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When You Happened: A Spicy Celebrity Romance
Luna
Luna Valenzuela’s list of priorities is short: keep an eye on her siblings and finish her second book. What she has no interest in is pursuing romantic relationships, she’d rather write about them.
When Luna’s novel is about to be turned into a movie, she leaves her hometown of Los Angeles to fly across the pond. In London, she’ll have the rare opportunity to help bring her book to life. Along the way she meets him, Henry Johnson. Charming, kind, and unbelievably handsome, he changes everything.
Henry
Henry finds himself on the brink of super stardom with the world at his fingertips. To get there, he’s put love and commitment on hold to focus on his dream job—international films, American television, and the London stage, he’s doing it all.
When an accidental meeting brings Henry and Luna together, they share an instant connection, but will her past and his career keep them apart or will they risk it all for a chance at something neither saw coming?
Luna Valenzuela’s list of priorities is short: keep an eye on her siblings and finish her second book. What she has no interest in is pursuing romantic relationships, she’d rather write about them.
When Luna’s novel is about to be turned into a movie, she leaves her hometown of Los Angeles to fly across the pond. In London, she’ll have the rare opportunity to help bring her book to life. Along the way she meets him, Henry Johnson. Charming, kind, and unbelievably handsome, he changes everything.
Henry
Henry finds himself on the brink of super stardom with the world at his fingertips. To get there, he’s put love and commitment on hold to focus on his dream job—international films, American television, and the London stage, he’s doing it all.
When an accidental meeting brings Henry and Luna together, they share an instant connection, but will her past and his career keep them apart or will they risk it all for a chance at something neither saw coming?
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478 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 20, 2023
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November 20, 2023
~ARC REVIEW~
I got the opportunity to read this book as an ARC reader.
I absolutely loved it. There is a dual POV, which I like and there is also no filter on their thoughts. You get to know every single thing they are thinking. There's a lot of naughty thoughts and a lot of cursing. I have to admit that some parts made me blush and really caught me off guard. I love the characters and their story. There are so many parts I want to discuss with you, but I can't because I don't want to spoil anything. If I have to descbribe the book in emoji's, these are the ones I would use: 🌶️🔥😳😍
The only remark I have, is that in my opinion there is a bit too much focus on spicy scenes. Although if you like that, I don't think that's a huge problem.
The book will be published on the 20th of November.
I got the opportunity to read this book as an ARC reader.
I absolutely loved it. There is a dual POV, which I like and there is also no filter on their thoughts. You get to know every single thing they are thinking. There's a lot of naughty thoughts and a lot of cursing. I have to admit that some parts made me blush and really caught me off guard. I love the characters and their story. There are so many parts I want to discuss with you, but I can't because I don't want to spoil anything. If I have to descbribe the book in emoji's, these are the ones I would use: 🌶️🔥😳😍
The only remark I have, is that in my opinion there is a bit too much focus on spicy scenes. Although if you like that, I don't think that's a huge problem.
The book will be published on the 20th of November.
January 8, 2024
I must give this 5 stars, as the writing is so beautiful and I loved the characters. You can feel the love between Luna and Henry. I love the LGBTQ+ rep too! I look forward to the writer’s next move, as she kept me hooked! This book is 100% worth the read, it is over 400 pages but it is well paced and plenty of interesting scenes!
My first five star read of 2024!
My first five star read of 2024!
November 27, 2023
I was hooked from the very beginning, I love a good meet-cute. Henry and Luna had it for each other from the start. And of course a “one night stand” would turn into something more (by coincidence). The two of them had so much chemistry. I love the way that everyone teased them and could tell how down bad they were for one another without being told. It was very endearing. I enjoyed getting chaotic inner dialogues of the characters (not just Luna and Henry). Also, VERY spicy, like damn! This book had such a diverse cast and a fun way of tying them all together. There’s really funny moments, dual POV, found family, and dare i say love at first sight👀 (and my beloved time jump epilogue!!). Overall a cutie and spicy read!!
Thank you so much to the author for giving me the opportunity to be an ARC reader for this book! ✈️🎬💕
Thank you so much to the author for giving me the opportunity to be an ARC reader for this book! ✈️🎬💕
November 12, 2023
4 stars
The meet cute of this book is probably one of the best I’ve read. Henry falls hard and fast. Luna is Insta list and eventually gets to where Henry is. Their chemistry is off the charts. Their banter is fantastic. The secondary characters are exquisite.
There’s a lot of Spanish and French phrases in this book. I didn’t mind. I love googling and translating, but it was a bit more than my high school Spanish (from 20 years ago) brain was able to remember without looking it up, but please do. Don’t just glaze over it. It adds to the whole story.
I docked a little for being told over and over any chance there was how godlike Henry was. I get it. He’s perfect. Carved out of marble. I don’t have to be told so much.
Henry and Luna both being Aloha and “touch them and die” is really cute and refreshing to see the FMC also getting possessive.
I received an advanced copy of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily.
The meet cute of this book is probably one of the best I’ve read. Henry falls hard and fast. Luna is Insta list and eventually gets to where Henry is. Their chemistry is off the charts. Their banter is fantastic. The secondary characters are exquisite.
There’s a lot of Spanish and French phrases in this book. I didn’t mind. I love googling and translating, but it was a bit more than my high school Spanish (from 20 years ago) brain was able to remember without looking it up, but please do. Don’t just glaze over it. It adds to the whole story.
I docked a little for being told over and over any chance there was how godlike Henry was. I get it. He’s perfect. Carved out of marble. I don’t have to be told so much.
Henry and Luna both being Aloha and “touch them and die” is really cute and refreshing to see the FMC also getting possessive.
I received an advanced copy of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily.
November 23, 2023
*ARC Review; Honest Feedback* 3.5/5
To start, I want to state how I rate books. The rating is based on the story, connection to characters, enjoyment of reading, time spent reading, and whether I wanted to return to reading. The premise of this story was genius, and I truly loved the characters. One of my favorite things about it was the use of Luna's first language Spanish throughout the novel. It was done so well and in a way that you don't need to know Spanish to understand what is being said.
However, the story lacked a bit of plot. While the plot was good, there was almost a bit *too* much smut throughout, and I could have done without as many scenes. While it was a lot for me, I don't think it took too much away from the whole story; it was pretty repetitive.
Now, the big thing for me was the mental health representation. While reading, I couldn't understand why I didn't want to read, but I didn't want to put it down once I was reading. It wasn't until I had finished reading that I realized how much I resonated with everything Luna thought and felt. Her feelings of inadequacy, the fear of nobody staying, and always being alone are stuff that I used to handle all of the time, and my dread of reading was because I was scared to feel those things again. While reading, you definitely did feel what Luna and Henry were feeling. It wasn't for a lack of story that kept me from wanting to read, but all of the emotion and how real the characters felt made me feel way too much.
Overall, this book was great, I could do with a little less smut, but I will be coming back to read the next book in the series, because I cannot wait to see how attached I get to the next set of characters!
To start, I want to state how I rate books. The rating is based on the story, connection to characters, enjoyment of reading, time spent reading, and whether I wanted to return to reading. The premise of this story was genius, and I truly loved the characters. One of my favorite things about it was the use of Luna's first language Spanish throughout the novel. It was done so well and in a way that you don't need to know Spanish to understand what is being said.
However, the story lacked a bit of plot. While the plot was good, there was almost a bit *too* much smut throughout, and I could have done without as many scenes. While it was a lot for me, I don't think it took too much away from the whole story; it was pretty repetitive.
Now, the big thing for me was the mental health representation. While reading, I couldn't understand why I didn't want to read, but I didn't want to put it down once I was reading. It wasn't until I had finished reading that I realized how much I resonated with everything Luna thought and felt. Her feelings of inadequacy, the fear of nobody staying, and always being alone are stuff that I used to handle all of the time, and my dread of reading was because I was scared to feel those things again. While reading, you definitely did feel what Luna and Henry were feeling. It wasn't for a lack of story that kept me from wanting to read, but all of the emotion and how real the characters felt made me feel way too much.
Overall, this book was great, I could do with a little less smut, but I will be coming back to read the next book in the series, because I cannot wait to see how attached I get to the next set of characters!
November 17, 2023
The characters are adorable, the spice was ✨delicious✨, and the plot was cute!!
He falls at first sight, and its written in a way where you dont feel like "that's too quick" because of their backstories and all. So I didnt mind it this time!
Luna is a sweetheart but also a feisty little thing lol which made me love her even more!! Also, their little cute meet was CUTE, I might've squealed once or twice...😍
There was some parts where it would feel repetitive, or done in an exaggerated way which kinda make me feel some type of way. But still, a great book!
Plot: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶.50
Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
He falls at first sight, and its written in a way where you dont feel like "that's too quick" because of their backstories and all. So I didnt mind it this time!
Luna is a sweetheart but also a feisty little thing lol which made me love her even more!! Also, their little cute meet was CUTE, I might've squealed once or twice...😍
There was some parts where it would feel repetitive, or done in an exaggerated way which kinda make me feel some type of way. But still, a great book!
Plot: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶.50
Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
November 10, 2023
I recently received an ARC of this book, and let me tell you I thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved having the dual POVs, so we got a great view into both our main characters. It was a great spicy read, with a touch of sweetness so it doesn’t overwhelm 💜
I liked the idea of the main characters connecting over a turbulent flight, then having a chance second encounter and having to work together.
I liked the idea of the main characters connecting over a turbulent flight, then having a chance second encounter and having to work together.
November 19, 2023
ARC Review!
So excited to read diversity and representation in books, I thought the meet cute was so cute!
Luna’s POV dialogue reads similar to Lizzie McGuire and I thought that was so fun!
So excited to read diversity and representation in books, I thought the meet cute was so cute!
Luna’s POV dialogue reads similar to Lizzie McGuire and I thought that was so fun!
March 4, 2024
this book had no business making me blush and giggle so much and that also in the first few pages! Its so cute and had me silently screaming way too many times!
It's an insta attraction/love and I genuinely am not a huge fan of this trope as I'm more on the slow burn side but this book?! It might have changed my mind a little cause the tension, chemistry and banter between Luna and Henry was absolute gold! Also I liked the whole insta love trope, here, because how is it not cute that they find each other super mesmerizing from the very first glance? I mean I love the romance build up in slow burns but the author did such an amazing job at balancing all the romance and feelings aspects with the Luna and Henry! Also we need too talk about how immersive the writing is too! It was a delight.
Also Henry, I swear this man is soo hot and like I can imagine so clearly his deep voice with that british accent of his! He was so gentle,, patient and yes he's just such a gentleman!
I cannot strees enough on how much I need a man like him, it's the way he was always so gentle with Luna despite the roughest times and how he tried his best to see the good in everything. I loved how he was so patient and always was ready to listen to whatever Luna said so he could understand her and try to work out their problems and guys there was a whole scene with them arguing (fighting) and he was just so gentle with her and he even smiled while telling her how they can fix their problems. He was always so open to communication with Luna and I think that's what made his character so lovable for me!
And then we have Luna whom I related with on so many levels, I cannot even begin to explain how most of her thoughts resonated with mine so well! Her fear of Henry leaving her after a while and then just so many incoherent thoughts jumbled in her mind made me feel seen and also really connect with her character. I could absolutely understand her when she fought with Henry and her being unable to voice out her feelings were something I truly related to.
The book totally delivers a very feel good vibe but it also has angst in it. I was not expecting that but I loved itt! (Of course) also it you're a love a good book with great communication, pick this one up cause Henry will not disappoint you with his communication skills. I mean there are times when there's just a little bit of it but it serves a purpose and I promise you'll love this book!
It's an insta attraction/love and I genuinely am not a huge fan of this trope as I'm more on the slow burn side but this book?! It might have changed my mind a little cause the tension, chemistry and banter between Luna and Henry was absolute gold! Also I liked the whole insta love trope, here, because how is it not cute that they find each other super mesmerizing from the very first glance? I mean I love the romance build up in slow burns but the author did such an amazing job at balancing all the romance and feelings aspects with the Luna and Henry! Also we need too talk about how immersive the writing is too! It was a delight.
Also Henry, I swear this man is soo hot and like I can imagine so clearly his deep voice with that british accent of his! He was so gentle,, patient and yes he's just such a gentleman!
I cannot strees enough on how much I need a man like him, it's the way he was always so gentle with Luna despite the roughest times and how he tried his best to see the good in everything. I loved how he was so patient and always was ready to listen to whatever Luna said so he could understand her and try to work out their problems and guys there was a whole scene with them arguing (fighting) and he was just so gentle with her and he even smiled while telling her how they can fix their problems. He was always so open to communication with Luna and I think that's what made his character so lovable for me!
And then we have Luna whom I related with on so many levels, I cannot even begin to explain how most of her thoughts resonated with mine so well! Her fear of Henry leaving her after a while and then just so many incoherent thoughts jumbled in her mind made me feel seen and also really connect with her character. I could absolutely understand her when she fought with Henry and her being unable to voice out her feelings were something I truly related to.
The book totally delivers a very feel good vibe but it also has angst in it. I was not expecting that but I loved itt! (Of course) also it you're a love a good book with great communication, pick this one up cause Henry will not disappoint you with his communication skills. I mean there are times when there's just a little bit of it but it serves a purpose and I promise you'll love this book!
January 5, 2024
Loved all the characters, but Henry? Henry is my new book boyfriend!! I loooooooove him!! A fun, cute, spicy read.
November 8, 2023
5/5 Stars ⭐️
5/5 Spice 🌶️
ARC READ
I absolutely LOVED LOVED LOVED LOVED this book! I went on a roller coaster of emotions with Henry and Luna. I loved how I could feel Henry’s possessiveness come off of the page and how I could feel Luna’s anxiety’s. I enjoyed how we get to see their dual POV’s for almost every chapter so we know what both of them are feeling at all times. I loved how the spicy scenes got very spicy but also had a touch of sweetness to them. This is absolutely one of my favorite reads of 2023!!
5/5 Spice 🌶️
ARC READ
I absolutely LOVED LOVED LOVED LOVED this book! I went on a roller coaster of emotions with Henry and Luna. I loved how I could feel Henry’s possessiveness come off of the page and how I could feel Luna’s anxiety’s. I enjoyed how we get to see their dual POV’s for almost every chapter so we know what both of them are feeling at all times. I loved how the spicy scenes got very spicy but also had a touch of sweetness to them. This is absolutely one of my favorite reads of 2023!!
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November 20, 2023✨ When You Happened by I.B. Solís ✨
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Characterization: 5/5
Plot/Storyline: 3/5
Writing Style: 4/5
✨ - When Luna and Henry have a chance, meet-cute on an airplane, both traveling for work, what starts as something passionate but fleeting becomes complicated by the fact that their final end destination is the same… where they are working together. The problem? Both don’t initially believe in relationships.
✨ - The layering of characterization in this book is outstanding. The layering of trauma, acceptance, love, understanding, and mental health issues is very well done. Luna and Henry both endure so much both in flashbacks and present time, and their shaping and identifiers are ones most people can read and connect with to some extent. Also, the trilingual conversations - fabulous. The flaws in the characters are well done and believable too.
✨ - The storyline started out a bit weak. It felt rushed and the layering of the characters wasn’t as clear. That outer onion layer was thicker and more pungent at the beginning before mellowing out and being more complex as the story progressed. Henry also felt a little too perfect, BUT I’m also not really mad about that. All of the representation across the book makes the rougher start worth it.
Final Recommendation: Yes. It’s a spicy good romance, AND it’s not the stereotypical representatives of romance. Again, I would encourage all romance lovers to read. It’s a breath of perspective air.
💕 Special thank you to I.B. Solís for sending me an ARC in exchange for an honest review. It was an honor to read! 💕
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Characterization: 5/5
Plot/Storyline: 3/5
Writing Style: 4/5
✨ - When Luna and Henry have a chance, meet-cute on an airplane, both traveling for work, what starts as something passionate but fleeting becomes complicated by the fact that their final end destination is the same… where they are working together. The problem? Both don’t initially believe in relationships.
✨ - The layering of characterization in this book is outstanding. The layering of trauma, acceptance, love, understanding, and mental health issues is very well done. Luna and Henry both endure so much both in flashbacks and present time, and their shaping and identifiers are ones most people can read and connect with to some extent. Also, the trilingual conversations - fabulous. The flaws in the characters are well done and believable too.
✨ - The storyline started out a bit weak. It felt rushed and the layering of the characters wasn’t as clear. That outer onion layer was thicker and more pungent at the beginning before mellowing out and being more complex as the story progressed. Henry also felt a little too perfect, BUT I’m also not really mad about that. All of the representation across the book makes the rougher start worth it.
Final Recommendation: Yes. It’s a spicy good romance, AND it’s not the stereotypical representatives of romance. Again, I would encourage all romance lovers to read. It’s a breath of perspective air.
💕 Special thank you to I.B. Solís for sending me an ARC in exchange for an honest review. It was an honor to read! 💕
November 10, 2023
4.5⭐️
This book was so good! Luna is a writer, who is traveling to London where her first book is being made into movie. She finds herself sitting next to ridiculously handsome and sweet Henry. The instant attraction and connection is intensified when the plane must make an emergency landing which leads the MCs sharing a spicy hotel encounter. Not wanting their time to end, the couple shared a few hours in NYC. It’s there Luna learns Henry is a popular and famous actor. Overwhelmed by her feelings and an incident with paparazzi, Luna refuses to stay when Henry asks. But fete brings them back together in London! Unable to fight their feelings, the couple decides to explore a relationship while keeping it quiet. But the glare of Henry’s fame and Luna’s past hurt and insecurities threaten to derail the pair and a HEA.
I love dual POV books and this was done exactly how I like, we get to be inside both MC’s heads in almost every situation and interaction! It made me empathize with Luna and just swoon for Henry! And the SPICE!!!!!! There is a lot and I was here for it! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 But it was balanced so well with the plot. This book has wonderfully represented BIPOC and LGTBQ characters and mental health struggles!
Amazing debut book! I can’t wait to see what characters and stories she come up with next and being to life on the pages!
This book was so good! Luna is a writer, who is traveling to London where her first book is being made into movie. She finds herself sitting next to ridiculously handsome and sweet Henry. The instant attraction and connection is intensified when the plane must make an emergency landing which leads the MCs sharing a spicy hotel encounter. Not wanting their time to end, the couple shared a few hours in NYC. It’s there Luna learns Henry is a popular and famous actor. Overwhelmed by her feelings and an incident with paparazzi, Luna refuses to stay when Henry asks. But fete brings them back together in London! Unable to fight their feelings, the couple decides to explore a relationship while keeping it quiet. But the glare of Henry’s fame and Luna’s past hurt and insecurities threaten to derail the pair and a HEA.
I love dual POV books and this was done exactly how I like, we get to be inside both MC’s heads in almost every situation and interaction! It made me empathize with Luna and just swoon for Henry! And the SPICE!!!!!! There is a lot and I was here for it! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 But it was balanced so well with the plot. This book has wonderfully represented BIPOC and LGTBQ characters and mental health struggles!
Amazing debut book! I can’t wait to see what characters and stories she come up with next and being to life on the pages!
November 25, 2023
Ratings: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
🌶️: 4/5
This book was literal perfection and far more amazing than I expected it to be actually. And I finished It in 3 days. The plot was really different from what I read most of the time but it was sooo much fun. I was totally hooked. And I still can't believe it's a debut novel of the writer cz it's too good as a debut novel honestly 🤌🏻
Henry's character was the best , he's such a green flag man I loved him😭 the thing he says to Luna❗the words of affection, the promises to be with her, the positiveness in him ❗ Henry's is the type of Character who had been neglected by others but he won't let other suffer bcz of that. Also he's such a cinnamon roll 😘
I, kind of didn't liked Luna for at first bcz of her countless insecurities (I mean she was literally freaking out bcz of some insta followers!😬) but BUT I after hearing her backstory it was all sorted out . I understood her point. And another character I must say I liked was Hazel😂 Girl she's such as bad bitch and I loved her for it😭
Lastly I would say it's pretty much a decent sweet book but contains really explicit smut👀(don't get fooled by the cover y'all) and I kind of expect a book about Maya-Zayyir's story I guess!?👀
🌶️: 4/5
This book was literal perfection and far more amazing than I expected it to be actually. And I finished It in 3 days. The plot was really different from what I read most of the time but it was sooo much fun. I was totally hooked. And I still can't believe it's a debut novel of the writer cz it's too good as a debut novel honestly 🤌🏻
Henry's character was the best , he's such a green flag man I loved him😭 the thing he says to Luna❗the words of affection, the promises to be with her, the positiveness in him ❗ Henry's is the type of Character who had been neglected by others but he won't let other suffer bcz of that. Also he's such a cinnamon roll 😘
I, kind of didn't liked Luna for at first bcz of her countless insecurities (I mean she was literally freaking out bcz of some insta followers!😬) but BUT I after hearing her backstory it was all sorted out . I understood her point. And another character I must say I liked was Hazel😂 Girl she's such as bad bitch and I loved her for it😭
Lastly I would say it's pretty much a decent sweet book but contains really explicit smut👀(don't get fooled by the cover y'all) and I kind of expect a book about Maya-Zayyir's story I guess!?👀
November 20, 2023
4.5 stars
ARC Review
This was such a sweet romance. I loved the instant chemistry Luna and Henry had and the way fate kept bringing them together. It was so great to see BIPOC main characters and LGBTQ representation as well. While there was not too much conflict or high stakes in this book (which was great for a nice change) I did want to slap Luna in the face a few times 😂 the way their romance developed was beautiful and the side characters all gave a little extra humour to the story as well
ARC Review
This was such a sweet romance. I loved the instant chemistry Luna and Henry had and the way fate kept bringing them together. It was so great to see BIPOC main characters and LGBTQ representation as well. While there was not too much conflict or high stakes in this book (which was great for a nice change) I did want to slap Luna in the face a few times 😂 the way their romance developed was beautiful and the side characters all gave a little extra humour to the story as well
November 24, 2023
I loved this book so much! Both Luna and Henry were such amazing characters and I really liked how they each had their own flaws and were respectful of each others needs. Even when they had some miscommunications they were able to talk through it and Henry completely respected how hard it was for Luna to express herself after what she had been through in the past. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys meet cutes and soulmate type stories.
November 26, 2023
Whew! 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
ARC Review: such a fun read.. loved the characters. This gave me everything I needed in a really good read..
ARC Review: such a fun read.. loved the characters. This gave me everything I needed in a really good read..
October 28, 2024
Is it possible to start a review by giving spoilers?
I don't know man this book got me hooked from the very first beginning, I've always admired the plot of meet cute but this is something purely out of a movie concept.
The scenes kept happening like they met eachother by accident then get's separated, meets unknowingly again and things starts to spice up a little, like wow I can't stop myself from drooling over how amazing this book is.
Ok so little spoilers for the plot - it's about an actor and an author falling for eachother in the most unexpected way possible.
• Now things that I actually find interesting in the books -
- I'll start with the most sweet gesture he ever did was wearing a moon shaped pendent cuz it reminds him of her.
- standing in a line to get a signed copy of the book she had written.
- sending different flowers bouquet with each flower she like with different meaning.
- Building her a fucking library with rolling ladder like beauty and beast just because she once mentioned it to him.
- buying her all the books she touched when they visited bookstore together.
- even after miscommunication trying to be the understanding one and handling her with care because he knows she has past trauma to deal with.
I mean c'mon you tell me you find all these book qualities in your book boyfriend and you won't fall for him.
To be very honest there were sudden moments when I really felt too much emotions, the way they communicated everything and after all the disbelief, fear they stick together till the end.
+ This was my very first book where I'm reading and understanding the pov of a bisexual person, it adds up truly a new experience to my read.
I genuinely love this book a lot and I'm really hoping to read the next book if the author decides to write any but as for now this is literally a good example of writing and plot.
Although it could've been better if you've mentioned the Spanish translation of the words so I don't have to go through Google on & off 😂 but other than that I immensely enjoyed it...
I don't know man this book got me hooked from the very first beginning, I've always admired the plot of meet cute but this is something purely out of a movie concept.
The scenes kept happening like they met eachother by accident then get's separated, meets unknowingly again and things starts to spice up a little, like wow I can't stop myself from drooling over how amazing this book is.
Ok so little spoilers for the plot - it's about an actor and an author falling for eachother in the most unexpected way possible.
• Now things that I actually find interesting in the books -
- I'll start with the most sweet gesture he ever did was wearing a moon shaped pendent cuz it reminds him of her.
- standing in a line to get a signed copy of the book she had written.
- sending different flowers bouquet with each flower she like with different meaning.
- Building her a fucking library with rolling ladder like beauty and beast just because she once mentioned it to him.
- buying her all the books she touched when they visited bookstore together.
- even after miscommunication trying to be the understanding one and handling her with care because he knows she has past trauma to deal with.
I mean c'mon you tell me you find all these book qualities in your book boyfriend and you won't fall for him.
To be very honest there were sudden moments when I really felt too much emotions, the way they communicated everything and after all the disbelief, fear they stick together till the end.
+ This was my very first book where I'm reading and understanding the pov of a bisexual person, it adds up truly a new experience to my read.
I genuinely love this book a lot and I'm really hoping to read the next book if the author decides to write any but as for now this is literally a good example of writing and plot.
Although it could've been better if you've mentioned the Spanish translation of the words so I don't have to go through Google on & off 😂 but other than that I immensely enjoyed it...
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October 24, 2024
OMG, When You Happened by I.B. Solis is Fantastic!! I'm still freaking out over how great this book was. Luna and Henry are probably the cutest couple ever—I was mesmerized by their chemistry from the moment they met! The fact that they meet on a plane and wind up in a hotel together (hello, SPICE!!) had me totally invested. Henry is the cutest person ever. He's such a green flag—always putting Luna first, like a cinnamon bun with just the right amount of heat when required! And Luna Girl, I could feel her hardships, but the way she opened out to him made my heart melt.
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This novel offered both characters' points of view, allowing us to fully experience their emotions. The prose was wonderful, and I couldn't stop reading. I mean, I read it in two days because I couldn't put it down! Don't even get me started on the representation! The LGBTQ+ characters just made things better. This novel simply seemed different, you know? Henry deserves a medal for being the best book boyfriend ever. The way he spoke to Luna, the small romantic gestures he made—I was absolutely giggling the entire time.
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This book is absolute perfection. The plot, the spice, the romance, the drama—ugh, it's everything I look for in a love tale. If you want to gush over the most gorgeous duo and experience some real flames When You Happened is the book for you!!
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This novel offered both characters' points of view, allowing us to fully experience their emotions. The prose was wonderful, and I couldn't stop reading. I mean, I read it in two days because I couldn't put it down! Don't even get me started on the representation! The LGBTQ+ characters just made things better. This novel simply seemed different, you know? Henry deserves a medal for being the best book boyfriend ever. The way he spoke to Luna, the small romantic gestures he made—I was absolutely giggling the entire time.
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This book is absolute perfection. The plot, the spice, the romance, the drama—ugh, it's everything I look for in a love tale. If you want to gush over the most gorgeous duo and experience some real flames When You Happened is the book for you!!
November 23, 2023
This was I.B. Solis’ debut novel and it did not disappoint. This book follows Luna, a writer whose novel is being turned into a movie, and Henry, an actor who is quickly on the rise to super stardom. I really liked their initial meeting, even if it didn’t get off to such a great start 😆
For Henry, it was love and first sight and things escalated quickly from there. These two had amazing chemistry that you could practically feel through the pages! There was definitely not a shortage of spicy scenes in this book 🔥
I really liked seeing Luna’s relationship with her siblings, even though it was only through text messages. I always love when characters have such a close relationship with their family.
I loved the diversity and representation throughout this book. There are quite a few Spanish and French phrases sprinkled throughout that I had to look up what they meant, but it adds so much to the story.
There were some parts of the book that I felt were a little repetitive and the book was a little too long, but overall I really enjoyed reading it. Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this ARC!
For Henry, it was love and first sight and things escalated quickly from there. These two had amazing chemistry that you could practically feel through the pages! There was definitely not a shortage of spicy scenes in this book 🔥
I really liked seeing Luna’s relationship with her siblings, even though it was only through text messages. I always love when characters have such a close relationship with their family.
I loved the diversity and representation throughout this book. There are quite a few Spanish and French phrases sprinkled throughout that I had to look up what they meant, but it adds so much to the story.
There were some parts of the book that I felt were a little repetitive and the book was a little too long, but overall I really enjoyed reading it. Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this ARC!
November 26, 2023
ARC REVIEW: When You Happened by @ibsoliswrites
RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Oh my GOD! This book. By the ending it had me swooning. Our two main characters are just beautiful souls. Luna and Henry fight through their hardships so well throughout the book, coming to terms with being loved by one another and fighting through mental health issues. This book is so so beautifully written, the dual pov’s really helps with perspectives and knowing the different emotions of each of the characters🥹
I was rooting for them throughout the whole story, and the secondary characters play such a huge role in making sure the two main characters understand what they’re doing - and making the right decisions in ending up together. Hazel makes me laugh especially, she’s so REAL. I can’t cope🫣🥹
Overall this book is so so good, I would recommend to anyone!🤭 it’s now available on KU and paperback so go and read it, you won’t regret it!😚🗽🤍 thank you so much @ibsoliswrites for allowing me to have an arc, I really appreciate it!🥰🫶🏼
RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Oh my GOD! This book. By the ending it had me swooning. Our two main characters are just beautiful souls. Luna and Henry fight through their hardships so well throughout the book, coming to terms with being loved by one another and fighting through mental health issues. This book is so so beautifully written, the dual pov’s really helps with perspectives and knowing the different emotions of each of the characters🥹
I was rooting for them throughout the whole story, and the secondary characters play such a huge role in making sure the two main characters understand what they’re doing - and making the right decisions in ending up together. Hazel makes me laugh especially, she’s so REAL. I can’t cope🫣🥹
Overall this book is so so good, I would recommend to anyone!🤭 it’s now available on KU and paperback so go and read it, you won’t regret it!😚🗽🤍 thank you so much @ibsoliswrites for allowing me to have an arc, I really appreciate it!🥰🫶🏼
November 28, 2023
First of all, I love how spanish was included in the story. It makes the story so authentic. The whole spanish here and there felt so much like home.
Luna has to change seats in the airplane due to a misunderstanding, but little did she know she would meet her one and only Henry. They start off on the wrong foot and work their way to knowing each other.
We have to thank the turbulence for Luna to open up and be so close to Henry! I mean, reeaaally close! Henry was such a gentleman with her. Gosh, so polite, too. Their story only begins. It’s such a romantic drive that you are wanting to know what happens just like I wanted to skip all the way to the end to make sure they ended up together and lived happily ever after. I refrained! The story is too good to skip pages.
I just couldn’t stop thinking about how their love story started and how it ended. Just perfect! To top it off, Henry was such a sweat heart and Luna so quirky but they both fit together perfectly.
Luna has to change seats in the airplane due to a misunderstanding, but little did she know she would meet her one and only Henry. They start off on the wrong foot and work their way to knowing each other.
We have to thank the turbulence for Luna to open up and be so close to Henry! I mean, reeaaally close! Henry was such a gentleman with her. Gosh, so polite, too. Their story only begins. It’s such a romantic drive that you are wanting to know what happens just like I wanted to skip all the way to the end to make sure they ended up together and lived happily ever after. I refrained! The story is too good to skip pages.
I just couldn’t stop thinking about how their love story started and how it ended. Just perfect! To top it off, Henry was such a sweat heart and Luna so quirky but they both fit together perfectly.
December 11, 2023
Wow wow wow! This book was incredible I absolutely loved it! Firstly I am so grateful to have received this book as an ARC and I enjoyed it so much. I want to send a huge congratulations to I.B.Solis for this incredible debut novel I can’t wait to read more of your books. Also when I saw this was a series I couldn’t contain my excitement, I can’t wait to read the next books. This book was about a writer Luna and an actor Henry who were both perfectly imperfect. I especially loved Lunas character as she faced many ups and downs throughout this book and I was so glad she ended up happy. I really enjoyed all of the text messages and thought they were a very special part of this book. The dual point of view is also a favourite of mine which worked so well in this book especially with all of their thoughts. This book is a very happy book even if it does have its ups and downs and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Again thank you so much for letting me read this incredible book!
March 16, 2025
I'm sorry it took me so long to finish this (grad school is kicking my butt), but I can confidently say it was well worth the wait. I loved the attainable happily ever after—it didn’t feel rushed or forced, and Luna and Henry’s relationship progressed naturally without jumping light years ahead.
That said, I wish Luna had spoken up sooner about her fears and concerns about getting into another relationship. The constant back and forth with herself was exhausting. And I will *never* forgive Luna for making me agree with Hazel. Fear is normal, and I understood where she was coming from, but she was so quick to walk away at the first sign of trouble—meanwhile, Henry was there with open arms, ready to talk through anything to ease her worries.
Henry is definitely book boyfriend goals and deserves all his flowers.
That said, I wish Luna had spoken up sooner about her fears and concerns about getting into another relationship. The constant back and forth with herself was exhausting. And I will *never* forgive Luna for making me agree with Hazel. Fear is normal, and I understood where she was coming from, but she was so quick to walk away at the first sign of trouble—meanwhile, Henry was there with open arms, ready to talk through anything to ease her worries.
Henry is definitely book boyfriend goals and deserves all his flowers.
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November 27, 2023
3.5 Stars!
- Grumpy / Sunshine
- Spice
- Celebrity Romance
- Dual POV
- POC representation
I got this book as an ARC and honestly kind of struggled to get into it. I found the Spanish a cute touch but as someone who isn’t bilingual I think having to translate so much did contribute to my slow reading but I did eventually get used to it and found it really endearing. I found the plot cute and spice was pretty good! The mental health rep was really good too!
I honestly might even reread to see if the struggle to get into it was due to how I was feeling at time because I do feel as though I was slumping a bit.
It’s honestly a really good debut novel and I can’t wait to see what I.B. does next!! I’d love a Maya x Zayyir story 👀
- Grumpy / Sunshine
- Spice
- Celebrity Romance
- Dual POV
- POC representation
I got this book as an ARC and honestly kind of struggled to get into it. I found the Spanish a cute touch but as someone who isn’t bilingual I think having to translate so much did contribute to my slow reading but I did eventually get used to it and found it really endearing. I found the plot cute and spice was pretty good! The mental health rep was really good too!
I honestly might even reread to see if the struggle to get into it was due to how I was feeling at time because I do feel as though I was slumping a bit.
It’s honestly a really good debut novel and I can’t wait to see what I.B. does next!! I’d love a Maya x Zayyir story 👀
November 21, 2023
💕ARC REVIEW 💕 ummm first I want to say everyone needs a Henry in their lives. Henry is the type of partner i would want to walk this earth with. He is so beautifully understanding and how he loves and reciprocates love . And Luna beautiful beautiful Luna , I’m so happy that she got the love she never knew she needed or deserved. Luna journey or discovering what’s its supposed to feel like to be loved unconditionally and with no terms and conditions was the best part of this story. This was beautifully written loved the ups and downs of this book. Did Luna give me a headache at times yes yes she did but it’s okay she redeemed herself. Thank you so much I.B Solìs for this ARC opportunity
October 7, 2024
When You Happened is one of those books that stuns you with its intriguing story and unforgettable main characters! From the first few pages, my brain and heart was gripped into Luna and Henry's passionate romance, two souls pulled together by fate in the most unexpected and original way! Luna, a first novelist visiting London to see her work adapted into a film, meets Henry, a nice and incredibly gorgeous actor! Their instantaneous connection during a bumpy airline flight leads to a steamy hotel meet up, laying the platform for a relationship that is swoon-worthy and touching. I.B. Solis' chemistry is incredibly amazing; you can almost feel it jumping off the page.
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What I loved from this book is the Author's' lyrical writing style, which takes you more thoroughly into the emotional core of the story! Each line feels thoughtful, perfectly expressing both characters' inner thoughts and emotions. With a dual POV system, we can see not just Luna's uncertainties and concerns, but also Henry's calm persistence and devotion! The book is about two people learning to trust one another while coping with stardom, personal pain, and the unavoidable demands of celebrity life!
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If you're on the fence about purchasing this book, let me tell you: DO IT!!! The romance is energetic yet sweet, the characters are flawed yet charming, and the story contains just enough drama to keep you interested. This debut novel not only achieves the promise of a charming, emotional love tale, but it also is greater than expectations in all respects!
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What I loved from this book is the Author's' lyrical writing style, which takes you more thoroughly into the emotional core of the story! Each line feels thoughtful, perfectly expressing both characters' inner thoughts and emotions. With a dual POV system, we can see not just Luna's uncertainties and concerns, but also Henry's calm persistence and devotion! The book is about two people learning to trust one another while coping with stardom, personal pain, and the unavoidable demands of celebrity life!
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If you're on the fence about purchasing this book, let me tell you: DO IT!!! The romance is energetic yet sweet, the characters are flawed yet charming, and the story contains just enough drama to keep you interested. This debut novel not only achieves the promise of a charming, emotional love tale, but it also is greater than expectations in all respects!
November 23, 2023
Luna and Henry’s story is one that starts off with a fiery girl who’s a force to be reckoned with and a boy who just wants a nap and they end up together, alone, and things only heat up from there. The spice levels were high, but the instant connection is even higher. Even with the doubt from Luna’s past and Henry’s career trying to wedge between them, they do everything in their power to fight it and come out stronger than ever. But can they? I definitely recommend this book for anyone looking for a good romantic and spicy read!
I’m so excited for more releases from I. B. Sol 🩷
I’m so excited for more releases from I. B. Sol 🩷
November 21, 2023
This book was so spicy!! 🥵
It’s a fun meet cute book with loads of spice!!!
We love it when the guy falls first.
Lunas character was easy to love, she is a badass & total sweetheart. Henry is your typical superstar, handsome & all round charming guy.
If you like dual POV, give it a read! I definitely recommend this once!!
Thanks for the arc in exchange for an honest review! Go read it now!!! It was released on the 20th of November!!!! 📖
It’s a fun meet cute book with loads of spice!!!
We love it when the guy falls first.
Lunas character was easy to love, she is a badass & total sweetheart. Henry is your typical superstar, handsome & all round charming guy.
If you like dual POV, give it a read! I definitely recommend this once!!
Thanks for the arc in exchange for an honest review! Go read it now!!! It was released on the 20th of November!!!! 📖
November 21, 2023
This book was so fun!!! The chemistry is off the charts. Their banter is great. It was really fun to see both the MMC & FMC have “touch them and die” moments. Usually its just the male, so it was fun to see her get into her possessiveness. Its a whirlwind that I was rooting for from the very beginning. I giggled & squealed a few times, it was so cute!
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