The much-loved broadcaster and author of Bigger Than Us and Speak Your Truth delivers her quirky and compassionate debut novel, in which put-upon Jade discovers a series of scripts enacting infuriating scenarios that are yet to happen.
Jade Shaw has lost control of her life.
Pushed around by her warring family, and taken for granted by a boyfriend who's more interested in his "brand" than their relationship, she knows that somewhere along the path to being an adult she's lost her way. And she can't seem to find it again.
The last place she expects to discover answers is on the floor outside her flat. But there it is: a script. Containing her name, and her boyfriend Adam's - and depicting another huge argument in which Jade fails to stand up for herself. The weird thing is: this argument hasn't happened yet.
The row becomes reality. Jade tries and fails to find her voice. Then more scripts appear, predicting infuriating scenarios in which Jade's boss, mum, and bridezilla sister walk all over her. Whoever is leaving these scripts knows Jade inside-out. But who is writing them? How are they able to predict her future so accurately?
And what can Jade do to re-write the script?
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN: 9780241676325
Number of pages: 400
Weight: 506 g
Dimensions: 223 x 141 x 35 mm
Uplifting and heartfelt - Grazia
So smart, thoughtful and hope-filled. I loved it! - Daisy Buchanan
An impressive and thoroughly entertaining debut. All the ingredients for a great read are here: Scripted is fast paced and original, populated by a colourful cast yet delivering a thoughtful theme of finding one's feet and one's voice, of learning to say 'No' and standing up for oneself. Such as satisfying read, I really enjoyed it and would love to see what Jade (and Fearne) do next. - Freya North
Unique and entertaining - Woman & Home
Filled with hope, this is a life-affirming, uplifting read - Hello!
An entertaining and impressive read - Bella
A unique premise, thoroughly entertaining - Woman's Weekly
A gorgeous read about the power of saying no. I devoured it in one sitting! - Poorna Bell
High concept premise . . . makes for attention-grabbing new take on themes of second chances and reclaiming personal power, while her thoroughly entertaining treatment of it keeps the pages turning - Woman
Just like Fearne Cotton herself, Scripted is life-affirming and deeply compassionate. But it’s also a cleverly conceived and funny novel which asks big questions about what it is to be the author of one’s own fate - Elizabeth Day
I was drawn to this book cos I actually thought it was a fox on the cover (and now you can't un-see that), and we have just been blessed with our resident garden fox having 7 cubs. Maybe I need better glasses...... More
A great premise and thought at the essence of an entertaining light hearted tale.
Fun and interesting, based in South west London.
Jade is 32 yrs old and feeling it!! She is stuck in her relationships with family...
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I enjoyed this book although silly in some ways but silly is sometimes fun to read. Jade has been with her boyfriend for several years but things are not running smoothly. One day she finds a script showing her... More
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