“Serious and thought-provoking….the overwhelming feminist message on its pages is one of positive resurrection against all the odds. If you want advice on how to ignore the haters on the road to happiness, then this your next read.” - Sunday Times (UK)
“[Amanda is] iron-willed and eloquent…her humor and heart are apparent from the very first page. De Cadenet boasts a triumphant and storied past, and her essays are a treat to devour.” - Courtney Eathorne, Booklist (starred review)
“This collection of essays from the famed lady boss lives up to its title--from her high-profile divorce to sexism...yeah, it’s messy. But it’s also hilarious, inspirational and always, always honest.” - Entertainment Weekly, “Must List”
“Ultra-honest….De Cadenet is never prescriptive in this book; if anything, she, more than most people, knows that there’s no one way to achieve a goal. Rather, she offers up her life experiences as an important example of the glorious messiness that comes with being a woman, and as proof that every life comes with its own complications.” - Kristin Iversen, Nylon
“A deep and brutally honest dive into the struggles of living under a microscope.” - Girlboss.com
“(De Cadenet) is like a wise older sister that commands your respect with her wit, humor, and no-nonsense advice giving.” - Erin Mckelle, Bustle
“Intimate and revealing, It’s Messy reads as part confessional memoir, part raw essay collection on the challenges—and power—of being a girl and woman in the world today.” - Goop