Lately, every book that I pick up has a mental health or neurodivergent rep in some way. And I’m so pleased that Change of Plans did too.

Ryker is a marine vet who suffers from emotional & physical trauma after being medically discharged from serving in Afghanistan.

Bryce recently lost her only brother and gained guardianship of three nieces - all at the same time. While going through a nasty guardianship battle with their maternal grandmother.

But these two beautiful souls find each other and show that while they have each have their own burdens, it’s not too much to take on together.

This was SUCH a good book and was also the first book I have read by Dylan Newton (immediately adds her to my auto-read list). I loved the rep, the found family, the love of cooking, and the wide variety of characters, who were all memorable in their own way. Nobody was forgettable, nobody seemed to be a background character - there was a beautiful balance in the role they each played while also contributing to an amazing story.

Huge thank you to NetGalley and Forever for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.