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A review by stephsnextread
Once Smitten, Twice Shy by Chloe Liese
4.5
One of my favorite things about Chloe Liese is that she includes representation of neurodiversity and chronic diseases. I was so excited to find out that this book has a main character with celiac disease! I was diagnosed with celiac about a year ago and it was so affirming to see it in a main character! The celiac disease is a very small part of the story (because it is so well controlled with a gluten free diet), but I loved that Jules’ loved ones did things to make her feel special. Two things especially stood out to me: her family friend added a dedicated gluten free fryer to her restaurant (because people with celiac can’t eat anything that has been fried with gluten-containing foods) and Will takes Jules to a restaurant where everything can be made gluten free! It sounds so small, but it goes a long way in making someone with celiac feel normal. I loved this representation, and I know there is another character with celiac disease in the Bergman Brothers series that I am so excited to read!
Okay, now that I have raved about celiac representation…I really enjoyed this book as a whole! Will was so endearing. He is shy, genuinely kind, and thoughtful. I loved being in his neurodivergent head as he grappled with what should be “thinking thoughts” and “talking thoughts”. Jules is a bit cynical about love but is still a devoted romance reader. Jules and Will were just undeniably made for each other. There was an electric connection and they complemented each other perfectly. The book was low angst and very enjoyable to read.
The audiobook is narrated by Charlotte North, and she was a perfect fit for this book! I definitely recommend this book if you’re looking for a fun, easy-to-read romance!
Read if you like:
💕 Dating practice
💕 Dual POV
💕 Neurodivergence rep
💕 Disability rep (celiac disease, mixed connective tissue disease)
Okay, now that I have raved about celiac representation…I really enjoyed this book as a whole! Will was so endearing. He is shy, genuinely kind, and thoughtful. I loved being in his neurodivergent head as he grappled with what should be “thinking thoughts” and “talking thoughts”. Jules is a bit cynical about love but is still a devoted romance reader. Jules and Will were just undeniably made for each other. There was an electric connection and they complemented each other perfectly. The book was low angst and very enjoyable to read.
The audiobook is narrated by Charlotte North, and she was a perfect fit for this book! I definitely recommend this book if you’re looking for a fun, easy-to-read romance!
Read if you like:
💕 Dating practice
💕 Dual POV
💕 Neurodivergence rep
💕 Disability rep (celiac disease, mixed connective tissue disease)