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!
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