Likeable

I need this book. It doesnt matter how much I lie to myself – I cant avoid the fact I desperately want to be liked – Paloma Faith

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

Do you worry about what other people think of you? Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why?

For too long, our value and self-worth have been tied to pleasing others. Weve dimmed our true selves to fit in – no matter the cost. But theres always a cost. People-pleasing and staying likeable means suppressing our feelings, words, actions, and desires, and theres only so much we can conceal before it all unravels.

Throughout my life, Ive morphed into who others needed me to be, taken on too much responsibility for other people’s sh*t, put myself down, and stayed quiet – all in the hope of being liked. But no more. Now, Im asking: What do I want? … And do I even like myself?

This book holds a light up to all the times I wish I’d broken free of the worry cycle, said goodbye to the ‘good girl’ attitude, and put happiness first. I wrote it so you can do the same. You cant please everyone. So lets stop trying.

Fearne x

#2 Sunday Times bestseller, March 2026