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Delia Suits Up
If you had one day to rewrite the rules you live by, would you? Delia Reese takes the financial world by storm in this breakout novel that’s 13 Going on 30 meets She’s the Man.
Just once, Delia Reese wants to be the one calling the shots—not the one waiting to be called. Despite her stellar resume, hiring managers at the big banks won’t give her a chance.
Following yet another failed interview, Delia commiserates with her roommates and drunkenly finds herself wishing she had the advantages that come with being a man. If society wasn’t locked into gender roles, she’d be climbing the corporate ladder in designer heels with no apologies. By morning, her mirror reflects a surprising makeover.
Now that the world sees her as a man, Delia’s determined to double down on society’s double standards. With a smart suit and powerfully pink necktie, she hits New York’s financial district with a big gamble in mind.
Just once, Delia Reese wants to be the one calling the shots—not the one waiting to be called. Despite her stellar resume, hiring managers at the big banks won’t give her a chance.
Following yet another failed interview, Delia commiserates with her roommates and drunkenly finds herself wishing she had the advantages that come with being a man. If society wasn’t locked into gender roles, she’d be climbing the corporate ladder in designer heels with no apologies. By morning, her mirror reflects a surprising makeover.
Now that the world sees her as a man, Delia’s determined to double down on society’s double standards. With a smart suit and powerfully pink necktie, she hits New York’s financial district with a big gamble in mind.
304 pages, Paperback
First published August 3, 2021
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Amanda Aksel
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August 5, 2021
Favorite Quotes:
I watch his reflection on the sleek mahogany desk scan my resume up and down. Up and down. What’s he looking for? Waldo?
I hand him my New York driver’s license, which I use more for drinking than driving.
I raise my arm and take a whiff. “Ugh.” It’s like Old Spice and old onions had an all-out battle. Old onions won.
My Review:
I enjoyed this uniquely quirky tale of a women’s frustrated birthday wish to be someone else coming true. The storylines were laced together with snarky wry humor, amusing observations, and interesting insights as the character encounters and withstands the perspective of and reactions to themselves as different genders. It was an interesting and thought-provoking education as the character contemplated the freedom, challenges, constrictions, and limitations experienced by both extremes of our species. Learning the art of snake charming of the capricious trouser anaconda alone was smirk-worthy and made my afternoon.
I watch his reflection on the sleek mahogany desk scan my resume up and down. Up and down. What’s he looking for? Waldo?
I hand him my New York driver’s license, which I use more for drinking than driving.
I raise my arm and take a whiff. “Ugh.” It’s like Old Spice and old onions had an all-out battle. Old onions won.
My Review:
I enjoyed this uniquely quirky tale of a women’s frustrated birthday wish to be someone else coming true. The storylines were laced together with snarky wry humor, amusing observations, and interesting insights as the character encounters and withstands the perspective of and reactions to themselves as different genders. It was an interesting and thought-provoking education as the character contemplated the freedom, challenges, constrictions, and limitations experienced by both extremes of our species. Learning the art of snake charming of the capricious trouser anaconda alone was smirk-worthy and made my afternoon.
August 3, 2021
This was a fun and quick read about sexism with a freaky Friday twist.
Delia was laid off three months ago from her Wall Street job and now she’s struggling to find another gig. Hitting roadblock after roadblock in a male dominated industry, she makes a wish that she could become a man. When she wakes up the next day, her wish has come true. A wild and unlikely twist in events gives her (now him!) the opportunity of a lifetime when she overhears that the leading financial firm in NYC will lose their next big pitch. In a position to save the day and with the newfound confidence of being a man, Delia decided to take things into her own hands and write her own fate.
This book was definitely cute and I liked the friends to lovers romance element. The currents of sexism woven throughout added a more serious tone to the novel but overall, Aksel was able to keep it fun and light.
Putting the freaky Friday twist aside, this was still a pretty unbelievable storyline but if you’re able to put the believability factors aside, it’s definitely enjoyable. I was also a little put off by the excessive and often immature male anatomy comments but ultimately I think it added an element of humor to the story.
Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for a copy of this novel.
Delia was laid off three months ago from her Wall Street job and now she’s struggling to find another gig. Hitting roadblock after roadblock in a male dominated industry, she makes a wish that she could become a man. When she wakes up the next day, her wish has come true. A wild and unlikely twist in events gives her (now him!) the opportunity of a lifetime when she overhears that the leading financial firm in NYC will lose their next big pitch. In a position to save the day and with the newfound confidence of being a man, Delia decided to take things into her own hands and write her own fate.
This book was definitely cute and I liked the friends to lovers romance element. The currents of sexism woven throughout added a more serious tone to the novel but overall, Aksel was able to keep it fun and light.
Putting the freaky Friday twist aside, this was still a pretty unbelievable storyline but if you’re able to put the believability factors aside, it’s definitely enjoyable. I was also a little put off by the excessive and often immature male anatomy comments but ultimately I think it added an element of humor to the story.
Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for a copy of this novel.
August 11, 2021
The transphobia, y'all. No, thank you.
August 23, 2021
Fun concept, well written.
June 5, 2022
delia suits up is what imagine white feminism would look like if it were a book. a few parts of it felt a bit transphobic and ignorant, and others just felt very immature and childish. the club scenes were absolutely terrible and was written in the way that a 60-year-old person would describe club culture, though in a positive way which i guess is a bonus. there was also really weird scenes of a girl forcing herself onto delia (who was a guy at this point) and trying to convince her to have sex with him. also another weird scene of her wishing she’d used the urinal just to see his dick. and why did we need to constantly hear about delia’s new dick?
then there were moments of her almost judging or talking negatively about other women which is so weird because isn’t delia supposed to be the ultimate girlboss? not to mention the typical gay best friend trope and the way that her friends literally exist to serve her.
don’t even get me started on delia being the daughter of a man who owns a well off investment company and running around nyc with designer bags, shoes, and glasses and crying about not having a job at a specific company. she even mentions that the rent she’s paying could get her a huge house back home and how if she did move back home she’d have an automatic job at the company. it’s just so…ignorant. and if you really wanted to write a story about breaking stereotypes in the workplace you’d focus on a woman who didn’t have the background that delia had and someone who wasn’t a well off white woman.
and this obsession with having to be a mom and having to be absolutely perfect to prove that you’re good enough for your postion? and then delia adapting this finance bro attitude and calling it confidence and girl power as if it truly solved anything?
as i said, this reeks of surface level white feminism and truly misses the mark. yeah, we get it, delia would not have gotten the job if she hadn’t been richard for a day, but it would’ve been way more impactful if delia didn’t have to become a man to achieve all of this.
the idea was there but the execution was shitty. i’d give it a 1.5
then there were moments of her almost judging or talking negatively about other women which is so weird because isn’t delia supposed to be the ultimate girlboss? not to mention the typical gay best friend trope and the way that her friends literally exist to serve her.
don’t even get me started on delia being the daughter of a man who owns a well off investment company and running around nyc with designer bags, shoes, and glasses and crying about not having a job at a specific company. she even mentions that the rent she’s paying could get her a huge house back home and how if she did move back home she’d have an automatic job at the company. it’s just so…ignorant. and if you really wanted to write a story about breaking stereotypes in the workplace you’d focus on a woman who didn’t have the background that delia had and someone who wasn’t a well off white woman.
and this obsession with having to be a mom and having to be absolutely perfect to prove that you’re good enough for your postion? and then delia adapting this finance bro attitude and calling it confidence and girl power as if it truly solved anything?
as i said, this reeks of surface level white feminism and truly misses the mark. yeah, we get it, delia would not have gotten the job if she hadn’t been richard for a day, but it would’ve been way more impactful if delia didn’t have to become a man to achieve all of this.
the idea was there but the execution was shitty. i’d give it a 1.5
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July 27, 2021
Delia Reese is an expert in the world of finance. However, she has one major problem. She is a woman. As the description mentions, this book is sort of a mix between the movies
13 Going on 30
and
She's the Man.
I also couldn't help but think of the movie
Freaky Friday.
It doesn't matter how many times Delia shows up at a bank with her resume, she is turned down. She has experience and intelligence to back her up, but the discrimination is clear. One night she and her roommates Regina and Frankie are drinking and playing a game, and in this game Delia wishes she was a man, only if long enough to prove she can do any job she goes after.
Waking up the next morning, everything has changed. Everything. Six inches taller, stubble on her face, no breasts, and other body parts, prove something rather shocking. She. Is. A. Man. She goes to Regina and Frankie and Regina immediately wields a bat. What has happened to Delia and why is there a man in their apartment? Frankie is just as shocked. With a very distinct tattoo and describing events only Delia would know about, they relunctantly agree that Delia is in fact a man now.
Unbelievable? Of course. Hilarious? Definitely. Again, having seen the movies that are listed above, and another one comes to mind, Big. with Tom Hanks, it was quite easy become engrossed in this entertaining read. I loved how Delia quickly decided to use this shocking change of her person to go after the job she knew she would be perfect for. There was definitely a flaw in her plan, however, and that is the fact that her best friend and major crush works at the very place that Delia planned to make her mark. I definitely enjoyed this quick read by Amanda Aksel. The humor, although crude at times, gave a nice window into a man's world vs. girl power.
Many thanks to Berkley Books and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
It doesn't matter how many times Delia shows up at a bank with her resume, she is turned down. She has experience and intelligence to back her up, but the discrimination is clear. One night she and her roommates Regina and Frankie are drinking and playing a game, and in this game Delia wishes she was a man, only if long enough to prove she can do any job she goes after.
Waking up the next morning, everything has changed. Everything. Six inches taller, stubble on her face, no breasts, and other body parts, prove something rather shocking. She. Is. A. Man. She goes to Regina and Frankie and Regina immediately wields a bat. What has happened to Delia and why is there a man in their apartment? Frankie is just as shocked. With a very distinct tattoo and describing events only Delia would know about, they relunctantly agree that Delia is in fact a man now.
Unbelievable? Of course. Hilarious? Definitely. Again, having seen the movies that are listed above, and another one comes to mind, Big. with Tom Hanks, it was quite easy become engrossed in this entertaining read. I loved how Delia quickly decided to use this shocking change of her person to go after the job she knew she would be perfect for. There was definitely a flaw in her plan, however, and that is the fact that her best friend and major crush works at the very place that Delia planned to make her mark. I definitely enjoyed this quick read by Amanda Aksel. The humor, although crude at times, gave a nice window into a man's world vs. girl power.
Many thanks to Berkley Books and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
August 17, 2021
This is a 13 going on 30 meets She's the Man kind of feel.
Delia Reese has been having trouble getting another job in the investment industry since she was laid off and during a drunken game of truth or dare, wishes to be a man. It seems like it would be so much easier to get a job in this industry as a man since her male counterparts found new jobs easily. So when she wakes up in a much larger body with an unruly new appendage she's in for a very interesting day!
This book was hilarious as Delia takes charge of her life and gets the confidence she lost along the way.
✨Possible spoiler✨
There was also a romance that I totally gushed over as Delia find out the guy she liked reciprocated her feelings but she was in guy form, so bad timing 😳
This did not go the in the direction I expected lol. I did ask my husband's opinion and you would probably think and talk that much about your newfound little friend. Lol your new little toy lmao.
Thank you @berkeleyromance and @netgalley for the e-ARC for my honest and voluntary review.
Delia Reese has been having trouble getting another job in the investment industry since she was laid off and during a drunken game of truth or dare, wishes to be a man. It seems like it would be so much easier to get a job in this industry as a man since her male counterparts found new jobs easily. So when she wakes up in a much larger body with an unruly new appendage she's in for a very interesting day!
This book was hilarious as Delia takes charge of her life and gets the confidence she lost along the way.
✨Possible spoiler✨
There was also a romance that I totally gushed over as Delia find out the guy she liked reciprocated her feelings but she was in guy form, so bad timing 😳
This did not go the in the direction I expected lol. I did ask my husband's opinion and you would probably think and talk that much about your newfound little friend. Lol your new little toy lmao.
Thank you @berkeleyromance and @netgalley for the e-ARC for my honest and voluntary review.
July 28, 2021
Thanks to Berkley Romance for an advanced copy of Delia Suits Up by Amanda Aksel.
The premise of this is fun, but unfortunately this book just didn't do it for me.
This book was too juvenile for me. It felt like a YA novel to me with immature characters. I don't mind an occasional dick joke, but I swear there was a reference to it on every page. Also, the financial/corporate office scenes were just too unbelievable. Also, the romance was almost non-existant.
The premise of this is fun, but unfortunately this book just didn't do it for me.
This book was too juvenile for me. It felt like a YA novel to me with immature characters. I don't mind an occasional dick joke, but I swear there was a reference to it on every page. Also, the financial/corporate office scenes were just too unbelievable. Also, the romance was almost non-existant.
June 19, 2022
please for the love of god run in the opposite direction of this book
August 9, 2021
Disclaimer : I received e-copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. Many thanks to publisher and NetGalley.
Delia Suits Up was entertaining fiction that revolved around Delia who got her birthday wish turning her day crazy and soon regretting and learning from it. The story was about sexism in workplace, gender inequality, friendship, preconception, confidence, passion, and love.
Writing was gripping, entertaining and fast paced. It was written in first person narrative from Delia’s perspective. Setting of NY added its own charm to story.
Whole plot and many scenes were unbelievable but it was filled humorous moments. Best scenes were those initial chapters where Delia found herself in male body, her speech and time at top investment banking firm she wanted to work with and saving their deal. There was small part with friends-to-lovers romance. It wasn’t on centre of the story but I loved reading those moments.
I enjoyed this but I didn’t like constant comments and focus on anatomical changes. It sure gave it comic relief but at the same time I would have like more on other aspect, a little more exploration on work place sexism.
Overall, Delia Suits Up was humorous, fun, refreshing and well written fiction with lovely and developed characters.
Body swap trope
friends-to-lovers romance
Wall street setting
workplace sexism
Fast pace
full review - https://booksteacupreviews.com/2021/0...
Delia Suits Up was entertaining fiction that revolved around Delia who got her birthday wish turning her day crazy and soon regretting and learning from it. The story was about sexism in workplace, gender inequality, friendship, preconception, confidence, passion, and love.
Writing was gripping, entertaining and fast paced. It was written in first person narrative from Delia’s perspective. Setting of NY added its own charm to story.
Whole plot and many scenes were unbelievable but it was filled humorous moments. Best scenes were those initial chapters where Delia found herself in male body, her speech and time at top investment banking firm she wanted to work with and saving their deal. There was small part with friends-to-lovers romance. It wasn’t on centre of the story but I loved reading those moments.
I enjoyed this but I didn’t like constant comments and focus on anatomical changes. It sure gave it comic relief but at the same time I would have like more on other aspect, a little more exploration on work place sexism.
Overall, Delia Suits Up was humorous, fun, refreshing and well written fiction with lovely and developed characters.
Body swap trope
friends-to-lovers romance
Wall street setting
workplace sexism
Fast pace
full review - https://booksteacupreviews.com/2021/0...
August 2, 2021
3.5 stars.
Amanda Aksel’s new novel Delia Suits Up is a hilarious modern day take on popular films like Freaky Friday and Big, but instead of just swapping bodies, you also swap genders. Delia Reese wants to make it big on Wall Street and she has the credentials to do it. However, no matter how many job interviews she goes on, no one will hire her. She becomes more and more convinced she can’t land a job because she’s a woman. During a drunken round of Truth or Dare with her roommates, Delia says if she could change one thing about herself, she’d wish to be a man. When she wakes up the next morning, she has gotten her wish, penis and all.
After Delia’s initial freakout and after she has convinced her roommates she’s really her and not some random stranger who has turned up in their apartment, Delia changes the name at the top of her existing resume to a man’s name, dresses up in her roommate’s best suit, and heads back to Wall Street to make something happen for herself.
You guys, this is such a fun and entertaining read! Delia is such a great character and her frustrations with job hunting are all too relatable. She’s also really funny. I laughed out loud so many times as she was trying to get used to her new body, and in particular, to her new appendage. Some might consider the humor to be a bit crude at times since a lot of it revolves around exploring that appendage. Crude or not, it’s pretty hilarious.
It’s not all just over-the top humor though. There’s obviously a more serious exploration of sexism in the workplace as Delia tries to break through into the “boy’s club” that is Wall Street. Another layer is added to the story when Delia encounters her best friend Eric, who she also has a crush on, while she is dressed as a man and accidentally learns how Eric feels about her. One of the only downsides for me was actually that I would have liked a lot more of Eric and Delia together because he was such a sweet guy.
If you’re looking for a fun and fast-paced read and enjoy movies like Big, Freaky Friday, and 13 Going on 30, you’ll want to check out Delia Suits Up.
Note: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. All opinions are my own.
Amanda Aksel’s new novel Delia Suits Up is a hilarious modern day take on popular films like Freaky Friday and Big, but instead of just swapping bodies, you also swap genders. Delia Reese wants to make it big on Wall Street and she has the credentials to do it. However, no matter how many job interviews she goes on, no one will hire her. She becomes more and more convinced she can’t land a job because she’s a woman. During a drunken round of Truth or Dare with her roommates, Delia says if she could change one thing about herself, she’d wish to be a man. When she wakes up the next morning, she has gotten her wish, penis and all.
After Delia’s initial freakout and after she has convinced her roommates she’s really her and not some random stranger who has turned up in their apartment, Delia changes the name at the top of her existing resume to a man’s name, dresses up in her roommate’s best suit, and heads back to Wall Street to make something happen for herself.
You guys, this is such a fun and entertaining read! Delia is such a great character and her frustrations with job hunting are all too relatable. She’s also really funny. I laughed out loud so many times as she was trying to get used to her new body, and in particular, to her new appendage. Some might consider the humor to be a bit crude at times since a lot of it revolves around exploring that appendage. Crude or not, it’s pretty hilarious.
It’s not all just over-the top humor though. There’s obviously a more serious exploration of sexism in the workplace as Delia tries to break through into the “boy’s club” that is Wall Street. Another layer is added to the story when Delia encounters her best friend Eric, who she also has a crush on, while she is dressed as a man and accidentally learns how Eric feels about her. One of the only downsides for me was actually that I would have liked a lot more of Eric and Delia together because he was such a sweet guy.
If you’re looking for a fun and fast-paced read and enjoy movies like Big, Freaky Friday, and 13 Going on 30, you’ll want to check out Delia Suits Up.
Note: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. All opinions are my own.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 6, 2021
What a ride! From the first page to the last, this book was a delight to read and so much fun. Many women, at one time or another, have questioned whether aspects of their lives would be easier if they were a man. In Delia Suits Up, the main character, Delia, finds out. This premise was gold and Aksel pulled it off so well. The main character was charming and so easy to root for. It was a hoot watching her come to terms with her new body parts! Although the focus of the book was Delia's journey to discover the strength she had all along, the romance was adorable and sweet. Delia's best friends Regina and Frankie were hilarious. In summary, Delia suits up is warm, witty, and absolutely wonderful. A winner.
Thank you to the author for my complimentary ARC. All opinions are my own.
Thank you to the author for my complimentary ARC. All opinions are my own.
July 27, 2021
Thank you to Berkley for giving me the opportunity to read this book early! I thoroughly enjoyed it. This book is about Delia. She is a woman in the financial industry and she just got fired in a massive lay off and now she desperately wants another job. It's her birthday and she is drinking with her best friends/roommates and she makes a wish that she could be a guy so it would be easier to get a job in the sexist, male dominated world that she works in. The next morning, IT WORKED, she's a full fledged man and now she has to decide what to do. She ends up embracing it and taking risks she never had the confidence to before and it is such a fun and funny ride to watch. I love Freaky Friday and this retelling is spot on. You definitely have to suspend your disbelief and all of the jokes about her discovering her male anatomy are a little immature, but I chuckled so what does that say about me? I don't know. I'd definitely recommend you pick up this book if it sounds interesting!
SPOILERS AHEAD:
She has had a crush on a guy that she works adjacent to forever. They're good friends but she thinks she is fully friend zoned. However, when she's a guy she gets the truth that her friend loves her too. She also walks in and takes charge of a company she doesn't work for (so unrealistic) but then it all works out in the end because she got an insider tip. She only has the one day as a guy and then she realizes being herself is much better, but she also gets the guy and the job, so all is well.
SPOILERS AHEAD:
She has had a crush on a guy that she works adjacent to forever. They're good friends but she thinks she is fully friend zoned. However, when she's a guy she gets the truth that her friend loves her too. She also walks in and takes charge of a company she doesn't work for (so unrealistic) but then it all works out in the end because she got an insider tip. She only has the one day as a guy and then she realizes being herself is much better, but she also gets the guy and the job, so all is well.
March 15, 2023
Alexa play The Man by Taylor Swift.
I’m starting to notice that I could start all my reviews by asking Alexa to play a Taylor song. There’s always one that fits the book I’m reviewing. Anyways!
I went into this book blind and boy am I glad 😅
This story gave me Hot Chick vibes, if you haven’t watched that please do! It’s hilarious.
I found this book so fun! It’s just what I needed. February was a slow month for me and March was not looking great either. Delia just brought me back though.
While it was fun it also touches on the gender biases women face, specifically in the workplace. It’s an important topic that isn’t talked about enough.
Delia is such a great character, I also loved Frankie and Regina. Their friendship was perfect! I would love books for those two. I initially thought this was a romance but it’s not I’m fine with it. I’m starting to see that all I need is great friendships! It’s like a warm hug.
Overall, this was such a fun and enjoyable read. If you’re looking for a quick read that features a strong female lead, this is the one for you!
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July 14, 2021Delia is struggling to land her dream job but keeps getting doors slammed in her face. She kind of wishes she were a guy and then wakes up .... and she is.
I'm not really sure what genre to call this. Humorous adult contemporary? I was expecting a "She's the Man" situation where Delia gets fed up with misogyny and decides to present as a dude, but this is a literal body-swap book. (Well, not really a swap as I'm not sure what happens to Delia's body.) For me, Delia spent waaaaaaaay too much time fixating on her new male junk and not enough time trying to tear down the patriarchy. I feel like body swap books could use a 2021 makeover that takes into account modern ideas about gender identity but this was not that.
That said, if you like humorous books, give this one a try and see if it works for you.
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I'm not really sure what genre to call this. Humorous adult contemporary? I was expecting a "She's the Man" situation where Delia gets fed up with misogyny and decides to present as a dude, but this is a literal body-swap book. (Well, not really a swap as I'm not sure what happens to Delia's body.) For me, Delia spent waaaaaaaay too much time fixating on her new male junk and not enough time trying to tear down the patriarchy. I feel like body swap books could use a 2021 makeover that takes into account modern ideas about gender identity but this was not that.
That said, if you like humorous books, give this one a try and see if it works for you.
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September 24, 2022
This was an entertaining read with a Freaky Friday twist, based on a female trying to make it in the male dominated financial industry. It was a little too focused on the male genitalia for my liking and distracted from the overall story but I thought it was a great premise.
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the digital copy to review.
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the digital copy to review.
July 2, 2021
Funny freaky Friday/Big story where a woman working in finance becomes a man.
June 17, 2021
Read for Booklist. A fun and fizzy read.
July 29, 2021
The premise is extremely appealing. I was sold on 13 Going on 30 meets She's the Man. Both films are full of humor and small moments of something special. Unfortunately, this book missed the mark for me.
Delia can't find a new job after four months of being laid off. Endless interviews and rejections have her bemoaning her struggle to get in with the bro club on Wall Street. On the eve of her birthday, she blows out a candle, wishing she was a man with all the perks and advantages. She wakes up the following morning in a man's body and the cajones to take on the financial world.
For me, I could have used more girl power and less genitalia focus. It was amusing at first but the repetition was excessive. I either needed it to be more character focused and/or romance driven. I would have loved to see more about how Delia faced sexism in the workplace and her efforts to improve it in her sphere.
Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for the advanced copy. All thoughts in this review are my own.
Delia can't find a new job after four months of being laid off. Endless interviews and rejections have her bemoaning her struggle to get in with the bro club on Wall Street. On the eve of her birthday, she blows out a candle, wishing she was a man with all the perks and advantages. She wakes up the following morning in a man's body and the cajones to take on the financial world.
For me, I could have used more girl power and less genitalia focus. It was amusing at first but the repetition was excessive. I either needed it to be more character focused and/or romance driven. I would have loved to see more about how Delia faced sexism in the workplace and her efforts to improve it in her sphere.
Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for the advanced copy. All thoughts in this review are my own.
January 8, 2022
This book had the potential to be such a great story...but it wasn't. It was so rushed and poorly written. I cringed for most of the book. I don't think Amanda Aksel hashed this out as well as she could/should have.
July 22, 2022
Aksel takes you by surprise in this charming book with a twist on females in a male focused industry in Delia Suits Up.
Ever wondered what it would be like for you in life if you had been born the opposite sex? Well in this book, Delia’s wish comes true and she suddenly wake up a male, and suddenly a chance to shake things up a bit and just go for what she, I mean he, wants.
I found this unique storyline entertaining and fun, with a great message about confidence and not giving up. While I hated that we give such a voice to the good ole boys mentality in the workplace, I think the author does a great job of making it work for her plot line, and gives her MC a chance to show herself she can do anything, even as a female trapped inside a man’s body. What starts off as a bit of a catastrophe in Delia’s life, soon turns into Richard being able to live in the moment and go for it both in work and in her personal life.
While I could have dealt with less of the book’s focus on waking up with certain body parts, I can see how that may make sense to many waking up in strange body of the opposite sex — it certainly made for plenty of comedic relief in this book too! I would’ve loved if there had been more about Delia and her crush’s relationship giving it a more rounded out feel instead, their part of the story was my favorite and I could’ve read so much more about them!
SO much love for Delia’s BFFs in the story, they were the best supporting characters and a highlight of the book for me - dying to know if Amanda’s considering writing a series featuring them!
Overall a cute, quick read that I recommend picking up for something fun & different if you’re a contemporary romance reader & would love to see more females get what they deserve in the workplace! A huge thank you to the author herself, and to NetGalley & Berkley Publishing for connecting my virtual book club with a chance to read this title prior to publication date, we’re looking forward to chatting with Amanda on Zoom for our end of book discussion!
Ever wondered what it would be like for you in life if you had been born the opposite sex? Well in this book, Delia’s wish comes true and she suddenly wake up a male, and suddenly a chance to shake things up a bit and just go for what she, I mean he, wants.
I found this unique storyline entertaining and fun, with a great message about confidence and not giving up. While I hated that we give such a voice to the good ole boys mentality in the workplace, I think the author does a great job of making it work for her plot line, and gives her MC a chance to show herself she can do anything, even as a female trapped inside a man’s body. What starts off as a bit of a catastrophe in Delia’s life, soon turns into Richard being able to live in the moment and go for it both in work and in her personal life.
While I could have dealt with less of the book’s focus on waking up with certain body parts, I can see how that may make sense to many waking up in strange body of the opposite sex — it certainly made for plenty of comedic relief in this book too! I would’ve loved if there had been more about Delia and her crush’s relationship giving it a more rounded out feel instead, their part of the story was my favorite and I could’ve read so much more about them!
SO much love for Delia’s BFFs in the story, they were the best supporting characters and a highlight of the book for me - dying to know if Amanda’s considering writing a series featuring them!
Overall a cute, quick read that I recommend picking up for something fun & different if you’re a contemporary romance reader & would love to see more females get what they deserve in the workplace! A huge thank you to the author herself, and to NetGalley & Berkley Publishing for connecting my virtual book club with a chance to read this title prior to publication date, we’re looking forward to chatting with Amanda on Zoom for our end of book discussion!
July 30, 2021
I was drawn to this book because I totally understand where Delia was coming from trying to break into the world of finance as a woman. That was me a few years back. It is definitely a "boys" world and it is hard to be taken seriously. It can be done but the attitude that surrounds you can be tough to take at times.
Delia just wants to be recognized for her intelligence and what she can bring to the table. However, she is often overlooked because of her gender and that is a mistake for those companies because they can't see what they are missing out on by not hiring her. In a strange fluke, she is changed into a man (on her birthday no less). It is quite comical to see her trying to deal with the male anatomy and how it sometimes has a mind of its own. She also isn't sure how to act around the guys as a guy. I had to chuckle at some of her attempts to start a conversation with the guys around the water cooler. What does she try and talk about? You'll have to read the book to find out and perhaps it will garner a chuckle or two from you.
What it all boils down to is having the confidence to be yourself and go for what you want in life. It is sage advice she receives from a woman that she admires that has made it in the finance world. I have to agree with the advice, be confident no matter what you attempt and you will be taken seriously.
While the concept isn't anything new, the writing style, humor, and supporting characters make this a book worth reading. There is even a romance brewing between Delia and Eric if they can both be open with each other....and assuming that Delia isn't forever stuck in a male body.
We give this book 4 paws up.
Delia just wants to be recognized for her intelligence and what she can bring to the table. However, she is often overlooked because of her gender and that is a mistake for those companies because they can't see what they are missing out on by not hiring her. In a strange fluke, she is changed into a man (on her birthday no less). It is quite comical to see her trying to deal with the male anatomy and how it sometimes has a mind of its own. She also isn't sure how to act around the guys as a guy. I had to chuckle at some of her attempts to start a conversation with the guys around the water cooler. What does she try and talk about? You'll have to read the book to find out and perhaps it will garner a chuckle or two from you.
What it all boils down to is having the confidence to be yourself and go for what you want in life. It is sage advice she receives from a woman that she admires that has made it in the finance world. I have to agree with the advice, be confident no matter what you attempt and you will be taken seriously.
While the concept isn't anything new, the writing style, humor, and supporting characters make this a book worth reading. There is even a romance brewing between Delia and Eric if they can both be open with each other....and assuming that Delia isn't forever stuck in a male body.
We give this book 4 paws up.
November 27, 2023
A 3.5 star review.
Getting my complaints out of the way first...
The writing had some issues. Delia's bag was constantly referred to as "her gucci". "I picked up my gucci...", "I put my gucci down next to me..." etc. I almost wish I had an ebook version so I could do a search for the word 'gucci', because it was mentioned FAR more often than it had any right to.
Also, there were a few scenes where the second-hand embarrassment was so severe that I had to put down the book for awhile and pretty much psych myself up before continuing the scene. I get that Delia hadn't tried to be a man before (that sentence makes sense when you've read the book, I promise!), but had she forgotten how to be human?? Good grief!
And of course everything happened to be just a biiiit too convenient for it to ring true... even within the book's own universe.
But with that said, I did find the book extremely readable. It pulled me in right away and was very difficult to put down. I finished it in just two sittings - getting to bed way too late last night, as I really wanted to know what happened next. It's an easy read - doesn't require much from the reader, and with great return for the investment. So not at all high literature - but very entertaining.
Getting my complaints out of the way first...
The writing had some issues. Delia's bag was constantly referred to as "her gucci". "I picked up my gucci...", "I put my gucci down next to me..." etc. I almost wish I had an ebook version so I could do a search for the word 'gucci', because it was mentioned FAR more often than it had any right to.
Also, there were a few scenes where the second-hand embarrassment was so severe that I had to put down the book for awhile and pretty much psych myself up before continuing the scene. I get that Delia hadn't tried to be a man before (that sentence makes sense when you've read the book, I promise!), but had she forgotten how to be human?? Good grief!
And of course everything happened to be just a biiiit too convenient for it to ring true... even within the book's own universe.
But with that said, I did find the book extremely readable. It pulled me in right away and was very difficult to put down. I finished it in just two sittings - getting to bed way too late last night, as I really wanted to know what happened next. It's an easy read - doesn't require much from the reader, and with great return for the investment. So not at all high literature - but very entertaining.
September 20, 2021
Delia is an unemployed financial advisor living in New York in an apartment with her two close friends; and if she doesn't find a job fast she will need to go back home. Delia is convinced if she were a man, she would immediately have a job offer and she is challenged in a man dominated field. After a night of drinking, where they play a game of truth or dare; Delia wakes up as a man. A cute freaky Friday story.
November 3, 2021
I’m was so intrigued by the concept of a Freaky Friday-esque look at office politics and gender dynamics in Delia Suits Up by Amanda Askel. It was a book that had me emphasizing all the ways in which sexism is both pervasive and sneaks in subtly too while being funny as well. I'll definitely look forward to reading more from Askel.
Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me. All thoughts are my own.
Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me. All thoughts are my own.
July 15, 2021
*cue Taylor Swift���s The Man*
This book featured such a unique story. Delia is searching for a job and is not having any luck. She chalks this up to being a female in a male dominated field. The night before her birthday she makes a wish and the next day she wakes up a man. She decides to use her new exterior to her advantage.
I really loved seeing Delia’s thought processes during her time as a man. And how she came into her own as a woman too.
This was a fun and quick read.
This book featured such a unique story. Delia is searching for a job and is not having any luck. She chalks this up to being a female in a male dominated field. The night before her birthday she makes a wish and the next day she wakes up a man. She decides to use her new exterior to her advantage.
I really loved seeing Delia’s thought processes during her time as a man. And how she came into her own as a woman too.
This was a fun and quick read.
August 3, 2021
Delia Reese is a bright, educated woman who is desperate to receive a Wall Street position. Several months ago, she lost her financial position due to downsizing. She knows she is just as qualified as the men she’s competing with, yet is never offered a position. Things have been so bleak in her job search that she’s been cleaning homes for a living in order to make her share of the expenses in a shared apartment.
After yet another failed interview, she and her roommates talk about her situation over several bottles of wine. It happens to be the eve of Delia’s birthday and she wishes out loud that wants to have the advantages that men have. When she awakens the next morning, much to her surprise, her wish has come true. Delia is living in the body of man. This sudden change creates a whole other list of problems she’s never considered. In turn, it also allows her to experience the corporate world through a completely different lens.
This was a humorous look at the inequities between the genders. I found it to be a fun, cute read combined with the more serious discussion on some of the challenges facing women today. There were definitely elements of the book that were unbelievable, but if the reader looks past this they will see the book for it’s entertainment value. The roommates are interesting supporting characters and were well used in this story. A friends to lovers trope is also part of this tale, but certainly not the predominant theme. On a more negative note, alcohol seemed to be a part of every gathering in this book and was not required to the extent it was included. I also found the extremely frequent reference to the male anatomy to be excessive.
After yet another failed interview, she and her roommates talk about her situation over several bottles of wine. It happens to be the eve of Delia’s birthday and she wishes out loud that wants to have the advantages that men have. When she awakens the next morning, much to her surprise, her wish has come true. Delia is living in the body of man. This sudden change creates a whole other list of problems she’s never considered. In turn, it also allows her to experience the corporate world through a completely different lens.
This was a humorous look at the inequities between the genders. I found it to be a fun, cute read combined with the more serious discussion on some of the challenges facing women today. There were definitely elements of the book that were unbelievable, but if the reader looks past this they will see the book for it’s entertainment value. The roommates are interesting supporting characters and were well used in this story. A friends to lovers trope is also part of this tale, but certainly not the predominant theme. On a more negative note, alcohol seemed to be a part of every gathering in this book and was not required to the extent it was included. I also found the extremely frequent reference to the male anatomy to be excessive.
January 12, 2022
This book was so good! I loved the characters, Delia had me laughing out loud! 😂 I loved the idea of this book, it had me singing The Man by Taylor Swift the whole time. So creative and funny. Can’t wait to read another book from Amanda Aksel!
August 27, 2023
This was a light, fun read. It’s a Freaky Friday-meets-Hot Chick kind of story that primarily focuses on the struggle women have in male-dominated industries.
I’ve been seeing a lot of references to Taylor Swift’s The Man — and I couldn’t agree more.
I’ve been seeing a lot of references to Taylor Swift’s The Man — and I couldn’t agree more.
August 27, 2022
*3.5 stars
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