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A review by erica_flores
An Academic Affair by Jodi McAlister
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
5.0
I loved this book! Jodi McAlister was a new author to me, but I will absolutely be going through her backlog now. If you love Emily Henry, Abby Jimenez, or Ali Hazelwood, you will love this book!!
The story follows Sadie and Jonah as they try to navigate the complex world of academic employment mixed with family issues. They have been academic rivals and competitors for years but with a single conversation comes a truce that neither wants to break and then a job offer they both need. With a marriage of convenience they can both get what they want, but what they want starts to change and be put to the test.
I cannot express how much I enjoyed this book. The storytelling was great, and the footnotes were such an amazing addition. I miss cute footnotes in books and these did not disappoint! I really enjoyed this take on a marriage of convenience as an opportunity for them and not just an outdated construct of "you have to be married, or you can't have ___". It was a great way to modernize the concept and make it feel more realistic. The development of their relationship from animosity to toleration to actual love and support was perfection. Jonah realized his feelings first, but once Sadie got to that point she was all in as well. They both had difficult upbringings but were able to build a wonderful community and family together at the end. I didn't want it to end, and I would love a continuation of these characters in a series. Jodi, please make stories for Fiona, Chess, and Elias/Julia!! I would be so grateful!! And thank you for the term "eucatastrophe" and its beautiful definition. It has found a special place in my heart, and I will carry it with me!
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the opportunity to read this ARC. All opinions are my own.
The story follows Sadie and Jonah as they try to navigate the complex world of academic employment mixed with family issues. They have been academic rivals and competitors for years but with a single conversation comes a truce that neither wants to break and then a job offer they both need. With a marriage of convenience they can both get what they want, but what they want starts to change and be put to the test.
I cannot express how much I enjoyed this book. The storytelling was great, and the footnotes were such an amazing addition. I miss cute footnotes in books and these did not disappoint! I really enjoyed this take on a marriage of convenience as an opportunity for them and not just an outdated construct of "you have to be married, or you can't have ___". It was a great way to modernize the concept and make it feel more realistic. The development of their relationship from animosity to toleration to actual love and support was perfection. Jonah realized his feelings first, but once Sadie got to that point she was all in as well. They both had difficult upbringings but were able to build a wonderful community and family together at the end. I didn't want it to end, and I would love a continuation of these characters in a series. Jodi, please make stories for Fiona, Chess, and Elias/Julia!! I would be so grateful!! And thank you for the term "eucatastrophe" and its beautiful definition. It has found a special place in my heart, and I will carry it with me!
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the opportunity to read this ARC. All opinions are my own.