A review by gillyreads
My Kind of Trouble: A Novel by L.A. Schwartz

I received a copy of this book on NetGalley

I don't usually love books where lying is a major part of the plot/relationship development but the rest of the premise of this book intrigued me and I am so glad I gave it a chance. I loved the small town feel, with so many great minor characters and intersecting connections. I thought that was done really well. The romance was very cute, and I particularly enjoyed the focus on them figuring each other out and the gradual shift to understanding each other better and clearer communication rather than just one big miscommunication (though obviously there is Harmony's inital con/lies to overcome).
Props on well rounded representation as well. I appreciated that Harmony didn't have to experience too much fatphobia, without erasing the realities that exist. Also that there was a depth to the diversity in the town that showed a range of experiences. This was all very natural and background to the story, but used the plot of Library book banning attempts to highlight it's importance. 

I did feel like it probably could have been a little longer, for a little more development in the second half of the book. I would have enjoyed more of Harmony trying to make things right but overall a really fun and enjoyable romance.
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