A review by madscientistcat
Second Chances in New Port Stephen by TJ Alexander

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

This book captured me right from the beginning with wonderful, laugh-out-loud humor and delightful characters! I loved both Chefs Kiss books, but this sweetly angsty second chance romance is definitely my new favorite from TJ Alexander! Older characters ("older", since they're still my age or younger lol) discovering their queerness later in life and making it work gives me life. There are so many wholesome and kind friends and family members that I spent much of the time smiling at how precious they all are.

And on a personal note, as a part of a queer-friendly local circle with a late-blooming trans friend in a horribly anti-trans state, I appreciated this story where the state is the enemy but there are plenty of warm and accepting people that live there. Queer and trans joy can exist everywhere <3


(This was a review of a free advanced review copy. Thanks to Atria, TJ Alexander, and NetGalley for that privilege!)
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