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A review by katiemack
A Brush with Love by Mazey Eddings
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This is both an incredibly sweet (but not sugary) romance novel and an accurate (but not pedantic or preachy) depiction of how anxiety, grief, and unrealistic parental expectations can affect one's relationships and one's sense of self. While a dental school seems like an unlikely place for love, the book produces a lot of steamy scenes alongside a relationship that blossoms from friendship (a short-lived friendship, I might add) to a solid romantic pairing. Part of me hated how perfect Dan was, but the other part of me (the part with anxiety) was so taken with how much he cares about Harper and supports her (though I wish she had reciprocated). The dialogue is also raunchy and laugh-out-loud funny.
Grab this if you're looking for something with depth but still want a depiction of a swoony romantic relationship.
This is both an incredibly sweet (but not sugary) romance novel and an accurate (but not pedantic or preachy) depiction of how anxiety, grief, and unrealistic parental expectations can affect one's relationships and one's sense of self. While a dental school seems like an unlikely place for love, the book produces a lot of steamy scenes alongside a relationship that blossoms from friendship (a short-lived friendship, I might add) to a solid romantic pairing. Part of me hated how perfect Dan was, but the other part of me (the part with anxiety) was so taken with how much he cares about Harper and supports her (though I wish she had reciprocated). The dialogue is also raunchy and laugh-out-loud funny.
Grab this if you're looking for something with depth but still want a depiction of a swoony romantic relationship.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Death of parent and Bullying