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a_reader_obsessed's review
4.0
4 Stars
I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again, Jensen always excels at the conflicting emotions that a person can have about love and life, and she doesn’t fail here.
I really liked Robin, warts and all. His debilitating anxiety was acutely felt. It’s not as if he wants to feel this way, it’s not as if he wants to stay in his house forever, and it’s not as if he wants to be alone for the rest of his life paralyzed by indecision and fear. However, one day Robin realizes he’s kinda sorta had enough. His almost connection with Dan from [b:Let's Connect|54898496|Let's Connect|Kelly Jensen|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1597242943l/54898496._SY75_.jpg|85666474] was just the sort of impetus for him to take stock of his life and finally notice that he’s been noticed by his friendly neighbor Seth.
There’s a bunch of fits and starts as Robin slowly makes progress because he really wants a partner, he wants to experience companionship and intimacy, to enjoy what life has to offer again. Sean is quite the patient, sexy guy, and how these two steadily get to really know each other was a poignant, painful, and funny experience.
I read this when it was offered as a freebie serial through the author’s newsletter. This time around though, this sequel provided for me more compelling and likeable characters, so much so that I shelled out the cash for the much anticipated epilogue in Seth’s voice. Needless to say, I wasn’t disappointed!
I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again, Jensen always excels at the conflicting emotions that a person can have about love and life, and she doesn’t fail here.
I really liked Robin, warts and all. His debilitating anxiety was acutely felt. It’s not as if he wants to feel this way, it’s not as if he wants to stay in his house forever, and it’s not as if he wants to be alone for the rest of his life paralyzed by indecision and fear. However, one day Robin realizes he’s kinda sorta had enough. His almost connection with Dan from [b:Let's Connect|54898496|Let's Connect|Kelly Jensen|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1597242943l/54898496._SY75_.jpg|85666474] was just the sort of impetus for him to take stock of his life and finally notice that he’s been noticed by his friendly neighbor Seth.
There’s a bunch of fits and starts as Robin slowly makes progress because he really wants a partner, he wants to experience companionship and intimacy, to enjoy what life has to offer again. Sean is quite the patient, sexy guy, and how these two steadily get to really know each other was a poignant, painful, and funny experience.
I read this when it was offered as a freebie serial through the author’s newsletter. This time around though, this sequel provided for me more compelling and likeable characters, so much so that I shelled out the cash for the much anticipated epilogue in Seth’s voice. Needless to say, I wasn’t disappointed!
teresab78's review
4.0
Heartwarming
I really liked how there wasn’t a magic fix to Robin’s anxiety. There is no big drama but a nice story with real people.
I really liked how there wasn’t a magic fix to Robin’s anxiety. There is no big drama but a nice story with real people.
lolasreviews's review
4.0
I received a free copy from the author and voluntarily reviewed it.
After reading Let's Connect I was curious about Robin's story and Let's Go Out is that story. This book really resonated with me and I appreciate how it dealt with some heavier topics while also keeping the overall tone quite light. Robin has anxiety and hasn't been outside in three years, he likes his next door neighbor and slowly finds motivation to outside.
I really enjoyed this book. I thought Robin felt realistic and relatable. It made sense why he didn't go outside for so long and how he could afford to do as he worked from home and many of his hobbies also could be done inside of his home. He has no reason to go outside and is afraid to do so, until he starts wanting more with his next door neighbor. I liked how he slowly gets further and decides to deal with his anxiety. I also liked that while love definitely helps him, it doesn't fix his anxiety.
There is a bit where I got a bit annoyed at Sean, the love interest, with how he pushes Robin. In the end tough I realized that maybe Robin needed that push. And getting Sean's point of view in the epilogue was great as it got me to see things from his perspective and the struggle of loving a guy with anxiety and how he has his own struggles and fears as well. And how it's totally valid for him to sometimes not be as accepting and just hope Robin could overcome his fears. It also made him feel more real with how he also struggled and was afraid. I really like the epilogue and seeing things from Sean's perspective was just the perfect wrap up.
Sean and Robin make for such a great couple. I like who they are and how they are together. I like the way they communicate and they way they accept the other how they are. I also liked the scenes with Sean's son and seeing how Robin and Sean both interacted with them. I also liked how they both had such an unique work situation. Robin developed game environments and they way those scenes are describe makes it obvious the author knows a bit about games. Sean creates art with tiles and other physical object and I enjoyed reading about his creations.
Something about this book felt really powerful and heartfelt. The struggle of Robin with his anxiety and his determination to go out. And that scene later in the book with the traffic light really showed his struggle. I liked how Robin's struggle was never made light of, but the book itself still had a light and upbeat theme. And the way these two characters are together was just beautiful. This story his me emotionally and I think it's a very beautiful story.
To summarize: I really enjoyed this book. It's a heartfelt and realistic romantic story that despite dealing with some heavier topics mostly had a light feel. Robin has been stuck at home for three years and now slowly is trying to make his way outside. His struggle with anxiety felt realistic and was hard to read at times, but the overall tone stays light while still packing an emotional punch. I enjoyed reading about Robin and how he managed to go outside. The romance between him and Sean is great to see and I liked how understanding they were and how they are determined to work together and make things work. I really liked the epilogue from Sean's point of view and it felt really powerful to see how he also had his own struggles and fears and how he viewed things. It's a heartfelt and sweet romance with some emotional undertones. All in all this was a beautiful story that resonated with me and I am so glad I read this one.
After reading Let's Connect I was curious about Robin's story and Let's Go Out is that story. This book really resonated with me and I appreciate how it dealt with some heavier topics while also keeping the overall tone quite light. Robin has anxiety and hasn't been outside in three years, he likes his next door neighbor and slowly finds motivation to outside.
I really enjoyed this book. I thought Robin felt realistic and relatable. It made sense why he didn't go outside for so long and how he could afford to do as he worked from home and many of his hobbies also could be done inside of his home. He has no reason to go outside and is afraid to do so, until he starts wanting more with his next door neighbor. I liked how he slowly gets further and decides to deal with his anxiety. I also liked that while love definitely helps him, it doesn't fix his anxiety.
There is a bit where I got a bit annoyed at Sean, the love interest, with how he pushes Robin. In the end tough I realized that maybe Robin needed that push. And getting Sean's point of view in the epilogue was great as it got me to see things from his perspective and the struggle of loving a guy with anxiety and how he has his own struggles and fears as well. And how it's totally valid for him to sometimes not be as accepting and just hope Robin could overcome his fears. It also made him feel more real with how he also struggled and was afraid. I really like the epilogue and seeing things from Sean's perspective was just the perfect wrap up.
Sean and Robin make for such a great couple. I like who they are and how they are together. I like the way they communicate and they way they accept the other how they are. I also liked the scenes with Sean's son and seeing how Robin and Sean both interacted with them. I also liked how they both had such an unique work situation. Robin developed game environments and they way those scenes are describe makes it obvious the author knows a bit about games. Sean creates art with tiles and other physical object and I enjoyed reading about his creations.
Something about this book felt really powerful and heartfelt. The struggle of Robin with his anxiety and his determination to go out. And that scene later in the book with the traffic light really showed his struggle. I liked how Robin's struggle was never made light of, but the book itself still had a light and upbeat theme. And the way these two characters are together was just beautiful. This story his me emotionally and I think it's a very beautiful story.
To summarize: I really enjoyed this book. It's a heartfelt and realistic romantic story that despite dealing with some heavier topics mostly had a light feel. Robin has been stuck at home for three years and now slowly is trying to make his way outside. His struggle with anxiety felt realistic and was hard to read at times, but the overall tone stays light while still packing an emotional punch. I enjoyed reading about Robin and how he managed to go outside. The romance between him and Sean is great to see and I liked how understanding they were and how they are determined to work together and make things work. I really liked the epilogue from Sean's point of view and it felt really powerful to see how he also had his own struggles and fears and how he viewed things. It's a heartfelt and sweet romance with some emotional undertones. All in all this was a beautiful story that resonated with me and I am so glad I read this one.
ccgwalt's review
4.0
I'm really glad I read Let's Go Out even though it was a little challenging to get through at times. The author does a great job with Robin's acute anxiety issue and I felt so sad for him. The first part of the book is mainly him trying to find a reason to go out of the house. Jensen makes Robin's job (game worldbuilding) interesting and fun, and his friendship with his coworker is so sweet. That and Robin's relationship with the teenager, Kaleb, from next door show us what a really kind person Robin is. I also loved the gentle, wonderful Sean, Kaleb's dad.
Once Robin is able to leave his house again the story moves quickly and ends a little abruptly, except thankfully there is a decently long epilogue from Sean's point of view. The epilogue is very important to the book and I'm so glad she included it. The story was really Robin's story (his struggle) up to that point, but getting Sean's POV really made him a more well-rounded character and brought a new perspective to the relationship. Overall a good book, and although it may seem to move a little slowly at first, it's worth it to keep going.
Once Robin is able to leave his house again the story moves quickly and ends a little abruptly, except thankfully there is a decently long epilogue from Sean's point of view. The epilogue is very important to the book and I'm so glad she included it. The story was really Robin's story (his struggle) up to that point, but getting Sean's POV really made him a more well-rounded character and brought a new perspective to the relationship. Overall a good book, and although it may seem to move a little slowly at first, it's worth it to keep going.
endemictoearth's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
This is the sequel to Let’s Connect, and I think it’s the stronger book. Also, this book has very strong 'Tell me you’re living through a pandemic without telling me you’re living through a pandemic' vibes. Or maybe it was just me. The reason I say that is that the main character, Robin, is an agoraphobic who hasn’t left his house in around three years. He’s made it work by befriending the neighbor kid next door who runs errands for him, and who also happens to have a kindhearted father Robin has sort-of crushed on since his last boyfriend moved out.
This book is mostly about Robin working to overcome aspects of his crippling anxiety. He is not fixed at the end of this book, but his is doing much better. Like I said, Covid isn’t mentioned, but I know that I have some heightened agoraphobic tendencies as a result of this time, and whether or not the author intended it, it was something I could relate to.
This book is mostly about Robin working to overcome aspects of his crippling anxiety. He is not fixed at the end of this book, but his is doing much better. Like I said, Covid isn’t mentioned, but I know that I have some heightened agoraphobic tendencies as a result of this time, and whether or not the author intended it, it was something I could relate to.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
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