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A review by laceystairs
Bet On It by Jodie Slaughter
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.5
Such a refreshing romance.
This is a romance novel with dual views which allows the reader to hear what's going on in the minds of both love intetests.
Aja and Walker have a meet cute in a grocery store while one of them has a panic attack. It's an interaction that sets the tone of the book.
While visiting his home town, a place that Walker promised himself he would never go back to, he runs into Aja and dispite not wanting to get attached, feelings start to creep in.
Aja moved away from the city for some quiet and peace so she can work on herself and build a life she can enjoy.
Both characters have mental health struggles, and as such they have some difficulties in day to day life, and especially with personal relationships. During this story we see our characters work hard to do what's best for themselves and still uphold the connections they are building with those around them.
I loved that both Walker and Aja were working with therapists and coming up with strategies to cope with the world around them and come to terms with their own emotions. It was refreshing to see a healthy relationship in a romance novel. I especially loved Aja's character. She was a talented, independent black women who was plus size, but that was not her main focus. Her focus was on her inner self which was exactly what I have been looking for in this genre.
This book has cozy small town in summertime vibes. You will definitely want some homade desserts after (peach cobbler anyone??).
This is a romance novel with dual views which allows the reader to hear what's going on in the minds of both love intetests.
Aja and Walker have a meet cute in a grocery store while one of them has a panic attack. It's an interaction that sets the tone of the book.
While visiting his home town, a place that Walker promised himself he would never go back to, he runs into Aja and dispite not wanting to get attached, feelings start to creep in.
Aja moved away from the city for some quiet and peace so she can work on herself and build a life she can enjoy.
Both characters have mental health struggles, and as such they have some difficulties in day to day life, and especially with personal relationships. During this story we see our characters work hard to do what's best for themselves and still uphold the connections they are building with those around them.
I loved that both Walker and Aja were working with therapists and coming up with strategies to cope with the world around them and come to terms with their own emotions. It was refreshing to see a healthy relationship in a romance novel. I especially loved Aja's character. She was a talented, independent black women who was plus size, but that was not her main focus. Her focus was on her inner self which was exactly what I have been looking for in this genre.
This book has cozy small town in summertime vibes. You will definitely want some homade desserts after (peach cobbler anyone??).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Drug abuse, and Abandonment