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A review by libraryofavirgo
Something to Talk About by Meryl Wilsner

2.0

I’ll start off by saying, I am not the biggest fan of romance, so it’s rather unusual for me to pick this one up. What drew me to this novel was the focus on a romantic relationship between two women, and who are both diverse characters. 

What I love about this novel was the plethora of experiences and issues that are dealt with and how well thought out it was. Within this love story, Wilber manages to address issues such as racism, sexual harassment, sexism, and homophobia. 

Coming back to the romance, it was subtle but powerful and filled with emotions. This is a slow burn, so there is a sincerity to the way the characters fumble their way towards a relationship and the length of time it takes them to do so, giving the relationship a very organic feel rather than being forced. 

Despite all of the wonderful aspects, this book fell short for me. I am not a fan of the miscommunication trope, of which this book contains much of. However, it made sense to me as the characters did not exactly have the luxury of always speaking freely with one another. 

Ultimately, it was an interesting venture into a genre I don’t typically read