Ciara Smyth studied drama, teaching and then social work at university. She thought she didn't know what she wanted to be when she grew up. She became a writer so she wouldn't have to grow up. She enjoys jigging (verb: to complete a jigsaw), playing the violin badly, and having serious conversations with her pets. Ciara has lived in Belfast for over ten years and still doesn't really know her way around.
"""I howled with laughter. Derry Girls but better, with such a massive heart"" -- Joanna Nadin ""[B]rilliantly channels the acerbic putdowns and frank humour of TV’s Derry Girls and Sex Education... Smart, well observed and highly entertaining"" -- Fiona Noble * Observer * ""Romantic, hilarious and full of crazy capers, Smyth’s second novel also quietly conveys the grinding anxiety of growing up poor without parental support"" * Guardian * ""[A] charming novel for young lesbians"" * The Bookseller * ""Witty and engaging. This engaging novel will hook readers immediately."" -- starred review * School Library Journal *"