How Do You Like Me Now? is a novel written by Holly Bourne. She is a contemporary British author known for her young adult fiction. However, How Do You Like Me Now? is her debut adult novel. This novel was Published in 2018. The book explores different aspects of societal pressure, self-discovery and the challenges of navigating adulthood.

The story revolves around Tori Bailey. She is a young woman on the edge of turning 30. She is trying to write the follow-up to her best-selling self-help memoir. Her friends around her are settling down. They are having babies. On the other hand, Tori is dating a guy who won’t entertain the idea of marriage and children.

Despite what it might appear on the surface, nobody’s life is perfect. Tori’s problems serve as a reminder. Everyone faces their own share of problem’s. Tori was facing her internal conflict how to balance her public image with her own fears. She was also facing a pressure to accomplish goals by a specific age. Social media affects her self-worth and self-esteem.

Holly Bourne’s books are always relatable and humorous. This one is her first adult novel. What I love about Holly is that she’s so realistic. She’s not afraid to speak her mind. She points out things that are wrong and generally just tell the brutal honest truth about life.

If you enjoy reading books on feminism, dealing with narcissists, society’s expectations, socially acceptable behavior, twenties/thirties life journeys, personal development, and self-reflection. You should read this book.

It discussed women’s empowerment, living the life they desire. Also overcoming societal expectations based on women’s ages. The difficult choices women continue to face in spite of knowing they deserve better.

Everyone struggles with their own problems. People tries to portray a life that is more polished and ideal than their own because that is what society demands.

I have pretty mixed feelings about this book. I did enjoy it, but I didn’t love it.