Review: “The Fine Print” is the romance book of my dreams! 

 

Asher manages to include all of my favorite tropes (workplace romance, grumpy x sunshine, enemies-to-lovers, and age gap romance) in this first book in a series of three interconnected standalones. In addition, she writes from the perspective of both of her main characters. Zahra and Rowan’s alternating viewpoints give the reader access to their haunting pasts, their struggles, and the moments they began to fall for one another. I experienced a roller coaster ride of emotions while reading as a result, equal parts enjoyable and agonizing (in a good way). 

 

Another aspect of this book I appreciated is the representation! Zahra is of Armenian descent and her family celebrates their culture every Saturday during their weekly dinners. Zahra’s sister Ani was also diagnosed with Down syndrome at a younger age. Because of this, Zahra advocates for dis/ability rights, pushing Dreamland (akin to Disneyland) to be more accommodating. Rowan learns to see the theme park through Ani’s eyes after partnering with her for a mentorship program and adopts Zahra’s vision of a more accessible and inclusive Dreamland, encouraging readers to become more aware of discrimination against those with dis/abilities. 

 

“The Fine Print” is perfect for romance readers everywhere and goes beyond what is typical for its genre. I cannot wait to continue on in the series and see what Asher has in store for Declan and Callahan, the two remaining Kane brothers.