Gin and Phonics

I was given this book directly from the publisher in exchange for a review. I had never heard of Clara Batten, but going by the blurb I had a feeling this book would be right up my street so I jumped at the chance. I really enjoyed it from the very first page - very funny, and very real throughout an......more

Absolutely brilliant! Could not have been more relatable at times!! Good work Clara, please write another…….......more

Harper Collins (Harper Fiction,) asked me if I wanted to read Gin & Phonics by Clara Batten and I’ll be honest, the totally nerdy, fantasy, sci fi, dragon loving part of me was very much – Why? However, I’m multi-faceted, at least that’s what I tell myself and let’s be honest I was hoping it would b......more

I came across Clara on tiktok and found her content so honest and relatable. When I saw that she had released a book I immediately downloaded the audiobook version and completed it within a few days. I got hooked upon her incredible humour and relatable anecdotes of her as a Mother, as a Wife, as a......more

Having watched Clara on Social Media, seen her journey and how hard she has worked to do something she loves, I appreciate how damn naturally funny and clever she is. So I picked up the book and despite forgetting to put waterproof mascara on, it didn't disappoint. Its such a fantastically, fun, cle......more