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Sabbatical by Katrina Jackson

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elizelizelizeliz's review

4.0

if you felt too old to really fully GET the idea of simping hard, this book will help you understand. Like, WOW. Also i love Toni so much and am really excited to read M's book whenever it comes out!

elizelizeliz's review

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4.0

if you felt too old to really fully GET the idea of simping hard, this book will help you understand. Like, WOW. Also i love Toni so much and am really excited to read M's book whenever it comes out!

pmmarti89's review against another edition

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lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Cozy smutty romance ❤️

I love a pining hero and goodness that was Mike to the nth degree - his buddy Alejandro (hero of book 1) called Mike a simp at one point and yep, he was that for sure. I really liked the dynamic between Mike and Toni - there was such a soft and tender sweetness to their relationship. And while I wouldn't really call this slow burn sometimes it did feel that way. Regardless, I was very much into the two of them. Watching Toni let down her guard and see how well their lives could intertwine - it was all very satisfying.

lolzt's review against another edition

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lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

hecubatohim's review

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

mia_thomthom's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

symonnereads's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Friends to lovers
Slow burn
Pining

Toni had a plan for the summer rest, relaxation, and renovation. In the summer before her sabbatical year, all she wanted was to disentangle herself from her job. No work emails. Not departmental or university politics. No Dr. Antonia Ward. But during the last week of classes, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was off with Dr. Mike Hernandez. The colleague she's known for years and never once thought twice about, suddenly seems taller, his voice seems deeper, and every time they find themselves alone together, they cant keep their hands to themselves.

Set in the same universe as Office Hours, Mike and Toni have such a simmering slow burn. Steamy, filled with tension and a well written story. A cute story showing how a long time crush can turn into a solid relationship. Toni was such a self aware character, she knew her flaws and strengths and was honest about it. Mike was a gem of a male main character. Together the two are freaking adorable. An easy to follow plot with loveable side characters and another great insight to different aspects of academia.