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Nothing Serious

byEmma Medrano, Nikki Patel (Read by), Mia McKenna-Bruce (Read by)

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A blisteringly sharp novel of self-acceptance, friendship and making connections in the most unexpected of places

Nicki and Kevin have never met. They’ve matched online. But Kevin is actually Amber, a 17-year-old girl.


Nicki, trying to escape an abusive relationship and her therapist’s advice, numbs herself with one-night stands.

Amber is facing cracks in her friendships and pressure from her boyfriend. Her loneliness causes her to impersonate Kevin, even if he doesn’t exist.

Genuine friendship and trust develop between them. Nicki is unsure if it is anything more, but Amber’s feelings are growing more intensely.

Can Amber be honest without losing Nicki completely?

Or is this nothing serious?

'Emotionally intelligent and thought-provoking. Raw and compelling' DAILY MAIL

'A thought-provoking, quietly devastating novel about loneliness and what people will do to belong' RED 'Best Books of January 2024'

©2024 Emma Medrano (P)2024 Penguin Audio

Always emotionally intelligent and thought-provoking. Raw and compelling

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About Emma Medrano

Emma Medrano was born and raised in Sweden. She studied philosophy at the University of Glasgow and currently lives in Edinburgh. She has previously had short stories published in journals and was selected for Penguin Random House's WriteNow scheme, giving her the chance to develop her critically acclaimed debut novel Nothing Serious. Venus Fly Trap is her second novel. Emma can be found on Instagram and X: @emmawroteabook
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  • Imprint: Penguin
  • ISBN: 9781405964296
  • Length: 613 minutes
  • Price: £14.00
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