A review by reading4enjoyment
A Brush with Love by Mazey Eddings

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

4.0

I thoroughly enjoyed this debut novel by Mazey Eddings. We have two POV(Harper and Dan) that I felt flowed nicely. Both have experienced  tragedy and loss (although very different from each other). Both will eventually realize their need to face it through therapy. The novel opens with their meeting by chance (or rather by collision) and then takes us through a budding relationship that faces challenges. What I loved about this story is a strong, smart female lead in STEM that struggles with anxiety and trauma. She was real and imperfect and the author's description of anxiety disorder was authentic and vulnerable. The supporting characters were fun and likeable, although a couple of times I wanted to tell them to stop pushing Harper and understand her better. It's a good depiction of how those with anxiety struggle even within their safe friend groups however. I'll be anxiously awaiting Mazey's next book and recommend this debut.
Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ARC and opportunity to provide an honest review.
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