A review by fairytalefootnotes
First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison

emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-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

5.0

Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Writing: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes, etc: Workplace Romance, Romantic/Skeptic, Grumpy/Sunshine, Single Mom, Friends to Lovers, Found Family
POV: Dual, 1st Person
3rd Act Breakup?: Yes
Song Association: Relationships by Haim
Notable Quote: “Long-time listener, first-time caller,” he says over the line. There’s a reluctant grin in his voice. It twists his words up at the edges, just like his smile. “I was hoping you could give me some advice.”

Brief Summary: When Lucie catches her daughter calling into a radio show looking for dating advice on her behalf, Lucie ends up as an inspirational figure for the Heartstrings listeners. When she agrees to join the show and publicize her search for love, she doesn’t expect to fall head over heels for her co-host.

Vibe Check: Sweet, Funny, Sexy

FMC Is: Independent, kind, a mechanic
MMC Is: Jaded, Sweet, a radio host
Chemistry: 🧪🧪🧪🧪🧪

While Reading I: Giggled & kicked my feet, sobbed, blushed

What Kept Me Hooked: Aiden & Lucie’s chemistry, Lucie’s wonderful found family, the spice 

Room For Improvement: Honestly, I can’t think of anything.

Final Thoughts: I loved this so much! Loved how Lucie was sensitive to Aiden’s trauma and understood why he was the way he was. Overall, it was very sweet and emotional. I also really loved the found family aspect.
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