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Suncatcher
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Expected 23 Sep 26It was improbable that Eris and Denny would ever meet: different backgrounds, different families, different lives. Two girls with absolutely nothing in common, unlikely to ever cross paths. That is until Denny becomes Eris’ Knight in a White Transit, rescuing her from a brutal attack.
With selective mutism, multiple injuries, and years worth of trauma, Eris isn’t an easy nut to crack, but that doesn’t put Denny off: despite being polar opposites, she opens up her home and her heart to the stranger and, as the days go by, the two slowly realise they may not be as incompatible as once thought.
With selective mutism, multiple injuries, and years worth of trauma, Eris isn’t an easy nut to crack, but that doesn’t put Denny off: despite being polar opposites, she opens up her home and her heart to the stranger and, as the days go by, the two slowly realise they may not be as incompatible as once thought.
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August 11, 2026
This was such a fluffy yearning filled delight!
August 19, 2026
This book meant so much to me.
It makes you feel loved and seen. What more could you ask for from a book
Denny & Eris should've made a weird matchup, but they just get each other. They really are one in a million.
I love that Eris made sure Denny knew she didn’t have to change herself, so many people are chameleons in real life, under the impression that to fit in with others, they need to mask who they really are inside, and to find someone who reiterates that actually no, you don’t have to, you can just be yourself, is what we all need in our lives.
It makes you feel loved and seen. What more could you ask for from a book
Denny & Eris should've made a weird matchup, but they just get each other. They really are one in a million.
I love that Eris made sure Denny knew she didn’t have to change herself, so many people are chameleons in real life, under the impression that to fit in with others, they need to mask who they really are inside, and to find someone who reiterates that actually no, you don’t have to, you can just be yourself, is what we all need in our lives.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I am in love with this book's two main characters! Eris and Denny are equal parts sunshine, authenticity, and perfect imperfection!! This book is as emotional as it is heart warming. So much love shared and yet the story doesn't shy away from talking about heavy subjects. So real and raw I loved every second of reading it!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
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Review of advance copy received from Author
4.5 ⭐
Suncatcher was one of those hurt/comfort books that leaves you feeling ridiculously giddy even after you've finished it. This was my first time reading this author, but I can already tell you it won't be my last! And for a book that's around 500 pages, it absolutely flew by because I somehow managed to read the whole thing in one sitting.
The way the author wrote these characters was remarkably well done; they felt like real people with believable flaws. I found myself completely wrapped up in their stories and genuinely sympathizing with everything they went through. Usually, I end up connecting with one MC more than the other, but that didn't happen here because the hold Eris and Denny have on me right now is unreal.
Denny was the sunshine of the pair, and I adored her golden retriever energy. She had this enormous heart and was constantly giving her best to the people she cared about, sometimes to the point of overthinking everything she said or did because she cared so much about how she affected others. I also really appreciated how aware she was of her own privilege. She knew she'd grown up spoiled, but that never made her oblivious to the difficulties other people faced. She could have easily been unlikable, but her grounded nature made me root for her from day one.
Eris took a little longer to figure out because she was much more guarded, but my heart ached for her once we started learning about her past. The way she slowly opened her heart to the idea of more than just surviving was truly moving. She spent so long simply trying to make it through each day, so seeing her discover love, happiness, and the possibility of actually living made me so emotional. She deserved every bit of softness she eventually found.
But THE ROMANCE...
This relationship had me in absolute shambles.
What I loved most was how naturally Eris and Denny's connection developed. They truly weren't looking for love (or anything else) when their paths crossed. Instead, their bond grew through all those little, quiet moments where they began understanding each other better than either of them realized.
They're complete opposites, but somehow that made them fit together even better. Eris and Denny were like two puzzle pieces that shouldn't have worked together, yet somehow fit perfectly. Each of them brought something into the relationship that the other was missing, and I loved watching those differences become a source of strength rather than conflict.
And I really appreciated how healthy their communication was.
They respected each other’s triggers. They didn’t try to change one another. They accepted each other’s flaws instead of expecting some perfect version of the other person. Most importantly, they actually talked about their insecurities rather than shutting each other out. As someone who has read far too many third-act breakups that could have been solved with one honest conversation, I was so relieved that Eris and Denny actually communicated.
But what really got me was how deeply healing and restorative their connection became for both of them. They helped each other work through wounds they didn't even realize were still there. They both became better, happier versions of themselves because they met each other...
Finding someone who makes your life feel brighter, who helps you discover colors you didn't know existed, who doesn't "save" you but gives you the safety to finally save yourself... that was Eris and Denny for me.
There were, however, a few things I wish had been explored more.
The demisexual representation was one of the things I was particularly excited about because it’s still relatively uncommon to see it explored in sapphic romance. While Denny’s demisexuality does come up, most of that exploration happens through her internal narration, and I wanted more. Eris seemed to understand what it meant for their relationship, but I really wish we’d gotten an actual conversation between them, especially since I would've loved to see them explore that aspect of their relationship together.
I also felt similarly about Denny's ADHD and Eris's autism. Both seemed relevant to their everyday experiences, so I was surprised that they were mostly limited to brief mentions. I felt like there was so much untapped potential in these aspects that could have added another layer.
Then, the family aspect was one of the most heartwarming parts of the entire book.
Denny’s parents welcoming Eris without judging her past made for such wholesome scenes. Seeing Eris experience a healthier idea of family after growing up with such a complicated relationship with that concept was genuinely touching. That's why, by the end, I was craving more of that cozy found-family energy. Those scenes made the book shine.
Eris's brother was another missed opportunity for me. He was introduced so late, yet the few scenes they shared made me wish we'd gotten to see more of their relationship. There was something incredibly touching about their dynamic, especially considering how much it seemed to mean to Eris.
I loved everything about their journey, but the ending was a tiny bit of a letdown for me personally. Once the storyline with Eris's crazy ex was resolved and Micah suddenly appeared, the epilogue felt a little too abrupt. I really wanted a glimpse of Eris and Denny a few years later, once they'd had time to settle into their relationship and build a life together. After investing so much in their story, I simply wasn't ready for it to end there.
Still, I want to stress that these are minor details rather than major criticisms. The foundation of this book is exceptionally strong, and I already know Eris and Denny are going to stay with me for a long time.
Because Suncatcher isn't simply a romance. It's about hope. It's about resilience. It's about vulnerability and learning that you don't always have to carry everything alone. It's about finally allowing yourself to let go, trusting that there will be someone on the other side ready to catch you.
And honestly, what more could I ask from a love story?
Suncatcher was one of those hurt/comfort books that leaves you feeling ridiculously giddy even after you've finished it. This was my first time reading this author, but I can already tell you it won't be my last! And for a book that's around 500 pages, it absolutely flew by because I somehow managed to read the whole thing in one sitting.
The way the author wrote these characters was remarkably well done; they felt like real people with believable flaws. I found myself completely wrapped up in their stories and genuinely sympathizing with everything they went through. Usually, I end up connecting with one MC more than the other, but that didn't happen here because the hold Eris and Denny have on me right now is unreal.
Denny was the sunshine of the pair, and I adored her golden retriever energy. She had this enormous heart and was constantly giving her best to the people she cared about, sometimes to the point of overthinking everything she said or did because she cared so much about how she affected others. I also really appreciated how aware she was of her own privilege. She knew she'd grown up spoiled, but that never made her oblivious to the difficulties other people faced. She could have easily been unlikable, but her grounded nature made me root for her from day one.
Eris took a little longer to figure out because she was much more guarded, but my heart ached for her once we started learning about her past. The way she slowly opened her heart to the idea of more than just surviving was truly moving. She spent so long simply trying to make it through each day, so seeing her discover love, happiness, and the possibility of actually living made me so emotional. She deserved every bit of softness she eventually found.
But THE ROMANCE...
This relationship had me in absolute shambles.
What I loved most was how naturally Eris and Denny's connection developed. They truly weren't looking for love (or anything else) when their paths crossed. Instead, their bond grew through all those little, quiet moments where they began understanding each other better than either of them realized.
They're complete opposites, but somehow that made them fit together even better. Eris and Denny were like two puzzle pieces that shouldn't have worked together, yet somehow fit perfectly. Each of them brought something into the relationship that the other was missing, and I loved watching those differences become a source of strength rather than conflict.
And I really appreciated how healthy their communication was.
They respected each other’s triggers. They didn’t try to change one another. They accepted each other’s flaws instead of expecting some perfect version of the other person. Most importantly, they actually talked about their insecurities rather than shutting each other out. As someone who has read far too many third-act breakups that could have been solved with one honest conversation, I was so relieved that Eris and Denny actually communicated.
But what really got me was how deeply healing and restorative their connection became for both of them. They helped each other work through wounds they didn't even realize were still there. They both became better, happier versions of themselves because they met each other...
Finding someone who makes your life feel brighter, who helps you discover colors you didn't know existed, who doesn't "save" you but gives you the safety to finally save yourself... that was Eris and Denny for me.
There were, however, a few things I wish had been explored more.
The demisexual representation was one of the things I was particularly excited about because it’s still relatively uncommon to see it explored in sapphic romance. While Denny’s demisexuality does come up, most of that exploration happens through her internal narration, and I wanted more. Eris seemed to understand what it meant for their relationship, but I really wish we’d gotten an actual conversation between them, especially since I would've loved to see them explore that aspect of their relationship together.
I also felt similarly about Denny's ADHD and Eris's autism. Both seemed relevant to their everyday experiences, so I was surprised that they were mostly limited to brief mentions. I felt like there was so much untapped potential in these aspects that could have added another layer.
Then, the family aspect was one of the most heartwarming parts of the entire book.
Denny’s parents welcoming Eris without judging her past made for such wholesome scenes. Seeing Eris experience a healthier idea of family after growing up with such a complicated relationship with that concept was genuinely touching. That's why, by the end, I was craving more of that cozy found-family energy. Those scenes made the book shine.
Eris's brother was another missed opportunity for me. He was introduced so late, yet the few scenes they shared made me wish we'd gotten to see more of their relationship. There was something incredibly touching about their dynamic, especially considering how much it seemed to mean to Eris.
I loved everything about their journey, but the ending was a tiny bit of a letdown for me personally. Once the storyline with Eris's crazy ex was resolved and Micah suddenly appeared, the epilogue felt a little too abrupt. I really wanted a glimpse of Eris and Denny a few years later, once they'd had time to settle into their relationship and build a life together. After investing so much in their story, I simply wasn't ready for it to end there.
Still, I want to stress that these are minor details rather than major criticisms. The foundation of this book is exceptionally strong, and I already know Eris and Denny are going to stay with me for a long time.
Because Suncatcher isn't simply a romance. It's about hope. It's about resilience. It's about vulnerability and learning that you don't always have to carry everything alone. It's about finally allowing yourself to let go, trusting that there will be someone on the other side ready to catch you.
And honestly, what more could I ask from a love story?
Review of advance copy received from Author
I've been a fan of this author since her very first book and let me tell you she's grown a tremendous amount since then. If you consider she's a native Italian, the depth of her writing is even more impressive.
I'd been chomping at the bit to read this book since the author first started posting about it as a mere idea: right away, the characters of Eris and Denny captured me and I knew their story would be incredible, because I'd seen what Kayla can do with her characters in her previous books.
Turns out my high expectations were widely exceeded.
I had to rewrite this review three times and I'm still not satisfied with it. I really want to do justice to this beautifully woven story and these incredibly human, lovable characters, but I don't think I can. There's just too much to unpack and I feel like there are things that can't be explained, only felt. You won't understand parts of this review unless you've read the book and felt these characters.
I'll start by saying that I didn't like Eris for the first few chapters, and I know, after reading the whole book, that this was the author's intent. Because, if there's something that Kayla is a master of, it's writing flawed characters who make mistakes and learn from them, not always at the first try. A believable, organic growth can always be expected in a Kayla Faber book, and this one was no exception.
At the beginning, we see a very rude and very harsh Eris one one side and the literal ray of sunshine that is Denny on the other and the contrast in pretty garish. Denny has the impulsively generous heart that only someone who grew up with way more than they needed can have. You'd call her naive, at least in the first few chapters; only later you start to see that her kind heart is stronger and braver than it seems. Eris' intent is to take advantage of Denny's niceness, but soon, as their "proximity of convenience" unfolds, she realises the girl's sweet nature is slowly worming its way past Eris' thick shell, despite Eris' best efforts to scare Denny away.
I loved seeing the shift from strangers to flatmates, because it was abrupt and not at all smooth: Eris is aloof and hates human interaction, Denny is sparkly and chatty and has a tendency to get too attached. We're never told, but, chapter after chapter, we recognise (we, neurospicy people and whoever has a little knowledge of the neurodivergent disorders) the symptoms in the two girls: Eris is heavily autistic-coded and Denny ADHD-coded.
As an ADHD woman, I was looking forward to seeing ADHD rep by an ADHD (and autistic) writer and, boy, Kayla knocked it out of the park. I've read a few ADHD/autistic sapphic romances before and never found any genuine sentiment in the representation they offered: stereotypical characters with stereotypical behaviors. By this I'm not saying there isn't a behavioral pattern among neurodivergent people: I'm just saying that there's a difference between showing a disability and doing it justice.
I can't say much about this without spoiling the story, but I just want to stress how beautifully and complexly both autism and ADHD are handled in this book, also, and maybe especially, when they interact with one another. It's not easy to create a believable balance between these two disorders, but Kayla did an amazing job in building a connection between Eris and Denny despite, or maybe because of, their differences.
There is plenty of trauma in both FMCs: Eris with her abusive and neglectful parents, Denny with her people pleasing issues and past narcissistic partners. What I truly loved about this was, besides the depth and gentleness with which these topics were written, was that neither Eris nor Denny pitied themselves or used their trauma as an excuse for some of their behaviors. In fact, both girls make quite a few mistakes along the line, but the openness and mutual trust Kayla built between them allowed them to recover from their slips, take accountability for them, apologize, and grow from their own mistakes. This is a sign of emotional maturity you rarely see in sapphic romance, or romance in general, and I really appreciated the care that the author put in creating two characters who were far from perfect, but so so lovable and relatable.
I also adored, and this may sound problematic, Denny's evil ex, Blake. What a magnificent villain she was! Perfect narcissistic representation: I could feel the cold of her heart and the cruelty in it, the ego that feeds on the next person's struggles and enjoys inflicting emotional pain. Again, can't spoil too much, but that talk with Denny at the bar was an absolute masterpiece. I cried with Denny and I was baffled by it, because I'm not an emotional person. Really beautifully executed.
There is so much love in this book, so much care and tenderness and, yes, so much grief, too, but that's what makes a HEA so sweet and rewarding.
Honorable mentions of characters I also adored: Will (I might be a little bit in love with him), Granma Tansy (we barely see her and in just a few lines she gives us the best and cutest grandma vibes!), Luke and Heather (the parents every kid dreams of), the Jordan Twins (best chaotic duo I've seen in a while).
There was no third act breakup, which I'm sure a lot of readers will appreciate.
Also! That ending?! I see what you're doing there, Kayla! I'm sat, feed me.
I'd been chomping at the bit to read this book since the author first started posting about it as a mere idea: right away, the characters of Eris and Denny captured me and I knew their story would be incredible, because I'd seen what Kayla can do with her characters in her previous books.
Turns out my high expectations were widely exceeded.
I had to rewrite this review three times and I'm still not satisfied with it. I really want to do justice to this beautifully woven story and these incredibly human, lovable characters, but I don't think I can. There's just too much to unpack and I feel like there are things that can't be explained, only felt. You won't understand parts of this review unless you've read the book and felt these characters.
I'll start by saying that I didn't like Eris for the first few chapters, and I know, after reading the whole book, that this was the author's intent. Because, if there's something that Kayla is a master of, it's writing flawed characters who make mistakes and learn from them, not always at the first try. A believable, organic growth can always be expected in a Kayla Faber book, and this one was no exception.
At the beginning, we see a very rude and very harsh Eris one one side and the literal ray of sunshine that is Denny on the other and the contrast in pretty garish. Denny has the impulsively generous heart that only someone who grew up with way more than they needed can have. You'd call her naive, at least in the first few chapters; only later you start to see that her kind heart is stronger and braver than it seems. Eris' intent is to take advantage of Denny's niceness, but soon, as their "proximity of convenience" unfolds, she realises the girl's sweet nature is slowly worming its way past Eris' thick shell, despite Eris' best efforts to scare Denny away.
I loved seeing the shift from strangers to flatmates, because it was abrupt and not at all smooth: Eris is aloof and hates human interaction, Denny is sparkly and chatty and has a tendency to get too attached. We're never told, but, chapter after chapter, we recognise (we, neurospicy people and whoever has a little knowledge of the neurodivergent disorders) the symptoms in the two girls: Eris is heavily autistic-coded and Denny ADHD-coded.
As an ADHD woman, I was looking forward to seeing ADHD rep by an ADHD (and autistic) writer and, boy, Kayla knocked it out of the park. I've read a few ADHD/autistic sapphic romances before and never found any genuine sentiment in the representation they offered: stereotypical characters with stereotypical behaviors. By this I'm not saying there isn't a behavioral pattern among neurodivergent people: I'm just saying that there's a difference between showing a disability and doing it justice.
I can't say much about this without spoiling the story, but I just want to stress how beautifully and complexly both autism and ADHD are handled in this book, also, and maybe especially, when they interact with one another. It's not easy to create a believable balance between these two disorders, but Kayla did an amazing job in building a connection between Eris and Denny despite, or maybe because of, their differences.
There is plenty of trauma in both FMCs: Eris with her abusive and neglectful parents, Denny with her people pleasing issues and past narcissistic partners. What I truly loved about this was, besides the depth and gentleness with which these topics were written, was that neither Eris nor Denny pitied themselves or used their trauma as an excuse for some of their behaviors. In fact, both girls make quite a few mistakes along the line, but the openness and mutual trust Kayla built between them allowed them to recover from their slips, take accountability for them, apologize, and grow from their own mistakes. This is a sign of emotional maturity you rarely see in sapphic romance, or romance in general, and I really appreciated the care that the author put in creating two characters who were far from perfect, but so so lovable and relatable.
I also adored, and this may sound problematic, Denny's evil ex, Blake. What a magnificent villain she was! Perfect narcissistic representation: I could feel the cold of her heart and the cruelty in it, the ego that feeds on the next person's struggles and enjoys inflicting emotional pain. Again, can't spoil too much, but that talk with Denny at the bar was an absolute masterpiece. I cried with Denny and I was baffled by it, because I'm not an emotional person. Really beautifully executed.
There is so much love in this book, so much care and tenderness and, yes, so much grief, too, but that's what makes a HEA so sweet and rewarding.
Honorable mentions of characters I also adored: Will (I might be a little bit in love with him), Granma Tansy (we barely see her and in just a few lines she gives us the best and cutest grandma vibes!), Luke and Heather (the parents every kid dreams of), the Jordan Twins (best chaotic duo I've seen in a while).
There was no third act breakup, which I'm sure a lot of readers will appreciate.
Also! That ending?! I see what you're doing there, Kayla! I'm sat, feed me.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Genre: Sapphic romance, FF
Tropes: Hurt/comfort, grumpy/sunshine, touch her & die, roommates
Rep: Bisexual, lesbian, BIPOC, neurodiversity
Focus: Character focused
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️/5
Warnings: Suicidal ideation, narcissistic abuse, mentions of drugs & alcohol, violence, child abuse & neglect, internalised ableism.
From cosy, sapphic flower-shop charm to brutally honest depictions of poverty and trauma, this book manages to redefine the genre and carve out its own niche space— living up to and smashing sapphic stereotypes simultaneously.
The hurt/comfort vibes are strong here. At first I was a little concerned at the intensity of this— that it could become one character absorbing and fixing trauma— but I needn’t have worried at all. As the story progressed the emotional support became beautifully reciprocal.
The story unfolds from a dual perspective.
We are first introduced to Eris— her story is told with unflinching honesty and sensitivity— the struggles she experiences and the morally questionable decisions she's made are not shied away from. I found her instantly captivating. Defence mechanisms galore, she is a deeply flawed character, who you can't help but to love for her good heart and protectiveness.
Denny is the human equivalent of sunshine— the kind of light some people might find too bright at times. She was an absolute joy to read. Whereas, with Eris we first meet her insecurity and trauma, and then, in time, uncover her soft heart and loyalty, Denny is deeply empathetic and kind hearted from the get go. It takes longer to uncover her insecurities and trauma.
There is some fantastic representation of neurodiversity that is handled very sensitively and felt really affirming to read. It also explored the internalised ableism that can develop when growing up with undiagnosed neurodiversity.
This story felt both like a roommates to lovers slow-burn and a U Haul stereotype simultaneously.
Romantically they work. There's a real grumpy/sunshine dynamic between the two of them. Denny smooths out Eris's rougher edges, and Eris encourages Denny’s self confidence and worth. The touch-her-and-die vibes are kind of ridiculously hot.
A charming sapphic romance that isn't afraid to delve into heavier subject matter, but ultimately radiates queer joy and self worth. One to add to your reading list.
This is a review of an ARC received from the author. I have chosen to leave this voluntary and the opinions expressed are my own. Many thanks to the author for the ARC— I enjoyed every second of this read.
Tropes: Hurt/comfort, grumpy/sunshine, touch her & die, roommates
Rep: Bisexual, lesbian, BIPOC, neurodiversity
Focus: Character focused
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️/5
Warnings: Suicidal ideation, narcissistic abuse, mentions of drugs & alcohol, violence, child abuse & neglect, internalised ableism.
From cosy, sapphic flower-shop charm to brutally honest depictions of poverty and trauma, this book manages to redefine the genre and carve out its own niche space— living up to and smashing sapphic stereotypes simultaneously.
The hurt/comfort vibes are strong here. At first I was a little concerned at the intensity of this— that it could become one character absorbing and fixing trauma— but I needn’t have worried at all. As the story progressed the emotional support became beautifully reciprocal.
The story unfolds from a dual perspective.
We are first introduced to Eris— her story is told with unflinching honesty and sensitivity— the struggles she experiences and the morally questionable decisions she's made are not shied away from. I found her instantly captivating. Defence mechanisms galore, she is a deeply flawed character, who you can't help but to love for her good heart and protectiveness.
Denny is the human equivalent of sunshine— the kind of light some people might find too bright at times. She was an absolute joy to read. Whereas, with Eris we first meet her insecurity and trauma, and then, in time, uncover her soft heart and loyalty, Denny is deeply empathetic and kind hearted from the get go. It takes longer to uncover her insecurities and trauma.
There is some fantastic representation of neurodiversity that is handled very sensitively and felt really affirming to read. It also explored the internalised ableism that can develop when growing up with undiagnosed neurodiversity.
This story felt both like a roommates to lovers slow-burn and a U Haul stereotype simultaneously.
Romantically they work. There's a real grumpy/sunshine dynamic between the two of them. Denny smooths out Eris's rougher edges, and Eris encourages Denny’s self confidence and worth. The touch-her-and-die vibes are kind of ridiculously hot.
A charming sapphic romance that isn't afraid to delve into heavier subject matter, but ultimately radiates queer joy and self worth. One to add to your reading list.
This is a review of an ARC received from the author. I have chosen to leave this voluntary and the opinions expressed are my own. Many thanks to the author for the ARC— I enjoyed every second of this read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
The ultimate Grumpy x Sunshine pairing! Eris grew up with a drug dealer dad, an indifferent mother, and a beloved brother who ran away. Always short on cash, pilfering and pickpocketing, all while working physically demanding jobs away from people. Denny grew up with affluence, including inheriting her grandmother’s flower shop. She is the definition of sunshine! But she can also bench your weight in the gym.
When Denny rescues Eris after a nasty fight, they both start to change and share their developing feelings. Eris can’t even speak when they first meet, and Denny’s reaction is obtaining communication cards instead of judging Eris. Truly swoonworthy!
An evil villain plotline involving an ex-girlfriend adds depth, as does learning more about Eris’s checkered past. Denny’s parents offer a layer of warmth and unconditional love that left me melting and wishing to meet them. The writing elicited feelings of deep connection to the characters without being told how to feel (a giant win!)
I related so hard to Denny it hurts. She’s a demi-sexual femme lesbian with a heart of gold (and definitely has ADHD), while Eris is a bisexual baddie who can’t help but add up the monetary value of every single kind act someone bestows upon her (and is probably autistic). This book gave me hope I can find love like this. It reminded me we all deserve love based on who we are, not how we can twist ourselves into someone else’s ideal.
When Denny rescues Eris after a nasty fight, they both start to change and share their developing feelings. Eris can’t even speak when they first meet, and Denny’s reaction is obtaining communication cards instead of judging Eris. Truly swoonworthy!
An evil villain plotline involving an ex-girlfriend adds depth, as does learning more about Eris’s checkered past. Denny’s parents offer a layer of warmth and unconditional love that left me melting and wishing to meet them. The writing elicited feelings of deep connection to the characters without being told how to feel (a giant win!)
I related so hard to Denny it hurts. She’s a demi-sexual femme lesbian with a heart of gold (and definitely has ADHD), while Eris is a bisexual baddie who can’t help but add up the monetary value of every single kind act someone bestows upon her (and is probably autistic). This book gave me hope I can find love like this. It reminded me we all deserve love based on who we are, not how we can twist ourselves into someone else’s ideal.
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.5 Stars
Apparently, all you have to do is whisper grumpy/sunshine sapphic romance in my general direction, and I will come running.
Suncatcher was such a warm, sweet little emotional ambush.
I loved the contrast between the two main characters and how their differences weren’t just there to create cute banter. There was tenderness here. Vulnerability. Hurt/comfort. Those delicious little moments where someone starts quietly learning another person’s soft spots and, instead of poking them, starts protecting them.
That is my weakness!
I also really enjoyed the neurodivergent representation. These women are allowed to be complicated, awkward, overwhelmed, stubborn, loving, messy human beings without the story trying to sand off all their edges. And there is something particularly lovely about watching two people figure out how to love each other in the ways the other person actually needs.
Plus… sapphics. Grumpy/Sunshine. A plant shop. Mutual protectiveness. Kayla Faber, you knew what you were doing! 😂
This wasn't a dramatic, rip-my-heart-from-my-chest kind of romance for me. It was softer than that. It felt cozy. Like finding a patch of sunlight and deciding to stay there for a while.
Thanks to Kayla Faber for gifting me an eARC of Suncatcher. I am leaving this review voluntarily. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Apparently, all you have to do is whisper grumpy/sunshine sapphic romance in my general direction, and I will come running.
Suncatcher was such a warm, sweet little emotional ambush.
I loved the contrast between the two main characters and how their differences weren’t just there to create cute banter. There was tenderness here. Vulnerability. Hurt/comfort. Those delicious little moments where someone starts quietly learning another person’s soft spots and, instead of poking them, starts protecting them.
That is my weakness!
I also really enjoyed the neurodivergent representation. These women are allowed to be complicated, awkward, overwhelmed, stubborn, loving, messy human beings without the story trying to sand off all their edges. And there is something particularly lovely about watching two people figure out how to love each other in the ways the other person actually needs.
Plus… sapphics. Grumpy/Sunshine. A plant shop. Mutual protectiveness. Kayla Faber, you knew what you were doing! 😂
This wasn't a dramatic, rip-my-heart-from-my-chest kind of romance for me. It was softer than that. It felt cozy. Like finding a patch of sunlight and deciding to stay there for a while.
Thanks to Kayla Faber for gifting me an eARC of Suncatcher. I am leaving this review voluntarily. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I had high expectations of this book after seeing posts of it on Instagram mentioning representation of ADHD and autism, and I can say Kayla Faber delivered even more than what I expected. This is indeed a slow burn, but one that makes total sense: the characters are SO different that they need to learn how to communicate from the basics -- literally, because of of them spends some weeks not being able to talk.
There are some hard topics on the book, like violence against children, poverty / economic inequality, ADHD and autism, abusive relationships and narcissist people, but there's also a lot of love and comprehension along the story. It was so nice to see how Denny and Eris started to get along and be what the other needed, without even trying to do that. The love between them was just a natural consequence.
And one of the best parts of this book was how the author was able to show how people with ADHD and autism are. I learned A LOT while reading this story!
So if you're looking for a book with some neurodivergence representation, likes a relationship that is built little by little, and does not shy away from hard topics, you should definitely pick up this book! I highly recommend it!
There are some hard topics on the book, like violence against children, poverty / economic inequality, ADHD and autism, abusive relationships and narcissist people, but there's also a lot of love and comprehension along the story. It was so nice to see how Denny and Eris started to get along and be what the other needed, without even trying to do that. The love between them was just a natural consequence.
And one of the best parts of this book was how the author was able to show how people with ADHD and autism are. I learned A LOT while reading this story!
So if you're looking for a book with some neurodivergence representation, likes a relationship that is built little by little, and does not shy away from hard topics, you should definitely pick up this book! I highly recommend it!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Reading Suncatcher was an absolute pleasure. From chapter one, I knew I was going to fall in love with Eris and Denny, the dynamic between these two will have you smiling and giddy. I enjoyed seeing how they balanced each other out and how well they flowed together. I didn't expect to relate so much to Denny's personality, but it was amazing to find a character with my same traits and thought processes, I have never related to a character this much! Overall, the story was beautiful, funny, and so easy to get lost in. I couldn't put it down, enjoyed every bit of it, and am yearning for more of Denny and Eris. Thank you for letting me be a part of the ARC team and giving me the pleasure of reading this amazing story. I can't wait to buy a physical copy for my shelf!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Okay, where do you even start? This book will transport you directly into the lives of these main characters instantly. You will see, smell, and feel everything they do. To witness such a natural and believable love story unfold is nothing short of perfection. The representation of undiagnosed autism/adhd and learning to live with it was beautifully done. It's a great story to show that the right person will take the time to learn you and your eccentricities. Your past does not always have to define your future. You are NEVER too much. And you are ALWAYS enough. Sometimes you need that reminder and this story shares that message in such a loving and patient and perfectly paced way.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Finished in three days cause of life, needed an extra day to recover the pieces of my heart I know I won’t get back (which is perfectly fine). Denny and Eris made me feel SEEN! The emotional whiplash that I went through was a lot.
Everything from Denny working through her feeling to Eris learning how to not be alone, I felt like someone was looking into my life and understand me for the first time. This book gets a complete five stars from me and I need a trophy copy because this will now be a comfort read!! (But also I need to annotate a regular book, which I never do!)
Thank you to Kayla Faber for letting me be an arc reader because I truly, truly enjoyed it!!
Everything from Denny working through her feeling to Eris learning how to not be alone, I felt like someone was looking into my life and understand me for the first time. This book gets a complete five stars from me and I need a trophy copy because this will now be a comfort read!! (But also I need to annotate a regular book, which I never do!)
Thank you to Kayla Faber for letting me be an arc reader because I truly, truly enjoyed it!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.5 Stars
For me personally, cosy books are synonymous to “bland”, meaning it lacks emotional turmoil. However, I am reminded yet again that Kayla Faber is a master when it comes to toeing that line. Yes, the story is like wearing pyjamas on a rainy day tucked under a doona with a good book. However, the author injects their prose with much psychological narrative, I honestly wonder if they moonlight as a therapist. There’s no hidden agenda, just plain HEA but never boring, no. Instead, you get a healthy dose of rainbow coloured light through a suncatcher.
“What are they?”
“Suncatchers!”
“So they’re useless on rainy days.”
“They’re not useless! ”
“They’re called suncatchers. We live in a virtually sunless country.”
“The sun will come out at some point! And its light can’t make rainbows going through just any glass! They sort of… need each other to show their best side.”
For me personally, cosy books are synonymous to “bland”, meaning it lacks emotional turmoil. However, I am reminded yet again that Kayla Faber is a master when it comes to toeing that line. Yes, the story is like wearing pyjamas on a rainy day tucked under a doona with a good book. However, the author injects their prose with much psychological narrative, I honestly wonder if they moonlight as a therapist. There’s no hidden agenda, just plain HEA but never boring, no. Instead, you get a healthy dose of rainbow coloured light through a suncatcher.
“What are they?”
“Suncatchers!”
“So they’re useless on rainy days.”
“They’re not useless! ”
“They’re called suncatchers. We live in a virtually sunless country.”
“The sun will come out at some point! And its light can’t make rainbows going through just any glass! They sort of… need each other to show their best side.”
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you for this ARC in exchange for a review!
This was such a sweet, cosy, and heartwarming read. Denny and Eris have a love that doesn’t smack you in the face but slowly takes your breath away.
This book is the definition of opposites attracts. Denny is sunshine personified that wears her heart on her sleeve, while Eris is grumpy and closed off.
It’s a story the reminds us that love doesn’t have to be explosive to make an impact.
This was such a sweet, cosy, and heartwarming read. Denny and Eris have a love that doesn’t smack you in the face but slowly takes your breath away.
This book is the definition of opposites attracts. Denny is sunshine personified that wears her heart on her sleeve, while Eris is grumpy and closed off.
It’s a story the reminds us that love doesn’t have to be explosive to make an impact.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC review will be posted soon (I gotta process this all first 😊)
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