A review by slelswick
The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon

4.0

This book is well written, even though at times, it felt forced or contrived. It's a very slow burn. The heroine is smart, witty with a little snark, and self-deprecating to a fault. It took a bit for me to get into it at first (just being honest) but once I did, I felt invested. The character development definitely picks up steam as the plot pushes forward. The premise--two NPR reporters pretend to be ex-boyfriend/ girlfriend and dole out dating advice, only to fall for each other in the end. Their lie is exposed by their station manager (total dick move). While the sex scenes were good, they weren't steamy enough for me, which is a personal preference and not a criticism of the author. There is a literary quality to the writing, which I liked, don't get me wrong; however, that qualify makes this book feel...Je ne sais quoi...like not a romance but a romance b/c there is an HEA. It's walking this really fine line.