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A review by mcdermottcecelia
My Mechanical Romance by Alexene Farol Follmuth
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
This story was such a cute, short YA romance novel!
I don't usually enjoy dual POV novels and I've recently leaned away from YA, but I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. Bel and Theo's characters felt very genuine and addressed the many pressures of high school, family, college planning, and being a woman in STEM. I'm just about the opposite of a STEM genius, but this book still felt tangible and understandable to the reader. The cute, witty banter was great, and the plot points felt believable. It wasn't quite enemies-to-lovers like some have described it to be, but the arc of the relationship was enjoyable nonetheless. It felt age-appropriate without seeming too juvenile. I loved reading about Bel and Theo, and the other characters were just as fun to read about. The author found the perfect balance of being a YA Romance without the romance overtaking the plot. I read this book in one sitting (it was definitely on the shorter side), so I'm itching to see what the author will publish next in the genre. I really enjoy the author's writing style, and I hope to see her release more books like this in the future!
My only critique was that the beginning of the book felt a little dialogue-heavy and a bit harder to connect with, but this really shifted by the middle and end.
Thank you to NetGalley for the digital ARC of this story! Looking forward to sharing this book with friends when it's released in May.
I don't usually enjoy dual POV novels and I've recently leaned away from YA, but I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. Bel and Theo's characters felt very genuine and addressed the many pressures of high school, family, college planning, and being a woman in STEM. I'm just about the opposite of a STEM genius, but this book still felt tangible and understandable to the reader. The cute, witty banter was great, and the plot points felt believable. It wasn't quite enemies-to-lovers like some have described it to be, but the arc of the relationship was enjoyable nonetheless. It felt age-appropriate without seeming too juvenile. I loved reading about Bel and Theo, and the other characters were just as fun to read about. The author found the perfect balance of being a YA Romance without the romance overtaking the plot. I read this book in one sitting (it was definitely on the shorter side), so I'm itching to see what the author will publish next in the genre. I really enjoy the author's writing style, and I hope to see her release more books like this in the future!
My only critique was that the beginning of the book felt a little dialogue-heavy and a bit harder to connect with, but this really shifted by the middle and end.
Thank you to NetGalley for the digital ARC of this story! Looking forward to sharing this book with friends when it's released in May.