Not My Problem by Ciara Smyth is an award-winning queer young adult novel that blends sharp Irish wit with a poignant coming-of-age story. Published in 2021, it follows 16-year-old Aideen Cleary, a student with a messy personal life and a surprising knack for solving her classmates' problems—usually through chaotic, ill-advised schemes.
While the book is often hilariously funny, it also tackles heavy subjects with emotional authenticity: Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Not My Problem Not My Problem Free ePUB & PDF (Ciara Smyth)
: A slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers sapphic romance develops between the sarcastic Aideen and the high-strung Meabh. Key Themes Not My Problem by Ciara Smyth is an
: Aideen forms a chaotic but loyal crew with Meabh and their talkative classmate Kavi Thakrar. Not My Problem : A slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers sapphic
The resulting sprained ankle provides Meabh the perfect excuse to ditch her commitments, but it also sparks an accidental underground business. Soon, more "clients" are seeking Aideen’s "help," leading to a semester filled with:
: From staging "accidents" to after-hours heists to reclaim confiscated items.
The story kicks off when Aideen stumbles upon the school principal’s overachieving daughter, Meabh Kowalska, having a full-blown meltdown. Desperate to escape her crushing schedule of extracurriculars, Meabh asks for a way out. Aideen’s solution? Pushing her down a flight of stairs.
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