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Reading Teacher Of The Year made me smile. This book is sweet and cute. I love Marvin and Olan so much. Knowing them, make me feel better and feel all smiley. And by reading this book, I finally dive into a new author (again); M.A. Wardell.

I love how he described Marvin's love for Olan in this book. I certainly can't wait to read Teachers in Love #2; which is Mistletoe & Mishigas. And I'm so lucky to have the arc of that book! I'm ready to continue my journey in this series... of course with different characters!

Thank you so much, Matt! You are incredible! What a sweet story!

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emotional lighthearted reflective tense medium-paced

Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I really liked this book, I enjoyed reading it and I loved the characters, I related to Marvin a little too much sometimes.
The only problem I had with this book was how often Marvin brought up Olans identity. Trying to get him into a box, felt weird. There are so many other identifiers that him just constantly trying to get him to identify as bi felt like he was trying to push him into a box.

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kassielovestoread's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Life definitely got in the way for me and made me take a much longer time with this book than I normally would have. It was still an enjoyable read!

This book is not as polished as a traditionally published novel would be- there are definitely some areas of this novel that I think needs work. Some of the dialogue between characters were stunted and I think an editor could've made some of the scene changes flow better. But, I loved the characters so much! This is definitely a character driven story and features plenty of spice and emotional conversations about recovery, sexuality, and self-care. I loved this story and would absolutely recommend it to all!

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

This was such a fun read. I really loved all the Jewish words that was spread thru this book (they're such fun to say!) And I really loved how cute and dumb and sweet Marvin was and Olan being so kind, gentle, loving, and understanding. They honestly make a great couple and I loved how they progressed thru the story. Ilona was such a treat as well! I am not usually a fan of book characters with kids but Ilonw got my lil heart.

The sex scenes were a bit too much for me. I don't mind open door, I'm not a prude, but I found at a certain point that I just wanted to skim the sex parts so I could get back to the main story.

I did find the weird obsessive with his gap in between the teeth a bit...much. he mentioned it a lot, and it was just too strange for me. I also wasn't a huge fan of

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the sex scene in the classroom closet

but otherwise it was a good book.

Overall, a fun story. Will read another Wardell 100%!

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emotional funny hopeful reflective slow-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? Yes

4.0

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4.25

Content Warnings: Sexual content, panic attacks, anxiety, PTSD, abandonment, and blood. Mention of: infidelity, addiction, and alcoholism.

***I received a copy from the author through the BestofBooktok.com email list***

This is such a beautiful story of love and metamorphosis...of finding love and realizing you're worthy and deserving of it.

Do you ever struggle to read a book...because you relate so much to a main character's mental health struggles that it hits a little to close? That's what this book was for me...Marvin's unresolved trauma from childhood still affecting his life.

Of course I don't relate to everything Marvin goes through but having that mirror put in front of me about anxiety and unresolved childhood PTSD...*deep breathe* that was rough. I think a lot of us who have unresolved trauma think we're okay...I mean we're adults now right? If we're lucky we have great lives so we have no reason to let that trauma still resonate and affect us, right? 😅 Luckily I have an amazing husband who has me talk out any anxieties/worries I have and understands when I need time to just process things myself.

I am so happy that I was able to experience this love story and, as hard as it was, do a little self reflection on why therapy really is something to look into.

This was an amazing first read from MA Wardell and I can't wait to see what other wonderful stories they have to bring us. 💜

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