This is an absolutely delightful follow up to THE ROOMMATE. I loved Naomi and Ethan’s journey as a couple. They were both such lovely messes of people who were clearly meant for each other if only they could get past their own stuff. Naomi’s crankiness mixed with Ethan’s sweet cinnamon roll chivalry was just great. Truly such a great read.

Loved it. highly recommend.

Another stellar book from Rosie Danan. Seeing this galley come up so soon after the release of The Roomate made me jump out of my skin with joy. Any chance of productivity this weekend was tossed aside until I devoured this book.
Danan is a master of the 'opposites attract' trope (see: The Roomate) and on the surface, it seems like this one might fit that same label. Yet Danan makes it pretty clear from the onset that this isn't really a case of opposites from the inside of Naomi & Ethan's relationship, just from the onlookers. These characters have so much depth to them. I admire the way she fits so much into what feels like a quick, compelling read.
And good gracious, all of the Jewish culture is AWESOME. Mind you, I'm not Jewish and I have been known to get a little lost in other novels that integrate so much Jewish cultural references in them. Danan incorporates in an honest, inspiring, touching way. She explains things. She builds upon the ideas of personal faith and lays out the beauty and vulnerability of it to the reader.
Loved the writing, loved the characters, loved the plot. LOVED IT ALL!
Upside of ARC reading - feeding the impatience of a book-nerd librarian like myself. Downside - There is no way I can pace myself until the NEXT book by Rosie Danan.