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A review by jmbibliophile
How to Love Your Neighbor by Sophie Sullivan
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
How to Love Your Neighbor is a grumpy-sunshine, enemies-to-lovers romance that’s sure to put a smile on your face!
Grace Travis has it all planned out: finish interior design school, get her dream job, and renovate the cozy little beach home her grandparents left her. But the day she moves in, she meets handsome real-estate developer, Noah Jansen – her neighbor and the man who’s been desperate to take her house to expand his own lot. Grace and Noah have big personalities and a fiery chemistry that leads to short tempers. When Noah is looking to get a magazine spread for his home renovation, the author sees their chemistry, and wants them both for the spread – with Grace as his designer for the project. When they both agree, Noah and Grace start to realize they have a lot more in common than they first thought, and against their better judgment, start to fall for each other.
I really enjoyed the authenticity of both Noah and Grace’s characters – they both had flaws which played a role in the development of the story and their romantic relationship. I found Grace to be incredibly relatable, with her independent, strong-willed, and driven nature. I also really appreciated the clear communication between the two. With Grace in her mid-twenties and Noah in his early thirties, they actually worked out disagreements like adults. Never shying away from apologies or learning from their mistakes.
Another highlight of this book is the support systems behind Noah and Grace. Morty, Rosie, Josh, and Chris, especially, were charming additions to the book that never overshadowed the main story. They helped Noah and Grace keep a level head and provided support in tough moments.
Occasionally, there were some dull moments and over-the-top corny dialogue, but overall, I found it to be an enjoyable read. If you like strong-willed characters, enemies-to-lovers, and home renovation, I definitely recommend How to Love Your Neighbor.
*Content Warning: Toxic Relationship with Parents*
(Note: I was provided an advanced copy of How to Love Your Neighbor by the publisher via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.)
Grace Travis has it all planned out: finish interior design school, get her dream job, and renovate the cozy little beach home her grandparents left her. But the day she moves in, she meets handsome real-estate developer, Noah Jansen – her neighbor and the man who’s been desperate to take her house to expand his own lot. Grace and Noah have big personalities and a fiery chemistry that leads to short tempers. When Noah is looking to get a magazine spread for his home renovation, the author sees their chemistry, and wants them both for the spread – with Grace as his designer for the project. When they both agree, Noah and Grace start to realize they have a lot more in common than they first thought, and against their better judgment, start to fall for each other.
I really enjoyed the authenticity of both Noah and Grace’s characters – they both had flaws which played a role in the development of the story and their romantic relationship. I found Grace to be incredibly relatable, with her independent, strong-willed, and driven nature. I also really appreciated the clear communication between the two. With Grace in her mid-twenties and Noah in his early thirties, they actually worked out disagreements like adults. Never shying away from apologies or learning from their mistakes.
Another highlight of this book is the support systems behind Noah and Grace. Morty, Rosie, Josh, and Chris, especially, were charming additions to the book that never overshadowed the main story. They helped Noah and Grace keep a level head and provided support in tough moments.
Occasionally, there were some dull moments and over-the-top corny dialogue, but overall, I found it to be an enjoyable read. If you like strong-willed characters, enemies-to-lovers, and home renovation, I definitely recommend How to Love Your Neighbor.
*Content Warning: Toxic Relationship with Parents*
(Note: I was provided an advanced copy of How to Love Your Neighbor by the publisher via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Gaslighting