In the late 1950s, Nick and Andy were never meant to meet. At least they were never meant to be more than colleagues. When Nick takes Andy under his wing at the newspaper, they’re crossing boundaries that were never intended to be broken. But Nick somehow finds himself smiling more than ever when he’s around Andy. Clumsy Andy is certain that he’s never felt more grounded than when Nick’s around. As an engagement is broken and Andy’s mogul father contemplates retirement, Nick and Andy must decide what they are to each other. How much will the world allow them to have and how much will they simply decide to take? 

I couldn’t put this book down! It felt like a fever dream of a book where I couldn’t stop reading once I started. The raw emotion and longing in the book permeates every page. Nick and Andy share a special connection every moment they are together; I enjoyed watching it deepen and become more. Cat Sebastian doesn’t shy away from the realities of being queer in the 1950s and how difficult and violent that was. I loved how Nick and Andy were able to find each other and create a safe space where they could be who they are. I especially enjoyed how Andy came to be curious about his identity later in life and was able to explore that on page. 

We Could Be So Good is a queer, slow-burn historical romance. It has both a grump and a sunshine, only-soft-for-you trope, a determined cat, and the vibes from Newsies. What more could you want? I would highly recommend this to anyone and especially fans of Newsies, Alexis Hall, and KJ Charles. 

Thank you to Cat Sebastian, Avon, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.