure out just who it is SHE wants to be and reclaim her own story - all while learning to love those closest to her.

What a gem of a story! The storyline kept me engaged the entire time, the characters were likeable across the board (unless they weren't supposed to be!) and Nora's growth had me rooting for her success throughout the book. I highly recommend this book to readers who like a well-written, well paced coming of age story. Nora Esposito absolutely is enough!

A coming-of-age story where a teenage useless spoiled brat, who is sometimes considered too little and other times too much, grows up by becoming the adult she would have needed when she was a child... for her 7yo stepsister.

Loved everything about this book (but the girls' questionable parents). The mother felt very, very... relatable. I am impressed.

What else is remarkable: a non-tooth-rotting found family (in the building), some damn good adults, two remarkable cats, and, at last, a more-than-decent love interest.

But hey, Frankie, aka the brainy and rigid little sister, wants to play Elsa in Frozen, and those who watched Frozen know what the actual love story of that movie was about, right? :)

5 stars and immediately following the author. I ended the book quite satisfied; then I got to the bio and the explanation of what kind of stories she wants to write and why, and... Sarah, you are sooo my people! Thank you!

(Also, soothed teenage Alessandra, erm, Petra sends her grateful regards.)