A review by sixelad03
The Best Number by Kenzie Quivers

emotional funny 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? N/A

4.0

A few weeks ago, I discovered a new author, Kenzie Quivers. After reading a few snippets of her forthcoming novel on her Instagram account, I was immediately intrigued and eager to find out more about her book. So, when she put out a call for ARC readers, I didn’t hesitate and signed up. And so, I had the chance to discover her story, with the promise of writing an honest review after reading it, which is now done. 

 

Cassidy is a writer who has just moved into a new flat after leaving her husband. One night she goes to a bar with her friend Mel, who has also just been through a break-up. She meets Tom, the tattooed bar owner, who saves her from a wardrobe malfunction. Shortly afterwards, in the building where she now lives, she meets her new neighbour, Jack, in good company in the corridor leading to their flats. To her surprise, that company is none other than Tom, the bar owner. Could it be a pleasant twist of fate that will help her in her research for the new novel she is writing? 

 

The Best Number is a very good debut novel. As a lover of ménage and why-choose romances, I had a great time reading it and discovering the story of Cassidy, Jack and Tom. These three characters are very endearing. We discover them through their shared history and the scars of their respective pasts. In addition, the level of spice in this novel is ‘very hot’ and we soon realise that the arrangement that the three protagonists have together is going to be a great source of inspiration for Cassidy as she writes her next book 🥵 

 

If I had to make a few criticisms, it would be that the story sometimes seems a bit rushed, and you can get the impression that you’re missing bits of information. Although I am sometimes guilty of complaining that the story drags on, I wouldn’t have minded having a few dozen extra pages to learn more about each of the characters. 

 

Nevertheless, I’ll say it again: this book is a very good debut novel, and I will definitely read the second story in The Thirst Trap series, which will follow Cassidy’s friend Mel. 

 

In the meantime, from 6th June, I highly recommend you discover The Best Number where the Eiffel Tower you will read about is not a Parisian monument