Reviews

Missed Connection by Stephanie Shea

mischievous_monkey's review against another edition

3.0

Shea has created an interesting community of friends and family with the books in this series and I lover her use of San Francisco as their setting. I'd be interested in reading the next book in the series at some point.

lezreadalot's review against another edition

4.0

If the never-ending hammering in her chest was anything to go by, the way she looked at Avery was the kind of lost, free falling hopeless that said, ‘All I want is to be stuck with you.’

3.5 stars. Stephanie Shea writes a romantic scene like no other. Even though parts of the setup of this weren't my jam, and a few things about the progression and conflict really didn't work for me... I still liked this romance so much! Avery and Ky meet at an airport and spend a flight together, getting to know one another and forming a surprisingly strong bond. At the end of it, they share a kiss, even though Avery has always thought of herself as straight, and Ky isn't looking for a relationship. Six months later, they meet again.

There were a lot of things about the setup that didn't go the way I expected it to. Most crucially, we never see the entirety of their first day together; just the very beginning. Not even the kiss that sparks everything. I was very much ready to count this as a flaw, because I wanted to actually have that foundation on the page. Somehow, though, it works? We get glimpses at the moments from that first meeting, little flashbacks that don't last too long. There was just enough build-up about what happened in the past that it felt completely natural, the place and pace we started in the present day. I didn't remember much of Avery from the first book in this series, which I liked a whole lot, but totally fell for her here. Ky was a complete dream, with foibles and insecurities that seemed natural and believable. I liked that both their families played such an important part in their lives, and that we saw those relationships being worked at. Maybe not as much as I'd have liked (I wanted more between Ky and her mother, and Avery and her father) but enough to make it feel well-rounded. Their chemistry was soooo good. There's something about the way Shea writes romantic scenes and lines that just makes me melt. It didn't take me long to fall in love with these two, and with their relationship.

The third act conflict almost completely lost me, it grew out of such an absurd place, but the author managed to bring it around for me.

Spoiler

It's one of those situations where a character overreacts completely, but then acknowledges that their reaction was overblown.

At first it really didn't work for me, and did sour the last bit a little, but the characters and their chemistry and a particularly A+ confession scene won me over again. I ended this book with legit butterflies.

There was a bit of setup for what might be a third book, and I can't wait for it. I continue to really enjoy this series.

“Yes, to all of it, Ky. As long as it’s with you.”

tessisreading2's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed this, but I enjoyed the first book in the series more. The romance in this one was great, but I felt like there were a few too many issues (Avery's family issues, Ky's family issues) brought up in the series for their eventual resolutions to feel real.

yourlocallesbian's review

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

jennabeebs79's review against another edition

5.0

Avery and Kyla met at the airport in Australia and it just so happened they were seat mates on the flight to San Francisco. Those fourteen hours changed the course of both of their lives forever. Ky sweetly put herself on the 6-month waitlist for Gia, San Francisco just to see Avery again. What followed was a simply delightful story filled with tons of chemistry, steaminess, chuckles, and smiles. This book was simply fantastic in every way!

letsgolesbians's review against another edition

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? Yes

5.0

addiesbookshelf_'s review

emotional 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? It's complicated

4.5

underfelt's review

3.0

I like both leads in this, Avery & Kyla, they were both equally fleshed out. This is a toaster oven romance that takes place over a 2 week period. The initial connection happens off page months prior to kinda explain the instalust… but yeah, it’s thin. Jenn & Val are back from book 1 in a background capacity which was nice. Landon still sucks and managed to suck more and I have no idea why his juvenile behavior is tolerated by so many people.

ghostlycreature's review

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

k4ylee's review

emotional medium-paced

3.5