A review by vividaway
Business Casual by B.K. Borison

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 I think the start of this book has such beautiful imagery, and I can’t get over the dialogue between the sisters. It’s so carefree and to die for. The talk of sex culture, and in turn, hook up culture was interesting, and i like the way it’s played out in this book. The scenes between Nova and Charlie are so spicy in the best way, and i think its perfect. I think the sexual tension between the two is just really good, and the fact that Charlie and Nova DON’T end up sleeping together is really smart. I wasn’t expecting it, to be honest. I think its cute that Charlie’s sister was put up for adoption, and later in life they reconnected. It’s cool representation I wasn’t expecting! Charlie giving his sister tickets to Italy was also so sweet, and goes to show who he is as a character. The general attitude that Nova and Charlie have together is so firey for me, and i really love them together already. Something about it just hits all the right buttons for me. The way Charlie’s dad acts is a perfect odd man out in the way everyone else is acting. He’s insane and emotionally abusive. The spice is so sweet and I love how the dirty talk is written. It so realistic and not too soft. It’s perfect. I love how sensual the entire thing is and its honestly very sweet, and spicy. The moments where they try talking THROUGH THE PLEASURE is so fucking juicy and good and unique imo. I like how life just goes back to normal for the two, and Charlie has to go back to running the business with Nova’s brother, and in turn, Nova has to deal with Jeremy. The argument between Charlie and Nova over their standing is understandable and makes sense in reality, and compared to other miscommunication tropes, i actually like this one. The way it’s cleared up was really quick and after that, the spice was really good again. I like how domestic and real this book feels. It’s not overdone and it hits all the right spots. Nova’s brother almost walking in on them and eventually making up with each other was sweet. They’re just siblings and they want to care for each other. Nova working through the issues that Charlie has while tattooing him is so sweet. Him addressing his jealousy was a nice moment and i like the way they show everything off. It’s just really nice and played out properly and it’s very cute. I love ALL the tattoo scenes, and how we see Nova’s artistry. The talks of Charlie having to leave back to New York is dramatic when long distance dating is a very real thing. they just believe it wont work for them. Stella and Charlie talking about the phone tree (social media) and talking about his true feeling for Nova is so sweet, and i think it’s cute how Charlie tries to hard. He’s just a good man deep down. He wants the best for people, and for his relationships. The texts between Nova and Charlie are sweet but it shows why the two don’t work in a long distance relationship. Nova breaking down at family dinner was such a dramatic scene in the best ways, and i like the way it was played out. She couldn’t hold it in anymore, and she just went insane. The reveal that everyone knew and literally doesn’t care is so cute. They also just want the best for Nova. Charlie teling off his dad to his face was so satisfying and well deserved, and like he said, it wont change the hurt and suffering, nor will it change his fathers actions in the future-- but its just well deserved calling out of his behavior. And I loved it. The reveal that Nova goes to New York to see Charlie in person is also an amazing idea and the way it played out was so nice. The business proposal that gets Charlie to move back home with Nova and Stella to keep running the business is so sweet and it gets Charlie away from his dad and the business back in NYC. It’s genuinely so sweet and i adore it a lot. The reveal that Charlie is getting a tattoo engagement ring is so cool way to propose as a tattoo artist. I’ve heard of tattoo wedding rings for those who work in hard labor or with machinery that makes it so that your ring is a hazard. but THIS is just sentimental because of her job! This book was really sweet and i think the smut was honestly really good and i could see myself coming back to it as different periods. It’s such a cute read and so worth it.