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things_i_read_lately's review
5.0
I didn’t think it was possible, but I loved this book as much if not more than the first book in this series. Thank you @emmylovesbooks for singing its praises and convincing me I needed to listen to them. This feels like the perfect romance book for any of your friends who are obsessed with murder/mystery podcats/true crime etc. Andi is a ‘famous’ murder podcast gal, with some serious baggage from a previous assault, and Hill is a firefighter who lost his leg on the job. I adored both Hill and Andi. Hill gave me all of the Kelly Severide and Matt Casey Chicago Fire vibes, and was the perfect leading man. I wouldn’t exactly call it an enemies to lovers romance, but Hill and Andi very much get off on the wrong foot as neighbors. I really enjoyed watching their friendship develop and them trying to fight their obvious chemistry and work through all of their emotional issues. Much like the first book in this series, I was addicted as soon as I started, and couldn’t stop listening.
nelsonseye's review against another edition
4.0
While not as strong for me as [b:Yes & I Love You|53439441|Yes & I Love You (Say Everything, #1)|Roni Loren|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1593619484l/53439441._SX50_.jpg|83098605], I still enjoyed What If You & Me quite a bit and I rounded up from 3.5 stars for how the climax was handled. Andi and Hill were sympathetic leads, and I felt for both of them; I will say that Hill's actions/choices before the final moments made me roll my eyes, but he did redeem himself relatively quickly. Andi's comments were excellent though. I also want to say I love the normalization of living with mental health challenges and the benefits of therapy and the idea that romance and relationships do not fix everything (and that you don't need to be perfect to be worthy). I also appreciated that the "evil ex" was humanized and sympathetic.
jaimejustreadsromance's review against another edition
4.0
Another fantastic story from Roni Loren!!
I absolutely loved the horror writer/podcaster angle of this story. I've read books with horror author heroes but never a heroine. Add in the aspect of Andi's history and how/why she created her podcast and I was sold. Not to mention that having an grumpy, injured (both physically and mentally) former firefighter as her neighbor and it was pretty impossible not to fall in love with this story.
How Roni Loren manages to continually write these though-provoking, heart-breaking stories while also keeping them light-hearted, fun and sexy is beyond me. She has such a talent for making me feel so much without completely breaking me at the same time. I love how she is tackling stories about mental health with, what I perceive to be, great respect and care.
*I received an ARC for voluntary review
I absolutely loved the horror writer/podcaster angle of this story. I've read books with horror author heroes but never a heroine. Add in the aspect of Andi's history and how/why she created her podcast and I was sold. Not to mention that having an grumpy, injured (both physically and mentally) former firefighter as her neighbor and it was pretty impossible not to fall in love with this story.
How Roni Loren manages to continually write these though-provoking, heart-breaking stories while also keeping them light-hearted, fun and sexy is beyond me. She has such a talent for making me feel so much without completely breaking me at the same time. I love how she is tackling stories about mental health with, what I perceive to be, great respect and care.
*I received an ARC for voluntary review
stellarugama's review against another edition
4.0
Pleasantly surprised with this one. This cover really undersells the sweet romance. A little heavier for a romance, but in the best way possible.
sbojo32's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed Yes & I Love You and couldn't wait to read Andi's story. I loved the background on Andi to explain her anxiety. As a character she was great and I loved how her and Hill's relationship developed.
Overall I thought the book did drag a little, but the story was great. I like that there were no communication issues (my pet peeve with romance books). The characters were upfront and honest with each other.
It was predictable but in a good way.
Overall I thought the book did drag a little, but the story was great. I like that there were no communication issues (my pet peeve with romance books). The characters were upfront and honest with each other.
It was predictable but in a good way.
booklovermadison's review against another edition
4.0
While reading this, I didn't realize it is a second in a series. It was okay! Nothing to rave home about. I really wish we had more of Hill's background but I love Andi! I felt like in a lot of ways I could relate to her and how cautious she is with everything around her.. and for a justifiable reason!
Rating: 4/5
Spice: 3/5
Rating: 4/5
Spice: 3/5
nat_rose123's review against another edition
3.0
3 stars.
I did enjoy the first half of the book. I thought Andi's job as a horror writer was super interesting, and I thought it was super cool that Hill had a disability. the thing is that it just got a little boring for me, I didn't really mesh well with the story and the plot seemed to fall a little flat for me. There was nothing particularly bad about it, I just seemed to loose interest as it went on.
I did enjoy the first half of the book. I thought Andi's job as a horror writer was super interesting, and I thought it was super cool that Hill had a disability. the thing is that it just got a little boring for me, I didn't really mesh well with the story and the plot seemed to fall a little flat for me. There was nothing particularly bad about it, I just seemed to loose interest as it went on.
grasshoppermuncher's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mamaroe93011's review against another edition
4.0
This was my favorite of the series. I loved the characters and how they worked through their issues together. Nice and easy read.