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The Face Of It
Paige Spencer is pretty happy with her life. A lecturer at the local university, Paige is planning her first novel, and loves her hobbies and spending time with her best friend Maya.
Then a series of events happen which turn her structured world upside down…
Maya, Paige’s closest confidant, is sent to the other side of the world for work. Then a throwaway comment from a colleague leads Paige to question her identity. Suddenly her every action feels like it’s under a microscope – how will she cope?
And then there’s Taylor…
Taylor Watkins is an overworked academic studying for her PhD. Having been burnt by love, she is focused on her work – until her twin brother Dylan arrives in a whirlwind of chaos. Both siblings have demons from the past that they can’t quite shake off and when after a chance encounter Paige comes into Taylor’s life, Taylor has some big decisions to make.
Although the women seem to be a perfect fit, can they get past their personal struggles, family problems, and the traumas of the past – or is their blossoming relationship doomed to failure?
For fans of The Rosie Project, The Face of It is a heartfelt, funny, and life-affirming novel by debut author Rosie Williams, offering a unique perspective on autism, relationships, and life with addiction.
Then a series of events happen which turn her structured world upside down…
Maya, Paige’s closest confidant, is sent to the other side of the world for work. Then a throwaway comment from a colleague leads Paige to question her identity. Suddenly her every action feels like it’s under a microscope – how will she cope?
And then there’s Taylor…
Taylor Watkins is an overworked academic studying for her PhD. Having been burnt by love, she is focused on her work – until her twin brother Dylan arrives in a whirlwind of chaos. Both siblings have demons from the past that they can’t quite shake off and when after a chance encounter Paige comes into Taylor’s life, Taylor has some big decisions to make.
Although the women seem to be a perfect fit, can they get past their personal struggles, family problems, and the traumas of the past – or is their blossoming relationship doomed to failure?
For fans of The Rosie Project, The Face of It is a heartfelt, funny, and life-affirming novel by debut author Rosie Williams, offering a unique perspective on autism, relationships, and life with addiction.
397 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 22, 2021
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About the author
Rosie Williams
1 book3 followersRosie Williams lives in the South Wales valleys with her wife and two cats.
Rosie first got into writing at a very young age, penning poems and self illustrated stories. This passion for writing was fostered in school, before becoming an escape from the real world as an adult. Now in her thirties, Rosie writes about the magic of romance allowing young and old to live vicariously through her characters.
Librarian note: Multiple authors with the same name in the GR database; this author is entered with 3 spaces.
Rosie first got into writing at a very young age, penning poems and self illustrated stories. This passion for writing was fostered in school, before becoming an escape from the real world as an adult. Now in her thirties, Rosie writes about the magic of romance allowing young and old to live vicariously through her characters.
Librarian note: Multiple authors with the same name in the GR database; this author is entered with 3 spaces.
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January 28, 2023
Ah, I liked this book quite a lot! As an autistic lesbian college student myself, it's very nice to see (some form of) myself represented like this. The book is very engaging! After a while I really just did not want to put it down!
There are a couple strange things in it that left me scratching my head: that is, some of the character motivations were a little unclear and didn't seem to make sense, though in hindsight they did make sense. In the moment, it felt very out of place and out of character.
Overall, despite a bit of the strangeness, it's a very fun story to read! The characters feel real and besides the thing I mentioned above they all felt consistent and tangible. It's also all so cute; the main relationship in the book is cute, and I wish that I could experience something like that.
There are a couple strange things in it that left me scratching my head: that is, some of the character motivations were a little unclear and didn't seem to make sense, though in hindsight they did make sense. In the moment, it felt very out of place and out of character.
Overall, despite a bit of the strangeness, it's a very fun story to read! The characters feel real and besides the thing I mentioned above they all felt consistent and tangible. It's also all so cute; the main relationship in the book is cute, and I wish that I could experience something like that.
August 12, 2024
This is one of the best books I have ever read. As a late-diagnosed autistic lesbian, I had never felt so seen in a book like I did with this one.
Every single part felt so real that I needed some time to process some parts and continue reading (in the best way). There were some parts that it truly felt like the book was about me.
I read it in just four days because I couldn't stop, and I'm pretty sure that I will read it again.
Every single part felt so real that I needed some time to process some parts and continue reading (in the best way). There were some parts that it truly felt like the book was about me.
I read it in just four days because I couldn't stop, and I'm pretty sure that I will read it again.
November 24, 2021
This book is an absolute joy!
I’m a slow reader typically and tend to get distracted while I read- but with this one I found myself absolutely absorbed in the lives of the characters and invested in their journey to overcome their pasts and find love.
Paige is so relatable and lovable and I love the sensitivity and knowledge she was written with!
I can’t wait to read more from this author!
I’m a slow reader typically and tend to get distracted while I read- but with this one I found myself absolutely absorbed in the lives of the characters and invested in their journey to overcome their pasts and find love.
Paige is so relatable and lovable and I love the sensitivity and knowledge she was written with!
I can’t wait to read more from this author!
January 10, 2024
this was nice
February 26, 2024
👓Format: Digital
😈Spicy (0 for none, 5 for filthy smut): can’t remember. It is either a 0️⃣ or has 1-2 spicy scenes.
🗂️Tropes:
- Happy Ending
- Love at first glimpse
👍🏽What I liked most: autistic representation and that the book focuses on the plot, and not the autism.
👎🏽What I disliked most: I learned I’m more interested in dark romance.
😍Favorite character(s): Paige Spencer.
🙄Most disliked character(s): parents of Taylor Watkins. I have parental issues.
⚠️ Trigger Warnings:
- Addiction
- Autism
- Miscommunication
😈Spicy (0 for none, 5 for filthy smut): can’t remember. It is either a 0️⃣ or has 1-2 spicy scenes.
🗂️Tropes:
- Happy Ending
- Love at first glimpse
👍🏽What I liked most: autistic representation and that the book focuses on the plot, and not the autism.
👎🏽What I disliked most: I learned I’m more interested in dark romance.
😍Favorite character(s): Paige Spencer.
🙄Most disliked character(s): parents of Taylor Watkins. I have parental issues.
⚠️ Trigger Warnings:
- Addiction
- Autism
- Miscommunication
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