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the_bookish_chimera 's review for:
Learning Curves
by Rachel Lacey
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
“You make me feel like a better version of myself.”
I had such a lovely time with Learning Curves. This is a tender and healthy romance, in which both characters do not hesitate to communicate –once the channel “established”– and honestly I think we need more of that kind of romances (BTW, were most of the healthy romances I’ve read this last few months queer? Yes. I let you do whatever you want with that observation).
Audrey is such a great young character (she’s in her late 20s), with the same positive energy as a Golden Retriever puppy, while Michelle is tired, difficult to approach, and, yes, very black cat. I loved how her mental state is described, as much as how she reborns during the story. I’m not one to read a lot of age gap romances, but this one was great, especially because there isn’t a true power imbalance in favor of just one of them, and because that’s something that worries them, and that they discuss together.
But what was my fav’ part is how important art –especially women artists– is in this story. It helps them to get closer to one another, but also to discuss feminism (and patriarchy) in both art and academia.
Add to that a magnificent scenery, fall vibes and some super hot moments (that pottery scene!) and you have a cute romance, both sweet and hot… a very good time!
Thanks to the author and Montlake for the access to the eARC on NetGalley. My opinions are my own.
I had such a lovely time with Learning Curves. This is a tender and healthy romance, in which both characters do not hesitate to communicate –once the channel “established”– and honestly I think we need more of that kind of romances (BTW, were most of the healthy romances I’ve read this last few months queer? Yes. I let you do whatever you want with that observation).
Audrey is such a great young character (she’s in her late 20s), with the same positive energy as a Golden Retriever puppy, while Michelle is tired, difficult to approach, and, yes, very black cat. I loved how her mental state is described, as much as how she reborns during the story. I’m not one to read a lot of age gap romances, but this one was great, especially because there isn’t a true power imbalance in favor of just one of them, and because that’s something that worries them, and that they discuss together.
But what was my fav’ part is how important art –especially women artists– is in this story. It helps them to get closer to one another, but also to discuss feminism (and patriarchy) in both art and academia.
Add to that a magnificent scenery, fall vibes and some super hot moments (that pottery scene!) and you have a cute romance, both sweet and hot… a very good time!
Thanks to the author and Montlake for the access to the eARC on NetGalley. My opinions are my own.