"Reminiscent of The Office and 9 to 5, Ryan's debut is a slapstick blend of comedy and heart, with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments and strong female heroines." ― Kirkus When Vanessa Blair is fired because of her "resting bitch face," her friends help her get revenge... Telemarketer Vanessa Blair isn't in love with her job. It pays the bills and feeds her foster kittens, but offers only one other perk: her friendships with Jane Delaney and Trisha Lam. But, as mind-numbing as her job is, things are about to get worse. Xavier Adams, her self-absorbed boss, calls Vanessa into the conference room and fires her. The reason? Her facial expressions. Apparently, she has resting bitch face, and it doesn't matter that her sales numbers are stellar or that she organizes office events. After a girls' night of schnapps and imaginary retribution, Vanessa awakens to find her friends bent on a revenge strategy based on the classic business book The Art of War by Sun Tzu. At first, Vanessa wants nothing to do with it. She wants to file for unemployment and move on with her life, possibly with Carter Beckett, the cute, cat-loving unemployment rep assigned to her case. But when Xavier contests her unemployment and ruins her shot at her dream job, Vanessa is all in… "A fun and original workplace revenge fantasy, filled with kittens, glitter bombs, and friendship." ― Booklist "A quirky coming-of-age tale and sweet romance...Great for readers who want a happily-ever-after with a cozy twist." ― Library Journal "A quirky coming-of-age tale and sweet romance...Great for readers who want a happily-ever-after with a cozy twist." - Library Journal "Ryan paints an ode to RBF owners and anyone slighted by a male boss ― you'll be rooting for her the whole way." ― Buzzfeed "A fun and original workplace revenge fantasy, filled with kittens, glitter bombs, and friendship." - Booklist "Anastasia Ryan's debut novel YOU SHOULD SMILE MORE is laugh out loud funny and disturbingly relatable to most anyone who has worked in a company claiming to embrace a meaningful corporate culture." - Olivia Fierro, AZFamily News "One part 9 to 5, one part romantic comedy, You Should Smile More is a funny, delightful romp about sweet revenge and even sweeter friendship.' - Lisa Fernandes All About Romance "You Should Smile More is for those who haven't stopped listening to "Vigilante S**t" by Taylor Swift, those who secretly fantasize about quitting their job, or lastly, those who just want to be appreciated for the work they're doing. If any of those categories apply to you... You Should Smile More needs to be added to your TBR." - Rebecca Mills, Culturess "Revenge is a dish best served with lots of glitter in this fun workplace comedy.... Anastasia Ryan's debut novel is packed with laugh-out-loud moments and eccentric supporting characters... You Should Smile More is a riotous romp about what happens when a toxic office culture finally goes too far." - Apple Books Anastasia Ryan has degrees in English Literature and Pop Culture. Her debut novel, You Should Smile More releases in January 2023. Not Bad for a Girl is her second thoughtfully funny look at the absurdities of our modern workplace. Follow her on Instagram (@byanastasiaryan) for updates and news!