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A review by fictionalized_bliss
Puppy Love by Elle Sprinkle
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I've never felt this seen from a book.
Cam is a dog groomer that used to work at a chain salon, one she stayed at far too long because she was scared of change. She is starting her new job at a pet resort, where she has way more freedom to do the job she loves without the toxicity. Cam is bisexual, though she has never had the chance to be with a woman. She has a very small group of close friends who are her family, and they gently push her to work through some of her issues. One of which is getting over a toxic ex by hooking up with someone random. Too bad the next day, she realizes that someone turns out to be her boss at her new job.
Violet is a recently divorced manager at the pet resort. She has to run the place herself because the owner is trash. The same owner has an extremely strict 'no fraternization' policy. Vi wants to put her past relationship behind her and have an easy hook-up. Unfortunately, it's not so easy to just hook-up with someone when they turn out to be your new employee and the chemistry is off the charts.
I loved everything about this book. The dogs, the friends, the romance, the slow burn. I love reading a story about a pet groomer, a profession that doesn't ever come up in books, and people in other animal care fields, especially since they love their work. I love the heavy discussion about mental illness and struggling with living with them. I love the bi and queer representation. I love that the characters were actually diverse.
Elle put so much emotion and love into this book, you can truly understand these characters. I had high hopes for this story and they were entirely exceeded. This book was the perfect way to start Pride month for me. I can't wait to read whatever Elle puts out next. 🩵🐩
Cam is a dog groomer that used to work at a chain salon, one she stayed at far too long because she was scared of change. She is starting her new job at a pet resort, where she has way more freedom to do the job she loves without the toxicity. Cam is bisexual, though she has never had the chance to be with a woman. She has a very small group of close friends who are her family, and they gently push her to work through some of her issues. One of which is getting over a toxic ex by hooking up with someone random. Too bad the next day, she realizes that someone turns out to be her boss at her new job.
Violet is a recently divorced manager at the pet resort. She has to run the place herself because the owner is trash. The same owner has an extremely strict 'no fraternization' policy. Vi wants to put her past relationship behind her and have an easy hook-up. Unfortunately, it's not so easy to just hook-up with someone when they turn out to be your new employee and the chemistry is off the charts.
I loved everything about this book. The dogs, the friends, the romance, the slow burn. I love reading a story about a pet groomer, a profession that doesn't ever come up in books, and people in other animal care fields, especially since they love their work. I love the heavy discussion about mental illness and struggling with living with them. I love the bi and queer representation. I love that the characters were actually diverse.
Elle put so much emotion and love into this book, you can truly understand these characters. I had high hopes for this story and they were entirely exceeded. This book was the perfect way to start Pride month for me. I can't wait to read whatever Elle puts out next. 🩵🐩
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol
Minor: Blood, Injury/Injury detail