Thanks to the publisher & Netgalley for the complimentary e-ARC. All opinions provided are my own. This blog post includes affiliate links.Happy Medium by Sarah Adler had me grinning like a lovestruck fool—I love Sarah Adler’s imagination & the sparks of humor that fly everywhere but don’t overbalance the heart of the narrative. This book is made funnier by the presence of a ghost who died in the 1920s & a narrator—our heroine, Gretchen—who sees the world & the people in it in a way that riveted. The chemistry between Bullshit Artist Gretchen & “nice guy” Charlie Waybill is gooood & something that my “good girl” fans will appreciate. On the whole, Happy Medium is winsome & funny & emotionally sharp, & I had such a good time. It was just shy of 5 ️ for me bc some of the aspects of the story don’t quite feel as complete or smooth as I would like—but this book is a delight & a joy. 4.5⭐️. Out 04/30.CWs: grief, memory loss, parental abandonment & estrangement, death, curse.
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Hi and welcome to my blog tour stop for When I Think of You* by Myah Ariel! I loved seeing the heroine in this chase her dreams--that journey, with its challenges & the successes she wrested for herself--felt very real. [ID: Jess’s hand holds the ebook in front of a yellow & green mural.]Summary.Kaliya Wilson’s years behind the reception desk at a flashy film studio have only pushed her movie-making dreams further out of reach. That is, until a surprise reunion presents an opportunity that could make her career, or break her heart… a second time. When her college ex—now hot shot director—reappears to offer her a job on his next production, it’s a shock to the system. Their connection is undeniable as they work together, but Hollywood politics and scandal threaten to sink the production and her career. Kaliya may have to risk everything to do what’s right—even if it means letting go of the second chance love of a lifetime. My review.Kaliya is a front desk person at the film production studio where she’s always hoped to get her big producing break when she encounters the director genius who also broke her heart in film school. Though Danny Prescott’s arrival back in her life brings lots of emotions, particularly since he broke her heart, remains smolderingly attractive, and now has a girlfriend, it also presents the opportunity for Kaliya to get that big break she’s been wanting. When I Think of You brings a charismatic heroine who has twists of phrase that often made me smile, a strong sense of emotional adeptness & understanding of people, & a thoughtful consideration of biracial lead Danny’s challenges but also privileges in Hollywood as the son of a Hollywood legend. I loved the personal nature of the movie that Kaliya & Danny are working on, & how interviews with his mother & other bits of his family history are included in the book. Though When I Think of You starts off so strongly for me, it gradually wears down some under the weight of the back & forth between the leads. Their romantic trajectory isn’t as straightforward as I would like, & Danny’s consistently poor communication & overall behavior while in a relationship—whether with Kaliya or his previous girlfriend—doesn’t inspire the warm & fuzzies from me. This is one of those novels that has so many pieces of a great romance—I adored the writing voice. But unfortunately, the actual romance arc doesn’t work for me, & I didn’t love their love story. 3.5⭐️. Out now!CWs: reference to interracial marriage & the challenges associated with that; MS; racism including reference to racial slur; privilege & challenges in Hollywood; grief.Do you have When I Think of You on your radar? I hope you enjoy it if you check it out!
Thanks to the publisher & Netgalley for the complimentary e-ARC. All opinions provided are my own. This blog post features affiliate links.If you’re a fan of Chloe Liese’s books, try Tarah DeWitt’s Savor It, which feels very similar—minus a bit of the overt earnestness that sometimes come across for me in CL’s dialogue. An emotional, character-driven contemporary, Savor It is about a picking up the pieces & turning it up into Thrive Time when life doesn’t go totally to plan. Sage Byrd lives in small-town Oregon where semi-disgraced chef Fisher moves with the orphaned niece he’s guardian of. Neighbors & soon friends, Sage & Fisher are the grumpy & sunshine pair you might be looking for. This book pulls on so many feelings, offering a romance that deals with weighty things—grief, a bad break-up, career success—& also captures the sweetness & thrill of falling in love with someone unexpected. It’s often adorable & on the whole, heartwarming. 4.5⭐️. Out 05/21.Please see a trusted reviewer’s list of CWs.
Hi and welcome to my blog tour stop for Only & Forever by Chloe Liese! It was so exciting to know that Viggo was going to get his HEA! Read more for a summary and my review. |
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