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Someone Like You: a heart-warming MM romance
Phil Hanson landed in Scotland after a nasty burnout and a despression diagnosis forced him to take a step back from his hectic writer life. His finaceé Abigail, a native Glaswegian, is only too happy to return home after ten years in the States, but Phil has a hard time adjusting to his new life.
That is, until he runs - quite literally - into lan Galloway, a mountain of a man whose witty humour is, if possible, even more charming than his impressive looks.
From fake running buddies to true friends, Phil and lan begin to realise that the bond between them is getting harder and harder to dismiss as simple friendship.
Someone Like You is a journey of healing, self-acceptance, and, above all, the proof that true love knows no bounds.
That is, until he runs - quite literally - into lan Galloway, a mountain of a man whose witty humour is, if possible, even more charming than his impressive looks.
From fake running buddies to true friends, Phil and lan begin to realise that the bond between them is getting harder and harder to dismiss as simple friendship.
Someone Like You is a journey of healing, self-acceptance, and, above all, the proof that true love knows no bounds.
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First published June 27, 2025
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June 13, 2025This is just a CM Punk and Drew McIntyre fanfic and you know what? I’m so sat for this. Let’s roll.
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July 20, 2025
to start off with a bit of a history lesson: i first found out about this book through a tweet promoting books that had bisexual/bisexual relationships. people noticed this book in particular because the characters clearly drew inspiration from cm punk and drew mcintyre, two wrestlers in the wwe. the cover you're seeing now isn't the one everyone else experienced when it first went viral (reddit thread for reference). it being punkintyre was further highlighted with barely masked use of their government or to use wrestling terminology, shoot names (punk = phil brooks -> phil hanson; drew mcintyre = andrew galloway -> ian galloway).
the author's name, kayla faber, is a play on the wrestling term kayfabe. for you sane people who are not into wrestling, kayfabe is basically the maintenance of the fourth wall. the feuds/stories and relationships depicted by these wrestling characters are real and we as the audience are being taken for a ride through matches and promos. so it would be silly to try to tell me that faber is not leveraging all of these connections for both the writing and marketing of this.
additionally, faber has written similar works before of the f/f variety (bayley/sasha banks, rhea ripley/liv morgan) and they are at least consistent with using shoot names as a character based on bayley is named pam (pamela rose martinez). this has probably gone under the radar prior to this since there's the general lack of attention f/f fiction gets compared to m/m, but also it hasn't deliberately been played it up with the cover work. although it would be hilarious if punk or drew's camps reached out to faber and said 'hey, cut that shit out', it appears faber switched back to a generic silhouetted version of the cover that they had originally due backlash. well generic if you don't watch wwe, i know drew mcintyre's body, you can't fool me.
in numerous instagram posts and in the book itself, faber triples down on how published commercial fiction based on fanfiction is an existing practice and cites many examples and it's their right because the love hypothesis did it so faber can do it too. that's a fair perception to have, that's true. i think more often than not, there's usually not enough work put in to actually flesh out the published work to stand on its own without the prior knowledge and investment of an existing narrative which fanfiction has.
i will quite plainly say this: even if isn't reworked fanfiction, as in changed from what was originally on ao3, and is instead just simple inspiration written from the ground up, i think any form of comfy punkintyre interpretation is completely antithetical to the extremely charged and violent substance of their feud that made it so interesting and that this is a weak form of engagement to what they did. i don't think they should be healthy, they should be worse off and actually be toxic yaoi. i think there are more appropriate feuds in the fed and wrestling in general that could work with being healed up and nice if that's what you strive for. so we're already starting on poor footing with me here.
faber also includes a disclaimer about how any similarities you notice between the characters of someone like you and their wrestling and real life counterparts are merely coincidental. "[...] I take inspiration from wrestling characters. Not real people, but the in-ring characters, the 100% fake and fictional personas the athletes/actors embody as part of their job."(from faber's IG) i know these kind of disclaimers are just mandatory and appear on everything. i know that, but saying this when you use their actual shoot names is silly and uncreative if i have to be kind. unhinged in terms of my genuine emotion unfortunately. the current nature of wwe's brand of wrestling also muddles this as they frequently enjoy blurring the line between kayfabe and real life. phil's fiancee, abigail, is based on retired wrestler and cm punk's wife aj lee (april mendez). she's an author now and that so happens to be phil's job (because punk hasn't done anything outside of being a wrestler/mma) and his pseudonym is p.j. hanson, huh wonder why it's an abbreviation, we will never know. saying that there are no elements inspired from the real history of these performers is silly.
i say all this to say that it would be malpractice to say i can't evaluate this book under this framework of punk and mcintyre's feud in 2024. we got a trilogy of good to great matches and spectacular melodrama! so hearing from reviews that are none the wiser of its origins that this is a book depicting a healthy relationship is... odd! the final line of the summary here on goodreads is the following: "Someone Like You is a journey of healing, self-acceptance, and, above all, the proof that true love knows no bounds." i've mentioned faber's IG before and if you look, it states that they're an author of cozy queer romance.
here's my issue and something i hope to consistently communicate in my actual criticism that i have of this book. i find that more often than not, when it comes to media that is declared as comfy by its creators, there's a complete sacrifice of creating tension and intrigue on the author's part in order to lull the audience into taking it easy and goading them into having a completely positive reception to the work. whether or not a work is comfy should be left in the hands of the audience engaging in the work is my belief. i think the summary of this book before that final line is fine and builds enough interest on its own. however, that closing sentence just completely undercuts any organic desire for me to discover what happens. notice how i've moved away from talking about the graps inspiration because as i progressed in the book, that stopped mattering. even if i went in completely ignorant of that, i still have gripes about what i read. so i guess on one hand, success?
part of phil's struggle with his feelings for ian is that he and abigail are engaged and have been together for years. there's zero physical intimacy between the two that occurs before abigail gives them the proper sign off. abigail is more of a manufactured fake obstacle for phil and ian getting together than an actual character with substance. phil laments everything he's putting her through with his depression, but she is constantly perky and accommodating of his mood swings. she never expresses any hurt for herself in their situation, only that she's worried about phil. the only time she actually pushes back on him for being hurtful is when he's finally ready to confess that he has feelings for ian. there were times where it seemed like she knew phil fancied a crush on ian. she tells ian that they can both be phil's partner to finally get not punkintyre together. she even tells phil to send saucy pictures to her after phil and ian sleep together. she is the fujoshi wife to a naval officer asking how his deployment was when he arrives home.
abigail exists as a device. she is the source of grief in phil and ian's pursuit of a relationship through absolute no fault of her own, we are past the days of evil woman not letting men be together and getting character bashed. it is now time for nice woman with nothing else going on other than being supportive. the endgame with her is showing that multiple types of relationships can exist. phil loves both ian and abigail, has a sexual relationship with ian, and ian and abigail are platonic. the polyamory is not the problem, the execution of this setup absolutely is. at the end, i am left feeling that abigail and phil are still together out of obligation and continuance, not love that has persisted and been maintained through phil's severe depression and it's because abigail is paper thin in characterization. and i think that was a choice that was made because actually fleshing out that issue is seen as inherently incompatible with making a comfy work of fiction and taking attention away from the m/m pairing.
anyway, to round this out and bring it back to graps, the final match in cm punk and drew mcintyre's feud was a bloody hell in a cell match last october. drew had to get 16 staples in his head because it was busted open and he donned the crimson mask of blood on his face. everyone said it would be brutal. it was and it ruled.
the author's name, kayla faber, is a play on the wrestling term kayfabe. for you sane people who are not into wrestling, kayfabe is basically the maintenance of the fourth wall. the feuds/stories and relationships depicted by these wrestling characters are real and we as the audience are being taken for a ride through matches and promos. so it would be silly to try to tell me that faber is not leveraging all of these connections for both the writing and marketing of this.
additionally, faber has written similar works before of the f/f variety (bayley/sasha banks, rhea ripley/liv morgan) and they are at least consistent with using shoot names as a character based on bayley is named pam (pamela rose martinez). this has probably gone under the radar prior to this since there's the general lack of attention f/f fiction gets compared to m/m, but also it hasn't deliberately been played it up with the cover work. although it would be hilarious if punk or drew's camps reached out to faber and said 'hey, cut that shit out', it appears faber switched back to a generic silhouetted version of the cover that they had originally due backlash. well generic if you don't watch wwe, i know drew mcintyre's body, you can't fool me.
in numerous instagram posts and in the book itself, faber triples down on how published commercial fiction based on fanfiction is an existing practice and cites many examples and it's their right because the love hypothesis did it so faber can do it too. that's a fair perception to have, that's true. i think more often than not, there's usually not enough work put in to actually flesh out the published work to stand on its own without the prior knowledge and investment of an existing narrative which fanfiction has.
i will quite plainly say this: even if isn't reworked fanfiction, as in changed from what was originally on ao3, and is instead just simple inspiration written from the ground up, i think any form of comfy punkintyre interpretation is completely antithetical to the extremely charged and violent substance of their feud that made it so interesting and that this is a weak form of engagement to what they did. i don't think they should be healthy, they should be worse off and actually be toxic yaoi. i think there are more appropriate feuds in the fed and wrestling in general that could work with being healed up and nice if that's what you strive for. so we're already starting on poor footing with me here.
faber also includes a disclaimer about how any similarities you notice between the characters of someone like you and their wrestling and real life counterparts are merely coincidental. "[...] I take inspiration from wrestling characters. Not real people, but the in-ring characters, the 100% fake and fictional personas the athletes/actors embody as part of their job."(from faber's IG) i know these kind of disclaimers are just mandatory and appear on everything. i know that, but saying this when you use their actual shoot names is silly and uncreative if i have to be kind. unhinged in terms of my genuine emotion unfortunately. the current nature of wwe's brand of wrestling also muddles this as they frequently enjoy blurring the line between kayfabe and real life. phil's fiancee, abigail, is based on retired wrestler and cm punk's wife aj lee (april mendez). she's an author now and that so happens to be phil's job (because punk hasn't done anything outside of being a wrestler/mma) and his pseudonym is p.j. hanson, huh wonder why it's an abbreviation, we will never know. saying that there are no elements inspired from the real history of these performers is silly.
i say all this to say that it would be malpractice to say i can't evaluate this book under this framework of punk and mcintyre's feud in 2024. we got a trilogy of good to great matches and spectacular melodrama! so hearing from reviews that are none the wiser of its origins that this is a book depicting a healthy relationship is... odd! the final line of the summary here on goodreads is the following: "Someone Like You is a journey of healing, self-acceptance, and, above all, the proof that true love knows no bounds." i've mentioned faber's IG before and if you look, it states that they're an author of cozy queer romance.
here's my issue and something i hope to consistently communicate in my actual criticism that i have of this book. i find that more often than not, when it comes to media that is declared as comfy by its creators, there's a complete sacrifice of creating tension and intrigue on the author's part in order to lull the audience into taking it easy and goading them into having a completely positive reception to the work. whether or not a work is comfy should be left in the hands of the audience engaging in the work is my belief. i think the summary of this book before that final line is fine and builds enough interest on its own. however, that closing sentence just completely undercuts any organic desire for me to discover what happens. notice how i've moved away from talking about the graps inspiration because as i progressed in the book, that stopped mattering. even if i went in completely ignorant of that, i still have gripes about what i read. so i guess on one hand, success?
part of phil's struggle with his feelings for ian is that he and abigail are engaged and have been together for years. there's zero physical intimacy between the two that occurs before abigail gives them the proper sign off. abigail is more of a manufactured fake obstacle for phil and ian getting together than an actual character with substance. phil laments everything he's putting her through with his depression, but she is constantly perky and accommodating of his mood swings. she never expresses any hurt for herself in their situation, only that she's worried about phil. the only time she actually pushes back on him for being hurtful is when he's finally ready to confess that he has feelings for ian. there were times where it seemed like she knew phil fancied a crush on ian. she tells ian that they can both be phil's partner to finally get not punkintyre together. she even tells phil to send saucy pictures to her after phil and ian sleep together. she is the fujoshi wife to a naval officer asking how his deployment was when he arrives home.
abigail exists as a device. she is the source of grief in phil and ian's pursuit of a relationship through absolute no fault of her own, we are past the days of evil woman not letting men be together and getting character bashed. it is now time for nice woman with nothing else going on other than being supportive. the endgame with her is showing that multiple types of relationships can exist. phil loves both ian and abigail, has a sexual relationship with ian, and ian and abigail are platonic. the polyamory is not the problem, the execution of this setup absolutely is. at the end, i am left feeling that abigail and phil are still together out of obligation and continuance, not love that has persisted and been maintained through phil's severe depression and it's because abigail is paper thin in characterization. and i think that was a choice that was made because actually fleshing out that issue is seen as inherently incompatible with making a comfy work of fiction and taking attention away from the m/m pairing.
anyway, to round this out and bring it back to graps, the final match in cm punk and drew mcintyre's feud was a bloody hell in a cell match last october. drew had to get 16 staples in his head because it was busted open and he donned the crimson mask of blood on his face. everyone said it would be brutal. it was and it ruled.
June 4, 2025
Things I Loved:
- Queer awakening, MM main romance
- Characters you cant help but love
- Realistic and relatable mental health rep
- So much witty banter and heart felt moments
- Healthy relationships
Spice: 🌶
Burn: 🔥🔥
My gosh this book, it had me go through all the emotions I swear. Let me tell you by immediately I was gripped by Phils character, he was incredibly relatable. His struggles with his mental health, his burnout, how that had greatly affected all aspects of his life, his work, relationship, mood, interests, appetite, god that was well written. Kayla managed to truly capture how it can feel whilst your stuck in the depths of your own struggles and how hard it can be continuously keep trying to get better. It really highlighted that healing isnt linear and this book does a fantastic job of not rushing his journey, he has ups and downs throughout, his progress was realistic and his growth was so worth celebrating. God he did so well, I was cheering for Phil every step of the way.
Ian, god bless Ian. A big huge tank of a man with a heart of gold, a true gentleman but who also tells it like it is and doesnt beat around the bush. He was a light in Phils world and he definitely lit up this book. His calm demeanour and attitude truly meant that he provided Phil with a sense of safety and allowed him to truly just explore and be himself, without fear of letting someone down constantly. Their banter together was hilarious and I was laughing constantly, I especially loved his Scottish quips. Seriously how were these two guys together so funny.
But you guys, the angst, the pining, the chemistry, the friendship, the care, the comfortability and acceptance of eachother together. There was not a single ounce of toxic masculinity in sight. I ATE IT UP. I wanted to bundle them up in a little cookie bag and eat them.
Phil had so much love for both his fiance Abigail, and for Ian and gosh as complex as everything was I think it was handled as well as it could have been considering the circumstances.
**spoilers***
I should note that I did not expect this to end up being a polamory book. Abigail is an absolute saint, and I say that because I could never imagine or relate to being with or loving more than one person. But yet for Abigail it works, her care and love for Phil goes above and beyond and clearly for their relationship it works for them to allow Ian in. I loved their found family ending together and it made my heart warm that they finally got to be together and that no one was hurt.
✨️
- Queer awakening, MM main romance
- Characters you cant help but love
- Realistic and relatable mental health rep
- So much witty banter and heart felt moments
- Healthy relationships
Spice: 🌶
Burn: 🔥🔥
My gosh this book, it had me go through all the emotions I swear. Let me tell you by immediately I was gripped by Phils character, he was incredibly relatable. His struggles with his mental health, his burnout, how that had greatly affected all aspects of his life, his work, relationship, mood, interests, appetite, god that was well written. Kayla managed to truly capture how it can feel whilst your stuck in the depths of your own struggles and how hard it can be continuously keep trying to get better. It really highlighted that healing isnt linear and this book does a fantastic job of not rushing his journey, he has ups and downs throughout, his progress was realistic and his growth was so worth celebrating. God he did so well, I was cheering for Phil every step of the way.
Ian, god bless Ian. A big huge tank of a man with a heart of gold, a true gentleman but who also tells it like it is and doesnt beat around the bush. He was a light in Phils world and he definitely lit up this book. His calm demeanour and attitude truly meant that he provided Phil with a sense of safety and allowed him to truly just explore and be himself, without fear of letting someone down constantly. Their banter together was hilarious and I was laughing constantly, I especially loved his Scottish quips. Seriously how were these two guys together so funny.
But you guys, the angst, the pining, the chemistry, the friendship, the care, the comfortability and acceptance of eachother together. There was not a single ounce of toxic masculinity in sight. I ATE IT UP. I wanted to bundle them up in a little cookie bag and eat them.
Phil had so much love for both his fiance Abigail, and for Ian and gosh as complex as everything was I think it was handled as well as it could have been considering the circumstances.
**spoilers***
I should note that I did not expect this to end up being a polamory book. Abigail is an absolute saint, and I say that because I could never imagine or relate to being with or loving more than one person. But yet for Abigail it works, her care and love for Phil goes above and beyond and clearly for their relationship it works for them to allow Ian in. I loved their found family ending together and it made my heart warm that they finally got to be together and that no one was hurt.
✨️
June 8, 2025
I was emotionally invested in this book before I received an ARC. I am new to this genre but I support every book this author ever puts out. So no brainer I was going to give this a try.
I loved this book, it was beautiful and poetically written. The characters are raw and relatable, and the chemistry comes right off the pages. The mental health representation was accurate and I appreciated this. This was an emotional read for me and I was preparing for my heart to be ripped out but I will say it had a pleasant surprise in the latter chapters. Even if M/M isn’t your go to genre, it will be well worth it to give it a read!
I loved this book, it was beautiful and poetically written. The characters are raw and relatable, and the chemistry comes right off the pages. The mental health representation was accurate and I appreciated this. This was an emotional read for me and I was preparing for my heart to be ripped out but I will say it had a pleasant surprise in the latter chapters. Even if M/M isn’t your go to genre, it will be well worth it to give it a read!
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June 15, 2025If you’re here to report this because the author has sent you after 1 star reviews, please take into context that the author is profiting off the character and likeness of REAL people and their loved ones, and isn’t characters they’ve fully created.
This isn’t harassment or me trying to get the book taken down, but the fact the author could be sued or have legal troubles.
Create your own fucking characters. Stop using promotional pictures of them from WWE to promote on your instagram. Get copyrighted free images and create your own shit.
This isn’t harassment or me trying to get the book taken down, but the fact the author could be sued or have legal troubles.
Create your own fucking characters. Stop using promotional pictures of them from WWE to promote on your instagram. Get copyrighted free images and create your own shit.
July 21, 2025
Overall book rating: 3.8
Audio Book: NA
Book Cover: 3
So I read this simply because it sounded interesting.
It was.
I'll keep it short and sweet, and based on my personal
opinion.
There were parts of this story, done really really well.
I don't know how factually accurate the depression parts
were done, but to me it felt real and it made me connect
with the character of Phil in a deeper sense. It made
me like him, respect him, be sorry for him, feel sad
and happy and protective of him.
I liked Ian. His personality, his way of doing things.
I liked how he just doesn't fit in a box?
He has different views on life and he doesn't really
allow society to drag him along.
His views gave me insight into who he is and I liked
the person I got to know.
Abby. Well here I'm sure I'm going to get dragged
before a firing squad. But so be it.
I really liked her. She's great... just maybe
a little overly so?
I think her "acceptance" of the whole shebang was
meant to portray her as "unlimitedly selfless" and
taking "love without limits" to a next level.
To me, it unfortunately felt like "big sister" vibes.
Yes, she will do anything for him. Yes she cares
deeply for him. Yes, she is a terrific person.
Does she make me feel like the love of his life
or visa versa? Noooooo It didn't work for me at all.
Hence. This story was good, at times really great.
But it was way to short for what the author intended
in my humble opinion.
I will admit, I got really worried for Abby at a
certain point in the story, because I like all three
characters. And that part was really refreshing.
The girl not getting villainised for the sake of
the end game.
I just think
I felt that this could have been EPIC if more time
was invested in fleshing out the ending. Fleshing
out the new path this took. Giving more depth
and actual connection to the final conclusion.
I really like this New To Me Authors style.
But I didn't like the last few chapters it felt rushed
for no reason.
PS. For clarity, I don't watch wrestling.. after
reading some of these reviews, I was expecting
a match or three on page.. there was none.
If I didn't read said reviews I would have still been
blissfully oblivious to all the whoo haa about
the characters apparently being based of some
unknown to me guys who like to throw each
other around in public.
Audio Book: NA
Book Cover: 3
So I read this simply because it sounded interesting.
It was.
I'll keep it short and sweet, and based on my personal
opinion.
There were parts of this story, done really really well.
I don't know how factually accurate the depression parts
were done, but to me it felt real and it made me connect
with the character of Phil in a deeper sense. It made
me like him, respect him, be sorry for him, feel sad
and happy and protective of him.
I liked Ian. His personality, his way of doing things.
I liked how he just doesn't fit in a box?
He has different views on life and he doesn't really
allow society to drag him along.
His views gave me insight into who he is and I liked
the person I got to know.
Abby. Well here I'm sure I'm going to get dragged
before a firing squad. But so be it.
I really liked her. She's great... just maybe
a little overly so?
I think her "acceptance" of the whole shebang was
meant to portray her as "unlimitedly selfless" and
taking "love without limits" to a next level.
To me, it unfortunately felt like "big sister" vibes.
Yes, she will do anything for him. Yes she cares
deeply for him. Yes, she is a terrific person.
Does she make me feel like the love of his life
or visa versa? Noooooo It didn't work for me at all.
Hence. This story was good, at times really great.
But it was way to short for what the author intended
in my humble opinion.
I will admit, I got really worried for Abby at a
certain point in the story, because I like all three
characters. And that part was really refreshing.
The girl not getting villainised for the sake of
the end game.
I just think
I felt that this could have been EPIC if more time
was invested in fleshing out the ending. Fleshing
out the new path this took. Giving more depth
and actual connection to the final conclusion.
I really like this New To Me Authors style.
But I didn't like the last few chapters it felt rushed
for no reason.
PS. For clarity, I don't watch wrestling.. after
reading some of these reviews, I was expecting
a match or three on page.. there was none.
If I didn't read said reviews I would have still been
blissfully oblivious to all the whoo haa about
the characters apparently being based of some
unknown to me guys who like to throw each
other around in public.
June 19, 2025
Let me start by saying two things:
1) I'm not a fan of MM romance and would've never read one if my N.1 auto-buy author hadn't written one;
2) this author's native language is Italian (bear it in mind if you read her books, because she'll drop your jaw with her gorgeous writing)
Now, I have one major issue with this book: it wasn't nearly long enough.
I was about 15 pages in when I realized 200 pages would end too soon and I was so invested in the story and, especially, in the characters that saying goodbye in the end broke my heart.
Kayla's gift with words comes from the soul and speaks to the soul and this book is just the ultimate confirmation: the writing is fluid and genuine, never feels like “just someone putting down words”. Kayla draws you into the story and into the characters and their feelings, the fears and insecurities, and, above all, their humanity.
I have a very intimate familiarity with depression and I can say Phil's character is one of the best, if not the best, example of depression rep I've ever had the pleasure to read: he's fragile, flawed, often angry and curt for no reason, but kind and loyal to the bone. His mood swings and bouts of rage are always accompanied by the typical guilt of someone who knows they're being cruel but can't help it. He feels sorry for himself and sorry for his fiancée, who's always been there for him with her unconditional love.
And then we have Ian. If I fell in love with Phil for his duality of fragility and strength, Ian wooed me with his gruff, brilliant cheekiness. He's tall and all muscles and hot and whatever, but believe me when I say you'll love Ian for his big, soft heart. That, and his beautiful (and very realistic) relationship with his cat Kibble.
Honourable mention for Abby, who could've easily been just a pawn in the story, a plot device without any intrinsic value, and was a wonderful surprise, instead. She's such a charming, nuanced character, a woman who stands out for her powerful aura without ever losing her kind nature. She conquered my heart fast and kept it until the very end. I love you, Abbs. Can't say too much without spoiling the story, but just let me say we need more Abbys in the world of romance.
It's a slow burn between Phil and Ian, not because it takes them a while to fall in love, but because there's too many things keeping them from acknowledging their feelings: Phil has Abby and is also struggling to juggle the sudden emotions he's experiencing after years of numbness due to his depression and the meds; Ian is still recovering from a cheating ex (pivotal point in the story and one of the reasons that contributed to making it so different from most romance books).
I tried not to tear through this book too fast and managed to make it last a couple of days rather than a couple of hours, but I wish I could read it for the first time again. It made me laugh, snort, swoon, cry... I can't find any fault in it, except it was over too soon and it needs a sequel.
You MUST read this book if you're a fan of:
- beautiful writing
- FEELING a story and a romance
- lovable complex characters who feel human and real
- healthy relationships
- delightful witty banter!
- bittersweet mutual pining
- heartfelt, tender romance
- cozy, heartwarming stories
- genuine mental illness rep (by an author struggling with mental illness)
- unique stories
1) I'm not a fan of MM romance and would've never read one if my N.1 auto-buy author hadn't written one;
2) this author's native language is Italian (bear it in mind if you read her books, because she'll drop your jaw with her gorgeous writing)
Now, I have one major issue with this book: it wasn't nearly long enough.
I was about 15 pages in when I realized 200 pages would end too soon and I was so invested in the story and, especially, in the characters that saying goodbye in the end broke my heart.
Kayla's gift with words comes from the soul and speaks to the soul and this book is just the ultimate confirmation: the writing is fluid and genuine, never feels like “just someone putting down words”. Kayla draws you into the story and into the characters and their feelings, the fears and insecurities, and, above all, their humanity.
I have a very intimate familiarity with depression and I can say Phil's character is one of the best, if not the best, example of depression rep I've ever had the pleasure to read: he's fragile, flawed, often angry and curt for no reason, but kind and loyal to the bone. His mood swings and bouts of rage are always accompanied by the typical guilt of someone who knows they're being cruel but can't help it. He feels sorry for himself and sorry for his fiancée, who's always been there for him with her unconditional love.
And then we have Ian. If I fell in love with Phil for his duality of fragility and strength, Ian wooed me with his gruff, brilliant cheekiness. He's tall and all muscles and hot and whatever, but believe me when I say you'll love Ian for his big, soft heart. That, and his beautiful (and very realistic) relationship with his cat Kibble.
Honourable mention for Abby, who could've easily been just a pawn in the story, a plot device without any intrinsic value, and was a wonderful surprise, instead. She's such a charming, nuanced character, a woman who stands out for her powerful aura without ever losing her kind nature. She conquered my heart fast and kept it until the very end. I love you, Abbs. Can't say too much without spoiling the story, but just let me say we need more Abbys in the world of romance.
It's a slow burn between Phil and Ian, not because it takes them a while to fall in love, but because there's too many things keeping them from acknowledging their feelings: Phil has Abby and is also struggling to juggle the sudden emotions he's experiencing after years of numbness due to his depression and the meds; Ian is still recovering from a cheating ex (pivotal point in the story and one of the reasons that contributed to making it so different from most romance books).
I tried not to tear through this book too fast and managed to make it last a couple of days rather than a couple of hours, but I wish I could read it for the first time again. It made me laugh, snort, swoon, cry... I can't find any fault in it, except it was over too soon and it needs a sequel.
You MUST read this book if you're a fan of:
- beautiful writing
- FEELING a story and a romance
- lovable complex characters who feel human and real
- healthy relationships
- delightful witty banter!
- bittersweet mutual pining
- heartfelt, tender romance
- cozy, heartwarming stories
- genuine mental illness rep (by an author struggling with mental illness)
- unique stories
June 14, 2025
1. Using fanart of CM Punk & Drew McIntyre for the front cover is weird af.
2. Writing fanfiction and then tweaking the names of the REAL PEOPLE THIS IS BASED ON is weird af.
3. Author doesn’t have permission from THE REAL PEOPLE THIS BASED ON.
4. Keep fanfiction on AO3 and stop trying to profit off REAL PEOPLE. If you really wanted this to take off you would have changed a lot more than tiny name tweaks and job changes.
5. WWE has sued people for less. They are not a company to fuck with.
2. Writing fanfiction and then tweaking the names of the REAL PEOPLE THIS IS BASED ON is weird af.
3. Author doesn’t have permission from THE REAL PEOPLE THIS BASED ON.
4. Keep fanfiction on AO3 and stop trying to profit off REAL PEOPLE. If you really wanted this to take off you would have changed a lot more than tiny name tweaks and job changes.
5. WWE has sued people for less. They are not a company to fuck with.
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June 15, 2025Infringing on people’s likeness, names, their real journey’s through mental health issues and using it for financial gain & fan fiction slop is ridiculous. WWE and Drew’s & Phil’s lawyers will sue you.
May 28, 2025
It’s finally here! To say I was excited for this book would be an understatement and as always Kayla Faber did not disappoint. I’m going to do my best to do this beautiful piece of writing justice in this review.
I absolutely loved this book. As someone who worked in mental health for years and had my own struggles with it I often find it hard to find a representation of mental health in a book that feels accurate, honest, and genuine. This book managed to do exactly that. Kayla’s exceptional writing skills really bring you into Phil’s mind in a way that makes it possible for you to understand what he is going through even if you are lucky enough to never have experienced burnout yourself. Phil’s mental health is not just something added in to check off a representation box but an integral part of the story which I really appreciated and added to the realness of the story.
Phil and Ian are amazing characters and I love them so much! The chemistry between these two is electric and their banter is so perfect and stole my heart. Kayla really knows how to write lovable characters who mesh well together and these guys are no exception. The banter between Ian and Phil will have you laughing while the emotional scenes will have you close to tears if not ugly crying like I did.
The writing in this book also deserves some major credit. The way that Kayla uses language to transport you into her stories is always impeccable. I am never not blown away by her skills as a writer and I love that you can see distinct growth with each work she puts out. She is an author who does not stagnate in her art and the he way she pulls at your heartstrings with words on a page is always stunning.
If you’re looking for a M/M romance full of heart and feeling I highly recommend putting this book at the top of your TBR. My only complaint is that I wanted the book to go on forever. I did not want to let go of these characters.
I absolutely loved this book. As someone who worked in mental health for years and had my own struggles with it I often find it hard to find a representation of mental health in a book that feels accurate, honest, and genuine. This book managed to do exactly that. Kayla’s exceptional writing skills really bring you into Phil’s mind in a way that makes it possible for you to understand what he is going through even if you are lucky enough to never have experienced burnout yourself. Phil’s mental health is not just something added in to check off a representation box but an integral part of the story which I really appreciated and added to the realness of the story.
Phil and Ian are amazing characters and I love them so much! The chemistry between these two is electric and their banter is so perfect and stole my heart. Kayla really knows how to write lovable characters who mesh well together and these guys are no exception. The banter between Ian and Phil will have you laughing while the emotional scenes will have you close to tears if not ugly crying like I did.
The writing in this book also deserves some major credit. The way that Kayla uses language to transport you into her stories is always impeccable. I am never not blown away by her skills as a writer and I love that you can see distinct growth with each work she puts out. She is an author who does not stagnate in her art and the he way she pulls at your heartstrings with words on a page is always stunning.
If you’re looking for a M/M romance full of heart and feeling I highly recommend putting this book at the top of your TBR. My only complaint is that I wanted the book to go on forever. I did not want to let go of these characters.
June 22, 2025
4.5/5 ⭐
Someone Like You is a standalone romance novel by Kayla Faber. Here’s what you can expect from Phil and Ian:
🩵 MM contemporary romance
🩵 Third person dual point of view
🩵 Guaranteed happily ever after
🩵 Closed-door romance
🩵 Strangers to friends to lovers
🩵 Heartwarming and cozy
🩵 Healing
🩵 Self-acceptance
🩵 Mental illness representation
Ensure you review the content and trigger warnings to decide if this book is right for you. Note that this list of warnings may be incomplete. Please take care of yourself while reading.
When I saw the blurb for Someone Like You on Instagram, I knew I had to give Kayla Faber’s debut MM romance a read (and I definitely need to go and check out her backlist now). And it certainly didn’t disappoint! This beautiful romance was so cozy, and I adored the journey of self-acceptance and healing the characters embarked upon.
This book is unique, and I’ve never read a romance premise quite like it before. When we meet Phil, he’s recovering from severe burnout and a heavy depression diagnosis. Along with his fiancée Abby, he’s relocated from Chicago to Glasgow to heal. Phil loves Abby so much, and he can’t quite understand why she’s stayed with him through his highs and lows. The emotion Kayla managed to pour into these pages is palpable, and I thought she did an incredible job capturing Phil and the rawness of his mental illness. A lot of books sugarcoat it or brush over it, but I think it was critical to the story. I also appreciated that love didn’t cure Phil’s depression and anxiety. Instead, the love he found along with his medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes helped him on the road to recovery. Ian was such a great character. I loved how gruff he was, but his care for Phil was evident. He’s a loner by choice, and prefers the quiet and company of his adorable cat, Kibbles (my favourite supporting character, let’s be honest).
One of my favourite aspects of this book was the healing. The romance was so sweet and the love these two men had for each other took my breath away, but watching Phil heal was amazing. When Phil realizes that finding himself and meeting himself where he’s at is more important than trying to mold himself back into the individual he was when the burnout sank in. This is a message I’ll carry with me going forward, and I won’t forget the beautiful healing journey Phil and Ian embarked on, along with Abby’s help. The intimacy between Phil and Ian was so lovely, and I had the best time watching them slowly fall in love.
I received an advanced review copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Someone Like You is a standalone romance novel by Kayla Faber. Here’s what you can expect from Phil and Ian:
🩵 MM contemporary romance
🩵 Third person dual point of view
🩵 Guaranteed happily ever after
🩵 Closed-door romance
🩵 Strangers to friends to lovers
🩵 Heartwarming and cozy
🩵 Healing
🩵 Self-acceptance
🩵 Mental illness representation
Ensure you review the content and trigger warnings to decide if this book is right for you. Note that this list of warnings may be incomplete. Please take care of yourself while reading.
When I saw the blurb for Someone Like You on Instagram, I knew I had to give Kayla Faber’s debut MM romance a read (and I definitely need to go and check out her backlist now). And it certainly didn’t disappoint! This beautiful romance was so cozy, and I adored the journey of self-acceptance and healing the characters embarked upon.
This book is unique, and I’ve never read a romance premise quite like it before. When we meet Phil, he’s recovering from severe burnout and a heavy depression diagnosis. Along with his fiancée Abby, he’s relocated from Chicago to Glasgow to heal. Phil loves Abby so much, and he can’t quite understand why she’s stayed with him through his highs and lows. The emotion Kayla managed to pour into these pages is palpable, and I thought she did an incredible job capturing Phil and the rawness of his mental illness. A lot of books sugarcoat it or brush over it, but I think it was critical to the story. I also appreciated that love didn’t cure Phil’s depression and anxiety. Instead, the love he found along with his medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes helped him on the road to recovery. Ian was such a great character. I loved how gruff he was, but his care for Phil was evident. He’s a loner by choice, and prefers the quiet and company of his adorable cat, Kibbles (my favourite supporting character, let’s be honest).
One of my favourite aspects of this book was the healing. The romance was so sweet and the love these two men had for each other took my breath away, but watching Phil heal was amazing. When Phil realizes that finding himself and meeting himself where he’s at is more important than trying to mold himself back into the individual he was when the burnout sank in. This is a message I’ll carry with me going forward, and I won’t forget the beautiful healing journey Phil and Ian embarked on, along with Abby’s help. The intimacy between Phil and Ian was so lovely, and I had the best time watching them slowly fall in love.
I received an advanced review copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 23, 2025
4.5 stars
Huge thank you to the author for sending me a copy of this one. All thoughts are my own.
This was such a sweet romance! It deals with some really heavy topics but it handles them with a lot of love and care and honesty. And alongside that heaviness is the sheer joy of falling in love and being loved in return.
Phil’s such an imperfect character. He can be rude and abrasive. He lashes out when he’s hurting. But he can be so kind and sweet too and he has such a big heart.
Ian made me grin so many times. The banter between him and Phil was god tier and I loved that I could somehow hear his Scottish accent in the dialogue. And his cat, Kibble??? Way too cute, star of the book tbh.
Abby, though. Abby is amazing. What an incredible woman. She has such a big heart and I adore her for how much she adores Phil. Her suggesting Phil date both her and Ian was just wonderful.
This book really made me smile.
Huge thank you to the author for sending me a copy of this one. All thoughts are my own.
This was such a sweet romance! It deals with some really heavy topics but it handles them with a lot of love and care and honesty. And alongside that heaviness is the sheer joy of falling in love and being loved in return.
Phil’s such an imperfect character. He can be rude and abrasive. He lashes out when he’s hurting. But he can be so kind and sweet too and he has such a big heart.
Ian made me grin so many times. The banter between him and Phil was god tier and I loved that I could somehow hear his Scottish accent in the dialogue. And his cat, Kibble??? Way too cute, star of the book tbh.
Abby, though. Abby is amazing. What an incredible woman. She has such a big heart and I adore her for how much she adores Phil. Her suggesting Phil date both her and Ian was just wonderful.
This book really made me smile.
June 8, 2025
I received an ARC of this from the author, this review is of my own volition and opinion!
THIS BOOOOOOOKKKKKK
The queer awakening, the painfully accurate mental health rep! The fact Abby doesn’t just get pushed to the wayside! THE PINING, THE LONGING, THE ANGST! This book made me feel a lot of things and that makes it an amazing book in my opinion! It doesn’t shy away from the tough conversations, it lets them play out in an honest and respectful way. The slow burn because everyone is dealing with realising their feelings!
The way Kayla embodies Phil’s mental struggles is so painfully accurate that I appreciate it so much! I’ve never heard it better described or portrayed, both the good and the bad days! How he describes that although physically he’s still struggling, Ian makes his mind feel “clean”. Something about that line really struck me because everyone needs someone who makes their brain feel clean and quiet.
Ian is Mr. Rizzmaster like he’s so smooth with his flirtiness! Despite dealing with the fallout of what happened with his ex he still has a heart of gold. He becomes Phil’s safety and a place he feels safe and comfortable. The hilarious Banter between the two was so good!
Abby, I loved her so much and I’m so so glad she didn’t get just pushed to the wayside once Phil realised his feelings to their full extent. Especially since Phil clearly loved both Her and Ian entirely!!
If you love fluffy, but angsty books then this is definitely for you! I wanted this book to never end because it’s written so beautifully! If you’re expecting spice then I’d suggest finding a different book/author. Kayla doesn’t write spice but that’s what I adore about her, she writes poignant and heart filled stories. They’re always so fluffy (and usually Piningly angsty) that I feel that spice isn’t even necessary. In short YES THIS BOOK, TAKE MY HEART I DIDNT NEED IT ANYWAY!!!
THIS BOOOOOOOKKKKKK
The queer awakening, the painfully accurate mental health rep! The fact Abby doesn’t just get pushed to the wayside! THE PINING, THE LONGING, THE ANGST! This book made me feel a lot of things and that makes it an amazing book in my opinion! It doesn’t shy away from the tough conversations, it lets them play out in an honest and respectful way. The slow burn because everyone is dealing with realising their feelings!
The way Kayla embodies Phil’s mental struggles is so painfully accurate that I appreciate it so much! I’ve never heard it better described or portrayed, both the good and the bad days! How he describes that although physically he’s still struggling, Ian makes his mind feel “clean”. Something about that line really struck me because everyone needs someone who makes their brain feel clean and quiet.
Ian is Mr. Rizzmaster like he’s so smooth with his flirtiness! Despite dealing with the fallout of what happened with his ex he still has a heart of gold. He becomes Phil’s safety and a place he feels safe and comfortable. The hilarious Banter between the two was so good!
Abby, I loved her so much and I’m so so glad she didn’t get just pushed to the wayside once Phil realised his feelings to their full extent. Especially since Phil clearly loved both Her and Ian entirely!!
If you love fluffy, but angsty books then this is definitely for you! I wanted this book to never end because it’s written so beautifully! If you’re expecting spice then I’d suggest finding a different book/author. Kayla doesn’t write spice but that’s what I adore about her, she writes poignant and heart filled stories. They’re always so fluffy (and usually Piningly angsty) that I feel that spice isn’t even necessary. In short YES THIS BOOK, TAKE MY HEART I DIDNT NEED IT ANYWAY!!!
July 6, 2025
DNF 35%
June 5, 2025
ARC reading 🩵💙✨
Phil Hanson si trasferisce dagli USA nella “ridente” (ma tranquilla) Scozia nella speranza di riprendersi da un bruttissimo burnout, di cui porta ancora i segni, che l’ha costretto a mollare temporaneamente il suo mestiere di scrittore. Con lui c’è Abigail, la sua fidanzata originaria proprio della Scozia, che è solo che felice di essere tornata nella sua patria natia, ma Phil è profondamente insofferente per quel cambiamento così grande.
O almeno, finché non va a sbattere contro Ian Galloway. Ian è una sottospecie di armadio an otto ante scozzese con la passione per la cucina italiana e l’umorismo contagioso. E Phil non si faceva una risata da davvero tanto, troppo tempo.
Con il passare dei giorni, Phil si rende conto che Ian potrebbe essere molto più di un amico. Ma questo, più che un viaggio nei sentimenti alla Temptation Island, è un viaggio nell’inconscio umano, uno di quelli che difficilmente riesci a scordarti. Soprattutto perché il suo punto di forza è l’essere vero. Leggendolo, sembra di avere a che fare con una storia così bella e così genuina, un’amicizia che si trasforma in un di più. E poi Abby. Io non pensavo di poter amare così tanto questa donna, e invece. Questo libro mi ha fatto male ma mi ha fatto anche bene. Probabilmente ne avevo bisogno.
Whit’s fur ye’ll no go past ye 💙🩵
Phil Hanson si trasferisce dagli USA nella “ridente” (ma tranquilla) Scozia nella speranza di riprendersi da un bruttissimo burnout, di cui porta ancora i segni, che l’ha costretto a mollare temporaneamente il suo mestiere di scrittore. Con lui c’è Abigail, la sua fidanzata originaria proprio della Scozia, che è solo che felice di essere tornata nella sua patria natia, ma Phil è profondamente insofferente per quel cambiamento così grande.
O almeno, finché non va a sbattere contro Ian Galloway. Ian è una sottospecie di armadio an otto ante scozzese con la passione per la cucina italiana e l’umorismo contagioso. E Phil non si faceva una risata da davvero tanto, troppo tempo.
Con il passare dei giorni, Phil si rende conto che Ian potrebbe essere molto più di un amico. Ma questo, più che un viaggio nei sentimenti alla Temptation Island, è un viaggio nell’inconscio umano, uno di quelli che difficilmente riesci a scordarti. Soprattutto perché il suo punto di forza è l’essere vero. Leggendolo, sembra di avere a che fare con una storia così bella e così genuina, un’amicizia che si trasforma in un di più. E poi Abby. Io non pensavo di poter amare così tanto questa donna, e invece. Questo libro mi ha fatto male ma mi ha fatto anche bene. Probabilmente ne avevo bisogno.
Whit’s fur ye’ll no go past ye 💙🩵
June 27, 2025
When a fave author writes a book about something you normally wouldn’t read, what do you do? Well read it of course! I’m so glad I did.
The mental health rep was superbly and sensitively done. The emotions throughout the entire book had me laughing, crying, giggling, snickering and sighing. This author has a way of writing that just completely draws you in.
I loved the witty banter between Phil and Ian. I could feel their pining energy right from the start. These characters were the type of masculinity that should be the norm. Nothing toxic here.
Abby was a star. The way her love just shined through. Her caring support and openness was beautiful.
Highly recommend!
The mental health rep was superbly and sensitively done. The emotions throughout the entire book had me laughing, crying, giggling, snickering and sighing. This author has a way of writing that just completely draws you in.
I loved the witty banter between Phil and Ian. I could feel their pining energy right from the start. These characters were the type of masculinity that should be the norm. Nothing toxic here.
Abby was a star. The way her love just shined through. Her caring support and openness was beautiful.
Highly recommend!
September 21, 2025
Logged into my girls kindle account to read this and knocked it out in one day oh 10/10 read lads do give it a shot
July 29, 2025
As a low-key wrestling fan, I enjoyed this wrestling-based fanfic.
Now, I’m not usually a reader of fanfic. But this book was different. The author created such authentic personal stories for the two main MMCs. The navigation of mental health struggles and being honest with yourself about how you really feel is handled with care.
Whether or not you like wrestling, a really well done romance!
Now, I’m not usually a reader of fanfic. But this book was different. The author created such authentic personal stories for the two main MMCs. The navigation of mental health struggles and being honest with yourself about how you really feel is handled with care.
Whether or not you like wrestling, a really well done romance!
July 21, 2025
heartwarming is right!
This was so sweet!!!
I teared up multiple times and I’m so glad I read this!!
I did receive an ARC but fell behind and downloaded on KU after release! I loved every single character (although Kibbs and Abby were my faves (; )
Such a beautiful story ahhh!!
This was so sweet!!!
I teared up multiple times and I’m so glad I read this!!
I did receive an ARC but fell behind and downloaded on KU after release! I loved every single character (although Kibbs and Abby were my faves (; )
Such a beautiful story ahhh!!
June 13, 2025
This novel tells the soft and tender love story of Phil and Ian. Phil is a novelist struggling with burnout and depression who moves to Scotland with his fiancée in search of a quieter life. Ian is his new running buddy turned closest friend. Ian is bisexual and initially assumes Phil is straight given that Phil is engaged to a woman. As their friendship deepens, Phil and Ian experience growing emotional intimacy with each other but both men refuse to act on their romantic feelings out of respect for Phil’s fiancée and his deep love for her.
This book showcases the everyday (and maybe seemingly mundane) ways people show love and care for one another. The relationship between Phil and Ian grew gradually and organically, and I was totally convinced of their deep feelings for one another.
Abigail (Phil’s fiancée) is a wonderful partner and devoted to Phil and the life she’s built with him. I would have loved to learn more about Abigail, but I understand that this novel focused on the relationship between Phil and Ian.
Throughout this novel, Phil explores his sexual identity with emotional support from both Abigail and Ian. I interpreted his identity as biromantic and landing somewhere on the asexual spectrum.
If you are looking for a low-spice M/M romance full of pining and supportive characters, this book might be for you!
I will include a slight content warning for readers who may be sensitive to
Thank you to the author for a free copy of this book!
Highlights:
- low-spice achillean romance
- queer awakening
- mental health rep (depression, burnout and anxiety attacks)
- asexual spectrum
This book showcases the everyday (and maybe seemingly mundane) ways people show love and care for one another. The relationship between Phil and Ian grew gradually and organically, and I was totally convinced of their deep feelings for one another.
Abigail (Phil’s fiancée) is a wonderful partner and devoted to Phil and the life she’s built with him. I would have loved to learn more about Abigail, but I understand that this novel focused on the relationship between Phil and Ian.
Throughout this novel, Phil explores his sexual identity with emotional support from both Abigail and Ian. I interpreted his identity as biromantic and landing somewhere on the asexual spectrum.
If you are looking for a low-spice M/M romance full of pining and supportive characters, this book might be for you!
I will include a slight content warning for readers who may be sensitive to
Thank you to the author for a free copy of this book!
Highlights:
- low-spice achillean romance
- queer awakening
- mental health rep (depression, burnout and anxiety attacks)
- asexual spectrum
May 28, 2025
Someone Like You by Kayla Faber was sent to me as an ARC by the author, and I’m so grateful because this book was incredible. I am now voluntarily leaving this review. I thought it would take me a week to read this book and I've just devoured it in 6 hours.
One of my first MM romances, and what a powerful introduction to the genre. Faber’s character work is insane; she writes with such depth and sensitivity that every emotion lands exactly where it should.
*Spoilers*
The relationships in this story are handled with such care. Phil’s connection with both Abigail and Ian is beautifully complex, and while I personally can’t relate to loving or being with more than one person, Faber made it feel authentic and meaningful. It’s a situation I’d usually struggle to connect with, but the way she tells it, it genuinely feels like the only ending that could make sense.
I also really appreciated how Phil’s journey with depression was portrayed. There’s no magic fix, no overnight transformation—just slow, realistic progress, with some days being better than others, which made his growth feel all the more honest and impactful.
Between the nuanced relationships, emotional honesty, and phenomenal writing, this book solidified Kayla Faber as an auto-buy author for me. Someone Like You is a tender, deeply human story that I won’t forget any time soon. 4.5/5 stars.
One of my first MM romances, and what a powerful introduction to the genre. Faber’s character work is insane; she writes with such depth and sensitivity that every emotion lands exactly where it should.
*Spoilers*
The relationships in this story are handled with such care. Phil’s connection with both Abigail and Ian is beautifully complex, and while I personally can’t relate to loving or being with more than one person, Faber made it feel authentic and meaningful. It’s a situation I’d usually struggle to connect with, but the way she tells it, it genuinely feels like the only ending that could make sense.
I also really appreciated how Phil’s journey with depression was portrayed. There’s no magic fix, no overnight transformation—just slow, realistic progress, with some days being better than others, which made his growth feel all the more honest and impactful.
Between the nuanced relationships, emotional honesty, and phenomenal writing, this book solidified Kayla Faber as an auto-buy author for me. Someone Like You is a tender, deeply human story that I won’t forget any time soon. 4.5/5 stars.
June 27, 2025
this was going to be a five star book right until the very end, when i was suddenly hit with a poly(?) relationship that wasn’t advertised nor was i expecting. maybe not poly in the traditional sense, but certainly not the monogamous relationship i was anticipating the book would end with. i don’t enjoy why choose books, and it was a massive disappointment that such an amazing book ended in a way that completely ruined it for me. i’m sure some people will love the ending, but i feel as if it should have been made clear going into this what that ending would look like. it took all the enjoyment out of it for me, but it was still absolutely beautifully written.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 29, 2025
Meh. It was okay. I dont mind the fact that it was basically wrestling fanfic, it was just kind of odd. The way that one of them was the cure for the others depression weirded me out. Also, the author was a huge fan of a thesaurus. I was worried it would feel like a wattpad author, and it did.
EDIT:
Woah, uh, okay. I didnt realize sharing opinions about books was gonna be so intense. I just wanted to share how I felt about the book. I didnt say it was bad, I just didnt like it all that much. Im not gonna argue cause this is kind of stressing me out. I just wanted to share my own subjective opinion about my experience with the book, but if its making people upset, I'll take it down. I dont want anyone to think that they shouldn't enjoy the book just because I didn't like it all that much.
EDIT:
Woah, uh, okay. I didnt realize sharing opinions about books was gonna be so intense. I just wanted to share how I felt about the book. I didnt say it was bad, I just didnt like it all that much. Im not gonna argue cause this is kind of stressing me out. I just wanted to share my own subjective opinion about my experience with the book, but if its making people upset, I'll take it down. I dont want anyone to think that they shouldn't enjoy the book just because I didn't like it all that much.
October 13, 2025
Loose, and superficial, MM(F) ménage (manqué) story, with some glaring typographical errors: It’s “tilt”, not “title”!!!! (and many variant forms thereof) And “calves”, not “claves”! This would have been a stronger story if all three principals had actually talked as one, instead of one-on-one
July 1, 2025
Was a great book however I did have some problems with the flow of the story otherwise it was rather enjoyable. I love a character who uses sarcasm and humor as a manner of speaking
August 4, 2025
this surprisingly super cute. gonna pretend this how their feud ended irl
November 18, 2025
CM Punk and Drew McIntyre fanfic 🤪
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