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rachlloyd's review against another edition
To market this book as Seven Days in June meets Grey’s Anatomy is an insult to both pieces of media and if I were Tia Williams & Shonda Rhimes I’d sue.
alivaster's review against another edition
4.0
I received “On Rotation” by Shirlene Obuobi from the publisher as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All my opinions in this post are my own.
As someone who studied the medical field, I’m always drawn towards books that include it – whether it be doctors, healers, an apothecary, nurses, etc. Reading the book description, I was very much drawn this this book, and then was pulled into the book due to great writing and a fun and strong female main character who is (mostly) unapologetically herself and finds her way to what is self-love and being happy, but in the best way. All I could do was cheer her on.
I loved the fact that this touched on cultural differences, on how it can be jarring to learn about another person’s customs – like those for marriage. The fact that Ricky and Angela connected and addressed those issues felt realistic, and it’s a reminder that sometimes you need to explain things and then take a moment to digest and see why that custom might be important. Being married to someone in a difficult culture, I recognized and appreciated the astonishment and relatable feelings, haha. I also really loved the whole other aspect of the book regarding her trying to please her parents and not be a disappointment – one that I also related to immensely. Be a doctor, but be a doctor who makes the MOST money. The struggle of immigrant parents trying to give their children the best chance to not struggle like they did… it hit home. And the meaningful conversation she had with her parents after was also one I recognized.
Ultimately, this book tackled a TON of issues and themes. It was pretty impressive because the author was good at weaving it all together in such a way where it wasn't ALL in your face. It was digestible and I enjoyed that.
I loved a lot of this book – especially cause I’ve been really loving rom-coms lately! However, one thing that bothered me was how it was progressing. The beginning was immensely strong and I was drawn to Ricky and Angela’s relationship, but around the halfway point there were moments where I was a little less engaged and skimmed some chapters. They just didn’t hold enough tension. However, by the end, it had fully recaptured my interest and I finished the book. I will say, I stayed up and read the book until past 2am despite having to wake four hours later, and so I finished it within 24 hours from starting. So even though not all the scenes were able to keep my attention, the parts that did were 100% worth it and propelled me forward enough to finish it quickly!
I look forward to reading the next book by Obuobi and see what her brilliant mind comes up with! Would definitely recommend this book. 3.5 Stars
POV and Tense: First person POV in past tense.
As someone who studied the medical field, I’m always drawn towards books that include it – whether it be doctors, healers, an apothecary, nurses, etc. Reading the book description, I was very much drawn this this book, and then was pulled into the book due to great writing and a fun and strong female main character who is (mostly) unapologetically herself and finds her way to what is self-love and being happy, but in the best way. All I could do was cheer her on.
I loved the fact that this touched on cultural differences, on how it can be jarring to learn about another person’s customs – like those for marriage. The fact that Ricky and Angela connected and addressed those issues felt realistic, and it’s a reminder that sometimes you need to explain things and then take a moment to digest and see why that custom might be important. Being married to someone in a difficult culture, I recognized and appreciated the astonishment and relatable feelings, haha. I also really loved the whole other aspect of the book regarding her trying to please her parents and not be a disappointment – one that I also related to immensely. Be a doctor, but be a doctor who makes the MOST money. The struggle of immigrant parents trying to give their children the best chance to not struggle like they did… it hit home. And the meaningful conversation she had with her parents after was also one I recognized.
Ultimately, this book tackled a TON of issues and themes. It was pretty impressive because the author was good at weaving it all together in such a way where it wasn't ALL in your face. It was digestible and I enjoyed that.
I loved a lot of this book – especially cause I’ve been really loving rom-coms lately! However, one thing that bothered me was how it was progressing. The beginning was immensely strong and I was drawn to Ricky and Angela’s relationship, but around the halfway point there were moments where I was a little less engaged and skimmed some chapters. They just didn’t hold enough tension. However, by the end, it had fully recaptured my interest and I finished the book. I will say, I stayed up and read the book until past 2am despite having to wake four hours later, and so I finished it within 24 hours from starting. So even though not all the scenes were able to keep my attention, the parts that did were 100% worth it and propelled me forward enough to finish it quickly!
I look forward to reading the next book by Obuobi and see what her brilliant mind comes up with! Would definitely recommend this book. 3.5 Stars
POV and Tense: First person POV in past tense.
phoenixg02's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. I usually don’t read Romance but I thought this booked moved along well. It was light read. Again, I usually read crime books so this was a breath of fresh air. It was very relatable especially to me because I am in the medical field. I don’t know if I could compare it to great Grey’s Anatomy but it was a fun read.
lil_wavy_'s review against another edition
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
My goodness. This book took forever to finish 🤦🏾♀️😭. This book was overly hyped y’all 😒. It was a decent read but the MC just kept self-sabotaging herself and I just couldn’t take it anymore 💀. I was so close to putting this book on my DNF list !!. Too many fluff chapters in this book, could’ve wrapped everything up without the 5 extra chapters 🥲. I enjoyed the love interest even though he was a bit toxic himself too 😂. They both need some healing honestly 🙃.
RATE: 5/10
RATE: 5/10
jojodoug55's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5
Loved the Ghanaian elements. Too much profanity for my liking, but the book and characters were fun and interesting. Nothing super memorable in terms of a rom-com story for me, but enjoyable nonetheless. I will certainly read another book by this author. :)
Loved the Ghanaian elements. Too much profanity for my liking, but the book and characters were fun and interesting. Nothing super memorable in terms of a rom-com story for me, but enjoyable nonetheless. I will certainly read another book by this author. :)
jasminetoney's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.25
Beautiful love story. Loved the author's writing style with her anecdotes that added insight and humor to the story.
ajmclearn's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
4.5
minkskinks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
4 ⭐️
I'll be honest and say I wasn't really sure how I felt about this book in the beginning, but by the end, I was really happy with the book.
The story follows Angie, a medical student, who is undergoing major life transitions: creating boundaries with her parents, balancing med school, falling out with her bestie and dating. She meets Ricky and though the story does follow their relationship, I don't exactly see this as a romance novel. I think of it more so as a self discovery of who Angie is and is becoming, with romantic elements.
If you enjoyed "Yinka, Where Is Your Husband", I think you would enjoy this.
I'll be honest and say I wasn't really sure how I felt about this book in the beginning, but by the end, I was really happy with the book.
The story follows Angie, a medical student, who is undergoing major life transitions: creating boundaries with her parents, balancing med school, falling out with her bestie and dating. She meets Ricky and though the story does follow their relationship, I don't exactly see this as a romance novel. I think of it more so as a self discovery of who Angie is and is becoming, with romantic elements.
If you enjoyed "Yinka, Where Is Your Husband", I think you would enjoy this.
lindsb's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.5
kaulhilo's review against another edition
2.0
this was… nice, i suppose. i haven’t read any medical-romance books before so this was an interesting introduction to the subgenre but sadly, i never felt particularly attached to the characters or the overall plot sequence. even the romance came off very haphazard to me, and well, boring. and so at no point did i really care how this book ended, as long as it did end, because the whole thing just got.. so tiring to read.
i did, however, appreciate all the medical jargon; nothing can endear me to a book like a shared languor from the usmle first aid books. thank you to avon books for the arc:) 2.5/5
i did, however, appreciate all the medical jargon; nothing can endear me to a book like a shared languor from the usmle first aid books. thank you to avon books for the arc:) 2.5/5