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Namaste and Code All Day by Ally Williams
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
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
4.5
"She’s afraid of failure. She’s afraid of enlisting the help of her friends. Afraid of leaning on me if and when she needs to... I’d burn down cities to be needed by her. I’d do just about anything to hear her say fuck timing. Because as long as she thinks timing has absolutely anything to do with it, I’m one of two things: I’m either the guy who showed up at the right place and the right time, and I’m good enough, or I’m the guy she leaves when time dictates she finds her real person. I’m too far gone for either option. I want her to [be successful]... and then I want her to choose me.”
❤️🩹
Oh. My. Freaking. Gawd! This book was EVERYTHING I wanted in a sequel to this series. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the first book in the series, but it’s impossible to not fall in love with Gabi & Zeke. Their relationship develops in an organic way that feels earned in the most delicious way. Heavier themes of consent, emotional abuse, sense of worth, what “love” means, and other mental health matters are tackled in tasteful, realistic ways that don’t distract from the story’s entertainment. There were lots of pieces of Gabi I see in myself and many moments when Zeke proved himself the perfect partner. I absolutely cherished meeting these characters.
I genuinely loved the characters in this book and feel like you can totally read this one as a standalone (which is not something I, known for reading an author’s entire backlist for simple FOMO, say lightly). Gabi has had a history of difficult and gross men, each tarnishing her shiny armor a little when they leave, so she struggles with her worth and relying on others. Zeke had a past relationship that consumed him to the point of him only fulfilling the needs/dreams of others, until he left them to forge his own path by establishing his own life.
When these two find each other, their relationship isn’t easy. But it’s real in the most beautiful way. He supports her in a way she isn’t used to (and even tries to resist), while she cares about him beyond what he can do for her (making him value love in a way he never has before). This is a wonderful contemporary romance that delivers on all fronts and I highly recommend it!
🌕
Oh. My. Freaking. Gawd! This book was EVERYTHING I wanted in a sequel to this series. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the first book in the series, but it’s impossible to not fall in love with Gabi & Zeke. Their relationship develops in an organic way that feels earned in the most delicious way. Heavier themes of consent, emotional abuse, sense of worth, what “love” means, and other mental health matters are tackled in tasteful, realistic ways that don’t distract from the story’s entertainment. There were lots of pieces of Gabi I see in myself and many moments when Zeke proved himself the perfect partner. I absolutely cherished meeting these characters.
I genuinely loved the characters in this book and feel like you can totally read this one as a standalone (which is not something I, known for reading an author’s entire backlist for simple FOMO, say lightly). Gabi has had a history of difficult and gross men, each tarnishing her shiny armor a little when they leave, so she struggles with her worth and relying on others. Zeke had a past relationship that consumed him to the point of him only fulfilling the needs/dreams of others, until he left them to forge his own path by establishing his own life.
When these two find each other, their relationship isn’t easy. But it’s real in the most beautiful way. He supports her in a way she isn’t used to (and even tries to resist), while she cares about him beyond what he can do for her (making him value love in a way he never has before). This is a wonderful contemporary romance that delivers on all fronts and I highly recommend it!
🌕
“‘She’s sunshine, and I’m the clouds that dull her…’
‘Gabi, you’re moonlight.’ My breath catches in my throat. ‘You’re subtle and calm and protective. Thoughtful and resilient. Sure, Stephanie shines bright. No one’s going to argue that. But Gabi, you glow.’”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, and Gaslighting
The female main character (FMC) learns to acknowledge her past relationships for the toxic, emotionally abusive, and sexual assault realities they were. With the help of a therapist, her sister, and the male main character, they revisit her past and work towards a healthier future. Nothing occurs on on page, but it's referred back to throughout the story.