Queenie is Working on It

Carty-Williams's writing is witty, incisive, and deeply relatable. Queenie Is Working On It is another triumph from Carty-Williams. * BREAKING NEWS *
This fabulous novel has humour, heart, honesty and a strong sense of place. * DAILY MAIL *
Dubbed the black Bridget Jones, the novel is a sharp and insightful examination of the everyday prejudices black women face in the UK * THE PRESS AND JOURNAL *
Laugh out loud funny and deeply moving * RED MAGAZINE *
A smart sequel to a breakout bestseller * THE GUARDIAN *
An abundance of humour and heart * THE IRISH TIMES *
Queenie's return is welcome and delightfully assured. Fizzing with life, fun and sensual energy, she is one of modern UK fiction's great heroines. * Diana Evans *
I cannot tell you how much I loved this second slice of Queenie's life. I laughed and cried, and was once again in awe of Candice Carty-Williams ability to depict a real, imperfect life in such a captivating way. I flew through every page, and my only request is that we get to check in again at some point in the future. * Jennie Godfrey, author of THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS *
In Queenie Is Working On It, Candice Carty-Williams reminds us of the power in community, friends, and family. We join an older Queenie Jenkins in all of her thoughts, process and indecisions. Her conflict, fight and absolutions. A welcomed return filled with enough gasps to leave you bursting at the seams! * Yomi Ṣode *
No one tells a story like Carty-Williams. QUEENIE IS WORKING ON IT was like being reunited with our adored messiest friend in the warmest way. This book is full of so much heart, humour and honesty and I am so grateful to be living in a world where CCW is writing. * Bolu Babalola *
This fabulous novel has humour, heart, honesty, and a strong sense of place * DAILY MAIL *
Laugh-out-loud and deeply moving... I found myself willing Queenie to love herself more than ever, and felt as attached to the sequel as I did the first novel -- Sarah Shaffi * RED MAGAZINE *
Another triumph from Carty-Williams * PRESS ASSOCIATION *
A smart sequel to a breakout bestseller... sage and funny * GUARDIAN *