Officially Losing It

A frank, relatable and outrageously funny YA novel fullof heart, friendship and the utter chaos of first relationships,perfect for fans of Sex Education, Holly Bourne and CiaraSmyth. 'Wildly entertaining, shame-busting...anempowering novel.' - Inis Magazine, Children's BooksIreland'Candid, relatable and reassuring. Fans of Holly Bourne- and Netflix's Sex Education - will adore it.' i paperSensitive and honest. moving and insightful. An excellenttitle that deserves promotion.' The School Librarian'The relationship between Rose and her boyfriend Joel is skilfullydone... their struggles feel believable and nuanced.' -The Irish TimesWarning: This book contains frank content of a sexual nature. When Rose decides to lose her virginity to her gorgeous, sweetboyfriend, Joel, the scene is set for a major milestone. Except,when it comes to it, they can't seem to make it ... happen.Rose's 'epic sex fail' freaks her out. Isn't everyone else havingan easy, fun, painless time?! The problem is, she's alreadytold her best friends she's done it. And, worse still, whileRose unpicks her health issue, her relationship with Joel startsto crack under the pressure. But it turns out sex is notalways straightforward for others either, and Rose soon becomesthe accidental confidante of cringe. Maybe bodies and relationshipsare as weird and unique as we are? And maybe what she reallyneeds to lose is shame?Mean Girls level quotabilityand a loveable cast of down-to-earth characters reminiscentof Derry Girls and The Inbetweeners. A wildlyentertaining, refreshing book with an outrageous sense of humour,a highly relatable story and an empowering take on friendships,teen relationships and personal growth.With her counsellingbackground, debut author Rebecca Anderson embraces vulnerabilityand opens honest, shame-busting conversations about our bodies,healthy relationships, and awkward or challenging first (andfuture!) times.