Ask Me Anything

By (author) Rutter, Bethany
Short description/annotation:

A gorgeously sassy campus-set romcom, where problem pages and parties turn enemies to lovers

As Mary-Elizabeth starts her second year at university in London, she has set her sights on Felix Balfour, the charming, very sexy and outwardly feminist editor of the university magazine.

Description:

A gorgeously sassy campus-set romcom, where problem pages and parties turn enemies to lovers

As Mary-Elizabeth starts her second year at university in London, she has set her sights on Felix Balfour, the charming, very sexy and outwardly feminist editor of the university magazine. This is where she writes ''Ask M-E Anything'' - a column full of perky, optimistic advice for the lovelorn. As for her own love-life, she only wants a little no-strings fling with Felix, and of course she''ll be able to pull that off. Fun times ahead!

Meanwhile, annoying grump Laurie from the uni newspaper (the university''s more highbrow and serious publication) just seems to be a thorn in her side. After mocking her at a Quad Media mixer party, he seems to be continuing to mock her from the newspaper''s own problem page - an idea they''ve stolen from the magazine and made much less fun. Mary-Elizabeth is sure the newspaper''s brutal responses to the same problems she''s tackling could only be penned by Laurie.

Mary-Elizabeth is certainly prejudiced against proud-seeming Laurie. But when Mary-Elizabeth loses her way, and the fun times with Felix start to sour, Laurie is always there to pick her up, and not asking for anything in return ... But surely Laurie isn''t the answer to her problems?

Review quote:
Rutter again creates a gorgeously relatable YA heroine in this novel. . . Rutter is so good at writing about body confidence, fashion, fun and relationships you will find it impossible to not enjoy the journey she takes you on.
Biographical note:
Bethany is a writer and podcaster. She writes books about women, bodies and clothes. She lives in South East London.
Promotional headline:
A gorgeously sassy campus-set romcom, where Mary-Elizabeth sorts out other students'' love-lives as the university magazine''s agony aunt. But when her own love-life crumbles, what advice can she give herself?
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Bethany''s feel-good romcom writing has emotional depth and swoony romance
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The campus setting is aspirational but the content appropriate for YA and teen readers
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Themes of independence and the dangers of being blinded by love are responsibly handled
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Bethany co-hosts book podcast What Page Are You On? with Alice Slater
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Bethany is prominent on social media and a skilled host of book panels