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A review by karly_rose_reads
Next To You by Hannah Bonam-Young
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
“F*ck, I miss you. You’ve ruined me. Do it again.”
If you’re looking for a feel-good, contemporary romance that will make you blush & swoon over a cinnamon roll MMC, PLEASE add Next To You by Hannah Bonman-Young to your TBR.
Quick Details
💙 1st person, single POV
💙 Friends with benefits (to lovers)
💙 He falls first (& harder)
💙 Black cat x golden retriever
💙 Bi FMC
💙 Yummy spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️
💙 Mental health representation
What’s this about?
Lane, our FMC, is having an identity crisis and impulsively buys a school bus to renovate into her new home. Who better to help her with this renovation than her attractive mechanic friend, Matt. Lane’s bus isn’t the only thing that transforms in this friends to lovers romance.
I love the way Hannah Bonam-Young writes her MMCs—I fell in love with her work after reading Out on a Limb Last Year. Even though I primarily love enemies to lovers/morally grey men vibes, I'll eat up a good cinnamon roll MMC.
The only reason I didn't give this a 5/5 is due to the FMC putting the MMC through the emotional wringer with selfish behavior (when he's very selfless)—it dragged on a bit longer than I would've liked. It was then followed up by a scene that felt slightly less believable (and over the top) given her behavior.
Please read content warnings for sensitive topics 🤍
A sincere thank you to Dell Romance for gifting me a copy of this book; I absolutely love Hannah Bonam-Young’s work. These opinions are completely my own.
If you’re looking for a feel-good, contemporary romance that will make you blush & swoon over a cinnamon roll MMC, PLEASE add Next To You by Hannah Bonman-Young to your TBR.
Quick Details
💙 1st person, single POV
💙 Friends with benefits (to lovers)
💙 He falls first (& harder)
💙 Black cat x golden retriever
💙 Bi FMC
💙 Yummy spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️
💙 Mental health representation
What’s this about?
Lane, our FMC, is having an identity crisis and impulsively buys a school bus to renovate into her new home. Who better to help her with this renovation than her attractive mechanic friend, Matt. Lane’s bus isn’t the only thing that transforms in this friends to lovers romance.
I love the way Hannah Bonam-Young writes her MMCs—I fell in love with her work after reading Out on a Limb Last Year. Even though I primarily love enemies to lovers/morally grey men vibes, I'll eat up a good cinnamon roll MMC.
The only reason I didn't give this a 5/5 is due to the FMC putting the MMC through the emotional wringer with selfish behavior (when he's very selfless)—it dragged on a bit longer than I would've liked. It was then followed up by a scene that felt slightly less believable (and over the top) given her behavior.
Please read content warnings for sensitive topics 🤍
A sincere thank you to Dell Romance for gifting me a copy of this book; I absolutely love Hannah Bonam-Young’s work. These opinions are completely my own.