A review by sixelad03
Undeniably Convenient by J. Saman

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Thank goodness for the family tree at the beginning of the book because, like Bennett, I was completely lost between all the cousins, uncles and aunts 😂 

 

This is the first time I’ve read a book by J. Saman, and I wonder why I’ve never read another of her novels before. I kind of regret it because I really liked Undeniably Convenient. 

 

It’s been a while since I’ve read a book set in a hospital, and I’m wondering why I haven’t, because for a long time it was my secret guilty pleasure—which I’m now totally assuming, plus Harlequin Medical Romance books are pretty tame compared to what I’m reading now 😂 Put the pregnancy trope into the mix and I’m a goner—yeah, I’m one of those people who like that trope, sue me 🤣 

 

I think one of my favourite things about this book was the banter between Katy and Bennett. Even though it’s crystal clear that these two are screwed up when it comes to their feelings for each other, that doesn’t stop them from teasing each other, and Katy’s comebacks made me smile a lot. The chemistry between these two characters is also incredible 😍 and the spicy scenes are very hot 🥵🌶️ 

 

What I also liked about this book was the fact that chronic illnesses are mentioned

(type 1 diabetes, endometriosis)

, without it being a way to fall into pathos. When you’re living with an illness, it’s always interesting to see how authors approach the subject in their books. Here I thought it was aptly dealt with, because even though it’s Katy’s everyday life, the book is not all about that. 

 

I can’t wait to discover the second book in the series 😊