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Lizzie Blake's Best Mistake
by Mazey Eddings
*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity*
The second in a "series" (I'm using that term loosely because you don't really need to read the first one to understand what's going on), LIZZIE BLAKE'S BEST MISTAKE is a charming romance novel that follows an erratic erotic baker and the straight-laced Australian hottie she somehow bagged as the two of them navigate a totally platonic co-parenting situation.
Things that I genuinely enjoyed in this book:
The main character is apologetically ADHD. It is so refreshing to see someone aneurotypical representing in a realistic manner. She's messy, unorganized, and chaotic-- and Lizzie is 100% aware of this. She struggles to embrace her brain for what it is and how it works, and so many people can relate to the struggle.
This book is spicy. Very spicy.
I also loved the emphasis on found family-- and recognizing that those you share blood with may not need to be in your life anymore. Lizzie, while dealing the the repercussions of an unplanned pregnancy, has a real amount of growth that takes place. She finds her community and embraces those who support and love her unconditionally.
Things that I struggled with in this book:
It was just so unrealistic. This book is written for the person looking for an escape from reality-- because while I know there are genuinely wonderful men who have two-night stands with women, I find it unbelievable they would relocate across the country to help raise the child. Rake left the job he liked and parents he adored, conveniently had dual citizenship and found and affordable, beautiful studio apartment-- all within the span of a few weeks. No questions asked.
If you can read books with a deep rooted suspension of belief, I think this book would be a five-star read. However, I couldn't completely lose myself in the book because it didn't feel real. All that said, I was rooting for them at the end and enjoyed the book-- and that's all you can really ask for!
The second in a "series" (I'm using that term loosely because you don't really need to read the first one to understand what's going on), LIZZIE BLAKE'S BEST MISTAKE is a charming romance novel that follows an erratic erotic baker and the straight-laced Australian hottie she somehow bagged as the two of them navigate a totally platonic co-parenting situation.
Things that I genuinely enjoyed in this book:
The main character is apologetically ADHD. It is so refreshing to see someone aneurotypical representing in a realistic manner. She's messy, unorganized, and chaotic-- and Lizzie is 100% aware of this. She struggles to embrace her brain for what it is and how it works, and so many people can relate to the struggle.
This book is spicy. Very spicy.
I also loved the emphasis on found family-- and recognizing that those you share blood with may not need to be in your life anymore. Lizzie, while dealing the the repercussions of an unplanned pregnancy, has a real amount of growth that takes place. She finds her community and embraces those who support and love her unconditionally.
Things that I struggled with in this book:
It was just so unrealistic. This book is written for the person looking for an escape from reality-- because while I know there are genuinely wonderful men who have two-night stands with women, I find it unbelievable they would relocate across the country to help raise the child. Rake left the job he liked and parents he adored, conveniently had dual citizenship and found and affordable, beautiful studio apartment-- all within the span of a few weeks. No questions asked.
If you can read books with a deep rooted suspension of belief, I think this book would be a five-star read. However, I couldn't completely lose myself in the book because it didn't feel real. All that said, I was rooting for them at the end and enjoyed the book-- and that's all you can really ask for!