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mzdeb 's review for:
Yes & I Love You
by Roni Loren
I didn't realize Loren also wrote "The Ones Who Got Away" series, so it's great to see how she's really willing to take her plot ideas in all different directions. As a fellow Tourette's sufferer, when I read the blurb, I said, "SIGN ME UP!"
Hollyn's tics are what I and other members of my family have experienced (along with other physical and vocal tics), although I've never met anyone with the vocal tics like her friend, Cal has. (At least it wasn't cursing, LOL.) But I know what it's like to struggle with keeping tics under control, and I know there are seasonal outbreaks where it's very challenging (as opposed to Poppy's, which appear stress-induced). And because Tourette's is a neurotransmitter issue, it can tie into one big beautiful mess with things like anxiety.
My ALSO having ADHD tendencies also had me relating to Jasper. I was hyper as a kid and still as an adult blurt out first, think about it later. So while the plot doesn't follow an enemies-to-lovers trope, Hollyn catching Jasper's improv show where he and his troupe mine his coworkers' quirks really create a believable barrier to overcome, while keeping our sympathy for both characters.
I WILL say, though, his glomming onto Hollyn for a "Miss Poppy" review of his troupe, so they can get exposure, which will improve Jasper's chance for funding to buy a theater, felt a little unfair. What if "Miss Poppy" thinks Jasper's troupe sucks, but now can't say anything? Or what if it gets out and jeopardizes Hollyn's career?
(Also, what Jasper does towards end--I get it, but really, he should've known better. But then the romantic gestures he makes afterwards wouldn't have quite the punch.)
All in all, it's another romance of inclusivity that I will add to my list of recommendations!
Hollyn's tics are what I and other members of my family have experienced (along with other physical and vocal tics), although I've never met anyone with the vocal tics like her friend, Cal has. (At least it wasn't cursing, LOL.) But I know what it's like to struggle with keeping tics under control, and I know there are seasonal outbreaks where it's very challenging (as opposed to Poppy's, which appear stress-induced). And because Tourette's is a neurotransmitter issue, it can tie into one big beautiful mess with things like anxiety.
My ALSO having ADHD tendencies also had me relating to Jasper. I was hyper as a kid and still as an adult blurt out first, think about it later. So while the plot doesn't follow an enemies-to-lovers trope, Hollyn catching Jasper's improv show where he and his troupe mine his coworkers' quirks really create a believable barrier to overcome, while keeping our sympathy for both characters.
I WILL say, though, his glomming onto Hollyn for a "Miss Poppy" review of his troupe, so they can get exposure, which will improve Jasper's chance for funding to buy a theater, felt a little unfair. What if "Miss Poppy" thinks Jasper's troupe sucks, but now can't say anything? Or what if it gets out and jeopardizes Hollyn's career?
(Also, what Jasper does towards end--I get it, but really, he should've known better. But then the romantic gestures he makes afterwards wouldn't have quite the punch.)
All in all, it's another romance of inclusivity that I will add to my list of recommendations!