Pre-order

To Hell With It

Pre-order £7.99 Send as a gift
How does xigxag pricing work?

Listen to a sample

What to expect

With the warmth and charm of Bridget Jones and a main character as unforgettable as Eleanor Oliphant, this is an irresistible debut about a young woman navigating love, friendship and happiness in a world that doesn’t think like she does.

‘Moving, funny, and totally satisfying, I loved this book’ Katie Fforde, author of From London With Love

Pearl O’Reilly is twenty-seven (nearly twenty-eight). She likes salmon pink, the number three and going to the pub with her best friend Una the same night each week. Thanks to her OCD, her other routines – from counting her way downstairs to obsessively washing her hands – pose more of a problem.

But that’s all about to change. Because it’s time for Pearl to say to hell with it – starting with the gorgeous naked man in her bed this morning…

Loved it!’ Sally Page, author of The Secrets of Flowers

Critics Review

‘Such a fresh, smart, original debut with a totally distinctive voice – I enjoyed it so much!’ Beth O’Leary, author of Swept Away

‘Moving, funny, and totally satisfying, I loved this book’ Katie Fforde, author of From London With Love

‘I was going to say that this book is Eleanor Oliphant meets Marian Keyes, but I don’t think that does justice to Claire Frances’ writing, which has its own voice – funny, empathetic and engaging. Plus, I felt I learnt an awful lot more about neurodiversity. Loved it!’ Sally Page, author of The Secrets of Flowers

‘To Hell With It is refreshing, funny, original and moving. It’s a story about overcoming the gulf between coping and thriving; and it made me reassess how much I was really living my own life. How Claire Frances has managed to write such a perfectly honest representation of OCD in a light-hearted and hilarious page-turner I will never know. Anyone who has anxiety will relate to this book and finish reading it feeling seen and inspired to push themselves. It’s the best rom-com I’ve ever read!’ Emily Slapper, author of Everyone I Know is Dying

‘Now and then, a character carves out a permanent place in my heart. Step forward Pearl, whose world Claire Frances draws us into with sensitivity, humour and credibility. You won’t want to leave. To Hell With It is a must-read and Claire Frances is one to watch! Funny and poignant—To Hell With It is a love story for our times’ Claire Alexander, author of Meredith, Alone

‘Having little knowledge of OCD myself, Pearl’s insight is funny, tragic and thoroughly entertaining, as she learns to expand her world and manage her habits. Frances writes with a vivid new voice, observant but affectionate, punchy and oh so honest. A totally charming read’ Pernille Hughes, author of Ten Years

More from the same

Narrator

About xigxag

Enjoy the best audiobooks on xigxag, an innovative, user-friendly audiobook platform that makes it easy to find, purchase, and enjoy your favorite books in audio format. xigxag’s flexible pricing model offers bestselling audiobooks for less – affordable prices and the best audiobook deals with no subscription required.  Give the perfect gift with our audiobook gift cards and in-app audiobook gifting options.

 

xigxag’s commitment to sustainability and ethical practices ensures a guilt-free listening experience from an exceptional digital book platform – an exciting alternative to big tech.  Enjoy audiobooks from the only B Corp certified UK audiobook service and a leader in audiobook innovation.

 

Search effortlessly, read honest audiobook reviews evaluating both the book and the narration, and discover hidden gems.  Download or stream top audiobook titles anytime, anywhere and get the best possible listening experience on the UK’s best independent audiobook app.  Experience the future of audiobooks today.

Subscribe to our newsletter

Sign up to get tailored content recommendations, product updates and info on new releases. Your data is your own: we commit to protect your data and respect your privacy.