Summary
In this lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers rom-com, two exes are faced with one deadline. Will they make it to the end?
Temi and Wale meet in London. They flirt, date, meet each other’s friends.
Then they break up. And Wale goes on a reality dating show.
Instead of giving in to heartbreak, Temi throws herself into her dream: writing. She’s within touching distance of a book deal that would solve all her problems. But publishers keep passing on her novel and bills still have to be paid. So, when the opportunity to ghost-write a celebrity memoir arises, Temi accepts.
And, of course, the celebrity turns out to be Wale…
My Thoughts
It’s summer, and I was in the mood for a good rom-com so when I saw the cover of this book on Net Galley I had to request it. The Re-Write is a fantastic second chance romance, complete with a few laugh out-loud moments. I was quickly drawn into Temi’s storyline, watching her pursue her writing career while simultaneously trying to work through her break up with Wale. I can not imagine how horrible it would be to try to move on while seeing your ex on a reality show.
Temi is struggling to get her career to take off without asking for help from her parents. I think the book handles well the struggles to find your independence from your parents, as well as how misconceptions can follow us for years if never addressed. I think Temi was a likeable character, despite how stressful she makes the reader from time to time when she allows her insecurities lead her down undesirable paths.
This book had great pacing, with twists and turns that kept me reading late at night to figure out what was going to happen next. Just what I was looking for.
I really appreciated how this story seamlessly incorporates mental health topics in the story via both character’s storylines. It helped to give this story much more depth. Dale showed so much growth as his story unfolds and exposes the reader to the realities of a carer or caregiver.
I look forward to more from this talented author. I am grateful to Penguin Books for the opportunity to read this book in advance of its release.
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