“Heartache, psychic tailspins, so-hip-it-hurts scenesters, and the pursuit of the ever-elusive punchline, You Crushed It has all the makings of a future classic. Baril Guérard and Smith are a literary pairing destined for greatness.” —Jean Marc Ah-Sen, author of Kilworthy Tanner

“Despite being a story set in the world of stand-up comedy, You Crushed It is melancholy in the best way. A page-turner fairy tale for grown-ups—told from the most unique perspective and in full control of its brilliantly ambitious timeline—it is a tale of love, success, and betrayal. What I liked the most about it, however, was its intimacy that turned us, readers, into witnesses of an incredibly nuanced portrayal of a heartbreak.” —Jowita Bydlowska, author of Monster

“Beyond its fascinating premise, You Crushed It is a rare kind of love story, one that dissects the psyche of a man suffering through a painful breakup. The sympathy we at first feel for stand-up comic Raph Massi turns to pity, then impatience, as he clings to the paranoid belief that he’s the butt of a sick joke and tries to take everyone down with him.” —Le Devoir

“Caustic, sarcastic, and raw, You Crushed It shines a spotlight on the world of comedy and what it reveals isn’t pretty. An up-and-coming young comedian is totally shattered when he’s dumped by his girlfriend, who narrates their story in the second person and future tense (a daring choice). A captivating novel that gets under the skin where all our insecurities, pettiness, and contradictions lie.” —La Presse