‘Utterly charming and hilarious.’ Sunday Independent ‘A love story that is funny and down to earth, full of optimism and life.’ Eithne Farry, Irish Post ‘Achieves that all-too-rare synthesis of piercing observation and the feelgood factor…A modern, at times brilliant reworking of the classical fairy tale, with nods to Shakespeare, Austen and Beckett, Gough’s novel is an intelligent look at the magical banality of student life.’ Literary Review ‘Julian Gough has an outstanding talent for comic scenes and for an evocation of balmy good nature.’ Observer ‘This funny first novel captures that sense of freedom that the first move away from the family home brings with it. “I was in love with our view of Galway from our flat, I was in love with buying Brillo pads,” Juliet enthuses…Unashamedly happy.’ The Times ‘Guaranteed to make both literary luvvies and light readers melt…intelligent and deliciously dry, Gough’s sparkling words can’t fail to make you sit up, listen and laugh.’ Glamour

• The antidote the cynics everywhere – the most uplifting summer romantic comedy you’ll read all year • Huge Irish marketing campaign, including outdoor and press ads • Feature coverage for the new star of the Irish literary world • Adorable new packaging for paperback market ‘A modern, brilliant reworking of the classical fairy tale, with nods to Shakespeare, Austen and Beckett, Gough's novel is an intelligent look at the magical banality of student life.' Literary Review Competition: Zadie Smith, William Sutcliffe, Friends, Frank McCourt, Roddy Doyle, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Alan Warner, Olivia Goldsmith, Hollyoaks, Saul Bellow