and9591 's review for:

Daddy Issues by Kate Goldbeck

4.75

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Oh this was SO GOOD! Kate Goldbeck writes characters that are so earnest and real and I love every word of her books because of this. 

This is romance without any unnecessary drama or dragging out of a resolution - it’s the story of two separate humans with their own separate gifts and struggles and joys and sadness - and how they grow as individuals and together. 

I was so moved by so many beautifully simple but impactful moments - the gift from Kira?? The family drawing and note from Kira?? Ok as someone who does not want children apparently the communication from the kid in this book was very impactful for me 😂 

It is such a gift to get to read books where an author puts some of their own experience or inspiration into the story, and I loved the two essays following the end of the book that got into this more deeply. I felt how genuine the emotions were throughout and the validation of a romance story as real and inspired was refreshing and such a gift. 

This was funny, fun, silly, earnest, emotional and everything in between. I had such a great time bingeing it all in less than 24 hours 😂

Thanks to Dial Press and NetGalley for the ARC!