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A review by rellimreads
My Cone and Only by Susannah Nix
3.0
This is the 1st book in Susannah Nix’s King Family series. I think this might be a spin-off from another series, but that didn’t hinder my enjoyment. (Though now I would love to hear how some of those couples got together.).
I love Brother’s Best Friend/Best Friend’s Sister trope as well as friends to lovers and they were both in full force here. Wyatt King is the black sheep of his ice cream empire family and trying to carve his own path in life. Andie Lockhart is Josh’s (his best friend) sister, but also a close friend in her own right. Josh made it clear years ago that he didn’t want Wyatt and Andie together. Wyatt’s been living a life of no new attachments since. Wyatt’s kind of a mess on other fronts - a lot stemming from his chaotic family, disinterest in the family business, and his less than ideal father.
Toss in another favorite trope of forced proximity while Wyatt does repairs on Andie’s house and this was just a great set up for me. These two finally get together and realize how perfect they are for each other. While there is a “third act breakup”, I like that it’s resolved quickly and Wyatt’s grand gesture is adorable. I do wish that Wyatt had done a little more self-examination & acknowledgement of some of his behavior outside of his relationship with Andie. Nix did a lot to build those up and then just kind of left them out there semi-unresolved, perhaps they’ll play in future books more.
Loved the epilogue and am excited for more King siblings to get their HEA. I can’t wait for Lucy & Tanner’s book next.
Narration:
I’m swoony over Amanda Stribling & Chris Brinkley’s narration. They’re both so talented and paired together with this small Texas town’s residents - it’s absolute perfection. A dream to listen to.
Content Warnings (possible spoilers):
excessive drinking (getting repeatedly drunk) & marijuana use by MC
I received a copy of the audiobook from Home Cooked Books and am leaving an honest review.
I love Brother’s Best Friend/Best Friend’s Sister trope as well as friends to lovers and they were both in full force here. Wyatt King is the black sheep of his ice cream empire family and trying to carve his own path in life. Andie Lockhart is Josh’s (his best friend) sister, but also a close friend in her own right. Josh made it clear years ago that he didn’t want Wyatt and Andie together. Wyatt’s been living a life of no new attachments since. Wyatt’s kind of a mess on other fronts - a lot stemming from his chaotic family, disinterest in the family business, and his less than ideal father.
Toss in another favorite trope of forced proximity while Wyatt does repairs on Andie’s house and this was just a great set up for me. These two finally get together and realize how perfect they are for each other. While there is a “third act breakup”, I like that it’s resolved quickly and Wyatt’s grand gesture is adorable. I do wish that Wyatt had done a little more self-examination & acknowledgement of some of his behavior outside of his relationship with Andie. Nix did a lot to build those up and then just kind of left them out there semi-unresolved, perhaps they’ll play in future books more.
Loved the epilogue and am excited for more King siblings to get their HEA. I can’t wait for Lucy & Tanner’s book next.
Narration:
I’m swoony over Amanda Stribling & Chris Brinkley’s narration. They’re both so talented and paired together with this small Texas town’s residents - it’s absolute perfection. A dream to listen to.
Content Warnings (possible spoilers):
excessive drinking (getting repeatedly drunk) & marijuana use by MC
I received a copy of the audiobook from Home Cooked Books and am leaving an honest review.