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A review by maymay0316
What If You & Me by Roni Loren
5.0
This book gave me everything I wanted and more.
I agree with another reviewer that one of the best things about it is visibility and representation. I have just gotten more into reading this year but I this was the first romance book I came across with an interabled couple. I enjoyed Roni Loren's writing and felt she was respectful to both of the main characters when talking about the trauma and struggles they went through.
One of the best things about the book is how much I appreciated Andi and Hill's characters individually as well as their romance together. Andi is a girl after my own heart. True crime lover, podcaster and horror film buff with red hair. I loved how before Hill came along even with the trauma she faced, she was still unapologetically herself. I loved how you could see how much Hill appreciated Andi and how it hurt him to see someone had hurt her so bad. He was so sweet and caring and I also love that he had his own passion in showing others how to cook and feeding those close to him.
The good thing was even with their demons Andi and Hill felt like a team vs co-dependent relationship. Andi would call Hill out when things got weird and he was honest with her. He would make sure she was comfortable when they started getting closer physically. When one would share something personal, the other would follow. I love how you can see both characters struggle with vulnerability but how there is consent, patience and communication between both parties.
I agree with other reviewers that there are some dark subject matter discussed that could be triggering to some but I felt that it was handled very respectfully. It was a beautiful story about a couple being able to find safety in each other.
I agree with another reviewer that one of the best things about it is visibility and representation. I have just gotten more into reading this year but I this was the first romance book I came across with an interabled couple. I enjoyed Roni Loren's writing and felt she was respectful to both of the main characters when talking about the trauma and struggles they went through.
One of the best things about the book is how much I appreciated Andi and Hill's characters individually as well as their romance together. Andi is a girl after my own heart. True crime lover, podcaster and horror film buff with red hair. I loved how before Hill came along even with the trauma she faced, she was still unapologetically herself. I loved how you could see how much Hill appreciated Andi and how it hurt him to see someone had hurt her so bad. He was so sweet and caring and I also love that he had his own passion in showing others how to cook and feeding those close to him.
The good thing was even with their demons Andi and Hill felt like a team vs co-dependent relationship. Andi would call Hill out when things got weird and he was honest with her. He would make sure she was comfortable when they started getting closer physically. When one would share something personal, the other would follow. I love how you can see both characters struggle with vulnerability but how there is consent, patience and communication between both parties.
I agree with other reviewers that there are some dark subject matter discussed that could be triggering to some but I felt that it was handled very respectfully. It was a beautiful story about a couple being able to find safety in each other.