A review by thindbooks
Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell

4.0

This story follows two friends who everyone thought would end up together except them. I read one of Rainbow Rowell’s book, Fangirl, and really enjoyed it so I was excited to hear she wrote an adult romance book. I really enjoyed the storyline of this book. The writing style was still the Rowell style and I loved the past writing style feeling. The setting is in a small town of north Omaha which was well told. I enjoyed the conflicts that the author incorporated into the story which kept me entertained until the ending of the book. This book is told from the past and current perspective of Shiloh and Cary’s life. 

 

Shiloh is divorced with kids but doesn’t know where she’s heading in her life. I loved reading about a woman finding love even after having young children. As a person, I didn’t truly like her because I was getting munipulative but bland vibes that threw me off but I liked how strong she was. Then we have Cary who poor man was so into Shiloh but was getting so many mixed signals from her. There are many side characters in this book and I believe my favorite were Shiloh’s kids. The romance was well done with the friends to lovers and slow burn trope. It’s a messy type or romance and not the cutesy stuff but the real stuff. 

 

The ending was well done and overall I really enjoyed this book. This was a great read and I can see how it’s a book club pick because it can hold an amazing conversation.I recommend checking this book out especially if you love The Perks of Being a Wallflower. 

 

*this arc was sent to me by the publisher to give an honest review in return*