A review by wanderingcurls
Back to Me by Katie Duggan

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

I received an ARC of Back to Me from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. I thoroughly enjoyed this spicy contemporary sapphic romance! Back to Me is a beautiful celebration of found family and the kind of supportive, protective love that embraces you for precisely who you are. The alternating points of view between Hunter and Jo and the fact that each chapter began with a song title added a unique touch to the story! As someone with multiple disabilities, I also appreciated the authentic and positive disability representation (Type 1 diabetes, Major depressive disorder, ADHD). However, it should be noted those identities are not my own. Overall, Duggan and her romance novel skillfully balanced a humorous and light tone with deeper, weightier themes (ableism, emotional abuse, depression, religious bigotry, homophobia, fatphobia, diet culture, and family and religious trauma) with respect and without being preachy. #BacktoMeKatieDuggan #NetGalley