When first-year university student Brooke moves into a share house with two people she believes to be strangers, she is a bit nervous, rather anxious, somewhat terrified, but also super excited! This is her chance at a whole new life, with new friends, a new level of sophistication and maybe even a new partner. Far away from her hometown, Brooke might finally be able to step out from the shadow of her gorgeous, messed-up big sister Lauren, and perhaps begin to forge a decent adult relationship with her father. She might even become the writer she knows she is destined to be, and dazzle her fellow uni students with her intelligence and wit. There is just so much to look forward to!

And yet, on her very first day at the new house, it turns out that she does know one of her housemates – Jesse – all too well. He was that guy from high school, the one she thought was her friend, until the day he said something so deeply scarring she has never been able to forgive him. Now they must coexist under the same roof and obey the three fundamental household rules: no pets, no romance and no unnecessary drama. Shouldn’t be that hard, right?

This is one of the most hilarious books I have read in a very long time. Brooke’s anxieties are all too real, and the ways she tries to deal with them are both brilliant and often doomed to fail. The scenes between her and her ex-friend-turned-housemate-turned-romantic interest Jesse are pure magic and an absolute delight to read. Enjoy the banter, prepare to relate to some wonderful characters and don’t forget to keep the tissues handy to wipe away those tears of laughter and joy. For ages 13+.

Kate McIntosh is the manager of Readings Doncaster