I Take You

A Novel

By: Eliza Kennedy

Narrated by: Julia Whelan

Meet Lily Wilder: New Yorker, lawyer extraordinaire, blushing bride. And totally incapable of being faithful to one man.

Lily’s fiancé, Will, is a brilliant, handsome archaeologist. Lily is sassy, impulsive, fond of a good drink (or five), and has no business getting married. Lily likes Will, but does she love him? Will loves Lily, but does he really know her? As the wedding approaches, Lily's nights - and mornings, and afternoons - of booze, laughter, and questionable decisions become a growing reminder that the happiest day of her life might turn out to be her worst mistake yet.

Bridget Jones's Diary meets Where'd You Go, Bernadette in this joyous and ribald debut, introducing a self-assured protagonist whose choices raise fresh questions about gender, politics, monogamy, and the true meaning of fidelity.

Unapologetically sexy with the ribald humor of Bridesmaids, this joyously provocative debut introduces a self-assured protagonist you won’t soon forget.

©2015 Eliza Kennedy (P)2015 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"I have not laughed this hard or this much at a book since Bridget Jones's Diary. I Take You is wickedly smart, hilariously funny, sexy, clever, and stupidly accomplished for a first novel. In short, the most enjoyable read I have had in YEARS. I completely loved it." (Jane Green, New York Times best-selling author of Tempting Fate)

"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I Take You is the funniest book I've read all year. I drank four bottles of chardonnay by myself because I couldn't get to a book club fast enough. Eliza Kennedy makes infidelity sexy again!" (Gary Shteyngart, New York Times best-selling author of Super Sad True Love Story)

" I Take You is sexy and smart in equal measure - Eliza Kennedy's heroine Lily Wilder is great fun to be around, even if she's not always sure who she's taking to bed. Kennedy's witty and brash voice will win you over by the end of the first page." (Emma Straub, New York Times best-selling author of The Vacationers)

A heroine who is difficult to like.

I agree that this Audible book is "wickedly funny " and kept me listening in. The narrator does a fabulous job using slight character voice changes without falling into over the top drama. The problem is that Lily is not a very sympathetic character. Her hedonism and self absorption left me wondering why the other characters are so unquestioningly devoted to her. Yes, she made me laugh but I didn't like her. The main character need not be a good person but it helps if the reader ( listener) finds her redeemable enough to be on her side.

Completely different, and I loved it!

I loved how this book delves into the other side of relationships and discusses what most people find appalling and do not discuss! I think everyone should read this book to see a different perspective! I loved it! It helped me understand things in my relationship!

Unredeeming characters!!

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I kept waiting for the main character of the book to come to her senses but then I realized, this was a book about narcissists. The only person who seems to have had some sort of epiphany about bad behavior shows up towards the end. I only liked the main character during a single courtroom and that was because the opposing attorney was more of an ass than she was!

Has I Take You turned you off from other books in this genre?

No. I believe in chick lit!

What does Julia Whelan bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She is why I got this book. I have loved her narrations of other more enjoyable books. She is just fab.

Do you think I Take You needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

I hope not. Why would anyone care about these awful people?

Loved loved LOVED this book!

I really loved this book! Anxiously awaiting the next books.
I wish there was a 5 years later epilogue :/
Narration was amazing as always!

Love it

This book is definitely not what I was expecting, lily is a wild girl ever since she was born, growing up in a small town in the Florida keys, and getting I trouble with her best friend teddy, after one of there dumb ideas went terrible wrong, teddy was sent to Juve, and lily moved away, and then they lost touch, now lily is back in town and she's getting married, to will, an architect, lily has been unfaithful but she can't seem to help herself, she wants to change but she loves sex, and when there's only two days left before she gets married her fiancé has a confession, and the wedding is at a stand point. Until they finally decided on if they should get married or not.

Finally an intelligent and funny book about women!

Any additional comments?

I found this book 10,000 times sexier than 50 Shades of Gray because it was actually smart, funny, and well-written. Julia Whalen is definitely one of the best narrators out there and she nailed this part. Didn't want it to end. Great read!

Steamy and provocative

It started out that there I was, full of judgments of this character, I almost turned it off because I just couldn't wrap my head around her approach to life and just could not relate to her. But at the same time there was something that just was intriguing and made me curious to see how things would evolve -- would she change or wouldn't she -- could she? It was steamy and thought provoking. And being a part of the legal community, those chapters were freakishly accurate and entertaining. I'd definitely recommend this book to a friend!

loved it! funny, painful & empowering

great story for young women. interesting all the way to last word. I laughed out loud so many times and loved the colorful and amusing characters.

R Rated, But a Good Listen

What did you love best about I Take You?

Lighthearted, but raunchy at times. Perfect for a roadtrip.

What was one of the most memorable moments of I Take You?

I loved the proposal

What about Julia Whelan’s performance did you like?

Good job with the voices, didn't make r-rated scenes sound creepy

We'll written

This is not a book passing judgment on anyone's particular moral views. It is a well-written book laced with comedy and real-life issues. Regardless of how you feel or believe on the issues addressed in this book it will make you think. I personally found the book well written and enjoyed it. I found myself laughing and thinking deeply about the issues raised and you never know where the main character will end up. I would suggest anyone without a stick up their ass to read this book, you will thoroughly enjoy it.