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A review by addyrunes
First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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? No
4.5
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
What happens when your 12 year-old daughter calls in late to your town's romance hotline? A fun, utterly romantic story that will have you laughing out loud at the sharp and witty dialogue and swooning in the next breathe. When I think of chemistry, I will forever think of Lucie x Aiden who seamlessly roll into one another's life upon a chance encounter and it's absolutely magic from the moment they connect.
I loved the representation in this. Lucie is a single mom, who has a fantastic co-parenting relationship with him and his husband (I KNOW!), is a mechanic that is handled expertly with no cliches, and has some real perceptions about love and why she hasn't dated in a long time. I loved how Grayson and Mateo were championing her along the way, showing us how supportive your ex and their partner can be healthy - that's it's doable! Their friendship and parenting with Maya was one of my favorite parts.
And then, I cannot forget about Aiden who is just a cynic about love, but he also isn't entirely shut off from the magic he feels when he connects with Lucie. Aiden has his own feelings of love and a lot of it stems from his relationship with his parents, particularly his mom. It's heavy and all you want to do is give Aiden a hug and push him towards the love he deserves to welcome and feel.
The ending will have you grinning with tears in your eyes as you watch some intense magic happen.
This was my FIRST B.K. Borison book and it will definitely not be my last!
What happens when your 12 year-old daughter calls in late to your town's romance hotline? A fun, utterly romantic story that will have you laughing out loud at the sharp and witty dialogue and swooning in the next breathe. When I think of chemistry, I will forever think of Lucie x Aiden who seamlessly roll into one another's life upon a chance encounter and it's absolutely magic from the moment they connect.
I loved the representation in this. Lucie is a single mom, who has a fantastic co-parenting relationship with him and his husband (I KNOW!), is a mechanic that is handled expertly with no cliches, and has some real perceptions about love and why she hasn't dated in a long time. I loved how Grayson and Mateo were championing her along the way, showing us how supportive your ex and their partner can be healthy - that's it's doable! Their friendship and parenting with Maya was one of my favorite parts.
And then, I cannot forget about Aiden who is just a cynic about love, but he also isn't entirely shut off from the magic he feels when he connects with Lucie. Aiden has his own feelings of love and a lot of it stems from his relationship with his parents, particularly his mom. It's heavy and all you want to do is give Aiden a hug and push him towards the love he deserves to welcome and feel.
The ending will have you grinning with tears in your eyes as you watch some intense magic happen.
This was my FIRST B.K. Borison book and it will definitely not be my last!