Sam@WLABB
Written on Nov 25, 2017
Who?
Micah a musician better was known for his romantic entanglements and media-whore ways, than for his songwriting and outstanding performances.
Jo a fledgling paparazza, with a lot of artistic talent, who was unable to see her subjects as prey, and therefore, not very good at her job.
What?
The two meet, serendipitously, while Jo was trying to capture a shot, with sparks flying immediately. As their interest in each other grew, so did the complications due to their respective "baggage" and Jo's career. Jo had to decide how long she could walk that fine line, with one foot in the media world and the other in Micah's.
Why?
This book started off in an adorably fun way, which immediately had me hooked. I found myself instantly captivated by Micah. Yes, I am a "Micaholic". He was sweet, doting, and quite amusing. I liked that he didn't take himself too seriously, but he also wanted to be a better version of himself for Jo. There were a lot of things to like about Jo too, but the biggest thing that kept me on her side, was her resistance to sell her soul for her job. This was not an easy thing for her, and she struggle with it throughout the story, therefore, I really loved the way Marlowe rewarded her for making that choice.
"One day at a time there, Micaholic."
I also appreciated the personal issues Jo struggled with. There were some identity and "daddy" issues tied to her mixed heritage (white and Indian), but more prominent, were her health issues. Josie had type 1 diabetes, and there were many times in the story, where we saw how her daily life and her life choices were impacted by her disease.
"I was never enough. Not Indian enough. Not American enough. Not artistic enough. Not tabloid enough. Not healthy enough. Never enough."
Marlowe filled the story out with some great side characters, but the standout for me, was Zion. Could anyone ask for a better friend? I felt like with him in her corner, Jo could do anything. He encouraged her, listened to her, gave her advice, but he also took care of her, mentally and physically. Say it with me, #FriendshipGoals.
"Are you just drifting?"
"With you? No. I'm anchored. Positively moored."
This book had all these things, but above all, it was a romance. This romance was dominated by the fun and sweet that I want to see, when watching two people fall in love, and was punctuated by lots of laughs and swoon. I am also a fan of the drama Marlowe brought to the story, because it was outside of the hero and heroine, and is the type of drama I prefer. It provides tension, without annoying melodrama.
"He really was too perfect to be roaming the streets without a chaperone."
And the ending! *Applause, Applause* My heart just about flipped over in my chest and some happy tears fell from my eyes. It was perfect! I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and will be promptly procuring Marlowe's previous book as I look forward to more wonderfully fluffy with a touch a substance romances from her.
*I would like to thank the publisher for the advanced copy of this book.
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