Making It

Paperback Published on: 04/07/2024
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Synopsis

The must-read romcom about friendship, love and finding yourself, perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Bolu Babalola.

Issy is an artist but the world doesn't know it yet.As someone who self-identifies as 'gay and depressed', Issy keeps her life in Margate small: her mum, her chinchilla, her reliable routine.

So when she is offered her dream job at an artist's studio, Issy knows it's time to open herself up to more.

Moving to East London, Issy has a lot of firsts to catch up on - navigating a crush on her gorgeous housemate, dating, sex, and obsessing over her boss who she just can't seem to figure out.

As pressure mounts, people keep telling Issy she can do anything she sets her mind to. But what if her mind refuses to cooperate . . . ?

'A masterful love letter to queer joy' Justin Myers, author of The Fake-Up

'Heartbreaking, hopeful, funny. Rarely have I rooted so hard for a character. I loved it!' Suzi Ruffell

Hear what everyone's saying about Making It!
'I adored Making It . . . Truly nuanced, sensitive and warm-hearted' Emma Hughes, author of It's Complicated

'Absolutely brilliant - a warm, witty, moving novel from the queen of the gay rom-com!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review

'Hopeful and hilarious, gentle and wise . . . with squeal-out-loud romantic lines that had me swooning' Lily Lindon, author of Double Booked

'One of my standouts for 2024' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review

'Tender, wonderfully funny and desperately human' Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of Make You Mine This Christmas

'Made me laugh and sob in the same chapter . . . a delightful read, and one I would heartily recommend' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review

'A gorgeous feel-good romcom that brought back all the feels . . . the perfect coming-of-age-when-you-leave-home novel' Tania Tay, author of The Other Woman

'Warm, wholesome, moving and enjoyable. I absolutely loved this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Quercus Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781529424676
  • Number of pages: 432
  • Dimensions: 192 x 128 x 30 mm
  • Weight: 300g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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Making It
Heartwarming emotional fiction at it's best
I think that I have read everything this author has published and I'm fairly confident in saying this is my favourite of them all. It's just a warm hug of ... READ MORE
Aileen Clifford
Making It
Tender, wonderfully funny and desperately human
The last few years, I’ve read the new Laura Kay while about to or just coming back from a trip home, which has cemented her work into my heart in a way tha... READ MORE
Lizzie | @littlehux
Making It
Five stars, highl;y recommended
I am a big Laura Kay fan but Making It must be my favourite. This is a funny and touching story of Issy (and Abigail) who is given a chance to move out fro... READ MORE
Dabarai
Making It
Sweet
A heartwarming, gentle and funny story of a young woman who found art as a way to help her manage her anxiety and depression. Laura Kay excels in writing a... READ MORE
Claire Randolph