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In Stormy Weather: A Novel
From bestselling indie author Chelsea Curto comes an academic rivals-to-lovers romance about storm-chasing meteorologists during hurricane season in Florida—perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood and B.K. Borison.
Nothing can rain on Quincy Monroe’s parade. She’s a woman-in-STEM with a PhD in atmospheric sciences, the host of a successful online weather show, and has one million followers on her meteorology Instagram.
Quincy has spent endless hours forging her path in this male-dominated field, becoming one of the best in the industry. And with a new job opportunity, nothing can derail her success. Except for the ill-timed arrival of Sebastian Dunn.
Sebastian is her best friend’s brother, her long-suffering academic and professional rival, and a flashy TV weatherman from New York City that everyone swoons over. Everyone but Quincy.
Over a scorching Florida summer and record-breaking hurricane season, Sebastian and Quincy are forced into close proximity. Setting aside their grudges to chase storms and stay alive is one thing, but can they weather the inevitable collision of their hearts?
Nothing can rain on Quincy Monroe’s parade. She’s a woman-in-STEM with a PhD in atmospheric sciences, the host of a successful online weather show, and has one million followers on her meteorology Instagram.
Quincy has spent endless hours forging her path in this male-dominated field, becoming one of the best in the industry. And with a new job opportunity, nothing can derail her success. Except for the ill-timed arrival of Sebastian Dunn.
Sebastian is her best friend’s brother, her long-suffering academic and professional rival, and a flashy TV weatherman from New York City that everyone swoons over. Everyone but Quincy.
Over a scorching Florida summer and record-breaking hurricane season, Sebastian and Quincy are forced into close proximity. Setting aside their grudges to chase storms and stay alive is one thing, but can they weather the inevitable collision of their hearts?
12 pages, Audible Audio
First published July 14, 2026
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Chelsea Curto
22 books9,519 followersChelsea Curto is a New York Times & USA Today best-selling author of banter-filled romance novels that highlight strong women and the men obsessed with them. When she’s not writing, she loves spending time between the Northeast and Florida while daydreaming about what book she’s going to read next.
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August 27, 2026
4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
guys I fear I ate this UP. academic rivals, sisters best friend, it’s always been you, boy obsessed!!!!!!!! the banter, the humor, the crumbs of future couples 👀 i’m so sat. chelsea curto never misses.
“Very interesting observations, Ms. Monroe,” he says. “Dr. Monroe,” Sebastian corrects.
guys I fear I ate this UP. academic rivals, sisters best friend, it’s always been you, boy obsessed!!!!!!!! the banter, the humor, the crumbs of future couples 👀 i’m so sat. chelsea curto never misses.
“Very interesting observations, Ms. Monroe,” he says. “Dr. Monroe,” Sebastian corrects.
August 29, 2026
4.5 ⭐️I knew this book was gonna slay, and it fully did… Sebastian is THE man that will be on his knees 24/7 and I don’t even need to say anything else 💁🏼♀️
September 5, 2026
Meteorologists in love? Well, don't get too excited. Let's just say I would've had a better time sticking to my favorite weather blogs than whatever the heck I got here.
I have a lot of words to describe In Stormy Weather, but if I had to pick just one, it would be excessive. Everything is just so over the top—the characters, the romance, the storm chasing, the working in a male dominated field, even the spicy scenes. At some point, you have to wonder if subtlety is indeed dead or if this book was just out on a personal mission to kill it.
Where to begin? Quincy is a meteorologist in a field where literally every single other person is a guy (at least according to this book). And every time she has an interaction with them, they immediately look down on her and disparage her because she's a woman. Now, I'm a girl in STEM, so I know what it's like to be a female working in a male dominated field. But how can there not be a single male ally out there for Quincy except the love interest?
And so we start into what can only be described as slavish ass kissing on the part of Sebastian for the entire 400 pages of this book. Every time they get together, he calls her amazing and brilliant and resilient and yada yada yada. Like, I get it, girl is accomplished. But no real person talks like this unless they're aiming to be sycophant of the year.
Speaking of compliments taken too far, we also have Quincy's two BFFs. Every time the three girls are together, they first have to take turns complimenting each other on how amazing and successful they are, before we can move on. Like come on! How do these poor souls ever find the time to exchange any useful information, when they need to preface every single exchange with many platitudes of greatness?
This book was primarily written in dialogue form. It must take up at least 95% of all prose in here. But just because something has the potential to be banter doesn't mean it succeeds. The majority was so bland and, quite frankly, an obvious attempt at filler that I often caught myself losing focus and skimming, just to get to something good. You add to that the never ending reassurances between the characters on how successful and awesome and badass they all are, and you can see how this starts to feel like a slog.
Back to meteorology for a second (the main reason this book caught my eye). It is a science of predictions, so everything comes with a rate of confidence. But the way this book tells it, it's all black and white, and the only two people in the entire world who can make the right call are Quincy and Sebastian. And they do so by taking a millisecond glance at the data, followed by Sebastian goading Quincy into being a "badass bitch" and telling their discoveries to the world. As if having your lover "believe in you" is the only thing you need to be good at your job.
And don't even get me started on the spicy scenes (long to the point of cringey), page length (also long), the incessant Truth or Dare (inserted into every conversation), Quincy's credentials (having millions of followers on social media, which was brought up again and again), and the storm chasing (putting oneself and one's partner and potential rescuers' lives in danger, just to "prove" oneself). Like, have mercy!
Obviously, this book does not believe in the concept of subtlety. It has the bones of a good romance, but it was firmly buried under a tsunami of "rah rah go Quincy you're a girl" messaging that got real old real quick. And if someone's really that educated and accomplished and they still have to put their lives in imminent danger over and over again just to make themselves believe it, then probably the right place to work through that is in therapy and not through their lover and their friends complimenting them to death.
So there you have it. I probably would've had more fun just reading weather blogs, which I will go do right now.
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I have a lot of words to describe In Stormy Weather, but if I had to pick just one, it would be excessive. Everything is just so over the top—the characters, the romance, the storm chasing, the working in a male dominated field, even the spicy scenes. At some point, you have to wonder if subtlety is indeed dead or if this book was just out on a personal mission to kill it.
Where to begin? Quincy is a meteorologist in a field where literally every single other person is a guy (at least according to this book). And every time she has an interaction with them, they immediately look down on her and disparage her because she's a woman. Now, I'm a girl in STEM, so I know what it's like to be a female working in a male dominated field. But how can there not be a single male ally out there for Quincy except the love interest?
And so we start into what can only be described as slavish ass kissing on the part of Sebastian for the entire 400 pages of this book. Every time they get together, he calls her amazing and brilliant and resilient and yada yada yada. Like, I get it, girl is accomplished. But no real person talks like this unless they're aiming to be sycophant of the year.
Speaking of compliments taken too far, we also have Quincy's two BFFs. Every time the three girls are together, they first have to take turns complimenting each other on how amazing and successful they are, before we can move on. Like come on! How do these poor souls ever find the time to exchange any useful information, when they need to preface every single exchange with many platitudes of greatness?
This book was primarily written in dialogue form. It must take up at least 95% of all prose in here. But just because something has the potential to be banter doesn't mean it succeeds. The majority was so bland and, quite frankly, an obvious attempt at filler that I often caught myself losing focus and skimming, just to get to something good. You add to that the never ending reassurances between the characters on how successful and awesome and badass they all are, and you can see how this starts to feel like a slog.
Back to meteorology for a second (the main reason this book caught my eye). It is a science of predictions, so everything comes with a rate of confidence. But the way this book tells it, it's all black and white, and the only two people in the entire world who can make the right call are Quincy and Sebastian. And they do so by taking a millisecond glance at the data, followed by Sebastian goading Quincy into being a "badass bitch" and telling their discoveries to the world. As if having your lover "believe in you" is the only thing you need to be good at your job.
And don't even get me started on the spicy scenes (long to the point of cringey), page length (also long), the incessant Truth or Dare (inserted into every conversation), Quincy's credentials (having millions of followers on social media, which was brought up again and again), and the storm chasing (putting oneself and one's partner and potential rescuers' lives in danger, just to "prove" oneself). Like, have mercy!
Obviously, this book does not believe in the concept of subtlety. It has the bones of a good romance, but it was firmly buried under a tsunami of "rah rah go Quincy you're a girl" messaging that got real old real quick. And if someone's really that educated and accomplished and they still have to put their lives in imminent danger over and over again just to make themselves believe it, then probably the right place to work through that is in therapy and not through their lover and their friends complimenting them to death.
So there you have it. I probably would've had more fun just reading weather blogs, which I will go do right now.
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July 2, 2026Pre read: i actually had the team/publisher reach out and I’m so excited ❤️
August 15, 2026
read this if a visceral reaction came out of you when they DIDN’T kiss in the Twisters movie
omg was this secretly a thriller?? because my heart was racing every time Sebastian and Quincy were dodging catastrophic hurricanes left and right 😭 and the fact that they went from growing up as rivals to carrying that SAME energy well into adulthood… yeah, I’m satisfied.
and GOD, when he literally used his body as a human shield to protect Quincy when they were about to die in a hurricane??? I’m biting my fist. I cannot do this.
the banter, the bickering, the teasing, the tension… it all had me wanting to explode this book with my mind. and when they hooked up in the bathroom after the adrenaline rush of nearly dying in a hurricane??? yeah, i’m pretty sure they created a whole new element on the periodic table 💓
omg was this secretly a thriller?? because my heart was racing every time Sebastian and Quincy were dodging catastrophic hurricanes left and right 😭 and the fact that they went from growing up as rivals to carrying that SAME energy well into adulthood… yeah, I’m satisfied.
and GOD, when he literally used his body as a human shield to protect Quincy when they were about to die in a hurricane??? I’m biting my fist. I cannot do this.
the banter, the bickering, the teasing, the tension… it all had me wanting to explode this book with my mind. and when they hooked up in the bathroom after the adrenaline rush of nearly dying in a hurricane??? yeah, i’m pretty sure they created a whole new element on the periodic table 💓
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This was such an amazing story!! Women in STEM and men who are completely obsessed with them is a trope I'll never get tired of. The banter and the tension was top tier, I ate it up!!
Quincy is a meteorologist with a PhD and a host of a popular online show about the weather. Sebastian is her best friend's brother, a famous TV weatherman, her bitter academic rival who loves to rail her up and he's back from New York for the summer, chasing storms with her and being annoying.. The more time they spend together, finding themselves in dangerous situations, talking about their favourite topic and playing games, they might discover there is a lot more than animosity between them..
Quincy was such a force, incredibly smart, caring and so damn good at her job. I absolutely loved her show, I wish it was real, I would watch it religiously. The way others underestimated her, just for being a woman in a male-dominated field, made my blood boil. She was the best there is and seeing Sebastian standing up for her, always cheering her on and making sure she knew her worth was such a special thing to witness. I also adored her ramblings and the way her brain worked.
Sebastian was witty, sweet, so caring, chaotic and always trying to be cheerful even when he's struggling, but ready to go to war for his Quinny baby. The way he was was there for her and the fact he was attracted to her intelligence, was unmatched. He listened, protected her and instead of stopping her from doing something dangerous, he just joined her. I wish we got more of him though.
Their story was full of so much bickering, it made me giddy. The teasing, the Truth or Dare, the Ferris wheel and Reginald, the broadcasts, Claudia and the Waffle House, the ketchups, the tornado, the game night, the show, the beach, Georgianna, the notes, the picnic, the support, the passion with which they talked about the weather and how aligned they were with each other.. Their story was so good, I couldn't stop reading it. Not only did I read it in one breath, but I stayed up until late to finish it. I couldn't get enough of them.
This is how you write women in STEM, she was an inspiration. As someone who always loved thunderstorms, wanted to know more about natural disasters and was obsessed with the movie Twister, this was a deeply enjoyable experience for me. The atmosphere, the descriptions and them being in the eye of the storm, it was simply amazing.
I can't wait to get more stories, I want to know everything about Mia, Harlow, Nate and Cooper. Their friend group, their dynamic and that found family feeling was the best!!
I highly recommend this!!
*Thank you to Netgalley and to Pan Macmillan for providing me with an ARC.*
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I GOT THE ARC!!
I'm soooo excited, this is one of my most anticipated releases. I'll be reading it immediately, everything else can wait..
Quincy is a meteorologist with a PhD and a host of a popular online show about the weather. Sebastian is her best friend's brother, a famous TV weatherman, her bitter academic rival who loves to rail her up and he's back from New York for the summer, chasing storms with her and being annoying.. The more time they spend together, finding themselves in dangerous situations, talking about their favourite topic and playing games, they might discover there is a lot more than animosity between them..
Quincy was such a force, incredibly smart, caring and so damn good at her job. I absolutely loved her show, I wish it was real, I would watch it religiously. The way others underestimated her, just for being a woman in a male-dominated field, made my blood boil. She was the best there is and seeing Sebastian standing up for her, always cheering her on and making sure she knew her worth was such a special thing to witness. I also adored her ramblings and the way her brain worked.
Sebastian was witty, sweet, so caring, chaotic and always trying to be cheerful even when he's struggling, but ready to go to war for his Quinny baby. The way he was was there for her and the fact he was attracted to her intelligence, was unmatched. He listened, protected her and instead of stopping her from doing something dangerous, he just joined her. I wish we got more of him though.
Their story was full of so much bickering, it made me giddy. The teasing, the Truth or Dare, the Ferris wheel and Reginald, the broadcasts, Claudia and the Waffle House, the ketchups, the tornado, the game night, the show, the beach, Georgianna, the notes, the picnic, the support, the passion with which they talked about the weather and how aligned they were with each other.. Their story was so good, I couldn't stop reading it. Not only did I read it in one breath, but I stayed up until late to finish it. I couldn't get enough of them.
This is how you write women in STEM, she was an inspiration. As someone who always loved thunderstorms, wanted to know more about natural disasters and was obsessed with the movie Twister, this was a deeply enjoyable experience for me. The atmosphere, the descriptions and them being in the eye of the storm, it was simply amazing.
I can't wait to get more stories, I want to know everything about Mia, Harlow, Nate and Cooper. Their friend group, their dynamic and that found family feeling was the best!!
I highly recommend this!!
*Thank you to Netgalley and to Pan Macmillan for providing me with an ARC.*
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I GOT THE ARC!!
I'm soooo excited, this is one of my most anticipated releases. I'll be reading it immediately, everything else can wait..
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
✶ in stormy weather౨ৎ 4 stars
BRING BACK DOWN BAD MEN BEGGING FOR THEIR BADASS WOMEN 😻😍💞
⤿ in stormy weather follows Sebastian and Quincy, childhood rivals who coincidentally are in the same field, meterology. they reunite after a while and start competing again - but this time, who can get better footage of storms for their respected jobs. ⟡ i enjoyed this book so, so much 😩 a woman in STEM and a man that will bown down for her will ALWAYS get me.
the characters ꩜｡⋆.
⊹ Quincy monroe ᝰ⋆ she was my favorite part of the book - or more specifically, her brain and fierce personality. this might be the first time where i actually think a woman in STEM was written correctly and done justice. continuously throughout the book, she shocked me with how well she knew her job, how passionate she was about it, and how confidently she corrected the men in her field with her knowledge. i’m still in awe, i don’t even know how to put my thoughts into words because she was just amazing — i feel like i’ve learned so many things about the meterology field just from her/this book alone. bottom line: more “women in STEM” books should be written like THIS!!
⊹ Sebastian dunn ᝰ⋆ BRING BACK PATHETIC MEN!! 💫 i adored him so much; he was the sweetest and most considerate man. i loved how he defended her in front of powerful men in their field even if he had to sacrifice something himself — that made me melt. the way he made her feel worthy and performed so many acts of service had ME on my knees for him.
༄˖ the relationship. their dynamic was impeccable!! i loved how their personalities fit each other so well and despite them being in the same field, there was no animosity at all. quincy, as a woman in STEM, felt like she constantly had to prove the men in her field wrong — and to do this, she had to chase extremely dangerous storms, and instead of sebastian forcing her to stop, he ran along with her at every step and understood. Quincy and Sebastian are the couple you see at a family reunion and are instantly jealous of.
𖧷˖ ── overall, i had such a wonderful time with this. i binged this in less than 5 hours and i do not regret a single moment of it. seeing two people who so clearly love each other in every single circumstance the world can throw at them was deeply endearing and such a pleasure to read about. go pick this book up when it comes out on july 16th!!
⛈️ ⊹ thank you so much to netgalley, atria, and Chelsea curto for the ARC of this book. i’m deeply appreciative!
࿔₊ ࣪˖ lastly, thank you to my best girl, rei, for reading this with me. i love how we’re basically ARC buddy readers at this point 🥹💙 love you, and I can’t wait for many more!! ✨
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ᝰ ⋆ ── preread ✶
coincidentally me and my bestie rei got the ARC for this, so we're ofc reading it together! 🙂↔️🩵
༄˖꒷ thank you to netgalley for providing me this eARC in exchange for an honest review
BRING BACK DOWN BAD MEN BEGGING FOR THEIR BADASS WOMEN 😻😍💞
⤿ in stormy weather follows Sebastian and Quincy, childhood rivals who coincidentally are in the same field, meterology. they reunite after a while and start competing again - but this time, who can get better footage of storms for their respected jobs. ⟡ i enjoyed this book so, so much 😩 a woman in STEM and a man that will bown down for her will ALWAYS get me.
the characters ꩜｡⋆.
⊹ Quincy monroe ᝰ⋆ she was my favorite part of the book - or more specifically, her brain and fierce personality. this might be the first time where i actually think a woman in STEM was written correctly and done justice. continuously throughout the book, she shocked me with how well she knew her job, how passionate she was about it, and how confidently she corrected the men in her field with her knowledge. i’m still in awe, i don’t even know how to put my thoughts into words because she was just amazing — i feel like i’ve learned so many things about the meterology field just from her/this book alone. bottom line: more “women in STEM” books should be written like THIS!!
⊹ Sebastian dunn ᝰ⋆ BRING BACK PATHETIC MEN!! 💫 i adored him so much; he was the sweetest and most considerate man. i loved how he defended her in front of powerful men in their field even if he had to sacrifice something himself — that made me melt. the way he made her feel worthy and performed so many acts of service had ME on my knees for him.
༄˖ the relationship. their dynamic was impeccable!! i loved how their personalities fit each other so well and despite them being in the same field, there was no animosity at all. quincy, as a woman in STEM, felt like she constantly had to prove the men in her field wrong — and to do this, she had to chase extremely dangerous storms, and instead of sebastian forcing her to stop, he ran along with her at every step and understood. Quincy and Sebastian are the couple you see at a family reunion and are instantly jealous of.
𖧷˖ ── overall, i had such a wonderful time with this. i binged this in less than 5 hours and i do not regret a single moment of it. seeing two people who so clearly love each other in every single circumstance the world can throw at them was deeply endearing and such a pleasure to read about. go pick this book up when it comes out on july 16th!!
⛈️ ⊹ thank you so much to netgalley, atria, and Chelsea curto for the ARC of this book. i’m deeply appreciative!
࿔₊ ࣪˖ lastly, thank you to my best girl, rei, for reading this with me. i love how we’re basically ARC buddy readers at this point 🥹💙 love you, and I can’t wait for many more!! ✨
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ᝰ ⋆ ── preread ✶
coincidentally me and my bestie rei got the ARC for this, so we're ofc reading it together! 🙂↔️🩵
༄˖꒷ thank you to netgalley for providing me this eARC in exchange for an honest review
July 21, 2026
3.5 ⭐️ (rounded up to 4).
I went into this with low expectations, and honestly, it worked 😂 I thought it'd disappoint me later, but fortunately, it didn't 🙂↕️ To my surprise, I ended up really liking it.
It felt so good to read about storm chasing and meteorology 🙂↕️🙂↕️ I think this is my first rom-com centered around those topics, and it impressed me so much 🥹 I'm definitely looking forward to reading more books like this 🙂↕️
My second Chelsea Curto book was another hit!!! 🙂↕️ I can't wait to continue the D.C. Stars series because I have a feeling this author might become one of my favorites... but we'll see 👀
Quincy 🥹🥹 I liked her character so much. She's strong, brave, and stubborn—but in the best way possible 😂 Sebastian completely stole my heart 🤭🥹 I had a feeling he'd impress me after reading his POV, and he absolutely did 🙂↕️ He really accepted the challenge 🤭🫶
The banter between them was so good 🤭🫶 It honestly felt so refreshing, and I enjoyed every second of it. It was definitely one of my favorite parts of the book 🙂↕️
Overall, I had so much fun reading this. It also worked perfectly as a palate cleanser 🙂↕️ And tysm, CC, for reading this with me 🥹 I had such a great time with you 🫶
Yea, that's it guys. Love y'all 🫶💜
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Buddy reading with my beautiful CC 🥹🫶 My second Chelsea Curto book and I’m so stoked to start it 🤭💜 But I’m going in with low expectations cuz of the mixed reviews.
I went into this with low expectations, and honestly, it worked 😂 I thought it'd disappoint me later, but fortunately, it didn't 🙂↕️ To my surprise, I ended up really liking it.
It felt so good to read about storm chasing and meteorology 🙂↕️🙂↕️ I think this is my first rom-com centered around those topics, and it impressed me so much 🥹 I'm definitely looking forward to reading more books like this 🙂↕️
My second Chelsea Curto book was another hit!!! 🙂↕️ I can't wait to continue the D.C. Stars series because I have a feeling this author might become one of my favorites... but we'll see 👀
Quincy 🥹🥹 I liked her character so much. She's strong, brave, and stubborn—but in the best way possible 😂 Sebastian completely stole my heart 🤭🥹 I had a feeling he'd impress me after reading his POV, and he absolutely did 🙂↕️ He really accepted the challenge 🤭🫶
The banter between them was so good 🤭🫶 It honestly felt so refreshing, and I enjoyed every second of it. It was definitely one of my favorite parts of the book 🙂↕️
Overall, I had so much fun reading this. It also worked perfectly as a palate cleanser 🙂↕️ And tysm, CC, for reading this with me 🥹 I had such a great time with you 🫶
Yea, that's it guys. Love y'all 🫶💜
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Buddy reading with my beautiful CC 🥹🫶 My second Chelsea Curto book and I’m so stoked to start it 🤭💜 But I’m going in with low expectations cuz of the mixed reviews.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I wanted to love this book so much mainly because I love the concept of it. But I couldn’t find it in myself to care about what was happening. Personally I felt like this book was telling us was what happening instead of showing us it happening. Did I like the characters, yes I did. But I do not see them together. Personally in my opinion the chemistry between them was a bit forced which was very annoying. There was so much happening in the book with little to none depth.
Both Quincy and Sebastian were very annoying, especially Quincy trying to risk her life to prove that she belongs on the field and Sebastian being very confused in the end that he was actually in love with her whereas this was shown to us throughout the whole book. He literally would’ve done whatever she wanted without a word and now suddenly he’s confused??? What make it makes sense.
The whole confession to each other was very weird, like what do you mean they grind at each other during a live??? Like what.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc in exchange for an honest review.
𐙚⋆°. preread
Seen so many goods reviews about it so I’m excited to see what I think of it.
Both Quincy and Sebastian were very annoying, especially Quincy trying to risk her life to prove that she belongs on the field and Sebastian being very confused in the end that he was actually in love with her whereas this was shown to us throughout the whole book. He literally would’ve done whatever she wanted without a word and now suddenly he’s confused??? What make it makes sense.
The whole confession to each other was very weird, like what do you mean they grind at each other during a live??? Like what.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc in exchange for an honest review.
𐙚⋆°. preread
Seen so many goods reviews about it so I’m excited to see what I think of it.
Review of advance copy
— Rating: 3.75 ★ .ᐟ
Having already read and loved the D.C Stars series by Chelsea Curto had me going into this book with high expectations. As expected, it did not dissapoint. The romance aspect and writing choices in Stormy Weather were definitely questionable at points in the story, but other than that I loved it! The representation of women in STEM, the immersive atmosphere brought by the weather’s descriptions, the delve into meteorology. Chelsea is an author I know I can always go to if I need to be inspired by a FMC
Now, I was confused by half of the weather terms used in this book, yet it was so interesting! The plot overall had me really intrigued and was one of my favorite things about this story. With the illuminating descriptions, the weather phenomenons in action were illustrated really well and it was so entertaining to see the main characters chasing different storms. For me, this type of storyline is different from what I usually read, so I found it truly unique.
My one issue with the plot is there wasn’t much rivalry happening? I mean, I didn’t mind personally, this book is just advertised as the main characters being rivals. There was only one scene where Sebastian and Quincy really competed against each other, the rest of said rivalry was only seen through brief recollections of the past from the characters. Other than that though, I was completely entranced by Stormy Weather’s storyline. It was exciting to see the different severities of each storm the main characters chased and how they were interpreted with different meanings.
For the romance between Quincy and Sebastian, it was almost as good as the plot, but they were definitely missing something. They had such a cute dynamic and, albeit sometimes feeling inauthentic, they had tons of witty banter. I also have to appreciate the minimal amount of lust in this book. Based on the other books I’ve read from Chelsea, I was expecting loads of it, but the fact Sebastian was worshipping Quincy’s brain more than he did her body? I loved it.
I think my problem was that Quincy and Sebastian hooked up a tad too early. The build up to their first kiss was anti-climatic and it took me a while until I could feel the chemistry between them. At times their dialogue felt too formal and therefore it was hard to feel an emotional connection between the two. However, when I had finally sensed the chemistry between the two in later chapters, it was immensely enthralling. I did individually enjoy both Quincy and Sebastian from the very beginning, so it was easier for me to get through chapters even when the romance was lacking.
As engrossing as the characters were, some of the writing choices were iffy. I’m well aware of the inequalities between men and women, but I don’t think picturing women as better than men and making majority of the men misogynic in this story was a great execution of representation for women in STEM. It just felt overly forced, alike to some of the dialogue in this book. The moments when the main characters shared something emotional with each other felt like they were shoved into the writing at random. Sebastian and Quincy had very intriguing personalities, I just wish we had seen more authentic, detailed growth and complexity. Again, I did like the descriptive aspects in this book and it didn’t feel extremely repetitive, so the writing wasn’t the worst! There were moments I found amusing and, like always, Chelsea Curto had written the friendships in this book really well! (I’m desperate for Mia and Cooper’s book)
౨ৎ Quincy Monroe.
I absolutely adored Quincy! Her rambling about weather was really cute and I loved that she ran her own show. Speaking of said show, it was so entertaining! It added a lot to her character and it’s connection to the plot was fascinating. Quincy was confident while realistically still having her insecurities about not being worthy enough to be in the STEM industry due to being a woman. For me personally, I don’t know much about meteorologists, but the elements incorporated into this story about her work were delved into a lot and it made this book ten times more enjoyable. She was kind to everyone who deserved it yet put those who didn’t in their place.
This girl was the epitome of oblivious which did get annoying near the end of the story when it was blatantly obvious Sebastian was obsessed with her. I also wasn’t a fan of some of the decisions she made and her depth wasn’t extraordinarily written, but other than that I did enjoy her character! Quincy was so caring and the way she saw the beauty in destruction was inspiring. She was memorable in a motivational way and I loved seeing her get the chance to shine in a career she loves.
౨ৎ Sebastian Dunn.
This man did not get the depth he deserved. Sebastian certainly entertained me from the first chapters, his dialogue was amusing and the dynamic he had with his friends was cute. I know, I’m using the word cute a lot, my apologies. Anyways, the thing is his character felt like it was based around Quincy. His emotional depth got more so glossed over and we didn’t learn as much as I would’ve liked outside of his relationship with her. Like I said earlier, I wish we had actually seen the growth in his character rather than it just being outright told that he was no longer ‘miserable.’
I still liked his character, I was obsessed with his dedication on getting Quincy’s attention and his interest in weather was just as enjoyable as hers. I loved Sebastian’s willingness to stand up for Quincy against misogyny while still recognizing she could do it herself. Also, the yearning this man did? Stormy Weather is one of the first book of Chelsea’s I’ve read where it didn’t feel like the MMC was full of lust for the entire book. He was just as kind and caring as Quincy, caring enough to save literal ducks during an intense hurricane. I love myself any outgoing MMC and Sebastian fulfilled that role wondrously.
⤿ read: may 16 - may 21 ; 2026
Thank you to Netgalley and Atria for this arc in an exchange for an honest review
Having already read and loved the D.C Stars series by Chelsea Curto had me going into this book with high expectations. As expected, it did not dissapoint. The romance aspect and writing choices in Stormy Weather were definitely questionable at points in the story, but other than that I loved it! The representation of women in STEM, the immersive atmosphere brought by the weather’s descriptions, the delve into meteorology. Chelsea is an author I know I can always go to if I need to be inspired by a FMC
Now, I was confused by half of the weather terms used in this book, yet it was so interesting! The plot overall had me really intrigued and was one of my favorite things about this story. With the illuminating descriptions, the weather phenomenons in action were illustrated really well and it was so entertaining to see the main characters chasing different storms. For me, this type of storyline is different from what I usually read, so I found it truly unique.
My one issue with the plot is there wasn’t much rivalry happening? I mean, I didn’t mind personally, this book is just advertised as the main characters being rivals. There was only one scene where Sebastian and Quincy really competed against each other, the rest of said rivalry was only seen through brief recollections of the past from the characters. Other than that though, I was completely entranced by Stormy Weather’s storyline. It was exciting to see the different severities of each storm the main characters chased and how they were interpreted with different meanings.
For the romance between Quincy and Sebastian, it was almost as good as the plot, but they were definitely missing something. They had such a cute dynamic and, albeit sometimes feeling inauthentic, they had tons of witty banter. I also have to appreciate the minimal amount of lust in this book. Based on the other books I’ve read from Chelsea, I was expecting loads of it, but the fact Sebastian was worshipping Quincy’s brain more than he did her body? I loved it.
I think my problem was that Quincy and Sebastian hooked up a tad too early. The build up to their first kiss was anti-climatic and it took me a while until I could feel the chemistry between them. At times their dialogue felt too formal and therefore it was hard to feel an emotional connection between the two. However, when I had finally sensed the chemistry between the two in later chapters, it was immensely enthralling. I did individually enjoy both Quincy and Sebastian from the very beginning, so it was easier for me to get through chapters even when the romance was lacking.
As engrossing as the characters were, some of the writing choices were iffy. I’m well aware of the inequalities between men and women, but I don’t think picturing women as better than men and making majority of the men misogynic in this story was a great execution of representation for women in STEM. It just felt overly forced, alike to some of the dialogue in this book. The moments when the main characters shared something emotional with each other felt like they were shoved into the writing at random. Sebastian and Quincy had very intriguing personalities, I just wish we had seen more authentic, detailed growth and complexity. Again, I did like the descriptive aspects in this book and it didn’t feel extremely repetitive, so the writing wasn’t the worst! There were moments I found amusing and, like always, Chelsea Curto had written the friendships in this book really well! (I’m desperate for Mia and Cooper’s book)
౨ৎ Quincy Monroe.
I absolutely adored Quincy! Her rambling about weather was really cute and I loved that she ran her own show. Speaking of said show, it was so entertaining! It added a lot to her character and it’s connection to the plot was fascinating. Quincy was confident while realistically still having her insecurities about not being worthy enough to be in the STEM industry due to being a woman. For me personally, I don’t know much about meteorologists, but the elements incorporated into this story about her work were delved into a lot and it made this book ten times more enjoyable. She was kind to everyone who deserved it yet put those who didn’t in their place.
This girl was the epitome of oblivious which did get annoying near the end of the story when it was blatantly obvious Sebastian was obsessed with her. I also wasn’t a fan of some of the decisions she made and her depth wasn’t extraordinarily written, but other than that I did enjoy her character! Quincy was so caring and the way she saw the beauty in destruction was inspiring. She was memorable in a motivational way and I loved seeing her get the chance to shine in a career she loves.
౨ৎ Sebastian Dunn.
This man did not get the depth he deserved. Sebastian certainly entertained me from the first chapters, his dialogue was amusing and the dynamic he had with his friends was cute. I know, I’m using the word cute a lot, my apologies. Anyways, the thing is his character felt like it was based around Quincy. His emotional depth got more so glossed over and we didn’t learn as much as I would’ve liked outside of his relationship with her. Like I said earlier, I wish we had actually seen the growth in his character rather than it just being outright told that he was no longer ‘miserable.’
I still liked his character, I was obsessed with his dedication on getting Quincy’s attention and his interest in weather was just as enjoyable as hers. I loved Sebastian’s willingness to stand up for Quincy against misogyny while still recognizing she could do it herself. Also, the yearning this man did? Stormy Weather is one of the first book of Chelsea’s I’ve read where it didn’t feel like the MMC was full of lust for the entire book. He was just as kind and caring as Quincy, caring enough to save literal ducks during an intense hurricane. I love myself any outgoing MMC and Sebastian fulfilled that role wondrously.
⤿ read: may 16 - may 21 ; 2026
Thank you to Netgalley and Atria for this arc in an exchange for an honest review
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
sebastian dunn is one of the greenest green flag mmcs i’ve ever read. literally, a pocket full of sunshine 😉❤️
i think i now have a niche for weather romcoms, which never in a million years did i think would ever be my niche, and i am absolutely obsessed.
this was such an accessibly informational novel about weather in florida, and also full of delicious yearning on both the fmc’s and mmc’s parts!
very excited to not only read her backlist, but the two books that are inevitably going to follow after quincy’s and sebastian’s…🤩🥹💐
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every review i have seen for this book is a rave review - and so, because i really absolutely loved bk borison's and now back to you, i am now looking to the niche that is weather romance
i think i now have a niche for weather romcoms, which never in a million years did i think would ever be my niche, and i am absolutely obsessed.
this was such an accessibly informational novel about weather in florida, and also full of delicious yearning on both the fmc’s and mmc’s parts!
very excited to not only read her backlist, but the two books that are inevitably going to follow after quincy’s and sebastian’s…🤩🥹💐
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every review i have seen for this book is a rave review - and so, because i really absolutely loved bk borison's and now back to you, i am now looking to the niche that is weather romance
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Truth or dare, Quinny baby? 🌪️⛈️☔️❤️
Thank you so much to NetGalley, publisher Atria Books/Simon & Schuster, and author Chelsea Curto for an ARC of In Stormy Weather. Publication date is July 16, 2026 and you DO NOT want to miss this one! I already know I’ll be buying a final copy when it’s out so I can annotate and share all of my favorite quotes ♥️☔️
✨FIVE STARS ✨
I mentioned this in my pre-read, but once upon a time I wanted to be a meteorologist and storm chaser (before I realized just how much math was involved 😅), so this book immediately drew me in. Add a romcom on top of that? Say less. In Stormy Weather is PERFECT for readers who love enemies to (friends?) to lovers, banter that will make you laugh out loud, and moments that will make your heart melt.
Quincy Monroe is our FMC and I absolutely LOVED her. She’s powerful, intelligent, funny, and so caring to the people she loves. She’s passionate about challenging gender norms in STEM (and in careers in general), and she does not hesitate to call out misogyny when she sees it. Watching her stand her ground, advocate for herself, and still allow herself to be vulnerable was so empowering.
And speaking of calling out misogyny… enter MR. SEBASTIAN FREAKING DUNN. New book boyfriend alert!!! 🚨 Sebastian is witty, hilarious, deeply caring, and completely obsessed with Quincy in the best way. Seeing all of their moments together was *chefs kiss* especially their banter 😂🥰
Learning why Sebastian got into weather, seeing his passion, and watching how hard he fights for Quincy (especially against the patriarchy) made me love him even more. We love a man who listens, supports, and shows up 👏💞
This book is full of adventure in the most romcom way possible. You’ll learn about tornadoes, hurricanes, storm chasing, and meteorology, but also about love, fear, friendship, and what it means to truly be seen by someone. There are some spicy chapters, but they’re easy to skim and you won’t miss anything essential to the story.
I am desperately hoping this becomes a series because I NEED more time with the side characters… Harlow, Nate, Mia, Cooper… I’m not done with them yet.
If you love STEM romcoms with heart, humor, passion, anti misogynistic vibes, and tension, this one belongs on your TBR immediately ☔️♥️
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Pre-read: thank you so much to NetGalley, publisher Atria
Books/Simon & Schuster, and author Chelsea Curto for the ARC in exchange for an honest review 🖤 fun fact I wanted to be a meteorologist/storm chaser when I was younger and then I took meteorology class in college and was like NOPE TOO MUCH MATH 😂😅
Pub date is July 16, 2026 🖤⛈️☔️
Thank you so much to NetGalley, publisher Atria Books/Simon & Schuster, and author Chelsea Curto for an ARC of In Stormy Weather. Publication date is July 16, 2026 and you DO NOT want to miss this one! I already know I’ll be buying a final copy when it’s out so I can annotate and share all of my favorite quotes ♥️☔️
✨FIVE STARS ✨
I mentioned this in my pre-read, but once upon a time I wanted to be a meteorologist and storm chaser (before I realized just how much math was involved 😅), so this book immediately drew me in. Add a romcom on top of that? Say less. In Stormy Weather is PERFECT for readers who love enemies to (friends?) to lovers, banter that will make you laugh out loud, and moments that will make your heart melt.
Quincy Monroe is our FMC and I absolutely LOVED her. She’s powerful, intelligent, funny, and so caring to the people she loves. She’s passionate about challenging gender norms in STEM (and in careers in general), and she does not hesitate to call out misogyny when she sees it. Watching her stand her ground, advocate for herself, and still allow herself to be vulnerable was so empowering.
And speaking of calling out misogyny… enter MR. SEBASTIAN FREAKING DUNN. New book boyfriend alert!!! 🚨 Sebastian is witty, hilarious, deeply caring, and completely obsessed with Quincy in the best way. Seeing all of their moments together was *chefs kiss* especially their banter 😂🥰
Learning why Sebastian got into weather, seeing his passion, and watching how hard he fights for Quincy (especially against the patriarchy) made me love him even more. We love a man who listens, supports, and shows up 👏💞
This book is full of adventure in the most romcom way possible. You’ll learn about tornadoes, hurricanes, storm chasing, and meteorology, but also about love, fear, friendship, and what it means to truly be seen by someone. There are some spicy chapters, but they’re easy to skim and you won’t miss anything essential to the story.
I am desperately hoping this becomes a series because I NEED more time with the side characters… Harlow, Nate, Mia, Cooper… I’m not done with them yet.
If you love STEM romcoms with heart, humor, passion, anti misogynistic vibes, and tension, this one belongs on your TBR immediately ☔️♥️
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Pre-read: thank you so much to NetGalley, publisher Atria
Books/Simon & Schuster, and author Chelsea Curto for the ARC in exchange for an honest review 🖤 fun fact I wanted to be a meteorologist/storm chaser when I was younger and then I took meteorology class in college and was like NOPE TOO MUCH MATH 😂😅
Pub date is July 16, 2026 🖤⛈️☔️
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
“𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐𝒐. 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅𝒏’𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒔 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒇𝒖𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒔 𝒐𝒇𝒇.”
It's insane how obsessed I am with this book ✨🥹🌪️⛈️!!!! The way every single man that Chelsea Curto creates is such a green flag ‼️ which obviously includes Sebastian Dunn. A love story between storm-chasing meteorologists who navigate hurricane season together... I'm sorry, but if that doesn't hook you to read it, I hope this does: “Whatever happens, I got you, Quinny baby. Okay?” 😭🫠 aghhhhhhhh, the nickname and taking care of you microtrope combo ummm please, someone sedate me 🫣
I loved the characters so much!!! ❤️🔥 They are both hella smart due to their knowledge of storm chasing, and you can see that in the writing, which I think impressed me a lot. Not only that but they used their knowledge and created a rivalry banter that was so fun to watch and see it slowly develop to something romantic INSTANT SWOON CENTRAL for me lol. The incorporation of the terminology to make it as accurate as possible, which Chelsea did such a good job, helps the reader definitely imagine the hurricane/storm scenes more strongly and vividly. Basically imo hurricane scenes 10/10.
Quincy Monroe who is a baddie with a PhD that hosts a successful online weather show, you can see as a reader the ways she wants to finally be taken seriously in a male-dominated field. I love her personality: ambitious, a risk taker, and veryyy outspoken. Yes, I am talking about her "I know what I want from you" attitude 😮💨🔥 SCREAMS.
Sebastian Dunn, what a man what a man 😩💖 He is obsessed with her from the start, and every time he said "Quinny baby," I melted a little 🫠 The way he was with her throughout their time together during hurricane season legit should raise all standards for men!!! YES, I AM TALKING ABOUT THE KETCHUP PACKETS 😭😭😭
For me, it was a 5 star read ⭐ not only for all I said before, but also because of how accurate and insane the hurricane scenes felt. I am from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷, and I lived through a childhood filled with mild to dangerous hurricanes. The way they both experience the season hit a little close to home ❤️ for me.
It is a career for some, but people forget mother nature can be cruel in the most beautiful way.
The chasing of storms and each other, as well as the banter, also solidified this read for me. I definitely recommend it if you love anything I said previously and, as always, want a happily ever after 💕
P.S. I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE EASTER EGGS TO BE FULFILLED. YES, I AM LOOKING AT 👀🚒🔥
tropes
🌪️ rivals to lovers
⚡️ small town romance
🌪️ best friends brother
⚡️ forced proximity
🌪️ man obsessed
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𝗽𝗿𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 ❀*･ hellz ya storm chasers? im ready
(also hello is chelsea curto first traditional pub im so excited for her I LOVE HER)
It's insane how obsessed I am with this book ✨🥹🌪️⛈️!!!! The way every single man that Chelsea Curto creates is such a green flag ‼️ which obviously includes Sebastian Dunn. A love story between storm-chasing meteorologists who navigate hurricane season together... I'm sorry, but if that doesn't hook you to read it, I hope this does: “Whatever happens, I got you, Quinny baby. Okay?” 😭🫠 aghhhhhhhh, the nickname and taking care of you microtrope combo ummm please, someone sedate me 🫣
I loved the characters so much!!! ❤️🔥 They are both hella smart due to their knowledge of storm chasing, and you can see that in the writing, which I think impressed me a lot. Not only that but they used their knowledge and created a rivalry banter that was so fun to watch and see it slowly develop to something romantic INSTANT SWOON CENTRAL for me lol. The incorporation of the terminology to make it as accurate as possible, which Chelsea did such a good job, helps the reader definitely imagine the hurricane/storm scenes more strongly and vividly. Basically imo hurricane scenes 10/10.
Quincy Monroe who is a baddie with a PhD that hosts a successful online weather show, you can see as a reader the ways she wants to finally be taken seriously in a male-dominated field. I love her personality: ambitious, a risk taker, and veryyy outspoken. Yes, I am talking about her "I know what I want from you" attitude 😮💨🔥 SCREAMS.
Sebastian Dunn, what a man what a man 😩💖 He is obsessed with her from the start, and every time he said "Quinny baby," I melted a little 🫠 The way he was with her throughout their time together during hurricane season legit should raise all standards for men!!! YES, I AM TALKING ABOUT THE KETCHUP PACKETS 😭😭😭
For me, it was a 5 star read ⭐ not only for all I said before, but also because of how accurate and insane the hurricane scenes felt. I am from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷, and I lived through a childhood filled with mild to dangerous hurricanes. The way they both experience the season hit a little close to home ❤️ for me.
It is a career for some, but people forget mother nature can be cruel in the most beautiful way.
The chasing of storms and each other, as well as the banter, also solidified this read for me. I definitely recommend it if you love anything I said previously and, as always, want a happily ever after 💕
P.S. I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE EASTER EGGS TO BE FULFILLED. YES, I AM LOOKING AT 👀🚒🔥
tropes
🌪️ rivals to lovers
⚡️ small town romance
🌪️ best friends brother
⚡️ forced proximity
🌪️ man obsessed
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𝗽𝗿𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 ❀*･ hellz ya storm chasers? im ready
(also hello is chelsea curto first traditional pub im so excited for her I LOVE HER)
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August 3, 2026this was SO GOOD?!?
full review & rating to come
┊pre-read┊started august 1st
buddy read with sweet bestie Cara!! 💞⛈️🌪️
rivals-to-lovers and best friend’s brother??? yes please. bring on the storms, the banter, and the love.
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full review & rating to come
┊pre-read┊started august 1st
buddy read with sweet bestie Cara!! 💞⛈️🌪️
rivals-to-lovers and best friend’s brother??? yes please. bring on the storms, the banter, and the love.
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February 6, 2026
╰┈➤ 3.5 stars!
chelsea curto, you have done it again!! 😩🩵 in stormy weather was nothing but a fun ride filled with soooo many things to learn.
౨ৎ quincy. a woman in steeeeeem!!!!! we love to see it. i truly admire a passionate, career-driven woman, and quincy is exactly that. she’s out here breaking barriers in a male-dominated field and doing it with intelligence, confidence, and so much heart. you can feel how much she loves what she does, and that kind of dedication is so attractive to read about. she’s not shrinking herself for anyone, not dulling her shine to make others comfortable, and that alone made me root for her from the very beginning.
౨ৎ sebastian. i’m telling y’all, this man is exactly where he wants to be :pppp the way he supports her is chef’s kiss. what i love most is that when he defends her, it’s not because he thinks she needs saving. he knows she can handle herself. he steps in because he wants to, because he cares, because he respects her. and that difference? it matters. it never feels like he’s overpowering her strength—he’s just standing beside her, fully aware of who she is and what she’s capable of.
and seb paying attention to the smallest things??? she mentioned once—once—that she puts ketchup on some of her food, and this man brought extra ketchup packets just in case she wanted or needed them. i’m unwell. that’s the kind of detail that gets me every time. it’s not grand gestures—it’s remembering the tiny, almost forgettable things and acting on them.
also, can we talk about the random weather facts sprinkled throughout the book??? i loved that so much. i did not expect to walk away learning more about hurricanes, but here we are. the hurricane chasing aspect sounds absolutely insane in real life, but in this story, it made everything so much more intense and interesting. the stakes felt real, and the educational bits never felt forced—they just added depth to the world quincy lives and breathes every day.
the banter? living for it. their dynamic feels natural, playful, and charged in all the right ways. it balances the intensity of the hurricane chasing with light, swoony moments that make you smile like an idiot.
i won’t lie—it took me way too long to finish this book. life got in the way, and i wasn’t reading it as fast as i normally would. but that doesn’t take away from how good it is. because once you’re in it, you’re in it. it’s smart, engaging, and genuinely informative. there are so many facts woven into the story that you actually learn something while being entertained.
overall, this book is such a solid read, especially if you love strong women, supportive men, and a story that gives you both romance and knowledge. i can’t wait for more people to read this because it deserves the hype 🌪️💛
Thank you to NetGalley, Atria Books, and the author for the ARC in exchange of my honest review.
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pre-read:
reading another arc with ivy ml 🧸💞 we’re truly both excited for this one because of the fan art we saw on instagram 🤩 also because this a woman in stem type of book 🙈🫶🏼 as someone who’s working in a male dominated industry, i just love this type of book because of how it breaks down barriers and prove that women are able as well!! ✨🥹 wish us luck for this one, y’all ☔️⛈️
chelsea curto, you have done it again!! 😩🩵 in stormy weather was nothing but a fun ride filled with soooo many things to learn.
౨ৎ quincy. a woman in steeeeeem!!!!! we love to see it. i truly admire a passionate, career-driven woman, and quincy is exactly that. she’s out here breaking barriers in a male-dominated field and doing it with intelligence, confidence, and so much heart. you can feel how much she loves what she does, and that kind of dedication is so attractive to read about. she’s not shrinking herself for anyone, not dulling her shine to make others comfortable, and that alone made me root for her from the very beginning.
౨ৎ sebastian. i’m telling y’all, this man is exactly where he wants to be :pppp the way he supports her is chef’s kiss. what i love most is that when he defends her, it’s not because he thinks she needs saving. he knows she can handle herself. he steps in because he wants to, because he cares, because he respects her. and that difference? it matters. it never feels like he’s overpowering her strength—he’s just standing beside her, fully aware of who she is and what she’s capable of.
and seb paying attention to the smallest things??? she mentioned once—once—that she puts ketchup on some of her food, and this man brought extra ketchup packets just in case she wanted or needed them. i’m unwell. that’s the kind of detail that gets me every time. it’s not grand gestures—it’s remembering the tiny, almost forgettable things and acting on them.
also, can we talk about the random weather facts sprinkled throughout the book??? i loved that so much. i did not expect to walk away learning more about hurricanes, but here we are. the hurricane chasing aspect sounds absolutely insane in real life, but in this story, it made everything so much more intense and interesting. the stakes felt real, and the educational bits never felt forced—they just added depth to the world quincy lives and breathes every day.
the banter? living for it. their dynamic feels natural, playful, and charged in all the right ways. it balances the intensity of the hurricane chasing with light, swoony moments that make you smile like an idiot.
i won’t lie—it took me way too long to finish this book. life got in the way, and i wasn’t reading it as fast as i normally would. but that doesn’t take away from how good it is. because once you’re in it, you’re in it. it’s smart, engaging, and genuinely informative. there are so many facts woven into the story that you actually learn something while being entertained.
overall, this book is such a solid read, especially if you love strong women, supportive men, and a story that gives you both romance and knowledge. i can’t wait for more people to read this because it deserves the hype 🌪️💛
Thank you to NetGalley, Atria Books, and the author for the ARC in exchange of my honest review.
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pre-read:
reading another arc with ivy ml 🧸💞 we’re truly both excited for this one because of the fan art we saw on instagram 🤩 also because this a woman in stem type of book 🙈🫶🏼 as someone who’s working in a male dominated industry, i just love this type of book because of how it breaks down barriers and prove that women are able as well!! ✨🥹 wish us luck for this one, y’all ☔️⛈️
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
——✮∙˙ 5 stars ⋆✴︎˚｡⋆
╰► 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸!
✧ For the summer lovers chasing endless sunsets and the ones who don't give up even when it's hard. Look how far we've come. ✧
⋮ ✦┆ quincy monroe is a successful meteorologist with a thriving online weather show and a major career opportunity on the horizon. the last person she wants disrupting her plans is sebastian dunn—her longtime rival, her best friend’s brother, and a charming TV weatherman she can’t stand. but when a record-breaking hurricane season forces them to work together in flordia, their rivalry begins to spark into something much more complicated. as they chase storms and confront old tensions, quincy and sebastian may discover that the biggest storm is the one brewing between them.
✧ genre: contemporary romance
✧ tropes: women in stem • best friend’s brother • forced proximity • rivals to lovers • banter as foreplay • obsessed mmc x badass fmc
✧ setting: flordia
◦◦,`°.✽✦✽.◦.✽✦✽.°`,◦◦
⋮ ✦┆ FIRST CHELSEA CURTO BOOK WAS A MAJOR SUCCESS!! i’m genuinely at a loss for words because i didn’t expect to love this as much as i did!
i feel like chelsea curto did a fantastic job at capturing such intense situations which allowed me feel the panic, the anxiety, and the relief alongside these characters. when an author really knows how to immerse their readers, i will always praise them and appreciate their work!
the characters in this book were so phenomenal. i absolutely loved the dynamic between all of them and the love and care they have for one another shows.
i loved everything about this book, so it’s safe to say that the hype was real 😝
✧˚ ༘ ⋆｡˚ quincy monroe ⋆｡°
⌞🌀⌝ ⋮ ✦┆genuinely one of the best fmc’s i’ve read about. throughout this whole book, i loved the way quincy carried herself; she rarely let herself get beaten down by men just because she’s a woman in a male dominated field.
in melanie’s words from love island, “i thrive to be as composed as you.” quincy commands so much power and knowledge—so reading about her just felt like i was watching history happen. she worked her ass off towards something she loves, and the passion she shows for meteorology is actually so inspiring.
✧˚ ༘ ⋆｡˚ sebastian dunn ⋆｡°
⌞🌪️ ⌝ ⋮ ✦┆a man obsessed is a man i need. i didn’t know sebastian dunn was what i needed to read about at this time in my life 😭 he’s changed the game for me.
in all honestly, i didn’t expect to like him as much as i did, but seeing how supportive he was of quincy—it became blatantly clear that the way he views her was so far from rivalry. AND THE BEGGING?! haven’t read about a man like him in a very very long time. he was truly a breath of fresh air 🤭
✧˚ ༘ ⋆｡˚ quincy + sebastian ⋆｡°💌
⌞🌊⌝ ⋮ ✦┆these two work so so well together! their banter is top tier and the way they feed off of each other just brought so many great vibes to the book! i loved every interaction between them and i’m sad i won’t be seeing more 🤧
⋮ ✦┆ you guys should totally order this book like yesterday 🙂 it’s so fantastic. like seriously. i’m really really happy that i loved my first CC book 🥹
ᯤ ୭ ˚. ᵎᵎ “Women are taught to keep our
accomplishments close. To not brag about our triumphs out of fear we're being too loud and too brazen, but I'm damn good at what I do. In a field full of men who feel the need to mansplain precipitation cycles to a woman with a PhD, I'm not afraid to admit my talent.”
ᯤ ୭ ˚. ᵎᵎ “I’m always going to love you. In hurricanes. In sunshine. In stormy weather. It doesn't matter. You and me? We're inevitable, sweetheart.”
ᯤ ୭ ˚. ᵎᵎ “We were tied together, kind of. The stars and the moon and the tides and the sun. And us. Quincy and Sebastian. Two idiots who were waiting for the perfect time to get it right.”
ᯤ ୭ ˚. ᵎᵎ “I have a lot of dreams. More as of late, and you should hear the things I do to you in them. The places I fuck you. The places I touch you. Be honest, Quincy. If you didn’t like the attraction you have for me, you wouldn’t be practically moaning my name.”
── ⋆⋅𖤓⋅⋆ ──
ᝰ.ᐟ ⛈️ ⌗ pre read┆started june 5
my first chelsea curto book! i’m so excited to read this because so many of my friends on here enjoyed it, and i’m eager 😭 this is a read for my red eye flight, so hopefully i read instead of going to sleep… anyways, i really hope this doesn’t disappoint🤞
˖᯽ ݁˖· ─ 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘢 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘤 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸
⟢ 𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚: july 14
╰► 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸!
✧ For the summer lovers chasing endless sunsets and the ones who don't give up even when it's hard. Look how far we've come. ✧
˗ˏˋ ꒰ ⓘ ꒱ ˎˊ˗ i. synopsis⋆˚꩜｡
⋮ ✦┆ quincy monroe is a successful meteorologist with a thriving online weather show and a major career opportunity on the horizon. the last person she wants disrupting her plans is sebastian dunn—her longtime rival, her best friend’s brother, and a charming TV weatherman she can’t stand. but when a record-breaking hurricane season forces them to work together in flordia, their rivalry begins to spark into something much more complicated. as they chase storms and confront old tensions, quincy and sebastian may discover that the biggest storm is the one brewing between them.
✧ genre: contemporary romance
✧ tropes: women in stem • best friend’s brother • forced proximity • rivals to lovers • banter as foreplay • obsessed mmc x badass fmc
✧ setting: flordia
◦◦,`°.✽✦✽.◦.✽✦✽.°`,◦◦
⋆.ೃ࿔*:･ ii. my thoughts ⋆｡°💭
⋮ ✦┆ FIRST CHELSEA CURTO BOOK WAS A MAJOR SUCCESS!! i’m genuinely at a loss for words because i didn’t expect to love this as much as i did!
i feel like chelsea curto did a fantastic job at capturing such intense situations which allowed me feel the panic, the anxiety, and the relief alongside these characters. when an author really knows how to immerse their readers, i will always praise them and appreciate their work!
the characters in this book were so phenomenal. i absolutely loved the dynamic between all of them and the love and care they have for one another shows.
i loved everything about this book, so it’s safe to say that the hype was real 😝
❝ All’s fair in weather and war, Quinn’s baby.❞
⋆.ೃ࿔*:･ iii. characters ⋆｡°🌷
✧˚ ༘ ⋆｡˚ quincy monroe ⋆｡°
⌞🌀⌝ ⋮ ✦┆genuinely one of the best fmc’s i’ve read about. throughout this whole book, i loved the way quincy carried herself; she rarely let herself get beaten down by men just because she’s a woman in a male dominated field.
in melanie’s words from love island, “i thrive to be as composed as you.” quincy commands so much power and knowledge—so reading about her just felt like i was watching history happen. she worked her ass off towards something she loves, and the passion she shows for meteorology is actually so inspiring.
✧˚ ༘ ⋆｡˚ sebastian dunn ⋆｡°
⌞🌪️ ⌝ ⋮ ✦┆a man obsessed is a man i need. i didn’t know sebastian dunn was what i needed to read about at this time in my life 😭 he’s changed the game for me.
in all honestly, i didn’t expect to like him as much as i did, but seeing how supportive he was of quincy—it became blatantly clear that the way he views her was so far from rivalry. AND THE BEGGING?! haven’t read about a man like him in a very very long time. he was truly a breath of fresh air 🤭
✧˚ ༘ ⋆｡˚ quincy + sebastian ⋆｡°💌
⌞🌊⌝ ⋮ ✦┆these two work so so well together! their banter is top tier and the way they feed off of each other just brought so many great vibes to the book! i loved every interaction between them and i’m sad i won’t be seeing more 🤧
❝ Maybe it’s time to accept our fate, Monroe. You can’t exist without me. We’re soulmates. Star-crossed lovers. A beginning and an end.❞
⋆✴︎˚｡⋆ iv. overall ⋆｡°⌛️
⋮ ✦┆ you guys should totally order this book like yesterday 🙂 it’s so fantastic. like seriously. i’m really really happy that i loved my first CC book 🥹
⋆✴︎˚｡⋆v. quotes i loved⋆｡° 𓂃🖊
ᯤ ୭ ˚. ᵎᵎ “Women are taught to keep our
accomplishments close. To not brag about our triumphs out of fear we're being too loud and too brazen, but I'm damn good at what I do. In a field full of men who feel the need to mansplain precipitation cycles to a woman with a PhD, I'm not afraid to admit my talent.”
ᯤ ୭ ˚. ᵎᵎ “I’m always going to love you. In hurricanes. In sunshine. In stormy weather. It doesn't matter. You and me? We're inevitable, sweetheart.”
ᯤ ୭ ˚. ᵎᵎ “We were tied together, kind of. The stars and the moon and the tides and the sun. And us. Quincy and Sebastian. Two idiots who were waiting for the perfect time to get it right.”
ᯤ ୭ ˚. ᵎᵎ “I have a lot of dreams. More as of late, and you should hear the things I do to you in them. The places I fuck you. The places I touch you. Be honest, Quincy. If you didn’t like the attraction you have for me, you wouldn’t be practically moaning my name.”
── ⋆⋅𖤓⋅⋆ ──
ᝰ.ᐟ ⛈️ ⌗ pre read┆started june 5
my first chelsea curto book! i’m so excited to read this because so many of my friends on here enjoyed it, and i’m eager 😭 this is a read for my red eye flight, so hopefully i read instead of going to sleep… anyways, i really hope this doesn’t disappoint🤞
˖᯽ ݁˖· ─ 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘢 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘤 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸
⟢ 𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚: july 14
February 9, 2026
The love interest calls the main character Quinny Baby about fifty thousand times per page, and it did make me reconsider my stance on violence.
July 29, 2026
3.5! This was cute and overall better than most storm chasing romances I’ve read this year but it was missing the spark I was looking for on the emotional side of things. I found the story have more tell vs show and their chemistry leaned less on connection and more on physical needs, which is fine I guess but this gives their romance a superficial feel and makes the story unmemorable.
I audiobooked 100% of this story and honesty I wasn’t a fan of the male narrator. This is a first for me as I usually love a very deep voice but something in his voice didn’t feel natural.
FULL REVIEW TO FOLLOW.
Currently visiting Hershey Park and the weather is quite stormy for the last 2 days. Its so interesting how some books just follow us wherever we go!! The storm chasing backdrop is electrifying in this book so far..and so is the thundery weather of Harrisburg, PA. Hope this is as good as everyone says!
I audiobooked 100% of this story and honesty I wasn’t a fan of the male narrator. This is a first for me as I usually love a very deep voice but something in his voice didn’t feel natural.
FULL REVIEW TO FOLLOW.
Currently visiting Hershey Park and the weather is quite stormy for the last 2 days. Its so interesting how some books just follow us wherever we go!! The storm chasing backdrop is electrifying in this book so far..and so is the thundery weather of Harrisburg, PA. Hope this is as good as everyone says!
July 22, 2026
5 ⭐️
ohhh yesss…. this was so good!🤭⛈️
Women in STEM🙇♀️🙇♀️ Pathetic golden retriever men🙇♀️🙇♀️
I’d recently read a storm chasing book that was not that great so I was a bit hesitant with this one but I shouldn’t have been. This was such a fun time 💃💃
Quincy is such an entertaining, fierce fmc who doesn’t muck around. She doesn’t let others stop her from doing what she loves and has such a brave and kind personality. I knew I’d love her right from the start 🥹
Sebastian… he was everything I want in an mmc. Protective, loving, down bad 😏 I mean he’s been waiting for her for more than a decade😩 The ketchup, nicknames, the little notes… ugh he was just perfect and most of all he let Quincy shine✨
The chemistry and the banter were sooo good. I need moreee honestly. The epilogue was the perfect way to end such a perfect book🥹
Is this a sign to read Chelsea Curto’s other series?👀👀
(thank youu Uswah for buddy reading this with me, I had a great time🫶🏻)
pre-read:
This is my first Chelsea Curto book so I'm excited for this one! 🤭 Buddy reading with gorgeous Uswah 🌪️💙
ohhh yesss…. this was so good!🤭⛈️
Women in STEM🙇♀️🙇♀️ Pathetic golden retriever men🙇♀️🙇♀️
I’d recently read a storm chasing book that was not that great so I was a bit hesitant with this one but I shouldn’t have been. This was such a fun time 💃💃
Quincy is such an entertaining, fierce fmc who doesn’t muck around. She doesn’t let others stop her from doing what she loves and has such a brave and kind personality. I knew I’d love her right from the start 🥹
Sebastian… he was everything I want in an mmc. Protective, loving, down bad 😏 I mean he’s been waiting for her for more than a decade😩 The ketchup, nicknames, the little notes… ugh he was just perfect and most of all he let Quincy shine✨
The chemistry and the banter were sooo good. I need moreee honestly. The epilogue was the perfect way to end such a perfect book🥹
Is this a sign to read Chelsea Curto’s other series?👀👀
(thank youu Uswah for buddy reading this with me, I had a great time🫶🏻)
pre-read:
This is my first Chelsea Curto book so I'm excited for this one! 🤭 Buddy reading with gorgeous Uswah 🌪️💙
August 10, 2026
Everything about this story felt forced to me: the level of misogyny, the supposed animosity between Quincy and Sebastian, the dialogues, the romance.
I wasn't a fan of the writing style. There's a lot of telling instead of showing, and conversations interrupted by inner monologues.
The romance did nothing for me. Sebastian gave me the ick, to be honest. I was more interested in Mia and certain someone.
That interview for the job was ridiculous. Also, if you want to write about female empowerment, why do you need a man to come to rescue every single time?
Read for the Goodreads Summer Challenge (Summer Encore)
I wasn't a fan of the writing style. There's a lot of telling instead of showing, and conversations interrupted by inner monologues.
The romance did nothing for me. Sebastian gave me the ick, to be honest. I was more interested in Mia and certain someone.
That interview for the job was ridiculous. Also, if you want to write about female empowerment, why do you need a man to come to rescue every single time?
Read for the Goodreads Summer Challenge (Summer Encore)
March 6, 2026
4 💫
now playing: stormy weather by the kooks ⛈️🌪️☔️
this is a july BOTM pick!! if you would like to join and use my code i can get a free book and you get a book for $5!: https://www.mybotm.com/hxfx2nddyjs (not sponsored, just for fun!)
big thank you again to Netgalley and Atria Books for the eArc!! this is not a book you want to miss when it comes out in July!! it is such a good book filled with a new favorite couple and high intensity situations🤩 the cover is gorgeous too!
Quincy and Sebastian are rivals to lovers, and he is her best friend’s brother. if you love those tropes then this is the book for you!! they are both in the meteorology field and have been rivals since they were in school, always trying to one up each other. when Seb comes back to Florida during some work burnout, the two reconnect as they end up chasing storms together, getting footage for her show as well as his docuseries.
their banter was incredible! i loved how they constantly nagged each other- at first to annoy each other but soon it turned into playful teasing. they were obsessed with each other, but he fell first and hard. 🤩 the readers will absolutely fall in love with this couple! they do have a spicy relationship, but you can skim those chapters and not miss the plot of the story.
i know nothing about meteorology and storms, but when things got super technical in terms and explanation, you’re still able to easily follow along!! if you like the twisters movies, this book feels really similar to this as they chase storms and put themselves in harms way for not only the thrill but also to help educate their audience on how these storms form/work and how people can stay safe during them!
highly, highly recommend if this at all sounds interesting to you!! i was super lucky to get this arc and hope to get a physical copy when it is released on July 16!! 💙🌪️
Read if you like:
🌪️women in STEM
⛈️amazing banter
🌪️the movie twisters
⛈️men begging for a badass woman
🌪️rivals to lovers
⛈️men standing up to misogyny
🌪️cute friend groups
⛈️best friend’s brother
˚˖𓍢ִ໋❀ — preread ☔️
i got approved for this arc!!! so excited because the besties have been loving it 🤭💓
Expected Release Date: July 16, 2026!
A big thank you to Netgalley, Atria Books and Chelsea Curto for the arc in exchange for an honest review!
now playing: stormy weather by the kooks ⛈️🌪️☔️
this is a july BOTM pick!! if you would like to join and use my code i can get a free book and you get a book for $5!: https://www.mybotm.com/hxfx2nddyjs (not sponsored, just for fun!)
big thank you again to Netgalley and Atria Books for the eArc!! this is not a book you want to miss when it comes out in July!! it is such a good book filled with a new favorite couple and high intensity situations🤩 the cover is gorgeous too!
Quincy and Sebastian are rivals to lovers, and he is her best friend’s brother. if you love those tropes then this is the book for you!! they are both in the meteorology field and have been rivals since they were in school, always trying to one up each other. when Seb comes back to Florida during some work burnout, the two reconnect as they end up chasing storms together, getting footage for her show as well as his docuseries.
their banter was incredible! i loved how they constantly nagged each other- at first to annoy each other but soon it turned into playful teasing. they were obsessed with each other, but he fell first and hard. 🤩 the readers will absolutely fall in love with this couple! they do have a spicy relationship, but you can skim those chapters and not miss the plot of the story.
i know nothing about meteorology and storms, but when things got super technical in terms and explanation, you’re still able to easily follow along!! if you like the twisters movies, this book feels really similar to this as they chase storms and put themselves in harms way for not only the thrill but also to help educate their audience on how these storms form/work and how people can stay safe during them!
highly, highly recommend if this at all sounds interesting to you!! i was super lucky to get this arc and hope to get a physical copy when it is released on July 16!! 💙🌪️
Read if you like:
🌪️women in STEM
⛈️amazing banter
🌪️the movie twisters
⛈️men begging for a badass woman
🌪️rivals to lovers
⛈️men standing up to misogyny
🌪️cute friend groups
⛈️best friend’s brother
˚˖𓍢ִ໋❀ — preread ☔️
i got approved for this arc!!! so excited because the besties have been loving it 🤭💓
Expected Release Date: July 16, 2026!
A big thank you to Netgalley, Atria Books and Chelsea Curto for the arc in exchange for an honest review!
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
❝ all's fair in weather and war, quinny baby. ❞
first of all, thank you chelsea curto for successfully gaslighting an entire generation of women into romanticizing hurricane season. second of all, i would like to formally file a grievance with the universe because i am now expected to believe there are hot meteorologists out there trading elite, sexually charged banter while chasing category 5s like it’s a date night activity. meanwhile the closest i’ve gotten to meteorology is opening the weather app, seeing 96° with 85% humidity, which literally feels like satan's armpits, and immediately deciding to be a clueless shut-in because i refuse to entertain the thought of going outside.
₊˚꒰ ⟡ ˙ i. plot. ₊˚⊹ ꒱
in stormy weather follows quincy monroe, phd-wielding meteorology goddess with a wildly successful online weather show and big national weather service dreams. unfortunately, standing between her and professional peace is sebastian dunn, her best friend's brother, longtime academic and career rival, and annoyingly attractive tv meteorologist. thanks a lot.
when the two end up chasing storms together during florida's record-breaking hurricane season while competing for the same career opportunity, they're forced into close proximity, reluctant teamwork, and approximately seventeen thousand opportunities to flirt and banter instead of communicating like functioning adults. i, for one, support this poor decision-making. poor decisions have never looked so fine. or so wet. (the storms. i mean the storms.)
₊˚꒰ ⟡ ˙ ii. the banter. ₊˚⊹ ꒱
the banter??? your honor, i would like to submit several highlighted pages, my entire kindle history, and my remaining dignity as evidence. quincy and sebastian spend half the book verbally sparring like it's foreplay and the other half pretending they're totally normal about each other, and IT WAS DELICIOUS. the unresolved sexual tension was so thick you could stir it with a rain gauge.
i was giggling. i was kicking my feet. i was looking up from my kindle every five minutes begging them to KISS. the dialogue was so quick and effortless that i lost entire hours of my life. every time i thought, "okay, one more chapter," chelsea curto would hit me with another exchange that had me smiling like an idiot.
₊˚꒰ ⟡ ˙ iii. quincy monroe. ₊˚⊹ ꒱
i adored quincy. women in stem who refuse to make themselves smaller will always have my whole feral heart. i loved how passionate she was about meteorology and science communication. you could genuinely feel how much she loved storms, forecasting, and protecting people through her work. it never felt like the career was simply there to move the romance along. it was part of who she was, literally baked into the fibers of her soul like humidity into georgia air.
i also appreciated how the book explored the reality of being a woman succeeding in a male-dominated field without letting that become her entire personality. she was ambitious, stubborn, funny, incredibly competent, and just messy enough to feel like a real one. a real one who would absolutely fight you in a parking lot over a radar reading and then look hot doing it.
₊˚꒰ ⟡ ˙ iv. sebastian dunn. ₊˚⊹ ꒱
i owe this man an apology because i judged him almost as hard as quincy did. and then he had the AUDACITY to be funny. and thoughtful. and patient. and absolutely, disgustingly gone for this woman. the yearning in this man deserved its own noaa grant.
i love when the male love interest quietly falls first while acting like he's perfectly normal about it, all while being approximately one mildly affectionate interaction away from combusting. sebastian, you are stronger than me because i would've folded for the baddie that is quincy monroe around chapter three, tops. i would've been out here naming hurricanes after her.
₊˚꒰ ⟡ ˙ v. romance. ₊˚⊹ ꒱
the chemistry absolutely carried the whole damn storm system. the rivals-to-lovers progression felt natural, the emotional payoff worked, and once these two stopped trying to professionally outdo each other every five minutes, they became such an easy couple to root for. i especially loved that neither of them had to give up their ambitions for the romance to work. zero "pick me or your dreams" nonsense.
give me two ambitious idiots who fall in love while tracking hurricanes over unnecessary third-act misunderstandings any day.
₊˚꒰ ⟡ ˙ vi. conclusion. ₊˚⊹ ꒱
overall, in stormy weather was charming, funny, romantic, ridiculously readable, and featured some of the best banter i've read this year. it somehow made storm chasing feel romantic, meteorology feel cool, and florida hurricane season sound more appealing than stepping outside my apartment in atlanta right now, because the heat + humidity combo is currently eating the state alive right now.
— 4.5 stars. ⋆˚☆˖°.ᐟ
.° ༘🎧ྀི⋆ favourite quotes 🖇₊˚ෆ
❛ i'm always going to love you. in hurricanes. in sunshine. in stormy weather. It doesn't matter. you and me? we're inevitable, sweetheart. we always have been, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. ❜
❛ why do you think, quinny baby? because i'm fucking obsessed with you, and i'm so fucking proud of you. ❜
❛ but your brain? fuck. your brilliant, beautiful brain. it's my favorite thing about you. ❜
❛ she's the sun and i'm the moon just happy to be in her orbit. ❜
❛ you deserved to be worshipped. thoroughly. repeatedly. in all the ways you want. ❜
❛ even with distance between us, quincy is everywhere. she occupies way too many of my thoughts and i've spent years trying to figure out how to make them stop. ❜
── ⟡ ˙ 🪻༘ ₊ main tropes.
⟢ only one bathtub
⟢ women in stem
⟢ best friend's brother
⟢ rival meteorologists
⟢ forced proximity
⟢ banter as foreplay
⟢ boy obsessed/he falls first
⟢ storm chasing
⌗ started: jul. 6th, 2026. ⌝
⌞ finished: jul. 13th, 2026. ✦
₊˚⊹ ᰔ pre-review:
⤿ the banter had me giggling like an idiot despite the hot humid swamp curse my city's currently in rn and all my unsolicited underboob sweat. rtc!!
₊˚⊹ ᰔ pre-read:
⤿ got the arc so i'll be reading in stormy weather, and also because where i live currently feels like the inside of a mouth, and if i can't have breathable air, i can at least have romance about rival meteorologists.
thank you atria books for the e-arc via edelweiss! all opinions are my own.
March 26, 2026
unfortunately, this is a DNF at around 50%
thank you so much for the arc!
rtc. 🩷
thank you so much for the arc!
rtc. 🩷
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July 23, 2026RTC
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˖ ֹ੭୧pre-read:⊹ ࣪ ⑅
As someone who LOVES the movie Twisters, I can’t wait to buddy read this book with my love Margot 🩷
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˖ ֹ੭୧pre-read:⊹ ࣪ ⑅
As someone who LOVES the movie Twisters, I can’t wait to buddy read this book with my love Margot 🩷
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
‧₊˚☔️ ‧₊𓏲🌪️ ๋ ࣪ ˖ ╰┈➤𝟓 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 "𝑰𝒏 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒚 𝑾𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓" ‧₊˚ 🌪️ ‧₊𓏲☔️ ๋࣭ ࣪ ˖
The concept of this book is brilliant and the execution was even more impressive. Two Meteorologist that fall in love? Dare I say a perfect concept? But it was the execution of this concept that made me so obsessed with this book.
Our story follows Quincy Monroe, host of the popular social media show "The Rainy Day Show" and with a PhD in meteorology, and Sebastian Dunn, her best friend's brother and longtime academic rival. I love stories about women in STEM and the rivals that are obsessed with them. And when I say obsessed—I mean obsessed. Sebastian was so down bad for Quincy and I don't blame him one bit. She was everything. She was so smart and so feisty and beautiful. She's really everything that I aspire to be. Reading about her was a treat!
This was a dual perspective novel which is something I greatly appreciated. We got to see inside Quincy's genius brain and then we got to see inside Sebastian's, the one who been obsessed with it for years.
One great thing about his book is that it covers the academia side of meteorology and the insane storm chasing side of meteorology. I personally enjoyed the storm chasing side more because, truly, it was so invigorating to read about. The descriptions were so vivid, I was transported to Florida every time I opened this book.
This book was especially a treat for me because I live in Arizona, 🏜️ where it rains literally twice a year, so reading about this was definitely something new. It's not something I have ever experienced so a lot of the content of this book was really eye opening for me. My heart goes out to anyone who has experienced any sort of loss due to a natural disaster. I can't even imagine the devastation.
This honestly made me appreciate Quincy's mission to educate people on natural disasters all the more. Even though she is just a fictional character, she had an impact on me.
Almost everything about this book is perfection, I would just like to mention on nick-picky thing. Sebastian and Quincy were suppose to be these huge rivals but I just didn't really get that from their interactions in the beginning of the book. I wish we would have gotten some flashbacks to when they were in High School or College to really show that they were true rivals rather than relying on just telling us they were rivals.
Besides that, I honestly don't think I could have enjoyed this book more. The last 50 pages were wild! Everything came together so neatly and I was actually in tears in the epilogue. They were so sweet and I was so sad to finish the book and see them go. 🥹 I will definitely be purchasing this book when it comes out. I think that this is not a book you will want to miss and if you enjoyed her previous books you'll absolutely fall in love with Quincy and Sebastian. I certainly did.
*Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.*
❝ I'm always going to love you. In hurricanes. In sunshine. In stormy weather. It doesn't matter. You and me? We're inevitably, sweetheart. ❞
The concept of this book is brilliant and the execution was even more impressive. Two Meteorologist that fall in love? Dare I say a perfect concept? But it was the execution of this concept that made me so obsessed with this book.
Our story follows Quincy Monroe, host of the popular social media show "The Rainy Day Show" and with a PhD in meteorology, and Sebastian Dunn, her best friend's brother and longtime academic rival. I love stories about women in STEM and the rivals that are obsessed with them. And when I say obsessed—I mean obsessed. Sebastian was so down bad for Quincy and I don't blame him one bit. She was everything. She was so smart and so feisty and beautiful. She's really everything that I aspire to be. Reading about her was a treat!
This was a dual perspective novel which is something I greatly appreciated. We got to see inside Quincy's genius brain and then we got to see inside Sebastian's, the one who been obsessed with it for years.
One great thing about his book is that it covers the academia side of meteorology and the insane storm chasing side of meteorology. I personally enjoyed the storm chasing side more because, truly, it was so invigorating to read about. The descriptions were so vivid, I was transported to Florida every time I opened this book.
This book was especially a treat for me because I live in Arizona, 🏜️ where it rains literally twice a year, so reading about this was definitely something new. It's not something I have ever experienced so a lot of the content of this book was really eye opening for me. My heart goes out to anyone who has experienced any sort of loss due to a natural disaster. I can't even imagine the devastation.
This honestly made me appreciate Quincy's mission to educate people on natural disasters all the more. Even though she is just a fictional character, she had an impact on me.
Almost everything about this book is perfection, I would just like to mention on nick-picky thing. Sebastian and Quincy were suppose to be these huge rivals but I just didn't really get that from their interactions in the beginning of the book. I wish we would have gotten some flashbacks to when they were in High School or College to really show that they were true rivals rather than relying on just telling us they were rivals.
Besides that, I honestly don't think I could have enjoyed this book more. The last 50 pages were wild! Everything came together so neatly and I was actually in tears in the epilogue. They were so sweet and I was so sad to finish the book and see them go. 🥹 I will definitely be purchasing this book when it comes out. I think that this is not a book you will want to miss and if you enjoyed her previous books you'll absolutely fall in love with Quincy and Sebastian. I certainly did.
*Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.*
on-pause
August 7, 2026
storm chasing
x
forced proximity
? sign me tf up 🙂↕️
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
rtc.
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pre-read: bye, I got the arc omg 🙏
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pre-read: bye, I got the arc omg 🙏
July 26, 2026
3.5🌟
"I´m always going to love you - in hurricanes, in sunshine, in stormy weather."
I have... mixed feelings 🙃
This was my first storm-chasing-themed romance, and the part that spoke to me most was the weather depiction ⛈️ As someone who has always been fascinated by storms, it was so great to read this interest from someone else's perspective and see that there are actually many people who feel the same way 🌀⚡
However, the story overall fell a bit short for me, especially in the 2nd part of the book. I LOVED Quincy's and Sebastian's banter at the start, the flirtatious back and forth - the tension was so goooood 😮💨, but once they "got together", the story somehow became flat for me, and I started to miss a bit of the initial spark.
The end of the book, with them going off to chase an incredibly dangerous storm so Quincy can prove she belongs in the field, also left me feeling a bit sceptical, especially with them both focusing so much on safety and the dangers of the storm.
This was also the first book that I did 100% as an audiobook, and maybe that also had something to do with my perception of it. Sebastian's narration wasn't my favourite one - it made everything sound unnecessarily sultry: whether he is trying to flirt with Quincy or saving a woman from her car in a hurricane 🫥
⛈️ pre-read : I’m on a summer reads kick right now, and this feels like the perfect addition to the mix 🌪️
I have... mixed feelings 🙃
This was my first storm-chasing-themed romance, and the part that spoke to me most was the weather depiction ⛈️ As someone who has always been fascinated by storms, it was so great to read this interest from someone else's perspective and see that there are actually many people who feel the same way 🌀⚡
However, the story overall fell a bit short for me, especially in the 2nd part of the book. I LOVED Quincy's and Sebastian's banter at the start, the flirtatious back and forth - the tension was so goooood 😮💨, but once they "got together", the story somehow became flat for me, and I started to miss a bit of the initial spark.
The end of the book, with them going off to chase an incredibly dangerous storm so Quincy can prove she belongs in the field, also left me feeling a bit sceptical, especially with them both focusing so much on safety and the dangers of the storm.
This was also the first book that I did 100% as an audiobook, and maybe that also had something to do with my perception of it. Sebastian's narration wasn't my favourite one - it made everything sound unnecessarily sultry: whether he is trying to flirt with Quincy or saving a woman from her car in a hurricane 🫥
⛈️ pre-read : I’m on a summer reads kick right now, and this feels like the perfect addition to the mix 🌪️
January 25, 2026
┆ ⤿ ⛈️ ⌗ started: july 22, finished: july 25
4.5 stars 𓂃˖ ࣪⊹
⤿ review with no spoilers.
⋆.˚ ★— read this with my best friend, madi ☔️🌊🌀🩵 i'm so grateful for you and this buddy read, i love you!!! 🩵
quincy monroe has worked hard to earn her place as one of the top meteorologists in the industry. with a phd in atmospheric sciences, a successful online weather show, and a major career opportunity within reach, she's determined not to let anything stand in her way.
unfortunately, that "anything" comes in the form of sebastian dunn—her longtime academic rival, her best friend's brother, and the charming TV weatherman everyone else seems to adore. when a record-breaking hurricane season forces the two to work together in florida, they're pushed into close quarters as they chase dangerous storms and navigate old grudges.
as professional competition turns into undeniable chemistry, quincy and sebastian must decide whether they're willing to risk their hearts for a chance at something neither of them expected.
WOW!! chelsea has done it once again. i'm in awe every time i read her books, and i'm forever grateful that i've discovered her. i loved quincy and sebastian so much—their chemistry, banter, and rivalry felt effortless, and i couldn't get enough of them. the storm-chasing aspect made this feel so unique, adding so much tension and excitement while also showcasing quincy's passion for meteorology.
what i admired most was quincy. she was incredibly driven, intelligent, and unapologetically passionate about what she loved. it honestly broke my heart seeing the sexism she had to endure throughout her career, but at the same time, it felt painfully realistic. despite how far we've come, women in stem and many other male-dominated industries still face these challenges every day. i appreciated that the book didn't shy away from showing those realities, while also highlighting quincy's resilience and determination to prove that she belonged because of her talent—not because she had something to prove to anyone else.
sebastian complemented her so well. beneath all of their teasing and rivalry was so much respect and admiration, and i loved watching their relationship evolve naturally. the romance was filled with so many little moments that made my heart melt, and the emotional depth balanced perfectly with the humor.
this was such a fun, heartfelt, and refreshing romance, and it's easily become another favourite from chelsea. i'll happily read anything she writes.
i absolutely adored quincy. she was fiercely intelligent, ambitious, and so passionate about meteorology that it was impossible not to root for her. watching her navigate the constant sexism and double standards in such a male-dominated field was heartbreaking, especially because it's still a reality for so many women today. i loved that she never let those experiences define her or diminish her confidence. she knew her worth, stood her ground, and kept chasing every storm and every dream with so much determination. i especially loved how unapologetic she was about her passion for her job and how she never felt the need to make herself smaller for anyone.
sebastian completely won me over. beneath his charming TV personality and competitive streak was someone who genuinely respected quincy and admired everything she had accomplished. i loved that he challenged her without trying to outshine her, and their rivalry made their chemistry even better. he was supportive when it mattered most, knew when to step back, and matched quincy's passion every step of the way. together, they brought out the best in each other. this man was **THE** yearner. he was absolutely obsessed with quincy in the best way, always listened to her, and constantly reminded her just how incredible she was. i loved how he kept her on her toes while never making her feel like she had to dim her light.
their chemistry was everything. from the witty banter to the constant competition, they made every scene so entertaining. i loved that even when they were rivals, there was always so much respect between them. watching them slowly let their walls down and realize they were always on the same team made me love them even more. sebastian never once asked quincy to make herself smaller—instead, he admired her brilliance, celebrated her successes, and loved every part of the woman she was. together, they brought out the best in each other, and i couldn't stop rooting for them.
.ᐟ the man - taylor swift
.ᐟ drop dead - olivia rodrigo
.ᐟ i like me better - lauv
.ᐟ call it what you want - taylor swift
.ᐟ so easy (to fall in love) - olivia dean
.ᐟ taste back - harry styles
4.5 stars 𓂃˖ ࣪⊹
⤿ review with no spoilers.
“it will take God himself to separate me from you." "and even then, i would go down with a fight"
⋆.˚ ★— read this with my best friend, madi ☔️🌊🌀🩵 i'm so grateful for you and this buddy read, i love you!!! 🩵
──★ ˙🌊 !! tropes
.ᐟ rivals to lovers
.ᐟ women in STEM
.ᐟ best friend's brother
.ᐟ obsessed mmc
.ᐟ banter as foreplay
summary:⋆˚࿔
quincy monroe has worked hard to earn her place as one of the top meteorologists in the industry. with a phd in atmospheric sciences, a successful online weather show, and a major career opportunity within reach, she's determined not to let anything stand in her way.
unfortunately, that "anything" comes in the form of sebastian dunn—her longtime academic rival, her best friend's brother, and the charming TV weatherman everyone else seems to adore. when a record-breaking hurricane season forces the two to work together in florida, they're pushed into close quarters as they chase dangerous storms and navigate old grudges.
as professional competition turns into undeniable chemistry, quincy and sebastian must decide whether they're willing to risk their hearts for a chance at something neither of them expected.
thoughts:⋆˚࿔
WOW!! chelsea has done it once again. i'm in awe every time i read her books, and i'm forever grateful that i've discovered her. i loved quincy and sebastian so much—their chemistry, banter, and rivalry felt effortless, and i couldn't get enough of them. the storm-chasing aspect made this feel so unique, adding so much tension and excitement while also showcasing quincy's passion for meteorology.
what i admired most was quincy. she was incredibly driven, intelligent, and unapologetically passionate about what she loved. it honestly broke my heart seeing the sexism she had to endure throughout her career, but at the same time, it felt painfully realistic. despite how far we've come, women in stem and many other male-dominated industries still face these challenges every day. i appreciated that the book didn't shy away from showing those realities, while also highlighting quincy's resilience and determination to prove that she belonged because of her talent—not because she had something to prove to anyone else.
sebastian complemented her so well. beneath all of their teasing and rivalry was so much respect and admiration, and i loved watching their relationship evolve naturally. the romance was filled with so many little moments that made my heart melt, and the emotional depth balanced perfectly with the humor.
this was such a fun, heartfelt, and refreshing romance, and it's easily become another favourite from chelsea. i'll happily read anything she writes.
──★ ˙🌀 !! characters
quincy monroe: ⋆˚࿔
i absolutely adored quincy. she was fiercely intelligent, ambitious, and so passionate about meteorology that it was impossible not to root for her. watching her navigate the constant sexism and double standards in such a male-dominated field was heartbreaking, especially because it's still a reality for so many women today. i loved that she never let those experiences define her or diminish her confidence. she knew her worth, stood her ground, and kept chasing every storm and every dream with so much determination. i especially loved how unapologetic she was about her passion for her job and how she never felt the need to make herself smaller for anyone.
sebastian dunn: ⋆˚࿔
sebastian completely won me over. beneath his charming TV personality and competitive streak was someone who genuinely respected quincy and admired everything she had accomplished. i loved that he challenged her without trying to outshine her, and their rivalry made their chemistry even better. he was supportive when it mattered most, knew when to step back, and matched quincy's passion every step of the way. together, they brought out the best in each other. this man was **THE** yearner. he was absolutely obsessed with quincy in the best way, always listened to her, and constantly reminded her just how incredible she was. i loved how he kept her on her toes while never making her feel like she had to dim her light.
sebastian + quincy: ⋆˚࿔
their chemistry was everything. from the witty banter to the constant competition, they made every scene so entertaining. i loved that even when they were rivals, there was always so much respect between them. watching them slowly let their walls down and realize they were always on the same team made me love them even more. sebastian never once asked quincy to make herself smaller—instead, he admired her brilliance, celebrated her successes, and loved every part of the woman she was. together, they brought out the best in each other, and i couldn't stop rooting for them.
──★ ˙🌅 !! my playlist
.ᐟ the man - taylor swift
.ᐟ drop dead - olivia rodrigo
.ᐟ i like me better - lauv
.ᐟ call it what you want - taylor swift
.ᐟ so easy (to fall in love) - olivia dean
.ᐟ taste back - harry styles
August 5, 2026
“In hurricanes. In sunshine. In stormy weather. It doesn’t matter. 𝓨𝓸𝓾 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓶𝓮? 𝓦𝓮’𝓻𝓮 𝓲𝓷𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓽𝓪𝓫𝓵𝓮, sweetheart. We always have been, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you.”
on repeat 𝄞 ࿐♬ 𓍢ִ🎧ྀི ᯓ ♪ˎˊ˗
"ᴅᴇᴀᴛʜ ᴡɪꜱʜ ʟᴏᴠᴇ" x ʙᴇɴꜱᴏɴ ʙᴏᴏɴᴇ
0:08 ─♥────────── 3:43
If you’ve ever wanted a romance centered around storm chasing, meteorology, and two people who spend as much time arguing as they do making your heart melt… this is the book 👀 It follows two weather forecasters whose lives and careers keep colliding, creating the perfect setup for tension, chemistry, and so many unforgettable moments 🫶🏼⚡️
I have always had a soft spot for weather books, so my expectations for this one were ridiculously high… and somehow it still exceeded every single one of them. I genuinely think this is the best weather romance I’ve ever read. I flew through it because every time I told myself, “Okay, one more chapter,” somehow three more had already disappeared.
The banter??? Oh my goodness. 🤌🏼🤌🏼 Every conversation between Quincy and Sebastian had me grinning like an idiot. Their push-and-pull was absolutely everything I wanted, and I ate up every second of it. 🤭 Watching Quincy slowly realize that maybe she had Sebastian all wrong was one of my favorite parts of the entire book. Piece by piece, you get to see the man he really is, and he just kept surprising me in the best ways. Kind. Supportive. Patient. COMPLETELY gone for her.
And Sebastian… WHERE DO I EVEN BEGIN? The ketchup packets??? ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? 😭😭😭 That tiny little detail somehow became one of the sweetest things ever because it said everything about the way he cared for her. He was so unbelievably down bad, and I loved every second of it. The way he spoke about Quincy when she wasn’t even around, how proud he was of her, how he constantly believed in her… I was simply unwell 🤧
Quincy was also such an incredible heroine. I loved watching her thrive in a career that’s still so heavily male-dominated. She knew exactly how talented she was, refused to shrink herself for anyone, and wasn’t afraid to remind people she had earned her place. She was confident, resilient, and determined to serve her community no matter what stood in her way. It was impossible not to admire her.
This book gave me everything I wanted and then somehow gave me even more. It made me laugh, kick my feet, and completely lose track of time. I simply could not put it down, and by the time I reached the last page, I already wanted to experience it all over again. 😭😭 Without a doubt, this is an easy five ⭐️ read and one I’ll be recommending every single chance I get 😌 this is the first book I've read by this author and definitely not the last.
Also… Cooper and Mia?? I don’t know what’s happening there yet, but the trope potential is looking HOT, and I already need their story immediately 🙂↕️‼️
favorite quotes ↓
“I need you to know I believe in you enough for the both of us. I trust you with my life, and I won’t let you take the fall for this alone. We’ll do this together.”
“I wish, more than anything else, you could see yourself from my eyes. Because you know what you would find? The most beautiful, most deserving person worthy of everything she’s ever dreamed of. And if I could? I’d spend all my money, I’d barter with the devil, I’d find a way to give you everything you’ve ever wanted, just so you could see how incredible I think you are.”
“There’s her and there’s me, and someone with a whole lot of power decided I was lucky enough to live in the same timeline as her, and it’s the most overwhelming part of my entire existence.”
“I fell in love with weather because of her. I’m not surprised I fell in love with her too.”
things to know about the book ↓
⛈️ rivals → lovers
⛈️ SO MUCH BANTER
⛈️ he’s so down bad
⛈️ slowburn
⛈️ secretly liked her forever
⛈️ he pines so hard
⛈️ dual POV
swearing: yes
spice rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
→ chapters: 16, 17, 20, 21, 28, 33
Thank you NetGalley, publisher & author for this arc in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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・❥・⁀➷ 𝕡𝕣𝕖-𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕕
august 5th- here we gooooo. finally getting around to this one!! i'm getting fomo because all my friends are reading it 🤣
on repeat 𝄞 ࿐♬ 𓍢ִ🎧ྀི ᯓ ♪ˎˊ˗
"ᴅᴇᴀᴛʜ ᴡɪꜱʜ ʟᴏᴠᴇ" x ʙᴇɴꜱᴏɴ ʙᴏᴏɴᴇ
0:08 ─♥────────── 3:43
If you’ve ever wanted a romance centered around storm chasing, meteorology, and two people who spend as much time arguing as they do making your heart melt… this is the book 👀 It follows two weather forecasters whose lives and careers keep colliding, creating the perfect setup for tension, chemistry, and so many unforgettable moments 🫶🏼⚡️
I have always had a soft spot for weather books, so my expectations for this one were ridiculously high… and somehow it still exceeded every single one of them. I genuinely think this is the best weather romance I’ve ever read. I flew through it because every time I told myself, “Okay, one more chapter,” somehow three more had already disappeared.
The banter??? Oh my goodness. 🤌🏼🤌🏼 Every conversation between Quincy and Sebastian had me grinning like an idiot. Their push-and-pull was absolutely everything I wanted, and I ate up every second of it. 🤭 Watching Quincy slowly realize that maybe she had Sebastian all wrong was one of my favorite parts of the entire book. Piece by piece, you get to see the man he really is, and he just kept surprising me in the best ways. Kind. Supportive. Patient. COMPLETELY gone for her.
And Sebastian… WHERE DO I EVEN BEGIN? The ketchup packets??? ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? 😭😭😭 That tiny little detail somehow became one of the sweetest things ever because it said everything about the way he cared for her. He was so unbelievably down bad, and I loved every second of it. The way he spoke about Quincy when she wasn’t even around, how proud he was of her, how he constantly believed in her… I was simply unwell 🤧
Quincy was also such an incredible heroine. I loved watching her thrive in a career that’s still so heavily male-dominated. She knew exactly how talented she was, refused to shrink herself for anyone, and wasn’t afraid to remind people she had earned her place. She was confident, resilient, and determined to serve her community no matter what stood in her way. It was impossible not to admire her.
This book gave me everything I wanted and then somehow gave me even more. It made me laugh, kick my feet, and completely lose track of time. I simply could not put it down, and by the time I reached the last page, I already wanted to experience it all over again. 😭😭 Without a doubt, this is an easy five ⭐️ read and one I’ll be recommending every single chance I get 😌 this is the first book I've read by this author and definitely not the last.
Also… Cooper and Mia?? I don’t know what’s happening there yet, but the trope potential is looking HOT, and I already need their story immediately 🙂↕️‼️
favorite quotes ↓
“I need you to know I believe in you enough for the both of us. I trust you with my life, and I won’t let you take the fall for this alone. We’ll do this together.”
“I wish, more than anything else, you could see yourself from my eyes. Because you know what you would find? The most beautiful, most deserving person worthy of everything she’s ever dreamed of. And if I could? I’d spend all my money, I’d barter with the devil, I’d find a way to give you everything you’ve ever wanted, just so you could see how incredible I think you are.”
“There’s her and there’s me, and someone with a whole lot of power decided I was lucky enough to live in the same timeline as her, and it’s the most overwhelming part of my entire existence.”
“I fell in love with weather because of her. I’m not surprised I fell in love with her too.”
things to know about the book ↓
⛈️ rivals → lovers
⛈️ SO MUCH BANTER
⛈️ he’s so down bad
⛈️ slowburn
⛈️ secretly liked her forever
⛈️ he pines so hard
⛈️ dual POV
swearing: yes
spice rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
→ chapters: 16, 17, 20, 21, 28, 33
Thank you NetGalley, publisher & author for this arc in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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・❥・⁀➷ 𝕡𝕣𝕖-𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕕
august 5th- here we gooooo. finally getting around to this one!! i'm getting fomo because all my friends are reading it 🤣
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