G’Bryella Whyt writes pretty books about things you’re not supposed to say out loud.

She started creating her inappropriate little gag books for a simple reason: to make people laugh—especially when life isn’t particularly funny.

Told through outrageous illustrations, ridiculous rhymes and a healthy disregard for good manners, her books take on dating, breakups, divorce, menopause, weight-loss culture, Christmas, family and life’s spectacularly bad decisions.

Friendship is a big part of why she writes them. Sometimes your friend needs heartfelt advice. Sometimes she needs a hug. And sometimes she needs you to hand her a wildly inappropriate book and say, “I saw this and thought of you.”

G’Bryella also loves Christmas, coloring and writing—and has somehow managed to turn all three into work.

Some books are sweet. Some are savage. Some should probably come with a martini.

Classy enough for the coffee table. Inappropriate enough to make you snort your drink.

Because life is ridiculous—and laughing is cheaper than therapy.