[1] The book spans from Alderton's experience in primary and secondary school in the United Kingdom to living in "the real world" in her late 20s with her friends.

Anecdotes in the memoir pertain to Alderton's experiences throughout higher education (University of Exeter),[2] trysts with her friends and roommates, toxic relationships with men and her body, and dealing with the loss of someone close to her.

The back cover of the paperback[3] describes the memoir as "wildly funny, occasionally heartbreaking, internationally bestselling": informing readers about growing up and navigating friendships, career changes, grief, and finding lasting love.

This autobiographical memoir is the first of Alderton's published books, followed by Ghosts, Dear Dolly, and Good Material —— all New York Times bestsellers.

[5] Good Material[6] and Ghosts[7] are contemporary novels also pertaining to men and women in their twenties, whereas Dear Dolly is a collection of Alderton's responses from her "agony aunt" column[8] with The Sunday Times.