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A review by anotherpaigeturner
Just Might Work by Katia Rose
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Thank you Storyorigin for the ARC of Just Might Work by Katia Rose in exchange for an honest review.
Overall I found Just Might Work enjoyable. Dane and Evangeline's relationship from "enemies" (and I say that losely) to lovers was both realistic, humorous and sweet. Their banter back and forth was met with both a real need for consent and respect for the other person which I don't think is often highlighted in romance books. This is also one of the first books I've read with non-binary MC and the conversations around how they wish to be addressed, what words they liked used, felt natural and not forced. It was refreshing to read and I appreciate Katia's commitment to it throughout the book.
While I enjoyed the characters a lot I did find the story to be repetative at times and began to lag by the end. Overall, I felt like Evangaline's story felt the flatest to me and her relationship with her parents to be the least developed. This lead for some drama by the end that felt rushed and under developed. Dane's narrative also suffered from some repetativeness, however I think it worked out better for the overall narrative and touched on the themes of consent and the desire to be heard that they were strugglign with internally throughout the narrative.
Overall, if you are looking for a fun summer read and want a cute romance about two young folx looking to find themselves, this is a good book to pick up.
Overall I found Just Might Work enjoyable. Dane and Evangeline's relationship from "enemies" (and I say that losely) to lovers was both realistic, humorous and sweet. Their banter back and forth was met with both a real need for consent and respect for the other person which I don't think is often highlighted in romance books. This is also one of the first books I've read with non-binary MC and the conversations around how they wish to be addressed, what words they liked used, felt natural and not forced. It was refreshing to read and I appreciate Katia's commitment to it throughout the book.
While I enjoyed the characters a lot I did find the story to be repetative at times and began to lag by the end. Overall, I felt like Evangaline's story felt the flatest to me and her relationship with her parents to be the least developed. This lead for some drama by the end that felt rushed and under developed. Dane's narrative also suffered from some repetativeness, however I think it worked out better for the overall narrative and touched on the themes of consent and the desire to be heard that they were strugglign with internally throughout the narrative.
Overall, if you are looking for a fun summer read and want a cute romance about two young folx looking to find themselves, this is a good book to pick up.