Not Bad for a Girl

Name: Not Bad for a Girl
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

Anastasia Ryan

Jan 2024 · Sourcebooks, Inc.

4.5

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From hilariously awkward lunch breaks to cringe-worthy Zoom calls, this workplace comedy of errors is sure to put a smile on your face.

Indiana "Ana" Aaron is a talented coder and IT specialist, but she doesn't always fit in at work. When she speaks up one too many times for her boss's ego, she's transferred to a remote team—and it's clear this is her last chance to blend in.

Ana sees working from home as a chance at redemption; she can keep her head down and her camera off. But when her new boss praises her assertiveness and thanks Mr. Aaron, she sees no reason to correct him.

The longer Ana waits to set things straight, the more complicated things get. Soon the legend of "Indiana" begins to take on a life of its own, and Ana is in over her head. Fortunately, she has friends at work, including Shane, a handsome tech guy who's smart enough to put the puzzle together and to help her triumph over workplace preconceptions and other nonsense.

Praise for You Should Smile More:

"If you're looking for something to make you laugh, smile, and get irrationally angry, You Should Smile More fits the bill... This book is a lot of fun."—Culturess

"Ryan paints an ode to RBF owners and anyone slighted by a male boss—you'll be rooting for her the whole way."—Buzzfeed

"Ryan's debut is a slapstick blend of comedy and heart, with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments and strong female heroines."—Kirkus

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4.5

2 reviews

Andrea Romance

January 30, 2024

Skilled coder Indiana struggles to fit in at work due to her outspokenness. When transferred to a remote team, her boss assumes Ana is a man and praises “his” assertiveness. Ana decides not to correct her boss’s sexist mistake. As the legend of Indiana grows, so do the complications. I loved this book. The tone is light and fun, taking a tongue-in-cheek approach to the subject matter. Ana and Shane are adorable together. The audiobook narration is enjoyable. Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC.

PP's Bookshelf

February 6, 2024

If Taylor Swift's "The Man" was theme song of a book, Anastasia Ryan's Not Bad For a Girl would be that book. This workplace comedy with just the hint of romance was a hilarious and extremely relatable read. The author played with sarcasm and wit beautifully to deliver some harsh reality. I reviewed an early copy voluntarily

About the author

Anastasia Ryan has degrees in English Literature and Pop Culture. Her debut novel, You Should Smile More, released in January 2023. Not Bad for a Girl is her second thoughtfully funny look at the absurdities of our modern workplace.

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