A review by scoodle42
I'm On Whatever You On by A.C. Taylor

challenging emotional funny hopeful tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

Legend is a musician, breaking free of his childhood group after years together. Simone is his massage therapist he's been crushing on since they were teens. When Simone's long-term relationship is on the rocks and she gets a "hall pass" to experience someone else for the first time, Legend wants to be that someone. But he doesn't want to let go, and he's hoping she won't either.

This story was a great one, from beginning to end. There was some drama, but it was timed and layered, and served to give the characters depth. The things happening in the background added to the nuance, and drove our love interests together, which means the vehicle worked in the right way. I loved Simone and Legend's chemistry, they way they couldn't get enough of one another, the way they protected each other. Legend was determined to show Simone what real love looked like, and though hesitant, she knew Legend was different.

I knew her ex was on bullshit, lol. From the first suggestion--nothing he did surprised me, but I was glad to have Simone see the light. Her sister was cringey at the beginning, my goodness. I'm glad she turned it around. Legend's background noise with his bandmates served to give him the complexity of a man on the verge of a new life, while the old one nips at his heels. I loved the way he stood on business and was determined to show his growth, but could also remind you where he came from. Great story.