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Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon

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fatkidatheartreads's review against another edition

4.5

This reminded me of the movie Set it up.

'I want every version of you.'

I loved that the hero was plus size. When he didn't want to take off his shirt, my heart squeezed. I definitely need to read about more plus size men in romance books. I also really liked the conversation on mental health and the effect of medication on libido.

This was a wonderful swoony emotional read!

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michellestoll's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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beckyyreadss's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

Thank you to Michael Joseph Penguin Publishing for sending this book in exchange for an honest review. This book made me laugh, cry and just fall in love with both MCs.

Ari Abrams has always been fascinated by the weather, and she loves almost everything about her job as a TV meteorologist. Her boss, legendary Seattle weatherwoman Torrance Hale, is too distracted by her tempestuous relationship with her ex-husband, the station’s news director, to give Ari the mentorship she wants, Ari, who runs on sunshine and optimism, is at her wits’ end. The only person who seems to understand how she feels is sweet but reserved sports reporter Russell Barringer. In the aftermath of a disastrous holiday party, Ari and Russell decide to team up to solve their bosses’ relationship issues. Between secret gifts and double dates, they start nudging their bosses back together. But their well-meaning meddling backfires when the real chemistry builds between Ari and Russell. Working closely with Russell means allowing him to get to know parts of herself that Ari keeps hidden from everyone. Will he be able to embrace her dark clouds as well as her clear skies?

I would say I tried to not love this book as much as I did but I was lying. I went into this book thinking it would be along the same lines as the Ex-Talk and that it was going to be cute and light rom-com. Boy I was wrong, and I am so glad I was. The representation of depression and therapy in this book is done PERFECTLY and to Rachel Lynn Solomon, I thank you for that deeply. I loved and related to Ari so much it hurt my heart. The way she felt about herself during the 80% in this book and the way she manages to handle her depression and still seem so full of life and in love gives me a bit of hope for my personal journey.

Now Russell, if anyone hurts him, I will commit a bloody murder, and no one will know it was me. Russell was someone I wanted to hurt for 100% of this book and he was just so adorable and sweet and such a gentleman. I love the fact that he was a bigger guy. I haven’t read a lot of books where the love interest is a bigger person and slightly insecure and I just loved him more for it. This was also the first book I read that was the single parent trope and I surprisingly enjoyed it and it fit so well in this book and I will also die for Elodie (just saying).

The tension between Ari and Russell nearly made my heart burst. I absolutely loved all the idea they had set up for their bosses and ended up having to do. (The couple massage and Ari’s inner thoughts had me cackling). The whole company retreat trip had me giggling like a schoolgirl. It was so funny, so cute, just UGHHH. The spice in this book as well. I just want someone like Russell in my life – golden retriever energy outside and then in the bedroom, it was like he flips a switch, and I bloody loved it.

I love the general storyline of trying to make work better by doing The Parent Trap to your bosses and the twist that comes with it and how they were both ranting at the Christmas party as they are both Jewish (which I also loved the rep of). I loved the family dynamics of both MCs but Alex, Javier and the twins deserve their own book. I want another book like this but for Alex and Javier. Overall, I have nothing bad to say about this book except I wanted it to be like 30000 pages and would have loved to see the epilogue like 10 years down the line.

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mel_s_bookshelf's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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linnypesto's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-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

3.75

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leannanecdote's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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cc_shelflove's review against another edition

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3.5

Thank you to NetGalley, Edelweiss Plus, and Berkley for providing a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I love Rachel Lynn Solomon’s writing, but this book was just okay. It was one of those not bad, but not great reads. We follow main characters Ari and Russell as they try to Parent Trap their bosses into loving each other again. Sounds fun, right?

There were so many things I loved about this book: Russell’s struggles with his body image and fears of dating due to his twelve-year-old daughter, Ari’s journeys through therapy and repairing her relationship with her mother, and the fact that Russell and Ari went to a Kraken game! I honestly loved everything about Russell in general! However, at times it felt like the author was trying to be TOO inclusive, and scenarios came off as inauthentic. It seemed like every single character had been in therapy at some point in their lives. Of course there’s nothing wrong with this, but these character portrayals seemed a bit forced.

Lastly, I really really hate the break up to make up trope. But don’t get me wrong — I’m still eager to read more Rachel Lynn Solomon.

One unresolved question: did Captain Craig ever text Ari?

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emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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

4.5

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thebookwormkatie's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

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cassielaj's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

4.75

I will never understand people who underestimate the romance genre. This book is charming and witty while at the same time delving very thoughtfully into depression and self-doubt. It made me grin giddily and brought me to tears. Russell and Ari might be one of my favorite rom com couples now because they feel so genuine

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