Fools In Love is an inclusive and charming collection of stories! It puts a new spin on well-loved classic tropes such as: only one bed, sunshine/grump, hero vs. villain, fake dating, and more. I absolutely loved how much LGBTQ+ representation was included in almost every story. While I was previously familiar with several of these authors, I also enjoyed hearing from the new voices! By the end of this anthology, you’ll undoubtedly have added these authors’ previous works to your TBR.

Several stories that really stood out to me were Julian Winters’ “What Makes Us Heroes,” Malinda Lo’s “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” Gloria Chao’s “Teed Up,” Mason Deaver’s “Boys Noise,” and Rebecca Barrow’s “Bloom.” In What Makes Us Heroes and Girls Just Want to Have Fun, I wanted a full book that followed these characters!! I loved how typical gender dynamics in regards to sports were flipped in Teed Up and Boys Noise explored what you have to sacrifice as a celebrity in the music industry. Bloom was reminiscent of an Anna-Marie McLemore story, combining magical realism and love across time.

This anthology has superb pacing; I flew through these joyful and poignant stories. With settings ranging from contemporary to outer space, there’s something for everyone. Fools in Love is the perfect book for anyone who enjoys romance, classic tropes, and seeking excellent LGBTQ+ rep in love stories. Thank you to Ashley Herring Blake & Rebecca Podos, all the participating authors, Perseus Books/ Running Press, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.