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The Odds of You
Once is chance. Twice is fate.
Sage Collins knows a thing or two about odds. A year ago, she was a data analyst until she burned it all down to pursue her dream of becoming an author. One whirlwind bestseller and a struggling second book later, and Sage isn’t sure she’ll ever write a novel again.
But then an accidental encounter with an irritating passenger on the flight to Comic Con leaves Sage in an untested position. That passenger is Theo Sharpe: a breakout actor on the cusp of fame. And, unfortunately, the paparazzi have mistaken her for his girlfriend.
Armed with signature British charm and a smile that could tame oceans, Theo wears fame like a well-fit coat…though Sage can see there’s something deeper held in his eyes. But his fans are too involved in the drama, the pressure to deliver the next bestseller is on, and Sage and Theo both must agree there’s nothing between them. They don't have to acknowledge that saying it doesn't make it true.
When Sage decides to flee to Scotland to clear her head and write her novel, she expects to find fresh air and the stillness to think. What she doesn’t expect is Theo Sharpe to come back into her life…and how he may be her greatest miscalculation of all.
An emotionally-charged novel in the vein of Ashley Poston and Yulin Kuang, The Odds of You is a smart and sexy first contemporary novel from bestselling romantasy author Kate Dramis.
Sage Collins knows a thing or two about odds. A year ago, she was a data analyst until she burned it all down to pursue her dream of becoming an author. One whirlwind bestseller and a struggling second book later, and Sage isn’t sure she’ll ever write a novel again.
But then an accidental encounter with an irritating passenger on the flight to Comic Con leaves Sage in an untested position. That passenger is Theo Sharpe: a breakout actor on the cusp of fame. And, unfortunately, the paparazzi have mistaken her for his girlfriend.
Armed with signature British charm and a smile that could tame oceans, Theo wears fame like a well-fit coat…though Sage can see there’s something deeper held in his eyes. But his fans are too involved in the drama, the pressure to deliver the next bestseller is on, and Sage and Theo both must agree there’s nothing between them. They don't have to acknowledge that saying it doesn't make it true.
When Sage decides to flee to Scotland to clear her head and write her novel, she expects to find fresh air and the stillness to think. What she doesn’t expect is Theo Sharpe to come back into her life…and how he may be her greatest miscalculation of all.
An emotionally-charged novel in the vein of Ashley Poston and Yulin Kuang, The Odds of You is a smart and sexy first contemporary novel from bestselling romantasy author Kate Dramis.
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November 12, 2025
Some books slip quietly into your hands, and some completely sweep you off your feet. The Odds of You did the latter for me—it’s heartfelt, sparkling, and brimming with the kind of emotional depth that makes you believe in second chances, serendipity, and love that refuses to play by the rules.
We meet Sage Collins, a once-steady data analyst turned breakout author who now feels paralyzed by the fear of being a “one-hit wonder.” Enter Theo Sharpe—charming, golden-boy actor with that mix of vulnerability and confidence that makes you lean in closer. Their “accidental” meet-cute on a flight is the perfect spark, but what follows is more than a tropey celebrity-author romance. It’s a layered journey of self-discovery, grief, ambition, and the terrifyingly beautiful gamble of opening your heart again.
What struck me most about this book wasn’t just the romance (though, trust me, the chemistry between Sage and Theo is magnetic). It was how real and raw the characters felt. Sage’s anxiety and self-doubt weren’t glossed over—they pulsed on the page in ways that felt achingly relatable.
And Theo? Beneath his charisma lies a man carrying loss, responsibility, and the pressure of public scrutiny. Watching them slowly unravel their fears while leaning into each other was as tender as it was powerful.
And can we talk about the settings? From Comic Con chaos to the windswept beauty of Scotland, Kate Dramis paints backdrops that breathe life into every scene. The Scottish chapters especially felt like a balm—you could almost feel the mist, hear the crunch of gravel paths, and taste that fresh air Sage desperately needed.
Yes, this is a romance with sizzling tension and swoony banter, but it’s also a story about identity, creativity, and healing. It’s about learning that sometimes the bravest thing we can do is let ourselves be seen—not as the version we think the world wants, but as our truest selves.
Kate Dramis has given us a love story that’s equal parts witty, poignant, and soul-stirring. If you adore celebrity romances, fake dating gone wrong (or right), heartfelt character growth, or simply want to believe in the magic of unlikely encounters, this is a story worth betting on.
✨ A very huge thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press | St. Martin’s Griffin for sharing this beautiful romance’s digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts—I feel lucky to have read it early!
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We meet Sage Collins, a once-steady data analyst turned breakout author who now feels paralyzed by the fear of being a “one-hit wonder.” Enter Theo Sharpe—charming, golden-boy actor with that mix of vulnerability and confidence that makes you lean in closer. Their “accidental” meet-cute on a flight is the perfect spark, but what follows is more than a tropey celebrity-author romance. It’s a layered journey of self-discovery, grief, ambition, and the terrifyingly beautiful gamble of opening your heart again.
What struck me most about this book wasn’t just the romance (though, trust me, the chemistry between Sage and Theo is magnetic). It was how real and raw the characters felt. Sage’s anxiety and self-doubt weren’t glossed over—they pulsed on the page in ways that felt achingly relatable.
And Theo? Beneath his charisma lies a man carrying loss, responsibility, and the pressure of public scrutiny. Watching them slowly unravel their fears while leaning into each other was as tender as it was powerful.
And can we talk about the settings? From Comic Con chaos to the windswept beauty of Scotland, Kate Dramis paints backdrops that breathe life into every scene. The Scottish chapters especially felt like a balm—you could almost feel the mist, hear the crunch of gravel paths, and taste that fresh air Sage desperately needed.
Yes, this is a romance with sizzling tension and swoony banter, but it’s also a story about identity, creativity, and healing. It’s about learning that sometimes the bravest thing we can do is let ourselves be seen—not as the version we think the world wants, but as our truest selves.
Kate Dramis has given us a love story that’s equal parts witty, poignant, and soul-stirring. If you adore celebrity romances, fake dating gone wrong (or right), heartfelt character growth, or simply want to believe in the magic of unlikely encounters, this is a story worth betting on.
✨ A very huge thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press | St. Martin’s Griffin for sharing this beautiful romance’s digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts—I feel lucky to have read it early!
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January 10, 2026DNF @ 24% 😭😭
First off, happy Halloween, everyone! 👻🎃 Hope y’all will have an amazing day! 🧡🖤
Okay, I want to start off by saying that I was super excited to read this book. When I come across a book that looks cute and sounds promising and see that it is a ‘Read Now’ book, I can’t help but check off those boxes and push that button! The NetGalley addiction is real, ladies and gentlemen. My brother says I need help; I think I need more books.😂 But, I should know by now that I should never, ever judge a book by its cover. Just because I like the cover doesn’t mean I’m going to like the story. And that is what happened with this book.
There is nothing wrong with the writing, but the characters felt a little distant and flat for me. At first, I found Sage relatable and her best friend Emerson funny, but by what, chapter 5 or something, I was already done with them. I just couldn’t get into the story, root for the main character, or even want to see how Theo and Sage end up together. I started this book on the 19th, and it is now the 31st. That proves to me that I could not and will not ever get into the story. I tried SO MANY TIMES to continue because it’s only 22 chapters, but I’m either in a slight reading slump or the book was boring and not worth my time and energy.
I’m honestly sad that it didn’t work out. I hate DNF’ing books, especially with how many I DNF’d this year, but I couldn’t persevere. You know it’s bad if you feel immediate relief once you slide that progress bar all the way to the end to get the book off your reading shelf. 😭 But who knows? Maybe in the future I’ll be able to pick this up and try to read it again, but for now, I’d rather not. 😅
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for providing the arc in exchange for an honest review! All opinions and statements are my own.
Side note for those who might be uncomfortable with this, but the main character, Sage, is bi. If you don’t prefer to read about things like that, then this is your heads up! ☺
First off, happy Halloween, everyone! 👻🎃 Hope y’all will have an amazing day! 🧡🖤
Okay, I want to start off by saying that I was super excited to read this book. When I come across a book that looks cute and sounds promising and see that it is a ‘Read Now’ book, I can’t help but check off those boxes and push that button! The NetGalley addiction is real, ladies and gentlemen. My brother says I need help; I think I need more books.😂 But, I should know by now that I should never, ever judge a book by its cover. Just because I like the cover doesn’t mean I’m going to like the story. And that is what happened with this book.
There is nothing wrong with the writing, but the characters felt a little distant and flat for me. At first, I found Sage relatable and her best friend Emerson funny, but by what, chapter 5 or something, I was already done with them. I just couldn’t get into the story, root for the main character, or even want to see how Theo and Sage end up together. I started this book on the 19th, and it is now the 31st. That proves to me that I could not and will not ever get into the story. I tried SO MANY TIMES to continue because it’s only 22 chapters, but I’m either in a slight reading slump or the book was boring and not worth my time and energy.
I’m honestly sad that it didn’t work out. I hate DNF’ing books, especially with how many I DNF’d this year, but I couldn’t persevere. You know it’s bad if you feel immediate relief once you slide that progress bar all the way to the end to get the book off your reading shelf. 😭 But who knows? Maybe in the future I’ll be able to pick this up and try to read it again, but for now, I’d rather not. 😅
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for providing the arc in exchange for an honest review! All opinions and statements are my own.
Side note for those who might be uncomfortable with this, but the main character, Sage, is bi. If you don’t prefer to read about things like that, then this is your heads up! ☺
January 8, 2026
| ARC REVIEW | Publication Date: 6th Jan 2026
⭐ 3.75 (rounded up) ⭐
🌷 Tropes and Themes 🌷
➵ Celebrity romance
➵ Actor X author
➵ Forced proximity
➵ He's British, She's American
➵ Golden retriever MMC (who also owns a cat)
➵ ADHD and Mental Health representation
⚠️ Trigger Warnings ⚠️
➵ Bereavement (loss of mother and brother)
📚 Summary 📚
When Sage Collins, a once data analyst now turned bestselling author, and Theo Sharpe, the next big movie star to come out of the UK, cross paths on the same flight, they hit it off straight away. The flight is filled with chitchat, British-American banter and comfortable company. That is, until paparazzi mistake Sage for Theo's girlfriend. With rumours circulating and hate comments galore, Sage soon becomes overwhelmed, which does nothing to help the major writer's block she's been battling.
In a hope to escape the drama and make progress with writing the sequel to her recent bestseller, Sage books a trip to the Isle of Skye, in Scotland. The odds of picturesque scenery, cosy evenings in front of her laptop, and the fresh air of the Scottish Hebrides are high. But the odds of a certain actor booking a retreat to the same town at the exact same time? Well, they are clearly not as slim as she would've thought.
💭 My Thoughts 💭
This book is written in third person present tense which isn't a combination I read very often as I sometimes feel that it can take away a bit of depth in regard to the characters' feelings. So, it did take me a little while to get into the swing of reading in this perspective, and I did occasionally find that some parts felt more "tell-y" than "show-y". However, I still found the story very enjoyable.
The dialogue between the characters was incredibly sweet, humorous and heart-warming. The banter between not only Sage and Theo, but also Sage and her friends was in my opinion what made the book so enjoyable and wholesome. I also really liked the side characters Margot and Emerson! If they were to get their own stories, I would absolutely read them!
I'm personally not too keen on the insta-love type relationships as it often feels kind of fanfiction-esque to me. I felt that the whole instant heart-eyes made Sage and Theo's relationship feel somewhat superficial. — My opinion on this is further solidified when I read the third act breakup that took four months to reconcile!! You're telling me that you both love each other but have made no effort to contact each other for FOUR FREAKING MONTHS?!? 🤔 To say I was frustrated with their acceptance of not seeing each other is an understatement. WHERE is the fight to win each other back?! WHERE IS THE YEARNING!? Nevertheless, I did still find their relationship cute.
I also feel like it's very important to give credit to how Kate Dramis represents mental health struggles and neurodivergence in this book. The Odds of You serves as a subtle reminder that anybody can face mental health struggles, even those who seem to "have it all". From anxiety and imposter syndrome, to ADHD, to bereavement and grief, this book is a reminder to people in similar situations that they're not alone.
💫 Overall 💫
This book was an easy and thoroughly enjoyable read filled with British X American banter, heart-warming confessions, and wholesome, cosy holiday season vibes.
Thank you to NetGalley, Kate Dramis and Bloomsbury Publishing UK for gifting this eBook in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. All opinions are my own.
❀ Tia ❀
⭐ 3.75 (rounded up) ⭐
🌷 Tropes and Themes 🌷
➵ Celebrity romance
➵ Actor X author
➵ Forced proximity
➵ He's British, She's American
➵ Golden retriever MMC (who also owns a cat)
➵ ADHD and Mental Health representation
⚠️ Trigger Warnings ⚠️
➵ Bereavement (loss of mother and brother)
📚 Summary 📚
When Sage Collins, a once data analyst now turned bestselling author, and Theo Sharpe, the next big movie star to come out of the UK, cross paths on the same flight, they hit it off straight away. The flight is filled with chitchat, British-American banter and comfortable company. That is, until paparazzi mistake Sage for Theo's girlfriend. With rumours circulating and hate comments galore, Sage soon becomes overwhelmed, which does nothing to help the major writer's block she's been battling.
In a hope to escape the drama and make progress with writing the sequel to her recent bestseller, Sage books a trip to the Isle of Skye, in Scotland. The odds of picturesque scenery, cosy evenings in front of her laptop, and the fresh air of the Scottish Hebrides are high. But the odds of a certain actor booking a retreat to the same town at the exact same time? Well, they are clearly not as slim as she would've thought.
💭 My Thoughts 💭
This book is written in third person present tense which isn't a combination I read very often as I sometimes feel that it can take away a bit of depth in regard to the characters' feelings. So, it did take me a little while to get into the swing of reading in this perspective, and I did occasionally find that some parts felt more "tell-y" than "show-y". However, I still found the story very enjoyable.
The dialogue between the characters was incredibly sweet, humorous and heart-warming. The banter between not only Sage and Theo, but also Sage and her friends was in my opinion what made the book so enjoyable and wholesome. I also really liked the side characters Margot and Emerson! If they were to get their own stories, I would absolutely read them!
I'm personally not too keen on the insta-love type relationships as it often feels kind of fanfiction-esque to me. I felt that the whole instant heart-eyes made Sage and Theo's relationship feel somewhat superficial. — My opinion on this is further solidified when I read the third act breakup that took four months to reconcile!! You're telling me that you both love each other but have made no effort to contact each other for FOUR FREAKING MONTHS?!? 🤔 To say I was frustrated with their acceptance of not seeing each other is an understatement. WHERE is the fight to win each other back?! WHERE IS THE YEARNING!? Nevertheless, I did still find their relationship cute.
I also feel like it's very important to give credit to how Kate Dramis represents mental health struggles and neurodivergence in this book. The Odds of You serves as a subtle reminder that anybody can face mental health struggles, even those who seem to "have it all". From anxiety and imposter syndrome, to ADHD, to bereavement and grief, this book is a reminder to people in similar situations that they're not alone.
💫 Overall 💫
This book was an easy and thoroughly enjoyable read filled with British X American banter, heart-warming confessions, and wholesome, cosy holiday season vibes.
Thank you to NetGalley, Kate Dramis and Bloomsbury Publishing UK for gifting this eBook in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. All opinions are my own.
❀ Tia ❀
January 6, 2026
Happy Release!
It takes time to get used to third-person present tense. Dab isn’t sure, but it may have rewired her brain. Something’s been rearranged, she guesses 😵💫
Third-person present tense doesn’t always bother me, but it was distracting here, and it took me a moment to get into the story. I considered dnfing in the first 20–30%, but I’m glad I soldiered on, because it improved once I got invested.
Theo, a celebrity actor, and Sage, an upcoming author, meet on a plane and promptly get mistaken for a couple. Sage is terrified by the social media frenzy that follows, and despite mutual attraction, nothing comes of it. But then they bump into each other some time later and reconnect…
I really enjoyed their time together; the banter, the movies, and Christmas in snowy Scotland — all of that was very cozy and romantic. Their chemistry was great, and even though there were a lot of open-door scenes, I wouldn’t call this book spicy. It was never overly descriptive, and that worked well for me.
What I also appreciated was how both characters’ struggles with mental health, careers, families, and general life decisions were portrayed. They were both extremely relatable, and I very much appreciated the author’s take on those topics.
However.
I hate third-act breakups. They are unnecessary killjoys, and I’ve docked countless stars for them in the past. Imagine my wrath when this book served me two of those. There was a “breakup” in the first act, and I naively thought it would save us from another one later on, but no such luck. There was a full-on meltdown where dirty secrets were revealed, doors were slammed, and phone numbers were deleted. It took them months to get back together 😩
All in all, not a total flop, and I can see how this book might work for others, but I’m unfortunately not in love.
Thanks Bloomsbury Publishing and NetGalley for the arc, all opinions are my own.
It takes time to get used to third-person present tense. Dab isn’t sure, but it may have rewired her brain. Something’s been rearranged, she guesses 😵💫
Third-person present tense doesn’t always bother me, but it was distracting here, and it took me a moment to get into the story. I considered dnfing in the first 20–30%, but I’m glad I soldiered on, because it improved once I got invested.
Theo, a celebrity actor, and Sage, an upcoming author, meet on a plane and promptly get mistaken for a couple. Sage is terrified by the social media frenzy that follows, and despite mutual attraction, nothing comes of it. But then they bump into each other some time later and reconnect…
I really enjoyed their time together; the banter, the movies, and Christmas in snowy Scotland — all of that was very cozy and romantic. Their chemistry was great, and even though there were a lot of open-door scenes, I wouldn’t call this book spicy. It was never overly descriptive, and that worked well for me.
What I also appreciated was how both characters’ struggles with mental health, careers, families, and general life decisions were portrayed. They were both extremely relatable, and I very much appreciated the author’s take on those topics.
However.
I hate third-act breakups. They are unnecessary killjoys, and I’ve docked countless stars for them in the past. Imagine my wrath when this book served me two of those. There was a “breakup” in the first act, and I naively thought it would save us from another one later on, but no such luck. There was a full-on meltdown where dirty secrets were revealed, doors were slammed, and phone numbers were deleted. It took them months to get back together 😩
All in all, not a total flop, and I can see how this book might work for others, but I’m unfortunately not in love.
Thanks Bloomsbury Publishing and NetGalley for the arc, all opinions are my own.
December 15, 2025
This novel was such a heartfelt and emotional read for me! It is about second chances, love and chemistry. I really enjoyed the main characters! I think that the side characters stood out as well. I feel that this is a more character driven novel, where all of the characters were strongly developed and lovable. This was definitely more of a slow burn romance. What surprised me was that this book had spice in it! There was not a whole lot of spice in the novel, but there were a few spicy scenes. It is a celebrity and author romantic comedy, which I found to be unique and enjoyable.
This book overall was captivating, lighthearted, reflective and witty! It was well written, easy to follow and had all the cozy vibes in it! I really had a great time with this one! It gave me the movie “Notting Hill” vibes. Be sure to check out the content warnings. I give this book a 4.5 star rating out of 5! I do recommend reading this book when it comes out! It was really, really good!
Thank you to NetGalley, author Kate Dramis and St. Martin's Press | St. Martin's Griffin for this wonderful eARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
This book is expected to be released on January 6, 2026!
This book overall was captivating, lighthearted, reflective and witty! It was well written, easy to follow and had all the cozy vibes in it! I really had a great time with this one! It gave me the movie “Notting Hill” vibes. Be sure to check out the content warnings. I give this book a 4.5 star rating out of 5! I do recommend reading this book when it comes out! It was really, really good!
Thank you to NetGalley, author Kate Dramis and St. Martin's Press | St. Martin's Griffin for this wonderful eARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
This book is expected to be released on January 6, 2026!
November 6, 2025
another tortured hero named theo to add to my collection (as in put in my pocket and protect from harm)
i also feel the bones of red white and royal blue (in writing style/vibes) working its way through the narrative in a way i cannot explain
thank you to edelweiss for providing me an advance review copy. full review to come
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i also feel the bones of red white and royal blue (in writing style/vibes) working its way through the narrative in a way i cannot explain
thank you to edelweiss for providing me an advance review copy. full review to come
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January 8, 2026
3.25⭐
After one whirlwind bestseller, Sage struggles to write her second book and starts doubting whether she’ll be able to do it at all. Then, on a flight to Comic Con, she meets Theo, who turns out to be an actor. Fans begin to speculate that there’s a romance between them. After the rumors are denied, they unexpectedly run into each other again in Scotland, where Sage hopes to find inspiration.
There were moments in the book that I really enjoyed, and others that I didn’t. I’ll admit that I mostly finished this book because of Theo. He’s kind, sweet, and vulnerable, and I truly felt for him. I would’ve loved to read his POV. The shared moments between the main characters were my favorite part.
I liked Sage as well, but at times there was too much inner monologue and overthinking, which made me lose interest and skim through some pages. Maybe part of the issue was that the book is written in third person — I often find it harder to form an emotional connection with the characters in that case.
Overall, it’s a comforting romance, not only about love but also about self-discovery.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press (St. Martin's Griffin) for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
After one whirlwind bestseller, Sage struggles to write her second book and starts doubting whether she’ll be able to do it at all. Then, on a flight to Comic Con, she meets Theo, who turns out to be an actor. Fans begin to speculate that there’s a romance between them. After the rumors are denied, they unexpectedly run into each other again in Scotland, where Sage hopes to find inspiration.
There were moments in the book that I really enjoyed, and others that I didn’t. I’ll admit that I mostly finished this book because of Theo. He’s kind, sweet, and vulnerable, and I truly felt for him. I would’ve loved to read his POV. The shared moments between the main characters were my favorite part.
I liked Sage as well, but at times there was too much inner monologue and overthinking, which made me lose interest and skim through some pages. Maybe part of the issue was that the book is written in third person — I often find it harder to form an emotional connection with the characters in that case.
Overall, it’s a comforting romance, not only about love but also about self-discovery.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press (St. Martin's Griffin) for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
January 11, 2026
Well, this was disappointing…
The female lead Sage was honestly quite frustrating. I thought that I would be able to relate to her fear of never being good enough, but she kept overthinking everything. It made being in her head so tiring and boring because her internal monologues were overtaking the entire book. I wanted something else to be happening, but I could not escape her anxious thoughts. I mean she was constantly worried about a different thing each chapter and it made me want to fling my phone across the room.
The author spends so much time on Sage’s writer’s block that the romance unfortunately fell to the background. It also doesn’t help that I wasn’t even feeling the chemistry between Theo and Sage. It was way too insta-lovey. They spent barely one full day together and people around them are throwing out the word love. It was ridiculous. We also barely got to see their interactions. It was just implied that they had this amazing connection, but I wanted the freaking proof!! The male lead also felt one-dimensional and I wished we got to know more about him.
The story in itself was uninspiring. It mainly takes place in Scotland which was a big reason why I wanted to read the book in the first place, but Sage just stays locked in her Airbnb moping. I wanted more of a fun adventure and journey of self-discovery and that’s not what I go. I was tempted to DNF in the last couple of chapters because of how fed up I was.
Overall, this book was a miss for me and I found it hard to care for the plot or the characters.
The female lead Sage was honestly quite frustrating. I thought that I would be able to relate to her fear of never being good enough, but she kept overthinking everything. It made being in her head so tiring and boring because her internal monologues were overtaking the entire book. I wanted something else to be happening, but I could not escape her anxious thoughts. I mean she was constantly worried about a different thing each chapter and it made me want to fling my phone across the room.
The author spends so much time on Sage’s writer’s block that the romance unfortunately fell to the background. It also doesn’t help that I wasn’t even feeling the chemistry between Theo and Sage. It was way too insta-lovey. They spent barely one full day together and people around them are throwing out the word love. It was ridiculous. We also barely got to see their interactions. It was just implied that they had this amazing connection, but I wanted the freaking proof!! The male lead also felt one-dimensional and I wished we got to know more about him.
The story in itself was uninspiring. It mainly takes place in Scotland which was a big reason why I wanted to read the book in the first place, but Sage just stays locked in her Airbnb moping. I wanted more of a fun adventure and journey of self-discovery and that’s not what I go. I was tempted to DNF in the last couple of chapters because of how fed up I was.
Overall, this book was a miss for me and I found it hard to care for the plot or the characters.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
3.75 / 5 Stars
Ugh, I am such an American pleb who is just easily charmed by a British man, fictional or not. I read this so it isn’t even that I could hear his accent, but the author just made him so damn charming. I am but a simple woman. “The Odds of You” is about Sage, a writer with horrible writer’s block (with a side of imposter syndrome). On a flight to Comic Con, she meets Theo, a handsome, British man, who happens to be an actor. Sage did not recognize him but the paparazzi sure did, creating havoc online and in Sage’s head. With her deadline approaching, she escaped to Scotland (it just looked so beautiful in the pictures that Theo showed her). What are the odds that Theo will also be there? And what are the odds that they will stop denying their electric connection? I don’t remember much from my stats class but the answer is PRETTY GOOD ODDS.
You will probably like this book if you like:
✒️ Celebrity romance
🎭 British Actor MMC x American Writer FMC
✒️ Books about books (she’s an author with writer’s block)
🎭 Scottish setting
✒️ Bisexual rep and ADHD rep (FMC)
🎭 Discussions of grief and loss
Sage was a really interesting character. Writer’s block sounds HORRIBLE and I feel like I got a full, in-depth look at what it feels like to go through. Sage also feels like she is both too much and not enough, balancing on that precarious precipice at all times and I related and appreciated those feelings.. My one complaint is that around the 30% mark, I started to feel like we were getting hit over the head with her internal back and forth and I just wanted to say “I am literally the target audience. I empathize. I relate. And I get it! I understand that it is multifaceted and pervasive and affects all aspects of her life. I truly, truly get it and would love to read something more.” And thankfully, there was more external action that broke up that internal dialogue because it was starting to feel heavy handed.
Beyond being charming, Theo had depth that made him flawed in a very believable way. And their banter was great. I love a man who loves to be teased by a witty woman. Their relationship was both effervescent and fun while being serious and I was on board fully until the third act conflict. Because man, oh man, would I not be able to forgive Theo as easily as Sage did for what happened. Yes, yes, she was also at fault and yes, she worked on herself and maybe I am just a grudge holder but I would need so much more groveling to be okay.
There were a few other great aspects to the book. I also LOVE texts in a book (epistolary if you’re fancy). And this had some great exchanges between Theo and Sage and Sage and her best friends. It was delightful. Sage’s issues with her parents and Theo’s issues with his dad were interesting and added some friction for both characters to deal with in a way that felt authentic.
This was written in third person present tense which I find distracting sometimes. Sometimes everything flowed and was easy to read and sometimes I found myself stumbling over sentences. Third person present just feels like an oxymoron sometimes -- we are in the present with the character but not in their brain because it is third person -- it is just challenging for me personally. You have been warned if that matters to you too.
Thank you St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for providing this eARC! All opinions are my own.
Publication Date: January 6, 2026
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Pre-Read Thoughts: I keep thinking that this is a STEM romance because of the odds/math implication in the title but it is very much NOT that. It’s a celebrity romance and it’s giving “Notting Hill” vibes so I’m down.
Ugh, I am such an American pleb who is just easily charmed by a British man, fictional or not. I read this so it isn’t even that I could hear his accent, but the author just made him so damn charming. I am but a simple woman. “The Odds of You” is about Sage, a writer with horrible writer’s block (with a side of imposter syndrome). On a flight to Comic Con, she meets Theo, a handsome, British man, who happens to be an actor. Sage did not recognize him but the paparazzi sure did, creating havoc online and in Sage’s head. With her deadline approaching, she escaped to Scotland (it just looked so beautiful in the pictures that Theo showed her). What are the odds that Theo will also be there? And what are the odds that they will stop denying their electric connection? I don’t remember much from my stats class but the answer is PRETTY GOOD ODDS.
You will probably like this book if you like:
✒️ Celebrity romance
🎭 British Actor MMC x American Writer FMC
✒️ Books about books (she’s an author with writer’s block)
🎭 Scottish setting
✒️ Bisexual rep and ADHD rep (FMC)
🎭 Discussions of grief and loss
Sage was a really interesting character. Writer’s block sounds HORRIBLE and I feel like I got a full, in-depth look at what it feels like to go through. Sage also feels like she is both too much and not enough, balancing on that precarious precipice at all times and I related and appreciated those feelings.. My one complaint is that around the 30% mark, I started to feel like we were getting hit over the head with her internal back and forth and I just wanted to say “I am literally the target audience. I empathize. I relate. And I get it! I understand that it is multifaceted and pervasive and affects all aspects of her life. I truly, truly get it and would love to read something more.” And thankfully, there was more external action that broke up that internal dialogue because it was starting to feel heavy handed.
Beyond being charming, Theo had depth that made him flawed in a very believable way. And their banter was great. I love a man who loves to be teased by a witty woman. Their relationship was both effervescent and fun while being serious and I was on board fully until the third act conflict. Because man, oh man, would I not be able to forgive Theo as easily as Sage did for what happened. Yes, yes, she was also at fault and yes, she worked on herself and maybe I am just a grudge holder but I would need so much more groveling to be okay.
There were a few other great aspects to the book. I also LOVE texts in a book (epistolary if you’re fancy). And this had some great exchanges between Theo and Sage and Sage and her best friends. It was delightful. Sage’s issues with her parents and Theo’s issues with his dad were interesting and added some friction for both characters to deal with in a way that felt authentic.
This was written in third person present tense which I find distracting sometimes. Sometimes everything flowed and was easy to read and sometimes I found myself stumbling over sentences. Third person present just feels like an oxymoron sometimes -- we are in the present with the character but not in their brain because it is third person -- it is just challenging for me personally. You have been warned if that matters to you too.
Thank you St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for providing this eARC! All opinions are my own.
Publication Date: January 6, 2026
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Pre-Read Thoughts: I keep thinking that this is a STEM romance because of the odds/math implication in the title but it is very much NOT that. It’s a celebrity romance and it’s giving “Notting Hill” vibes so I’m down.
November 16, 2025
To know him—truly know him.
What if.
What if.
What if.
Wow… just wow. If I could rate 6 stars I would in a heartbeat. 😭 This story reminded me why I love reading so much. 🥹🥹🥹 From the very first chapter, the writing is so vivid and beautifully crafted that it felt like I stepped right into the world alongside the characters. Every emotion, every setting, every quiet moment… they all came alive in the most effortless way. 🫶🏼🫶🏼
I fell completely in love with Sage. She’s the kind of girl you root for with your whole heart. She’s brave, stubborn in the best way, and determined to live a life that makes her happy, even when the pressure to be someone else is crushing. Watching her stand firm in her dreams, even while struggling, was powerful and honestly so inspiring. 💅🏼
And Theo… pure perfection. ✨ Charming without trying, gentle without being passive, and supportive in ways that feel rare in romance. Their connection starts off in the most unexpected way, but what follows is this slow, honest unraveling of walls and fears. The open communication between them (after the first rift in the beginning 🫣) was everything. No pointless arguments, no talking over each other—just two people learning to listen, to show up, and to be exactly what the other needs at exactly the right moments.
And one of my absolute favorite things? Nothing felt rushed. There’s tension, there’s longing, there are moments where you feel how close they are to falling (and moments where you hold your breath because you’re not sure if they’ll be brave enough to admit it). The story balances sweetness with emotional depth, and the quieter, heavier moments hit just as hard as the swoony ones.
The friendships and group chats? Hilarious. The family drama? So raw and realistic. The character growth? Chef’s kiss. 🤌🏼🤌🏼 Every piece of this book works together to create something warm, emotional, and unforgettable.
I genuinely can’t think of a single thing I didn’t like. It’s a story that sneaks up on you, wraps around you, and stays with you long after you close the last page. 🩵🩵🩵
If you’re craving a romance that’s beautifully written, emotionally grounded, and full of the kind of connection that feels both rare and real —add this to your TBR immediately‼️‼️
-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-favorite quotes-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-
"I write because one time I picked up a book and it made me feel less alone. And I think I can help others feel less alone, too," she murmurs.”
“His smile is soft, his eyes knowing. Something in Sage's chest swells. It feels a little bit like reading her favorite book for the very first time.”
“I don't consider myself a possessive man," he remarks, his voice like a rumble of distant thunder. "But seeing you in that shirt might be the thing to prove otherwise."
"You, Collins, are entirely missable."
-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-
things to know about the book ↓
📚 writer x actor
📚 small-town Scotland escape
📚 low drama between MCs
📚 second chance
📚 emotional healing
📚 third person POV
A huge thank you to Netgalley, St. Martin's Press, and Kate Dramis for allowing me to read this arc. These are all my honest opinions in this review.
What if.
What if.
What if.
Wow… just wow. If I could rate 6 stars I would in a heartbeat. 😭 This story reminded me why I love reading so much. 🥹🥹🥹 From the very first chapter, the writing is so vivid and beautifully crafted that it felt like I stepped right into the world alongside the characters. Every emotion, every setting, every quiet moment… they all came alive in the most effortless way. 🫶🏼🫶🏼
I fell completely in love with Sage. She’s the kind of girl you root for with your whole heart. She’s brave, stubborn in the best way, and determined to live a life that makes her happy, even when the pressure to be someone else is crushing. Watching her stand firm in her dreams, even while struggling, was powerful and honestly so inspiring. 💅🏼
And Theo… pure perfection. ✨ Charming without trying, gentle without being passive, and supportive in ways that feel rare in romance. Their connection starts off in the most unexpected way, but what follows is this slow, honest unraveling of walls and fears. The open communication between them (after the first rift in the beginning 🫣) was everything. No pointless arguments, no talking over each other—just two people learning to listen, to show up, and to be exactly what the other needs at exactly the right moments.
And one of my absolute favorite things? Nothing felt rushed. There’s tension, there’s longing, there are moments where you feel how close they are to falling (and moments where you hold your breath because you’re not sure if they’ll be brave enough to admit it). The story balances sweetness with emotional depth, and the quieter, heavier moments hit just as hard as the swoony ones.
The friendships and group chats? Hilarious. The family drama? So raw and realistic. The character growth? Chef’s kiss. 🤌🏼🤌🏼 Every piece of this book works together to create something warm, emotional, and unforgettable.
I genuinely can’t think of a single thing I didn’t like. It’s a story that sneaks up on you, wraps around you, and stays with you long after you close the last page. 🩵🩵🩵
If you’re craving a romance that’s beautifully written, emotionally grounded, and full of the kind of connection that feels both rare and real —add this to your TBR immediately‼️‼️
-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-favorite quotes-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-
"I write because one time I picked up a book and it made me feel less alone. And I think I can help others feel less alone, too," she murmurs.”
“His smile is soft, his eyes knowing. Something in Sage's chest swells. It feels a little bit like reading her favorite book for the very first time.”
“I don't consider myself a possessive man," he remarks, his voice like a rumble of distant thunder. "But seeing you in that shirt might be the thing to prove otherwise."
"You, Collins, are entirely missable."
-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-
things to know about the book ↓
📚 writer x actor
📚 small-town Scotland escape
📚 low drama between MCs
📚 second chance
📚 emotional healing
📚 third person POV
A huge thank you to Netgalley, St. Martin's Press, and Kate Dramis for allowing me to read this arc. These are all my honest opinions in this review.
August 29, 2025
THOUGHTS: Really loved this one! I didn't expect it to go so deep into mental health issues and family relationships - and if you were to ask me - I think this is more than a poolside romance and less than a serious read.
CHARACTER BUILDING: Sage's character was so refreshing to read because she was changing careers and finally setting some much-needed boundaries. That's REALLY hard to do but I love watching characters do it!
THE ‘MEH’ STUFF: None really!
FAVORITE QUOTE: 'dreams that were dismissed in the name of practicality and rationality' -- Gah. Plucked that feeling right out of my brain and put it into words.
- Tough family relationships
- International romantic relationships
- Changing careers
**Thank you to St. Martin's Griffin for the advanced reader copy. I received this book for free, but all thoughts are my own. – SLR🖤
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CHARACTER BUILDING: Sage's character was so refreshing to read because she was changing careers and finally setting some much-needed boundaries. That's REALLY hard to do but I love watching characters do it!
THE ‘MEH’ STUFF: None really!
FAVORITE QUOTE: 'dreams that were dismissed in the name of practicality and rationality' -- Gah. Plucked that feeling right out of my brain and put it into words.
- Tough family relationships
- International romantic relationships
- Changing careers
**Thank you to St. Martin's Griffin for the advanced reader copy. I received this book for free, but all thoughts are my own. – SLR🖤
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September 17, 2025
I received a free copy of, The Odds of You, by Kate Dramis, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Sage Collins is a writer, or trying to be. I could not get into this book at all. I did not care for Sage or Theo, or the language.
December 17, 2025
A swoony romance for lovers of Carley Fortune and Christina Lauren. Celebrity-author romance, fake dating and a fun romp through la la land.
Sage was once a business data analyst and has become an author. Is she a one hit wonder or does she have a second book in her? Theo is the next it-guy in Hollywood. They meet on a flight and people think they are dating because the paparazzi picked up on the chemistry. He’s Scottish. They meet in the way to comicon then they meet again when Sage travels to Scotland for writing.
This was the perfect book on audio. It was easy to follow and the performance was excellent. I really enjoyed the Scottish accent and all of the banter. Even the internal dialogue was really engaging. I found it to be very romantic. Although parts of it were definitely a little unbelievable, overall I was able to suspend disbelief in the pursuit of a lovely story.
Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan audio for the ALC. book to be published January 6, 2026.
Sage was once a business data analyst and has become an author. Is she a one hit wonder or does she have a second book in her? Theo is the next it-guy in Hollywood. They meet on a flight and people think they are dating because the paparazzi picked up on the chemistry. He’s Scottish. They meet in the way to comicon then they meet again when Sage travels to Scotland for writing.
This was the perfect book on audio. It was easy to follow and the performance was excellent. I really enjoyed the Scottish accent and all of the banter. Even the internal dialogue was really engaging. I found it to be very romantic. Although parts of it were definitely a little unbelievable, overall I was able to suspend disbelief in the pursuit of a lovely story.
Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan audio for the ALC. book to be published January 6, 2026.
November 5, 2025
3⭐️
A thoroughly cute story! Sage is a once-published author who has escaped to the Scottish Highlands to finish her sophomore novel and get over a series case of writers block. Theo is a newly-hot actor in town to clean out his families vacation home- and also happens to be the man Sage met at Comic Con a few weeks prior.
This was a fun read, and I really enjoyed the Scottish atmosphere. Kate Dramis did a great job setting the scene on the Isle of Skye, I really felt like I could see it in my mind.
I will say, I didn't connect with the characters. Both as individuals and as a couple, they just didn't pull me in. And I can't quite put my finger on why? I just never cared much about them tbh, even though I think they both went through some solid growth here.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishing team for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
A thoroughly cute story! Sage is a once-published author who has escaped to the Scottish Highlands to finish her sophomore novel and get over a series case of writers block. Theo is a newly-hot actor in town to clean out his families vacation home- and also happens to be the man Sage met at Comic Con a few weeks prior.
This was a fun read, and I really enjoyed the Scottish atmosphere. Kate Dramis did a great job setting the scene on the Isle of Skye, I really felt like I could see it in my mind.
I will say, I didn't connect with the characters. Both as individuals and as a couple, they just didn't pull me in. And I can't quite put my finger on why? I just never cared much about them tbh, even though I think they both went through some solid growth here.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishing team for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
January 1, 2026
As a 90s millennial who rewatches The Holiday every Christmas season this book truly felt like a warm hug🥹 From the very beginning Sage and Theo were deeply relatable. They are two people trying to find their footing in life while carrying grief and navigating parents who have strong expectations for what their lives should look like. Their struggles felt real, tender, and incredibly easy to connect with!
While I would not necessarily call this a Christmas book I loved that it was set during the holiday season. Reading it in late January still felt cozy and comforting, and honestly who would not want to experience Christmas in Scotland?!
This is a genuinely SWEET romance with well developed characters whose emotional journeys felt just as important as the love story itself. I finished this book feeling full hearted and grateful for the time spent with Sage and Theo. I would absolutely recommend it!!!
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press for the eARC.
While I would not necessarily call this a Christmas book I loved that it was set during the holiday season. Reading it in late January still felt cozy and comforting, and honestly who would not want to experience Christmas in Scotland?!
This is a genuinely SWEET romance with well developed characters whose emotional journeys felt just as important as the love story itself. I finished this book feeling full hearted and grateful for the time spent with Sage and Theo. I would absolutely recommend it!!!
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press for the eARC.
January 8, 2026
I’ll be honest, the cover alone drew me in without reading g the synopsis. and I’m glad I requested this celebrity x author romance story. I really enjoyed the dynamic and instant ease between Theo and Sage, who have a fun meet-cute on a flight.
Featuring strong friendships, neurodivergent rep (ADHD), and writing, I was instantly engaged with the story, and loved the escape to the beautiful Scottish landscape. I paired the audio and print and enjoyed them both!
*many thanks to St Martin’s Press, Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review
Featuring strong friendships, neurodivergent rep (ADHD), and writing, I was instantly engaged with the story, and loved the escape to the beautiful Scottish landscape. I paired the audio and print and enjoyed them both!
*many thanks to St Martin’s Press, Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review
dnf
January 19, 2026DNF @ 26% - unfortunately this one just isn’t for me. I’ve tried multiple times and have had the same desire to put it down each and every time.
It’s not a bad book by any means, but is just not working for me at this time. I am struggling hard to connect to the characters and the story and I think it’s because the book is written in 3rd person, but the audiobook is coming across like 1st person talking in the 3rd person voice, which is jarring to me. This may not be as big of an issue in the physical or ebook formats.
Thank you to St. Martins Press and Macmillan Audio for the advanced copies.
It’s not a bad book by any means, but is just not working for me at this time. I am struggling hard to connect to the characters and the story and I think it’s because the book is written in 3rd person, but the audiobook is coming across like 1st person talking in the 3rd person voice, which is jarring to me. This may not be as big of an issue in the physical or ebook formats.
Thank you to St. Martins Press and Macmillan Audio for the advanced copies.
January 12, 2026
Story 3.5 stars. Narration 5 stars
This was a contemporary romance between an author with a bestseller and an actor with his first film already a hit. They meet on the plane going to Comic Com. She has no idea who he is. Paparazzi at the airport put them together when they barely know each other. The internet goes pretty nuts about it and not in a good way. They meet for one drink and things go downhill after that. She’s trying to write the sequel to her bestseller and has complete writers block. She goes to Scotland to try and work. It just happens to be where he had told her he used to go. Enough said. Of course, I’ve not told all.
It was good, but not great. I had problems with the female main character. She had too many problems going on, a lot of which was just in her mind. Or from her past. I did like the main male character. There was miscommunication going on and I’m not a fan of that. Plus the third act breakup I don’t care for either. Those are the reasons I couldn’t round it up to 4 stars. Narration was well done, especially the male voices done by a woman. I was impressed.
This was a contemporary romance between an author with a bestseller and an actor with his first film already a hit. They meet on the plane going to Comic Com. She has no idea who he is. Paparazzi at the airport put them together when they barely know each other. The internet goes pretty nuts about it and not in a good way. They meet for one drink and things go downhill after that. She’s trying to write the sequel to her bestseller and has complete writers block. She goes to Scotland to try and work. It just happens to be where he had told her he used to go. Enough said. Of course, I’ve not told all.
It was good, but not great. I had problems with the female main character. She had too many problems going on, a lot of which was just in her mind. Or from her past. I did like the main male character. There was miscommunication going on and I’m not a fan of that. Plus the third act breakup I don’t care for either. Those are the reasons I couldn’t round it up to 4 stars. Narration was well done, especially the male voices done by a woman. I was impressed.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 24, 2025
This one was a bit of a mixed bag for me. I couldn’t really connect with Sage—her constant overthinking and self-sabotage made it tough to root for her, and after a while I found myself skimming her inner struggles. On the flip side, Theo completely won me over. He’s charming, a little vulnerable under the surface, and honestly felt like the heart of the story whenever he showed up. I just wish we’d gotten more of his perspective, especially with the whole “celebrity” setup the blurb teases.
The pacing dragged in spots, and the third-person present tense narration didn’t always work for me. But there were still moments I enjoyed—especially the quiet chapters in Scotland and the sparks of chemistry between Theo and Sage when they finally slowed down enough to be real with each other.
Overall, this read less like a sweeping celebrity romance and more like a story about creative burnout and finding yourself again. Not a bad thing, just not what I was expecting. If you go in knowing it’s heavier on personal growth than on glitzy romance, you might enjoy it more than I did.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The pacing dragged in spots, and the third-person present tense narration didn’t always work for me. But there were still moments I enjoyed—especially the quiet chapters in Scotland and the sparks of chemistry between Theo and Sage when they finally slowed down enough to be real with each other.
Overall, this read less like a sweeping celebrity romance and more like a story about creative burnout and finding yourself again. Not a bad thing, just not what I was expecting. If you go in knowing it’s heavier on personal growth than on glitzy romance, you might enjoy it more than I did.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
November 19, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley, Macmillan Audio and Kate Dramis for this advanced reader copy. The following is my honest review.
The Odds of You is a book with an undeniably fun premise: a writer, a charming British actor, a little serendipity, and a dash of celebrity romance. There are moments where the story delivers on that promise (particularly in its supporting cast and in small, sharply observed emotional beats) but for me, the execution didn’t always live up to the concept.
The novel’s choice of third-person narration was a big stumbling block for me. Third person can absolutely immerse a reader when it’s handled with a strong, consistent point of view but here, the perspective often felt like a weird move. As a result, I struggled to connect emotionally with her arc, even when I could see what the story wanted me to feel.
This narrative distance ended up magnifying some of my frustrations with Sage as a character. I think she’s meant to be endearingly neurotic, relatable, a little messy in that “rom-com heroine finding her footing” way. But the third-person lens made her quirks read less like natural personality traits and more like deliberately inserted “relatable moments.” Instead of feeling charming, they sometimes edged toward performative or overly self-consciously quirky, which created friction in scenes that were clearly aiming for heart or humor.
Ironically, the supporting cast felt more like the highlight of the book. Emerson, in particular, was a standout for me—funny without trying too hard, warm without being saintly, and voiced in a way that felt authentic. In the audiobook especially, her dialogue landed well and provided some of the book’s most natural moments.
Sage’s interactions with her friends, though, sometimes leaned toward exasperation or ungratefulness in ways I wasn’t sure were intentional. When the protagonist repeatedly reacts with frustration to the people who seem to be holding her up, it can shift reader sympathy without the story really interrogating that shift.
There’s a certain meta quality to the book where Sage is a writer grappling with writer’s block. And that combined with a few references sprinkled through the narrative, create the impression of autobiographical resonance, even if that’s not the author’s intention.
This isn’t inherently a problem; plenty of writers incorporate pieces of their own creative lives into fiction. But here, those parallels sometimes made the story feel less like fully imagined fiction and more like a self-insert romantic fantasy, the kind of dreamy, wish-fulfillment setup you’d expect from vintage Wattpad days. The book even nods to Wattpad explicitly, which reinforces that tonal connection.
And then there’s Theo as the blond, blue-eyed British actor whose gentle demeanor and celebrity aura are giving major Joe Alwyn vibes. Again, this isn’t inherently negative, but it adds to the overall feeling that the novel may be drawing more from personal fantasy structures than from fully developed character studies. The result is a romance that sometimes feels less crafted than imagined.
In the end, The Odds of You is a charming setup with some bright moments, but its narrative distance and character dynamics didn’t fully work for me. Readers who love celebrity romance, writer main characters, and a touch of wish-fulfillment will likely still enjoy the ride.
The Odds of You is a book with an undeniably fun premise: a writer, a charming British actor, a little serendipity, and a dash of celebrity romance. There are moments where the story delivers on that promise (particularly in its supporting cast and in small, sharply observed emotional beats) but for me, the execution didn’t always live up to the concept.
The novel’s choice of third-person narration was a big stumbling block for me. Third person can absolutely immerse a reader when it’s handled with a strong, consistent point of view but here, the perspective often felt like a weird move. As a result, I struggled to connect emotionally with her arc, even when I could see what the story wanted me to feel.
This narrative distance ended up magnifying some of my frustrations with Sage as a character. I think she’s meant to be endearingly neurotic, relatable, a little messy in that “rom-com heroine finding her footing” way. But the third-person lens made her quirks read less like natural personality traits and more like deliberately inserted “relatable moments.” Instead of feeling charming, they sometimes edged toward performative or overly self-consciously quirky, which created friction in scenes that were clearly aiming for heart or humor.
Ironically, the supporting cast felt more like the highlight of the book. Emerson, in particular, was a standout for me—funny without trying too hard, warm without being saintly, and voiced in a way that felt authentic. In the audiobook especially, her dialogue landed well and provided some of the book’s most natural moments.
Sage’s interactions with her friends, though, sometimes leaned toward exasperation or ungratefulness in ways I wasn’t sure were intentional. When the protagonist repeatedly reacts with frustration to the people who seem to be holding her up, it can shift reader sympathy without the story really interrogating that shift.
There’s a certain meta quality to the book where Sage is a writer grappling with writer’s block. And that combined with a few references sprinkled through the narrative, create the impression of autobiographical resonance, even if that’s not the author’s intention.
This isn’t inherently a problem; plenty of writers incorporate pieces of their own creative lives into fiction. But here, those parallels sometimes made the story feel less like fully imagined fiction and more like a self-insert romantic fantasy, the kind of dreamy, wish-fulfillment setup you’d expect from vintage Wattpad days. The book even nods to Wattpad explicitly, which reinforces that tonal connection.
And then there’s Theo as the blond, blue-eyed British actor whose gentle demeanor and celebrity aura are giving major Joe Alwyn vibes. Again, this isn’t inherently negative, but it adds to the overall feeling that the novel may be drawing more from personal fantasy structures than from fully developed character studies. The result is a romance that sometimes feels less crafted than imagined.
In the end, The Odds of You is a charming setup with some bright moments, but its narrative distance and character dynamics didn’t fully work for me. Readers who love celebrity romance, writer main characters, and a touch of wish-fulfillment will likely still enjoy the ride.
December 19, 2025
So, this was really good. It was slow to start and I was a little unsure if it was going to work but once it took hold it caught me and ran!
This started with all the expected nuances of a classic rom-com with a newly successful but relatively unknown young author having a chance meeting with an up-and-coming hot new actor on a cross country flight. Where it went from there, though, was a lot about the emotional trauma that comes from personal doubt and the pressure from ourselves, social media and our families to fit into certain roles and traditional definitions of success. It all set up a touching and emotional relationship journey between the two main characters - taking them from acquaintances to friends to casual lovers to partners.
The emotional journey that Sage, the FMC, goes through to deal with her stress responses, professional and familial pressures, all exacerbated by her ADHD, was pretty well done. Having to face harsh truths about her own self-sabotage at the cost of damage to her personal and professional lives until she could work it through was a realistic storyline.
Sage’s relationship with Theo, the MMC, was also a very nice surprise. Again, at first, I wasn’t sure how it would play. Started a lot like insta-love and suffered through more than one break but they had a palpable connection and great chemistry. Their story was quite romantic, actually. I really liked who they were when they were together and watching their relationship grow. They were just really good together.
The writing was also insightful and at times really lovely, especially as Sage and Theo grew to care for and understand each other.
Enjoyable, touching book!
Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press and the author for the opportunity to read an advance copy and share my opinions!
This started with all the expected nuances of a classic rom-com with a newly successful but relatively unknown young author having a chance meeting with an up-and-coming hot new actor on a cross country flight. Where it went from there, though, was a lot about the emotional trauma that comes from personal doubt and the pressure from ourselves, social media and our families to fit into certain roles and traditional definitions of success. It all set up a touching and emotional relationship journey between the two main characters - taking them from acquaintances to friends to casual lovers to partners.
The emotional journey that Sage, the FMC, goes through to deal with her stress responses, professional and familial pressures, all exacerbated by her ADHD, was pretty well done. Having to face harsh truths about her own self-sabotage at the cost of damage to her personal and professional lives until she could work it through was a realistic storyline.
Sage’s relationship with Theo, the MMC, was also a very nice surprise. Again, at first, I wasn’t sure how it would play. Started a lot like insta-love and suffered through more than one break but they had a palpable connection and great chemistry. Their story was quite romantic, actually. I really liked who they were when they were together and watching their relationship grow. They were just really good together.
The writing was also insightful and at times really lovely, especially as Sage and Theo grew to care for and understand each other.
Enjoyable, touching book!
Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press and the author for the opportunity to read an advance copy and share my opinions!
December 16, 2025
4.25 stars, loved this!
The Odds of You is a well-written dive into the world our main character, Sage, who is an up-and-coming author currently facing writer’s block on her second novel, which was due like, yesterday. She decides to clear her head and escape off to a small town in Ireland, where she happens to run into a famous actor (Theo) that she had once had a chance encounter with on a flight to NYC. What are the odds of running into this handsome guy, not once, but twice? Probably pretty low!
This meet-cute story is more than just that though; it delves into both Sage and Theo’s backstories and how they are still grappling with their past in their day-to-day. I enjoyed listening to this book, and was pretty invested in consuming it as quickly as possible haha. It was well narrated which is really important to me as a listener - I am a picky one, and if I find the narrator’s voice annoying, oddly paced, etc., it can just ruin the whole book for me. Not the case here! This was very well done. I can also be pretty particular about romance novels- they need to feel realistic, not contrived or sappy, and have depth to their characters - this one checked all those boxes! I recommend checking this story out for sure.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the opportunity to listen to an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The Odds of You is a well-written dive into the world our main character, Sage, who is an up-and-coming author currently facing writer’s block on her second novel, which was due like, yesterday. She decides to clear her head and escape off to a small town in Ireland, where she happens to run into a famous actor (Theo) that she had once had a chance encounter with on a flight to NYC. What are the odds of running into this handsome guy, not once, but twice? Probably pretty low!
This meet-cute story is more than just that though; it delves into both Sage and Theo’s backstories and how they are still grappling with their past in their day-to-day. I enjoyed listening to this book, and was pretty invested in consuming it as quickly as possible haha. It was well narrated which is really important to me as a listener - I am a picky one, and if I find the narrator’s voice annoying, oddly paced, etc., it can just ruin the whole book for me. Not the case here! This was very well done. I can also be pretty particular about romance novels- they need to feel realistic, not contrived or sappy, and have depth to their characters - this one checked all those boxes! I recommend checking this story out for sure.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the opportunity to listen to an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
January 13, 2026
This was such an easy to follow second chance romance with all the comfort vibes 🫶
Sage is a former data analyst who burned her life down to chase her dream of becoming an author. After one big bestseller and now struggling with her second book, she’s dealing with anxiety, imposter syndrome, and a lot of pressure, which made her feel so relatable.
Enter Theo Sharpe: a charming British actor on the edge of fame, who Sage meets after an accidental run in on the way to Comic Con that somehow ends with the internet thinking they’re dating 😅
When Sage escapes to Scotland to clear her head and try to write again, Theo ends up back in her life, and their time there was absolutely perfect for a second chance. Theo was all in from the start, and I loved how much he showed up for Sage 🥹 I also really enjoyed how they leaned on each other while dealing with their own family drama.
And can we talk about Sage’s friendships? I loved Emerson and Margot so much, they were supportive and always there through all of Sage’s ups and downs. 🥰
I didn’t love the third act breakup (it made sense and everything works out, but I’m just not a fan of them 😅), but overall this was such a cozy read.
Sage is a former data analyst who burned her life down to chase her dream of becoming an author. After one big bestseller and now struggling with her second book, she’s dealing with anxiety, imposter syndrome, and a lot of pressure, which made her feel so relatable.
Enter Theo Sharpe: a charming British actor on the edge of fame, who Sage meets after an accidental run in on the way to Comic Con that somehow ends with the internet thinking they’re dating 😅
When Sage escapes to Scotland to clear her head and try to write again, Theo ends up back in her life, and their time there was absolutely perfect for a second chance. Theo was all in from the start, and I loved how much he showed up for Sage 🥹 I also really enjoyed how they leaned on each other while dealing with their own family drama.
And can we talk about Sage’s friendships? I loved Emerson and Margot so much, they were supportive and always there through all of Sage’s ups and downs. 🥰
I didn’t love the third act breakup (it made sense and everything works out, but I’m just not a fan of them 😅), but overall this was such a cozy read.
January 6, 2026
• alc review •
release date - january 6, 2026
thank you to macmillan for a gifted alc copy of the odds of you, in exchange for my honest review.
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Okay first, I had a great time listening to this audiobook and I really liked the narrator! Second, our MMC Theo has a cat named Toothless and I just love that so much because HTTYD is one of my favorite movies ever. Love that Sage is an author and that she met Theo on the plane to NYCC, and their banter is adorable. I really liked how the author wrote each of the MCs mental health struggles and I feel like the characters and the plot were really fleshed out.
"But you don't have to be fully healed to let someone love you."
release date - january 6, 2026
thank you to macmillan for a gifted alc copy of the odds of you, in exchange for my honest review.
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Okay first, I had a great time listening to this audiobook and I really liked the narrator! Second, our MMC Theo has a cat named Toothless and I just love that so much because HTTYD is one of my favorite movies ever. Love that Sage is an author and that she met Theo on the plane to NYCC, and their banter is adorable. I really liked how the author wrote each of the MCs mental health struggles and I feel like the characters and the plot were really fleshed out.
"But you don't have to be fully healed to let someone love you."
December 14, 2025
Thank you St. Martin’s Press for a gifted arc in exchange for my honest thoughts 💌
The Odds of You blends some of my favorite things: an airplane meet cute, a cheeky wink to anyone who’s dreamed of falling in love with their celebrity crush, and an ode to one of my favorite nostalgic movies, The Holiday.
I’m fairly selective with more character driven stories but I loved following Sage’s journey and seeing how she processed and viewed the world. “Itchy brain” is an all too familiar feeling and there was a sense of comfort in relating to a character on this level.
Sage and Theo’s relationship was a sweeping, tumbling, breath-stealing whirlwind that planted firm roots in a once in a lifetime chance of fate and that same fate strung them together like twin stars in the sky. It was so easy to root for them and the way their friend groups interacted as their relationship developed was the cherry on top to making this one of my favorite feel good love stories.
My first Kate Dramis and certainly won’t be my last!
The Odds of You blends some of my favorite things: an airplane meet cute, a cheeky wink to anyone who’s dreamed of falling in love with their celebrity crush, and an ode to one of my favorite nostalgic movies, The Holiday.
I’m fairly selective with more character driven stories but I loved following Sage’s journey and seeing how she processed and viewed the world. “Itchy brain” is an all too familiar feeling and there was a sense of comfort in relating to a character on this level.
Sage and Theo’s relationship was a sweeping, tumbling, breath-stealing whirlwind that planted firm roots in a once in a lifetime chance of fate and that same fate strung them together like twin stars in the sky. It was so easy to root for them and the way their friend groups interacted as their relationship developed was the cherry on top to making this one of my favorite feel good love stories.
My first Kate Dramis and certainly won’t be my last!
November 11, 2025
I had mixed feelings on this one, although they are more related to personal preference than the quality of the story.
I really liked the main character, Sage. She was a very relatable character, I enjoyed seeing her personal progress throughout the story and I also loved her friendship with Emerson and Margot and all of their group chat conversations. Theo was nice enough but felt a bit bland and him being a famous actor played a smaller role in the story than I hoped it would.
It was well written but I found the third person present tense narration incredibly distracting, especially in the first half.
Again, my expectations were likely the problem here rather than the book itself. The blurb compares it to Notting Hill and The Idea of You, so I went in expecting a fun, escapist, ‘one of us is famous’ storyline but while the MMC’s career and the romance are still central to the plot, the main focus here is Sage’s journey to quit people pleasing and find her confidence and self-worth, which isn’t what I look for in a romance.
Overall I think it’s a good book, so if you go into this one knowing what to expect and are looking for a romance with a focus on the FMC’s emotional journey, then you’ll probably really enjoy it. It just wasn’t the perfect book for me.
I really liked the main character, Sage. She was a very relatable character, I enjoyed seeing her personal progress throughout the story and I also loved her friendship with Emerson and Margot and all of their group chat conversations. Theo was nice enough but felt a bit bland and him being a famous actor played a smaller role in the story than I hoped it would.
It was well written but I found the third person present tense narration incredibly distracting, especially in the first half.
Again, my expectations were likely the problem here rather than the book itself. The blurb compares it to Notting Hill and The Idea of You, so I went in expecting a fun, escapist, ‘one of us is famous’ storyline but while the MMC’s career and the romance are still central to the plot, the main focus here is Sage’s journey to quit people pleasing and find her confidence and self-worth, which isn’t what I look for in a romance.
Overall I think it’s a good book, so if you go into this one knowing what to expect and are looking for a romance with a focus on the FMC’s emotional journey, then you’ll probably really enjoy it. It just wasn’t the perfect book for me.
November 21, 2025
This was a soft, sweet, and simple romance, and I really had a great time reading it.
I was interested in The Odds of You mainly because it takes place in Scotland on the Isle of Skye, which I have for many years suspected is my favorite place in the world even though I haven’t actually had a chance to visit yet. I thought that Kate Dramis did such a beautiful job of showing us around Skye, describing real locations in a vibrant and enchanting way that was so easy to visualize. She filled Portree with cozy pubs, football matches, and friendly locals (and yes, darkness and rain - but in a sexy way), and overall made Scotland even more of a dream destination for me.
However, even more captivating than the perfect setting were the characters. At first, I got off to a tentative start with Sage, but only because I found her almost too relatable. I spent the first chapter or so being bombarded with more than a few of my own anxieties and insecurities. It made me nervous, because… well, part of why I’m reading is to escape my own stress. However, I wound up really enjoying Sage’s journey. I liked how she specifically said that she wanted to write because she saw herself in a book and it helped her. I guess that was Kate Dramis’ intention as well, and I thought it was cool that I did, if fact, see myself in her book.
I also thought Theo was a perfect leading man. He was such an adorable sweetheart. If I started off a little tentatively with Sage, he and his flirty banter are what grabbed my attention and sold me on their relationship. I enjoyed every moment that he was on the page. The side characters were also very fun. I especially loved Sage’s friend group. If we were to get a spin off about one of them, I’d be first in line to check it out!
My only tiny personal issue is that I cannot stand the combination of present tense and third person point of view. However, it barely bothered me with The Odds of You, because I enjoyed the story so much. Again, that’s just a personal preference, and does not in any way take away from my strong recommendation that you read this book as soon as you can! It’s expected out on January 6th, 2026.
Audiobook Note - I was lucky enough to be gifted access to both the eARC and the ALC for The Odds of You, and I went back and forth between the two. I thought that the audio performance by Georgina Sadler was wonderful. Her narration was easy and fun to listen to, but I thought she especially did a great job with her accent work. When she was reading as Theo (or other Scottish/ English/ southern) characters, she was very believable - at least to me as an American! Each character had a distinct voice. It was well done!
Thank you so much to Kate Dramis, St. Martin’s Press, Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for allowing me to enjoy this book early in exchange for my review.
I was interested in The Odds of You mainly because it takes place in Scotland on the Isle of Skye, which I have for many years suspected is my favorite place in the world even though I haven’t actually had a chance to visit yet. I thought that Kate Dramis did such a beautiful job of showing us around Skye, describing real locations in a vibrant and enchanting way that was so easy to visualize. She filled Portree with cozy pubs, football matches, and friendly locals (and yes, darkness and rain - but in a sexy way), and overall made Scotland even more of a dream destination for me.
However, even more captivating than the perfect setting were the characters. At first, I got off to a tentative start with Sage, but only because I found her almost too relatable. I spent the first chapter or so being bombarded with more than a few of my own anxieties and insecurities. It made me nervous, because… well, part of why I’m reading is to escape my own stress. However, I wound up really enjoying Sage’s journey. I liked how she specifically said that she wanted to write because she saw herself in a book and it helped her. I guess that was Kate Dramis’ intention as well, and I thought it was cool that I did, if fact, see myself in her book.
I also thought Theo was a perfect leading man. He was such an adorable sweetheart. If I started off a little tentatively with Sage, he and his flirty banter are what grabbed my attention and sold me on their relationship. I enjoyed every moment that he was on the page. The side characters were also very fun. I especially loved Sage’s friend group. If we were to get a spin off about one of them, I’d be first in line to check it out!
My only tiny personal issue is that I cannot stand the combination of present tense and third person point of view. However, it barely bothered me with The Odds of You, because I enjoyed the story so much. Again, that’s just a personal preference, and does not in any way take away from my strong recommendation that you read this book as soon as you can! It’s expected out on January 6th, 2026.
Audiobook Note - I was lucky enough to be gifted access to both the eARC and the ALC for The Odds of You, and I went back and forth between the two. I thought that the audio performance by Georgina Sadler was wonderful. Her narration was easy and fun to listen to, but I thought she especially did a great job with her accent work. When she was reading as Theo (or other Scottish/ English/ southern) characters, she was very believable - at least to me as an American! Each character had a distinct voice. It was well done!
Thank you so much to Kate Dramis, St. Martin’s Press, Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for allowing me to enjoy this book early in exchange for my review.
November 28, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️ mild
Sage was a data analyst until a year ago when she became a bestselling author. After a chance encounter with a devilishly handsome man on her flight to Comic Con, she soon discovers this mystery man is actually Theo Sharpe, a breakout British actor. Unfortunately, the paparazzi have mistaken them for a couple, which cues the fans online to start harassing Sage. She needs to clear her mind to make her book’s sequel deadline, and escapes to Scotland for fresh air. Except she totally miscalculated: she escaped to the one place Theo is hiding out. What are the odds?
The premise and execution of this book are cute; what’s not to love about an author meets movie star, American meets Brit, both full of family baggage, kind of romcom? It was a fun read, and honestly I loved some of the side characters as much as, if not more than, the two main characters. (Official petition for an Emerson spin-off!) The third-person present tense narration isn’t my favorite and the plot was a bit too nonlinear for me to enjoy it more, but one thing I LOVED was Georgina Sadler’s narration! She expertly transitioned from anxious American, queer Southern twang, British man, and Scottish elder and made each and everyone believable! The narration definitely added to the overall experience of the book, so I’d recommend listening if you can!
Reviewed as part of #ARC with NetGalley. Many thanks to Macmillan Audio for the #gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.
Read this book if you:
🎥 love books about authors and movie stars
💊 adore the very British pronunciation of “paracetamol”
❄️ swoon for Jude Law’s character in The Holiday
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🌶️🌶️ mild
Sage was a data analyst until a year ago when she became a bestselling author. After a chance encounter with a devilishly handsome man on her flight to Comic Con, she soon discovers this mystery man is actually Theo Sharpe, a breakout British actor. Unfortunately, the paparazzi have mistaken them for a couple, which cues the fans online to start harassing Sage. She needs to clear her mind to make her book’s sequel deadline, and escapes to Scotland for fresh air. Except she totally miscalculated: she escaped to the one place Theo is hiding out. What are the odds?
The premise and execution of this book are cute; what’s not to love about an author meets movie star, American meets Brit, both full of family baggage, kind of romcom? It was a fun read, and honestly I loved some of the side characters as much as, if not more than, the two main characters. (Official petition for an Emerson spin-off!) The third-person present tense narration isn’t my favorite and the plot was a bit too nonlinear for me to enjoy it more, but one thing I LOVED was Georgina Sadler’s narration! She expertly transitioned from anxious American, queer Southern twang, British man, and Scottish elder and made each and everyone believable! The narration definitely added to the overall experience of the book, so I’d recommend listening if you can!
Reviewed as part of #ARC with NetGalley. Many thanks to Macmillan Audio for the #gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.
Read this book if you:
🎥 love books about authors and movie stars
💊 adore the very British pronunciation of “paracetamol”
❄️ swoon for Jude Law’s character in The Holiday
Follow me on Instagram for more book reviews!
January 15, 2026
The Odds of You is a contemporary romance novel about a British actor and an American author who meet on an airplane and end up the subject of gossip and speculation from his fans. But when they meet again on a getaway to Scotland, sparks fly all over again.
This one started strong for me with a hungover best-selling author named Sage having a meet-cute on a plane with a handsome movie star, Theo. When they are photographed together, there is a lot of hate from his fans (realistic) and a rude reporter at Comic Con (unnecessarily dramatic), so Sage flees to the Isle of Skye in Scotland in hopes of breaking through some writer’s block on the sequel of her best-selling novel. But Theo is there too, and their love story picks up all over again. Unfortunately, once she gets to Scotland, Sage turned into a giant wet blanket for me. Her troubles with her writer’s block go on and on, and there is a lot of angst around her choice of career not being accepted by her parents. Her career as a best-selling author on her debut novel that immediately has interest from a film studio. That career. I had to check her age to verify that she was actually thirty, and this wasn’t YA. Theo also had his own family issues and insecurity because his dad is his manager, and his brother was also an actor who died before he could fulfill his promise as a big movie star. So now we have two characters with tons of family drama and insecurity, and the whole plot and romance just got bogged down in those details.
I wanted to like this one, but it just wasn’t an enjoyable read for me.
Rating: 2.5 stars
Disclosure: An advanced copy of The Odds of You was provided by the publisher for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This one started strong for me with a hungover best-selling author named Sage having a meet-cute on a plane with a handsome movie star, Theo. When they are photographed together, there is a lot of hate from his fans (realistic) and a rude reporter at Comic Con (unnecessarily dramatic), so Sage flees to the Isle of Skye in Scotland in hopes of breaking through some writer’s block on the sequel of her best-selling novel. But Theo is there too, and their love story picks up all over again. Unfortunately, once she gets to Scotland, Sage turned into a giant wet blanket for me. Her troubles with her writer’s block go on and on, and there is a lot of angst around her choice of career not being accepted by her parents. Her career as a best-selling author on her debut novel that immediately has interest from a film studio. That career. I had to check her age to verify that she was actually thirty, and this wasn’t YA. Theo also had his own family issues and insecurity because his dad is his manager, and his brother was also an actor who died before he could fulfill his promise as a big movie star. So now we have two characters with tons of family drama and insecurity, and the whole plot and romance just got bogged down in those details.
I wanted to like this one, but it just wasn’t an enjoyable read for me.
Rating: 2.5 stars
Disclosure: An advanced copy of The Odds of You was provided by the publisher for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
December 26, 2025
Thank you to Macmillan Audio for the opportunity to listen and review this book as an ALC.
This is my first book by Kate Dramis, but I have her Romantasy series on my shelves waiting to be read.
I liked the FMC, Sage. She is relatable and interesting, suffering from anxiety, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism. Her insecurities and family problems really resonated with me, and her character growth throughout the story was enjoyable. One issue for me is I feel the story suffered from the amount of rumination and internal monologuing associated to this character. I felt stuck in her head versus being immersed in the story.
The MMC was a grieving, also anxious/insecure, actor, Theo. He was sweet and understanding, while also struggling with his own family and career. I kept picturing Glen Powell as this MMC (only with a British accent).
Emerson and Margot were great side characters who brought comic relief to the story. I loved that Theo’s cat was named Toothless!
The plot was slow to medium paced throughout. I was frustrated with the lack/avoidance of communication between the FMC and MMC, which seemed to move the plot forward instead of actual action/event sequences. The anxieties and insecurities of the main characters gave this story a heavy quality.
This book had spice, I would say 2.5 🌶️
The audiobook narrator did a fantastic job on the voices for each character! She went from a southern accent seamlessly into a British accent, then to an American accent. I really enjoyed listening to her voice.
Overall, I liked the writing but wanted more from the story. I liked the characters and their growth, but I was not able to feel immersed in the story. I would try other books by this author.
This is my first book by Kate Dramis, but I have her Romantasy series on my shelves waiting to be read.
I liked the FMC, Sage. She is relatable and interesting, suffering from anxiety, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism. Her insecurities and family problems really resonated with me, and her character growth throughout the story was enjoyable. One issue for me is I feel the story suffered from the amount of rumination and internal monologuing associated to this character. I felt stuck in her head versus being immersed in the story.
The MMC was a grieving, also anxious/insecure, actor, Theo. He was sweet and understanding, while also struggling with his own family and career. I kept picturing Glen Powell as this MMC (only with a British accent).
Emerson and Margot were great side characters who brought comic relief to the story. I loved that Theo’s cat was named Toothless!
The plot was slow to medium paced throughout. I was frustrated with the lack/avoidance of communication between the FMC and MMC, which seemed to move the plot forward instead of actual action/event sequences. The anxieties and insecurities of the main characters gave this story a heavy quality.
This book had spice, I would say 2.5 🌶️
The audiobook narrator did a fantastic job on the voices for each character! She went from a southern accent seamlessly into a British accent, then to an American accent. I really enjoyed listening to her voice.
Overall, I liked the writing but wanted more from the story. I liked the characters and their growth, but I was not able to feel immersed in the story. I would try other books by this author.
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