Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It

“Averick is bringing her signature wit to a new format. . . . The charming read is sure to be on every rom-com fan’s TBR list—and one of the most highly anticipated books of the spring.”—Marie Claire

“An affirming novel catering to all the anxious romantics out there . . . Averick’s writing is consistently funny and sharp, balancing comedy with emotional honesty. . . . the book is an irresistibly fun ride that also delivers a compassionate exploration of anxiety and the courage and self-acceptance needed to move through it.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Witty, vulnerable, and emotionally astute, Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It had me completely charmed from the first page.”—Annabel Monaghan, New York Times bestselling author of It’s a Love Story and Nora Goes Off Script

“Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It is a ridiculously charming debut filled with humor and sincerity. This one is for all of us overthinkers and hopeless romantics who want relatable characters and grounded storytelling. Readers will be rooting for Phoebe every step of the way.”—Hannah Bonam-Young, New York Times bestselling author of People Watching

“I was blown away . . . [there’s] a beautiful sense of character. I am so excited for the world to read this book. It is refreshing and heartfelt, personal and universal. It will make you laugh, cry, and feel both seen and heard—whether you’re a virgin or not.”—Eli Rallo, New York Times bestselling author of Does Anyone Else Feel This Way?

“Heartfelt and funny. This has everything romantic comedies need: projectile vomiting, checklists, and an easy-to-root-for, endearing protagonist. A love story for the ages—or at least for the anxious.”—Emily Austin, author of Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead

“Brimming with charm, this novel is for the girls who grew up on love stories but gave up on starring in their own.”—Iman Hariri-Kia, author of Female Fantasy

“Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It is witty, relatable, and unflinchingly honest—an absolutely stunning story about love, family, intimacy, and the space where they overlap. I laughed (a lot), I cried (more than expected), I swooned (the perfect amount), and I looked into the metaphorical camera, wondering if this book was actually about me. Brooke Averick’s debut is truly effervescent.”—Lyla Sage, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Soul Searching and the Rebel Blue Ranch series

“Debut author Averick sparkles in this empowering rom-com . . . Averick makes the romantic entanglements fun and surprising, and Phoebe’s personality—including her palpable and sensitively handled anxiety—leaps off the page. The result is smart, savvy, and irresistible.”—Publishers Weekly

“Anxious, funny, and unexpectedly tender . . . the novel balances laugh-out-loud moments with honest portrayals of intimacy, anxiety, and self-doubt. Averick gives Phoebe a full inner life beyond romance, allowing her growth to feel earned . . . Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It updates the spirit of classic rom-coms while centering vulnerability, mental health, and friendship.”—Booklist