emmalmaze 's review for:

Finding Mr. July by Anna E. Collins

4.0

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 This book completely blew me away with its incredible character development. Holly starts off in such a low place—she’s lost her dream job, is newly single, stuck living with her brother and niece, and working an internship she’s way overqualified for. She’s frustrated, flailing, and desperate for change. 

Enter the strange, awkward coworker she’s now forced to team up with. From the beginning, their dynamic is prickly and full of tension, but that initial standoffishness quickly morphs into something more—something magnetic. The slow shift in their relationship was so well done and kept me hooked the entire time.

What really sets this book apart is the depth. It’s layered and emotional, and yet still manages to deliver unexpected twists, laugh-out-loud moments, and a third-act breakup that didn’t wreck me (a rare and welcome surprise). 

This has easily become one of my favorite reads of the year. If you're looking for something that goes beyond the surface of a typical workplace romance and delivers real growth, heart, and a swoony slow burn, this is it. 

Thanks to Netgalley for providing me an ALC!