The Lock In

Entertaining, endearing, and truly unique. Found myself wincing and laughing with familiarity – Emma Gannon, bestselling author of OliveThe year’s most original romcom * ELLE *Hilarious * Evening Standard, ‘Best New Books in 2021’ *David Nicholls for millennials … The Lock In is a dream read: an immaculately plotted romcom which vividly captures both late teenagehood and twentysomething houseshares * i *A high-concept romcom that’s stuffed full of belly laughs and nostalgia * Red *Such a fun, clever, original and massively entertaining read … I love it, you’ll love it – Lindsey KelkI LOVED this book … I highly recommend The Lock In if you fancy a fun summer time read – Carrie Hope FletcherBeautifully written, warm and fun with a dose of early noughties nostalgia, The Lock In is a perfect summer read – Laura Kay, author of The SplitI loved this book. Brilliantly written and so perceptive on the trials and tribulations of Generation Rent, it’s also screamingly funny, deliciously nostalgic and really just a very fun time. I almost wish they’d stayed locked in for longer – Lauren BravoAn immensely readable, witty and well-crafted debut … a very millennial tale of love, loneliness and friendship * i *

Phoebe Luckhurst was born in London and brought up in Glasgow. She is a Senior Commissioning Editor at The Sunday Times Magazine, and has written features and interviews for the Guardian, Sunday Times Style, Elle, ES Magazine, Grazia, the Telegraph and Vogue. Phoebe has had the theme tune to The OC stuck in her head since 2003 and once almost spent her student loan on a micro-pig. She no longer shops online when drunk. The Lock In was her debut novel, and her second, The Back Up Man, will be published in 2023.

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