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The Actor and His Secret by Ben Alderson, Laura R. Samotin

flygirl_01's review

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5.0

Disclaimer: thank you Ben Alderson and Laura R. Samotin for the eARC. All thoughts on this novel are my own, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.

I loved the romance between Oliver Cane and Nikos Ridge. Each of these characters had a unique personality and voice, and both of the characters were loveable. I also enjoyed the side characters Megan and Selina. Nikos being an actor doesn't hinder his relatability, as he has social anxiety and really seems like an introvert. Oliver, or Oli, is a publicist for a famous publishing company, and I enjoyed seeing his kindness and his love of reading. Even though there are some heavy themes in this book, most of which pertain to Nikos' past, the mood is balanced out by the tension, pining, and chemistry between our two lead characters. This novel really is for the bookish nerds. Thank you Ben Alderson and Laura R. Samotin for co-writing this novel.

CWs: alcoholism, cheating on a romantic partner, abusive parent, PTSD, anxiety, and depression, blood, violence, vomiting

leelee_reads10's review

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5.0

This is such a great read! Nikos and oli are the cutest couple who have to overcome some past events to be able to the happy couple they want to be

bookandbarks's review

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emotional funny 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

5.0

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