A VERY ENTHUSIASTIC FIVE STARS
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Best Friends to HEA…
...with a side of
SCIENCE! The latest release from Susannah Nix is yet another romantic
HIT! I’ve read everything she’s written, and have never been
disappointed. She brings voice to the quirky, nerdy heroines and lets
them stand on their own two feet and demand their spotlight.
Experimental Marine Biology is the fifth book in her “Chemistry
Lessons” series, but it is absolutely able to be read as a
stand-alone.
Susannah’s books
are always quirky, sassy, smart, and downright enjoyable reads.
Experimental Marine Biology lived up to my whale-sized expectations
(and then some!). I flew through it within one day because I simply
couldn’t put it down. While the book is clever and well-paced,
funny and sexy, it’s also emotional, genuine and deep. One of my
*favorite* things about Susannah’s books is the fact that her
characters are smart and complex – but also REAL. They have flaws
and baggage just like the rest of us. The
struggles (romantic, social, and workplace) are both relatable and
funny, which is not that easy to pull off!
Brooke and Dylan
were childhood friends...who stayed in touch despite distance and
life changes...and finally got it together and fell in love
(or...admitted they’d always been in love?). This book is romantic
and sweet, geeky and witty, with clever comedy and emotional depth
woven throughout. I recommend this book, along with the rest of
Susannah’s works.
I voluntarily
received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review, but
I would have happily bought it as I have others. I’m thrilled
beyond words that we have another Chemistry Lessons story to look
forward to!
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Note on triggers –
the story and characters are real – remember I said that? Well
they’re flawed, as are we all. Content warning for abortion,
cancer, and emotional abuse/neglect from family members.
My general rating
rationale:
3 – Perfectly fine
story, perhaps some minor editorial errors. Entertaining. Typically
with this rating I feel like there could have been MORE – be it
believably/relatability, character development, internal dialogue,
explanations or depth, richness to the overall storyline, etc. May
lose a bit of engagement here and there but always finish reading.
4 – A very good
book. Engaging, with well-developed characters, a great plot,
relatable scenarios; keeps you invested to the last page. Would
recommend to reader friends.
5 – Can’t say
enough amazing things, loved the characters, fabulously detailed
plot, a quick hook, intense investment in both story and characters
(including supporting characters) throughout the book. Will tell
anyone who will listen that they should read it (if they won’t
listen, I’ll be louder).
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