lily_reads87 's review for:

An Academic Affair by Jodi McAlister

4.25

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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When you start off with 5 instances where you had to ceasefire between each other you know that the relationship between the FMC and MMC will be a rollercoaster of emotions. Jonah and Sadie are the work  enemies to lovers that you need in your life. The academia rivalry that was also created between the families also provided some background. Sadie was raised by her sister Chess when her parents abandoned them. Jonah has his family but their relationship is strained. An Academic Affair gives us the story of Jonah and Sadie that enter into a marriage of convenience that in the end brings so much more to their lives. From the friendship that they develop to the family dynamic that is created I loved how they both communicated and made sure that regardless of anything they had each other's back. Eucatastrophe was the perfect word for so many reasons. I am all for a cardigan and tweed wearing professor and his gardening professor wife. 

(Sadie listening to Hamilton Not Throwing Away My Shot had me dead love that reference)