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Slow Dance
by Rainbow Rowell
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is the first Rainbow Powell book I've read, and I think that's a dang shame because I really enjoyed this. Slow Dance is a tale of best friends told between the past and the present. It's the kind of book that hurts to read because you can see how desperate they are for each other, but they just can't quite make it work.
If you're not a fan of the miscommunication trope, you will not like this book. There are a lot of miscommunications in this book, but honestly, I really didn't mind because it felt so real to me. Both Cary and Shiloh seem to be neurodivergent to me and the way they misunderstand each other seems very in line for people who have ADHD, autism, or a combination thereof. Rainbow also takes such care of her characters, none of her descriptions feel like they're harmful or pushing harmful stereotypes.
My favorite part about this book is it's a second chance at romance. It was so genuine, and Cary/Shiloh's pasts were heartbreaking. They were never meant to work as teenagers, but now as adults in their 30s, maybe they could. I also like how Shiloh took the time to think about what a real romance would look like to her kids and how that would affect them. She never wanted them to feel unsafe or unloved. She also took time to explore her sexuality. There are points in the book where she talks about never really being attracted to anyone or liking anyone. I just know so many people who feel that way and it is so validating to have a character represent that.
I could honestly gush about this book because I really enjoyed it. It was a lovely summer romance read.
Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC, all opinions are my own.
If you're not a fan of the miscommunication trope, you will not like this book. There are a lot of miscommunications in this book, but honestly, I really didn't mind because it felt so real to me. Both Cary and Shiloh seem to be neurodivergent to me and the way they misunderstand each other seems very in line for people who have ADHD, autism, or a combination thereof. Rainbow also takes such care of her characters, none of her descriptions feel like they're harmful or pushing harmful stereotypes.
My favorite part about this book is it's a second chance at romance. It was so genuine, and Cary/Shiloh's pasts were heartbreaking. They were never meant to work as teenagers, but now as adults in their 30s, maybe they could. I also like how Shiloh took the time to think about what a real romance would look like to her kids and how that would affect them. She never wanted them to feel unsafe or unloved. She also took time to explore her sexuality. There are points in the book where she talks about never really being attracted to anyone or liking anyone. I just know so many people who feel that way and it is so validating to have a character represent that.
I could honestly gush about this book because I really enjoyed it. It was a lovely summer romance read.
Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC, all opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity