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Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It

Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It

Contemporary RomanceRomance
Pages
448
Published
2026
Language
English

Synopsis

Phoebe Berman is about to turn thirty and is still a virgin, despite her dreams of a whirlwind romance. Plagued by panic attacks and a history of dating mishaps, she's determined to change her luck. With a romance-novel-inspired checklist, Phoebe gives herself thirty days to lose her virginity, juggling potential suitors including a new colleague, a pen pal, and her long-time best friend. As the clock ticks, Phoebe realizes that finding love might first mean finding herself.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

FunnyLighthearted
Friends to LoversLove TriangleComing of Age

Genres

Contemporary Romance Romance Romantic Comedy Contemporary Literature

About the author

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Brooke Averick

Brooke Averick is an American internet personality, podcaster and author based in Los Angeles. She is best known for co-hosting the podcast "Brooke and Connor Make a Podcast," where she speaks openly about her experiences with OCD, anxiety and depression. Averick studied early childhood education at Boston University. "Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It," published by Crown in May 2026, is her debut novel; it opened at #2 on the New York Times bestseller list, and Netflix has acquired film rights to...

Characters

Phoebe BermanProtagonist
FinnSupporting
MatthewSupporting
Prince JonathanSupporting

Phoebe's roommate and one of her closest friends since college; one of her romantic prospects.

All characters in Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It

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