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A review by time4tori2read
How You Get The Girl by Anita Kelly
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.0
This was the first book by Anita Kelly that I actually managed to read, and I enjoyed it so much that now I want to go back and read their other books too.
Julie and Elle were wonderful, realistic characters whose flaws and strengths developed in the realistic setting when Elle suddenly becomes guardian of her niece, Vanessa. Originally, I was nervous that it would center too much on Vanessa's journey and detract from the overall plot and budding romance, but it did not. Vanessa's storyline and circumstances gave Elle and Julie the extra seasoning to really enhance this story.
Both Julie and Elle were extremely easy to relate to, and I appreciated the way that Anita Kelly wove in their individual struggles with mental health (Elle), exploration of sexuality (Julie), and acceptance of self. Anita Kelly also authored a celebrity, sports romance that read as so much more than either of those tropes usually bring, and they have set the bar high for additional celebrity- or sports-romances. The conversations were authentic and really resonated with me as a reader. I will be recommending this to others looking for a well-written, enjoyable romance.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with eARC in exchange for my review and rating.
Julie and Elle were wonderful, realistic characters whose flaws and strengths developed in the realistic setting when Elle suddenly becomes guardian of her niece, Vanessa. Originally, I was nervous that it would center too much on Vanessa's journey and detract from the overall plot and budding romance, but it did not. Vanessa's storyline and circumstances gave Elle and Julie the extra seasoning to really enhance this story.
Both Julie and Elle were extremely easy to relate to, and I appreciated the way that Anita Kelly wove in their individual struggles with mental health (Elle), exploration of sexuality (Julie), and acceptance of self. Anita Kelly also authored a celebrity, sports romance that read as so much more than either of those tropes usually bring, and they have set the bar high for additional celebrity- or sports-romances. The conversations were authentic and really resonated with me as a reader. I will be recommending this to others looking for a well-written, enjoyable romance.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with eARC in exchange for my review and rating.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content