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Finding Gene Kelly by Torie Jean
5.0
"But sometimes, I wish people could help me out and make it so that in validating their pain, I don't feel like I'm diminishing my own."
If you're looking for a contemporary romance novel that has a little bit of everything, then this is it! With an enemies-to-friends-to-lovers dynamic, fake dating, the caregiver trope, a romantic Parisian setting full of tasty dessert descriptions, a touch of old-school Hollywood, and own voices chronic illness representation, this book has a little something for everyone.
I picked up this book primarily for the endometriosis representation but got so much more out of it. This is a great book to introduce those unfamiliar with the illness to the ever-evolving disease and just how debilitating it can be on a daily basis. While roughly 1 in 10 women lives with the disease, it's still such an isolating and lonely disease, especially when those around you don't understand the scope of it and pressure endo warriors with questions that can be sensitive to talk about. Believe me, I've been there and my life will never be the same since the disease started taking over my life. I'm here to tell you that you and your pain matter and that it shouldn't be normal. This book will validate you and your pain so much and I hope others can find comfort in it as I did.
Beyond the endo rep, the characters are so much fun. Evie is such a relatable and fun character with a clumsy side and a heart of gold. With her love of French pastries and passion for the world around her, she's so easy to love. As for Liam, you can't help but love him and his boy next door vibes. While they both start off a little rocky due to some touchy memories between the two of them from when they were younger, a little bit of pressure from Evie's brother and pushy mother brings together two that you can't help but feel like always belonged together. They're such a cute couple and I love how attentive Liam was towards Evie during her flare-ups. Now, where do I find my Liam?
This book is an absolute gem and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun contemporary romance book that sweeps you away to a romanticized Paris full of sugary pastries and all the Gene Kelly vibes!
Huge thank you to the author for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
If you're looking for a contemporary romance novel that has a little bit of everything, then this is it! With an enemies-to-friends-to-lovers dynamic, fake dating, the caregiver trope, a romantic Parisian setting full of tasty dessert descriptions, a touch of old-school Hollywood, and own voices chronic illness representation, this book has a little something for everyone.
I picked up this book primarily for the endometriosis representation but got so much more out of it. This is a great book to introduce those unfamiliar with the illness to the ever-evolving disease and just how debilitating it can be on a daily basis. While roughly 1 in 10 women lives with the disease, it's still such an isolating and lonely disease, especially when those around you don't understand the scope of it and pressure endo warriors with questions that can be sensitive to talk about. Believe me, I've been there and my life will never be the same since the disease started taking over my life. I'm here to tell you that you and your pain matter and that it shouldn't be normal. This book will validate you and your pain so much and I hope others can find comfort in it as I did.
Beyond the endo rep, the characters are so much fun. Evie is such a relatable and fun character with a clumsy side and a heart of gold. With her love of French pastries and passion for the world around her, she's so easy to love. As for Liam, you can't help but love him and his boy next door vibes. While they both start off a little rocky due to some touchy memories between the two of them from when they were younger, a little bit of pressure from Evie's brother and pushy mother brings together two that you can't help but feel like always belonged together. They're such a cute couple and I love how attentive Liam was towards Evie during her flare-ups. Now, where do I find my Liam?
This book is an absolute gem and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun contemporary romance book that sweeps you away to a romanticized Paris full of sugary pastries and all the Gene Kelly vibes!
Huge thank you to the author for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review!