Delusions: Of Grandeur, of Romance, of Progress by David, Cazzie

In this sharp and darkly funny new essay collection from the New York Times bestselling author, Cazzie David explores the irony and existential crises of leaving youth behind.

With her thirtieth birthday fast approaching, Cazzie reflects on the delusions that laid waste to her twenties and reckons with their consequences now that the specter of a new decade is looming. Touching on everything from the pressure to find the "right" partner, dealing with the relentless grip of social media, and navigating body dysmorphic spirals, Delusions cuts through the noise, offering personal anecdotes, sharp cultural criticism, and witty, honest contemplations on the chaos of contemporary adulthood. Cazzie brings her trademark voice--blunt, self-aware, and blisteringly funny--to essays that are as vulnerable as they are biting.

An attempt to mature in the span of one year

Author: Cazzie David
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Published: 03/03/2026
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 8.57h x 5.67w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781250357632

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 01/26/2026
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2026

About the Author
CAZZIE DAVID is a 31-year-old girl (NOT woman) who has been told by up to two psychics that she has lived many lifetimes, and that only this current lifetime is that of a nepo baby (the other lifetimes were very respectable). She is the author of the New York Times bestseller No One Asked For This, is a regular contributor to Air Mail, and has written for Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle Magazine, and more. Her debut feature, I Love You Forever, which she co-wrote and directed, premiered at SXSW and is available for streaming on HBO Max.