A review by symonnereads
Sabbatical by Katrina Jackson

emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Friends to lovers
Slow burn
Pining

Toni had a plan for the summer rest, relaxation, and renovation. In the summer before her sabbatical year, all she wanted was to disentangle herself from her job. No work emails. Not departmental or university politics. No Dr. Antonia Ward. But during the last week of classes, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was off with Dr. Mike Hernandez. The colleague she's known for years and never once thought twice about, suddenly seems taller, his voice seems deeper, and every time they find themselves alone together, they cant keep their hands to themselves. 

Set in the same universe as Office Hours, Mike and Toni have such a simmering slow burn. Steamy, filled with tension and a well written story. A cute story showing how a long time crush can turn into a solid relationship. Toni was such a self aware character, she knew her flaws and strengths and was honest about it. Mike was a gem of a male main character. Together the two are freaking adorable. An easy to follow plot with loveable side characters and another great insight to different aspects of academia.