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A review by mia_reads_romance
Canadian Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
I have been really looking forward to Canadian Boyfriend because I love a single-parent book and I have enjoyed other Jenny Holiday books I have read. I'm happy to say it didn't disappoint!
I really liked Aurora and watching her deal with her anxiety and grow as a person. I really related to Aurora because being a people pleaser is something I spent a ton of time dealing with in therapy as well. There was a quote I really related to:
"Instead of being honest with people, I've spent my life twisting myself into what I thought they wanted me to be. And where did that get me? Sick. It got me sick."
I don't usually put quotes in my reviews but this one really struck a chord with me and I think lots of women will relate to it.
Mike and Olivia were really likeable characters a well. I liked that they both were in therapy and I loved that Mike learned how many things his wife had been taking care of that he never realized.
I recommend this one to anyone who enjoys reading romances about being a parent and dealing with anxiety and grief. I thought Jenny Holiday dealt with all these issues with care and I the result it a moving and emotional read.
🌶️🌶️🌶️ - This book had several steamy scenes but none that were super drawn out.
🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧 - Canadian Boyfriend is read by Joshua Jackson and Emily Ellet and has duet narration. Joshua Jackson is a newer audiobook narrator but readers may recognize him from his acting career most notably, his roles in Dawson's Creek and Fringe. I have enjoyed other audiobooks narrated by Emily Ellet, most recently, Blonde Identity. I know a lot of readers appreciate duet narration so I think many readers will love this audiobook. I will say every time there is a text message sent the text tone sounds and I kept checking my phone (you have been warned).
Thanks to Netgalley, Hatchette Audio, and Forever for providing me with early access to Canadian Boyfriend. All opinions are my own.
Moderate: Mental illness and Grief