Surviving your twenties is no easy feat, and Dolly Alderton proves it in this lovely memoir where love shines through as the glue that keeps a person whole. The book is written as a series of anecdotal chapters, focused on certain aspects of Alderton's life (dating, parties, flatmates...), and during the first part of the book I sometimes found myself wondering what the point of it all was. The stories were interesting and funny, but I couldn't see where the book was going. However, I was so gripped I couldn't stop reading, and I'm really glad I didn't drop the book because the second half was completely worth it. Setting aside certain differences in context, Alderton's book is incredibly relatable. It feels like she broke into my mind and then wrote about all my deepest fears and even some things I didn't know I was afraid of. There's a certain air of nostalgia to the book which made it so I wasn't sure whether I was crying from laughter or sadness at some points, and by the time I was done with it (about 1:30 a.m.) all I wanted to do was go and hug all my friends while telling them how much I appreciated their presence in my life. All in all, this is a quick and enjoyable read (though some parts do deal with heavier topics) that I will definitely revisit at some point in the future. If you feel like you might be a bit lost, or if you want some comfort in difficult times, I definitely recommend this book.
