Carmichael is a brilliantly relatable lead on a very funny and often poignant journey of self-discovery

The Bookseller

Fantastically, gloriously funny. I loved this book; it gave me such joy at every single page

Katherine Rundell, author of The Explorer

This wise and warm book is fat because it's composed of equal parts plot and comedic riffing, all of which feels essential to its snort-out-loud charm

Observer

Witty and touching, this book is ideal for 10-plus readers who love wordplay and wild, looping tangents

Guardian, Summer reading: the 50 hottest new books everyone should read

A hilarious and original story. Carmichael Taylor is the stuff of legends - he's my new favourite character

Katya Balen, author of The Space We're In

I absolutely LOVED it. A gloriously heartfelt tale wrapped up in first class comedy. I lost count of the number of times I laughed until I cried!

Sibéal Pounder, author of the Witch Wars series