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First-Time Caller
by B.K. Borison
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is one of my top three favorite romances I've ever read. I love pretty much everything about this book, I couldn't think of a single con when planning the review. I think B.K. Borison is a fantastic romance writer. Her prose is so beautiful, really pulling you into the moment.
I need romance authors to write mature adult characters in their books more often, because First-Time Caller was a breath of fresh air. I think there's a big difference between grieving people who are having a hard time coping, and messy, immature characters whose conflicts are ridiculous and easily resolvable (e.g. my hatred for the miscommunication trope). B.K. Borison's characters feel effortlessly natural; in their humor, their conflicts, their chemistry, their pain, their boundaries—everything.
This book was so fun! The radio station was such a creative concept, I really love when authors choose a setting or job for the character that I don't see a lot of in books—it feels fresh. The whole concept is so enjoyable, especially the Nora Ephron inspired storylines!
I especially loved the little inclusions that show moments their paths crossed, whether they knew it or not. I even love the cover, I feel like this is a great example of how romance covers should look. There's so much discourse about all the issues with contemporary and past romance covers, but I think this a perfect middle point: illustrated, but a bit more mature and still clear that the characters are adults. I'm obsessed and can't wait for And Now, Back To You.
I need romance authors to write mature adult characters in their books more often, because First-Time Caller was a breath of fresh air. I think there's a big difference between grieving people who are having a hard time coping, and messy, immature characters whose conflicts are ridiculous and easily resolvable (e.g. my hatred for the miscommunication trope). B.K. Borison's characters feel effortlessly natural; in their humor, their conflicts, their chemistry, their pain, their boundaries—everything.
This book was so fun! The radio station was such a creative concept, I really love when authors choose a setting or job for the character that I don't see a lot of in books—it feels fresh. The whole concept is so enjoyable, especially the Nora Ephron inspired storylines!
I especially loved the little inclusions that show moments their paths crossed, whether they knew it or not. I even love the cover, I feel like this is a great example of how romance covers should look. There's so much discourse about all the issues with contemporary and past romance covers, but I think this a perfect middle point: illustrated, but a bit more mature and still clear that the characters are adults. I'm obsessed and can't wait for And Now, Back To You.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Sexual content, Grief
Minor: Religious bigotry