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A review by lauriereadsrom1
A Cosmic Kind of Love by Samantha Young
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
While planning an engagement party for a wealthy socialite turned environmental lawyer, event planner Hallie Goodman is accidentally given access to video messages from her client's ex-boyfriend, sent during his time as an astronaut aboard the International Space Station. She can't help feeling guilty after watching them, so Hallie decides to send Captain Christopher Ortiz a video message of her own to apologize. Even though it bounces back, Hallie keeps sending videos, realizing that it felt good to have a way to vent her frustrations. She doesn't realize that Chris is actually receiving her messages and finds himself intrigued by the sender. He schemes a way to meet Hallie at his ex's engagement party, and they quickly become friends with the possibility of much more. But when Chris is offered an unexpected opportunity to continue his NASA career, will their fledgling relationship survive?
I have to admit that I was drawn to this book as much by its gorgeous cover as its unique premise, but fortunately, it didn't disappoint. Hallie and Chris were super cute together when they finally met. I appreciated the genuine friendship that grew between them, though that created its own set of problems since neither of them was sure how to make the first move towards a romantic relationship. They were both incredibly relatable protagonists, dealing with more than their fair share of parental baggage. I loved seeing them draw strength from each other and stand up to their parents in the end.
Overall, I very much enjoyed "A Cosmic Kind of Love" and would recommend it for all contemporary romance and romantic comedy fans. It was the first book I've read by Samantha Young, but it won't be the last.
*Review copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley/Valentine PR. All opinions expressed are my own.
I have to admit that I was drawn to this book as much by its gorgeous cover as its unique premise, but fortunately, it didn't disappoint. Hallie and Chris were super cute together when they finally met. I appreciated the genuine friendship that grew between them, though that created its own set of problems since neither of them was sure how to make the first move towards a romantic relationship. They were both incredibly relatable protagonists, dealing with more than their fair share of parental baggage. I loved seeing them draw strength from each other and stand up to their parents in the end.
Overall, I very much enjoyed "A Cosmic Kind of Love" and would recommend it for all contemporary romance and romantic comedy fans. It was the first book I've read by Samantha Young, but it won't be the last.
*Review copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley/Valentine PR. All opinions expressed are my own.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent and Cancer