My final book of 2022!

i normally enjoy a fake dating trope and the comedy and drama that this kind of romance can bring. unfortunately these character felt a little forced and didnt really have any chemistry. The conversations between these two felt very unrealistic at time and whilst a personal preference i admit, I really don't hold much stock when astrology is brought in to anyone beliefs for romance. The concept of being more inclusive and having characters with neurodivergence and mental health needs is certainly admirable and realistic for the real world but I am not sure that it needed to be at the forefront of every conversation or thought for these two. I felt like 'understanding' was being pushed upon me. I wanted to enjoy then fun banter and sexual tension between these two but their stilted conversations and high intensity all inclusive language just interrupted the flow.


I received this as an ARC from NetGalley for an honest review
emotional funny slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

2🌶️, 1💧
emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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
emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
emotional hopeful
lighthearted 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: Complicated
emotional funny hopeful 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
emotional hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes