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Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert

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toofondofbooks_'s review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-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

5.0

Ohhhhh my God. You guys. I'm so late to the party when it comes to the Brown Sisters, but hey, at least I showed up, right?

I've read pretty much all thrillers this month because I'm team horror/thriller for #blackathon2022 . However, I got a little burned out on thrillers and needed to chill a little bit, and really, I can't think of a better way to chill out than an enemies-to-lovers, grumpy/sunshine romance. Throw in the fact that this romance actually handles important topics (chronic pain, domestic abuse, trauma) AND has some of the funniest writing I've ever read in a romance and honestly? Consider me chilled. There wasn't really anything about this book I didn't like. I especially loved Chloe Brown herself as a character. Chloe suffers from chronic pain, but it was never her entire schtick. She's also thoughtful, loving to her eccentric family, and has a very cute and unique fashion sense. I feel like she's going to be stuck in my head for a long time.

If you don't like romance, I feel like you might still like this, honestly. There isn't an insta-lovey bone in its body, it deals with real problems, and each character is lovable in their own way. Seriously, even if you hate romance, I think you'll like this. Just. Trust me.

source: Trust me, dude.

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emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A super cute insta love, with flawed traumatised characters, one our MC Chloe, a geeky internet savvy boss, has a debilitating chronic disease that has made her shut off from life and only a close call with death makes her reconsider her path and make a list of daring things to do. And, then, we have our ginger boy Red (the irony) her building’s superintendent, a heavily tattooed babe with biker jacket and the whole bad boy aura, who suddenly becomes the vehicle for Chloe to tick off some of the list’s items, but he too, as previously mentioned, has a traumatic past, and his heart and soul are damaged by a previously abusive relationship which is why is hiding in the current job when he’s actually a talented painter.
Soon, the list will make little sense to Chloe, life will be more than it, much more, and both our characters will be left dazed and unsure how to proceed.
I really enjoyed this romance even if it is very instantaneous, by the way, it does happen in real life you know. It was also great to address things left out of most romances and stories in general, like severe chronic illnesses, the effects of it, the loss of friendships due to lack of understanding and respect, and more, and also abusive relationships where the man is the victim. Chloe is also described a Black, soft and curvy girl, on the heavy side, which is always great for diversity and inclusion. It’s important that everyone can find someone they identify with in fiction. Also, the interactions between Red and Chloe felt so real and candid, and he is great, and the smut is well written not too overwhelming, although it’s not something I’m overly fond of when it’s a lot, and it is a bit. Plus, it’s funny and witty, even with the heavy subjects also dealt in it.
It’s not a masterpiece but if you like the genre you should definitely give it a go. It’s not my go to genre but it’s one I enjoy to read in one sitting which I did.

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