Huge shoutout to NetGalley for the ALC—y’all really came through! Okay, let’s get into it because Danielle Allen?! She did it again!

From the jump, I knew I was gonna be all in because Nina! BABY, she was that girl. Confident, unbothered, and living her best single life with a whole roster! Yes, please. In my opinion we don’t get enough stories where women are dating for fun and owning it—and I loved seeing that play out here. It gave very much Curvy Girl Summer vibes in the best way—realistic, refreshing, and fun.

Of course, she had a fave (and listen, he was giving what needed to be given), but what I really appreciated was how the story didn’t fall into the usual romance traps. It was perfect, low stakes with just a dash of drama—enough to keep it spicy without the stress.

The career-versus-love tension hit, but Nina handled it like a boss. She didn’t fold or shrink for a man—and that was everything.

And can we talk about the narration for a second? Wesleigh Siobhan ate this up. I love her voice! Per usual, her delivery was flawless. She brings characters to life in a way that keeps you locked in from start to finish.

I need all the girlies to read or listen to this book when it drops!!