A review by hamalee
Teacher of the Year by M.A. Wardell

3.5

I read Mistletoe & Mishegas first, but these books seem fine to read out of order.

The main couple is lovely and the relationship development is great, and I appreciate tackling messy brain weasels for both.  I am forcefully letting go of how wildly inappropriate the relationship is, whether or not there's an actual rule about. And I can't believe there's not. But I am a strong Don't Eat Where You Shit person.

It is also wholly unbelievable that someone as wealthy as Olan put his daughter in public school, period. He claims it's for the diversity so he chose...Maine? Seriously?  Portland might be the biggest city in the state, but Illona is definitely still going to be the only Black kid in her class her entire school career. Just...make up another reason. Um, other than the vibrant recovery community. Because, also not.

Oh and these MCs are too young for all these Elder Millennial/Gen X references, but I love them.

But I still enjoyed it and look forward to Husband of the Year.