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The Best Part Of You
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Expected 24 Mar 26Kaia Rhodes lives a pretty simple life. Work, caring for her dad, and a best friend to help her through it all. The not-so-simple part? She’s finding it harder to hide the fact that she’s madly in love with the one person she shouldn't be.
Daisy Fletcher’s life hasn’t always been full of sunshine and... daisies. Having been born with a disability, she’s no stranger to other people's judgment. But when Kaia comes into her life, she finally feels safe.
After a phone call that turns Kaia's life upside down, Daisy offers support and her spare bedroom. It’s all fun and games until one split second decision changes everything.
When someone knows you as well as your best friend, can feelings, and secrets, really stay hidden?
Daisy Fletcher’s life hasn’t always been full of sunshine and... daisies. Having been born with a disability, she’s no stranger to other people's judgment. But when Kaia comes into her life, she finally feels safe.
After a phone call that turns Kaia's life upside down, Daisy offers support and her spare bedroom. It’s all fun and games until one split second decision changes everything.
When someone knows you as well as your best friend, can feelings, and secrets, really stay hidden?
314 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication March 24, 2026
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March 12, 2026
Thank you to the author for the ARC!
I really enjoyed this and loved the disability rep! I haven’t ever read a book where the MC has been deaf. It was interesting to read and see what Daisy had to go through due to this. I also loved how the author depicted how the MCs communicated during their intimate moments since they couldn't always sign.
I liked Daisy and Kaia together. They were great as best friends and great as girlfriends. While I think their insecurities are realistic, it did get a tad bit annoying and repetitive seeing them always doubt the others’ love for each other.
There was a lot of good found family and this is the third book on the universe that Elee Rose created, so other characters in the first two books made appearances. You don’t have to read the first two, but there are definitely spoilers for the first two in this, so that’s something to keep in mind when choosing this, especially if you are planning on trading the other two in The Sapphic in Seattle series. But it did make me
want to read the others more!
Honestly the ending made up for a lot of the back and forth/repetitiveness of the middle. It was adorable and satisfying to read. I would give this a solid 3.5 stars!
I really enjoyed this and loved the disability rep! I haven’t ever read a book where the MC has been deaf. It was interesting to read and see what Daisy had to go through due to this. I also loved how the author depicted how the MCs communicated during their intimate moments since they couldn't always sign.
I liked Daisy and Kaia together. They were great as best friends and great as girlfriends. While I think their insecurities are realistic, it did get a tad bit annoying and repetitive seeing them always doubt the others’ love for each other.
There was a lot of good found family and this is the third book on the universe that Elee Rose created, so other characters in the first two books made appearances. You don’t have to read the first two, but there are definitely spoilers for the first two in this, so that’s something to keep in mind when choosing this, especially if you are planning on trading the other two in The Sapphic in Seattle series. But it did make me
want to read the others more!
Honestly the ending made up for a lot of the back and forth/repetitiveness of the middle. It was adorable and satisfying to read. I would give this a solid 3.5 stars!
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC REVIEW
Duel 1st Person POV. 5🌟 3🌶️. 314 pages
6 Spicy Scenes
This book has definitely made its way into my favourites list when it comes to contemporary romance. I’m a sucker for a friends to lovers storyline as thats how my wife and I’s story began and this book warmed my heart!
The Best Part of You follows Kaia the co-owner of Drea’s bookstore and Daisy a freelance illustrator who have been best friends for years. When tragedy strikes and the two are forced into closer proximity by living together, will their secrets and feelings remain hidden or unrequited?
Everything about this book was perfect. Elee Rose knocked it out of the park for a third time. The friendship and relationship between Kaia and Daisy was adorable, sweet, fluffy and spicy in all the right ways. The way Elee wrote their first time together brought a tear to my eye and I don’t think I’ve ever cried while reading spice before, but I suppose there is a first time for everything. Kaia and Daisy have so much chemistry, that it almost jumps off the page and I would’ve gladly read another 100 pages of their story. I hope we get to see more of them and the rest of the characters in book 4, which I’m really looking forward to.
The Best Part of You will be released March 24th, do yourself a favour and add it to your TBR or be prepared for both sides of your pillow to always be warm!
Things to LOVE:
📚Contemporary Romance
📖3rd in Series
🪢Forced Proximity
❤️🔥Slow Burn
💗Yearning
🥰Friends to Lovers
🧏♀️Disability Rep (Deaf FMC)
🫂Found Family
🌶️Spice (💦💦)
🥰HEA
Duel 1st Person POV. 5🌟 3🌶️. 314 pages
6 Spicy Scenes
This book has definitely made its way into my favourites list when it comes to contemporary romance. I’m a sucker for a friends to lovers storyline as thats how my wife and I’s story began and this book warmed my heart!
The Best Part of You follows Kaia the co-owner of Drea’s bookstore and Daisy a freelance illustrator who have been best friends for years. When tragedy strikes and the two are forced into closer proximity by living together, will their secrets and feelings remain hidden or unrequited?
Everything about this book was perfect. Elee Rose knocked it out of the park for a third time. The friendship and relationship between Kaia and Daisy was adorable, sweet, fluffy and spicy in all the right ways. The way Elee wrote their first time together brought a tear to my eye and I don’t think I’ve ever cried while reading spice before, but I suppose there is a first time for everything. Kaia and Daisy have so much chemistry, that it almost jumps off the page and I would’ve gladly read another 100 pages of their story. I hope we get to see more of them and the rest of the characters in book 4, which I’m really looking forward to.
The Best Part of You will be released March 24th, do yourself a favour and add it to your TBR or be prepared for both sides of your pillow to always be warm!
Things to LOVE:
📚Contemporary Romance
📖3rd in Series
🪢Forced Proximity
❤️🔥Slow Burn
💗Yearning
🥰Friends to Lovers
🧏♀️Disability Rep (Deaf FMC)
🫂Found Family
🌶️Spice (💦💦)
🥰HEA
March 15, 2026
ARC Review — The Best Part of You by Elee Rose
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2 (3.5 stars)
This was my first book by Elee Rose, and there was a lot that I did like and parts that I didn’t. The disability representation, especially the deafness and the use of sign language felt thoughtful and respectful. I genuinely appreciated how they were woven into the story. Also, the mention of stuttering and hint of social anxiety were well written.
Both main characters were easy to like, and their journey had a sweetness to it that I enjoyed. I’m always drawn to low‑angst characters, and I loved the way they supported each other and created a safe space to be vulnerable.
The romance leans heavily into slow burn/friends to lovers, and while the forbidden element of ‘we can’t risk the friendship’ tension can be charming, it did start to feel a touch repetitive and frustrating. I also found it a bit surprising that, after three years of being best friends, they hadn’t shared more about Kaia’s family background or their dating histories, it created a small disconnect in an otherwise close bond.
I didn’t realise this was the third book in a series, which is on me. Even so, I was able to follow along well without too much trouble, though I would recommend reading the first two books as it would help fill in some context (and avoid a few spoilers). This didn’t affect my rating.
Thank you to the author for the opportunity to read this ARC. I’m leaving this review voluntarily.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2 (3.5 stars)
This was my first book by Elee Rose, and there was a lot that I did like and parts that I didn’t. The disability representation, especially the deafness and the use of sign language felt thoughtful and respectful. I genuinely appreciated how they were woven into the story. Also, the mention of stuttering and hint of social anxiety were well written.
Both main characters were easy to like, and their journey had a sweetness to it that I enjoyed. I’m always drawn to low‑angst characters, and I loved the way they supported each other and created a safe space to be vulnerable.
The romance leans heavily into slow burn/friends to lovers, and while the forbidden element of ‘we can’t risk the friendship’ tension can be charming, it did start to feel a touch repetitive and frustrating. I also found it a bit surprising that, after three years of being best friends, they hadn’t shared more about Kaia’s family background or their dating histories, it created a small disconnect in an otherwise close bond.
I didn’t realise this was the third book in a series, which is on me. Even so, I was able to follow along well without too much trouble, though I would recommend reading the first two books as it would help fill in some context (and avoid a few spoilers). This didn’t affect my rating.
Thank you to the author for the opportunity to read this ARC. I’m leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
The Best Part of You left me conflicted. The premise looked promising, and the teaser I read in Right There All Along got me excited to read Kaia and Daisy’s story.
One thing I enjoyed the most was the deaf representation. It was great to see how Daisy navigated her day-to-day life and her dating life. The way Kaia and her communicated, especially during scenes of intimacy, was also a nice element.
Their relationship is sweet. They are always supportive of each other, so they truly feel like they are each other’s person.
The story in itself was good, but there is something about it that left me unsatisfied, something about how the relationship between the characters is brought up and developed. I had the same feeling reading Right There All Along.
For such close best friends, Daisy is missing important information on Kaia’s family and her past, which is a bit odd.
I still ended up enjoying The Best Part of You more than the previous installment of the Sapphic in Seattle series.
One thing I enjoyed the most was the deaf representation. It was great to see how Daisy navigated her day-to-day life and her dating life. The way Kaia and her communicated, especially during scenes of intimacy, was also a nice element.
Their relationship is sweet. They are always supportive of each other, so they truly feel like they are each other’s person.
The story in itself was good, but there is something about it that left me unsatisfied, something about how the relationship between the characters is brought up and developed. I had the same feeling reading Right There All Along.
For such close best friends, Daisy is missing important information on Kaia’s family and her past, which is a bit odd.
I still ended up enjoying The Best Part of You more than the previous installment of the Sapphic in Seattle series.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Probably my favorite of the Sapphic in Seattle series! These two were ADORABLE!
I fell in love with them. I'm a sucker for a friends-to-lovers story anyway, but this was a beautiful twist on that.
I also loved how much we got to visit with the characters from the previous two books. It's the best sapphic found family, I just love all of them so much. Them and all their horny drama..!
Speaking of, the spicy scenes in this one were drool worthy. Very well done and such a great pairing. Aside from them both having a bit of cheesy self pity type of thoughts all the time.. But that's just something else they have in common.
Thank you so much for the eARC of this one. 🤟
I fell in love with them. I'm a sucker for a friends-to-lovers story anyway, but this was a beautiful twist on that.
I also loved how much we got to visit with the characters from the previous two books. It's the best sapphic found family, I just love all of them so much. Them and all their horny drama..!
Speaking of, the spicy scenes in this one were drool worthy. Very well done and such a great pairing. Aside from them both having a bit of cheesy self pity type of thoughts all the time.. But that's just something else they have in common.
Thank you so much for the eARC of this one. 🤟
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is the 3rd book of the series and wow do they just keep getting cuter! I’d say it can be read as a stand alone but having read the other two books it helps as there are spoilers. Especially with the reoccurring characters.
I absolutely loved the disability rep in this book. Having to read about the struggles Daisy has to face with being deaf and the way people treat her was awful, but knowing Kaia was there to support was so heart warming.
I love the found family the series has created and how everyone can’t seem to keep their hands from each other! Horny buggers… the lot of them!
Cute, heart warming read. Solid 5 stars
Thank you so much for the eARC, it was truly wonderful 🥰
I absolutely loved the disability rep in this book. Having to read about the struggles Daisy has to face with being deaf and the way people treat her was awful, but knowing Kaia was there to support was so heart warming.
I love the found family the series has created and how everyone can’t seem to keep their hands from each other! Horny buggers… the lot of them!
Cute, heart warming read. Solid 5 stars
Thank you so much for the eARC, it was truly wonderful 🥰
March 16, 2026
It’s the 3rd book in the series, Sapphics in Seattle. Pssst, read the first two.
I enjoyed this book and really didn’t want to put it down. I love the disability rep! Seeing the struggles of Daisy, but also the support from Kaia. They both fiercely protect each other. The way they communicate with each other, not just as friends but lovers as well, is amazing.
Both Daisy and Kaia are adorable together. The way they don’t want to ruin their friendship and the back and forth on feelings, brings the even more to life.
The found family is strong in this book. I love how it weaves all of the characters from the first two into it. Elee Rose has created another wonderful book. And it can’t wait for the fourth book.
Thank you for the ARC!
I enjoyed this book and really didn’t want to put it down. I love the disability rep! Seeing the struggles of Daisy, but also the support from Kaia. They both fiercely protect each other. The way they communicate with each other, not just as friends but lovers as well, is amazing.
Both Daisy and Kaia are adorable together. The way they don’t want to ruin their friendship and the back and forth on feelings, brings the even more to life.
The found family is strong in this book. I love how it weaves all of the characters from the first two into it. Elee Rose has created another wonderful book. And it can’t wait for the fourth book.
Thank you for the ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.5⭐
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