Ask Me Anything

Name: Ask Me Anything
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ISBN: 9781471419362

Bethany Rutter

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Hot Key Books
10 March 2026

Romance & relationships stories (Children's&YA); School stories (Children's&YA); Romance

As Mary-Elizabeth starts her second year at university in London, she has set her sights on Felix Balfour, the charming, very sexy and outwardly feminist editor of the university magazine. This is where she writes 'Ask M-E Anything' - a column full of perky, optimistic advice for the lovelorn. As for her own love-life, she only wants a little no-strings fling with Felix, and of course she'll be able to pull that off. Fun times ahead!

Meanwhile, annoying grump Laurie from the uni newspaper (the university's more highbrow and serious publication) just seems to be a thorn in her side. After mocking her at a Quad Media mixer party, he seems to be continuing to mock her from the newspaper's own problem page - an idea they've stolen from the magazine and made much less fun. Mary-Elizabeth is sure the newspaper's brutal responses to the same problems she's tackling could only be penned by Laurie.

Mary-Elizabeth is certainly prejudiced against proud-seeming Laurie. But when Mary-Elizabeth loses her way, and the fun times with Felix start to sour, Laurie is always there to pick her up, and not asking for anything in return ... But surely Laurie isn't the answer to her problems?

A gorgeously sassy campus-set romcom, where problem pages and parties turn enemies to lovers

By: Bethany Rutter
Imprint: Hot Key Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 131mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 216g
ISBN: 9781471419362
ISBN 10: 1471419363
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 10 March 2026
Recommended Age: From 14 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Bethany is a writer and podcaster. She writes books about women, bodies and clothes. She lives in South East London.

Reviews for Ask Me Anything

Rutter again creates a gorgeously relatable YA heroine in this novel. . . Rutter is so good at writing about body confidence, fashion, fun and relationships you will find it impossible to not enjoy the journey she takes you on. -- Charlotte Eyre * The Bookseller * Full of heart, humour, and humanity - a story about understanding, connection, and being loved for who you are. [...] Bursting with warmth and energy, Mary-Elizabeth is the queen of vibes - and by the end, you'll wish she was your best mate. -- Deborah Maclaren * LoveReading * Lively and engaging, Ask Me Anything is a fun read about university life which offers plenty to think about. . .Written in a very easy-to-read style, Ask Me Anything is thoroughly enjoyable. -- Sue Wilsher * ReadingZone * [Rutter's] new book Ask Me Anything is firmly New Adult territory - and we are loving it. -- Deborah Maclaren * LoveReading * [An] unputdownable contemporary romance. . . a highly recommended guilty pleasure for KS4 book clubs. -- Tom Tolkien * The School Reading List * Well-written, relatable and a lot of fun, handling delicate topics with grace. 4 stars from me! * The Lilac Scrapbook *