I LOVED this book. I am so sad that I waited so long to read this book. It was a joy to read from the beginning to the end. There were so many things that I appreciated in this book.

-Daughter of immigrants
-Pieces of Ghanian culture
-Multiple (re)meet cutes
-Example of setting healthy boundaries with family and standing up for yourself
-An adorable abuela
-A career focused woman
-Proof that friendships take work

Thank you to NetGalley and to Harper Voyager for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

As a nurse and greys anatomy fan, I was so excited to read this book because I've been looking for medically based romances, but this one just didn't really meet up to my expectations. While I absolutely think it helped the book being written by a doctor in real life, I do feel like the plot dragged for me. I think a lot could have been cut out and seen unneccesary.

Angie is an immigrant child, she's also a doctor.

She's trying to find her way in the world with and without being the perfect daughter.

Very enemies to friends to lovers with Angie and Ricky

I did love all of the Ghanaian traditions referenced!

I just reviewed On Rotation by Shirlene Obuobi. #OnRotation #NetGalley

When I saw this billed as Seven Days in June meets Grey's Anatomy, I knew I had to read it. On Rotation by Shirlene Obuobi is a hot debut that explores the intense world of medicine from the perspective of Ghanaian-American Angela Appiah.

It's a solid friends-to-lovers romance that left me wanting just a little bit more. I'll be looking for more from this writer.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this one with me. All thoughts are my own.

It's such a crowded romance market that this one wasn't an OMG everyone needs to read it kind of a book, but I look forwards to seeing more from the Author.

Loved the story loved the characters, Just a a great book. Thanks to Harper and Avon for the arc for my honest review.

I wish romance that has a medical background would stop getting slapped with Grey’s anatomy in the pitch because that sets an expectation and if you’re looking for the *steam* of greys this isn’t it. This was more of the character study like greys and the romance and heartbreak of seven days in June.

Anyway I liked this story and it’s characters. If you’re familiar with the medical field I think you’d appreciate that aspect. I really liked everyone in Angie’s circle, her sister and friends. Angie and Ricky’s relationship blossomed at realistic too which isn’t always portrayed. Someone else read it so we can talk.

This was a really enjoyable read for me. For me, romances that focus only on the romance don’t hit as hard. I much prefer books where there’s focus on stuff outside of the romance, such as in On Rotation where there was focus on self-love, friendship, careers, etc. I also felt that the medical aspects were well written unlike some books/tv shows where it can just be ridiculous how it’s portrayed. Overall, really enjoyed and will definitely check out future books by this author if they release them.

4.5 stars

I loved this book !

I think as someone who wants to get into the medical field it’s nice to read about it. Thought it is intimidating & sometimes stressful, I loved seeing this POV because sometimes when there is a doctor in a book it is hardly touched upon.

Friends to lovers is also one of my favorite tropes due to the tension and I like the way that Angie was not in control in this aspect. I found myself relating to her in this way since I have to try harder than most to get into the medical field and prove that I can make it, so it was nice to have a character I can relate to in this aspect,

The romance for me was the part that I feel could have been better developed. I tend to not like miscommunication and I think that was the main issue here. Some parts of their romance were so frustrating but being 25 & in the medical field it is accurate to not be as mature when it comes to personal life things. Overall, a great read and I loved how relatable it was !

Angela Appiah is trying to attain the coveted Perfect Immigrant Daughter but what must she sacrifice to attain it?
On Rotation is a realistic look at trying to juggle everything and still have yourself intact. Obuobi balances romance with Angela's personal and professional life. Her relationship is a rollercoaster but realistic and will be relatable to many readers. There are a few instances that will frustrate but there is a resolution which
ties up everything neatly.

I really wanted to love this, but unfortunately, it just fell a bit flat for me.

Things I loved - the representation of Ghanaian culture, Black hair and women of color in the medical field. Truly, I can imagine many readers will see themselves and their experiences in this story.

However, while I was rooting for the main characters (and adored the epilogue) this was just a bit too slow moving for me.

It almost felt like two books - a romance; and a work of literary fiction, with a dash of self discovery and cultural nuance. However, when combined, it seems like a lot.

But I am excited to see what else this author works on!

As much as I loved the romance in this one, I loved Angie on her own even more. Her navigation of complicated family dynamics, cultural differences, friendships (Nia my love!), and the frequently very flawed medical field were far more interesting to me than anything that happened with Ricky.

Angela Appiah has her perfect life in order; until she doesn't that is. When seemingly everything falls apart, Angela has to make some tough decisions about what's really important. Fans of Grey's Anatomy will love this book.

Rating: 3/5
Steam: 2/5

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for access to this ARC in exchange for my honest opinon.

I really wanted to love this one...but it was just okay. There was so much opportunity for this book to be amazing but overall it felt like the author tried to unpack too many important topics in a short amount of time.

I did enjoy the story, I liked Angie and Ricky as a couple by the end of the book. I liked that this book discussed the struggles and joys of immigrant children. There wasn't so much a focus on actual medicine, which is think was a wise choice, but I was also looking for it since it was advertised for fans of Grey's Anatomy.

I am interested to see what the author writes next but I am not rushing to recommend this book to everyone.

I thought that this was a fun romance. I enjoyed the premise and thought that the characters were well written.

📖Book Review📖
✨Title: On Rotation
✨Author: Shirlene Obuobi
✨Format: eBook
✨Publisher: Avon Books
✨Publication Date: 06/21/2022
✨Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✨Genre: contemporary

Angie is the child of American Immigrants who except a lot from her. She is in her third year of medical school, and the pressure is immense, but she still happens to meet a man while she was upset in the garden.

Throughout the book we watch Angie grow and allow this man to love her after she has felt like no one ever truly loves her.

There are bumps along the road, but the evolution was inspiring.
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Based in Chicago, the main character Angela Appiah is trying to juggle her studies, relationships and sometimes overbearing Ghanaian parents. Like most people, she buries herself in work (much to her circle's dismay), but a chance meeting turns into so much more…when she loosens the reigns and allow life to take over.

I loved so much about this book…the authentic knowledge of the Ghanaian culture, how Angie's sister and friends showed up for one another and, how the matriarchs provided wisdom, as it pertained to the matters of the heart.

What started as a slow burn, turned into a cute medical romantic comedy, and I loved it. If this is @shirlywhirlmd's debut novel, I would love to see what she comes up with next. I would like to thank @avonbooks and @netgalley, for this E-ARC. Go pick up this 💎💎💎💎 book.

I really really wanted to love this one, especially since it was marketed for fans of Grey's Anatomy and Seven Days in June, two things I love. However it was just okay. Grown adults unable to communicate about their issues is quickly becoming a trope I need to ignore altogether. This being the author's debut, I'll give her next book a try, but this was just a miss for me.

Amazing debut. Smart, funny, passionate, and heartbreaking in places, this book is a beautifully written knockout.

I totally geeked out over all the medical school details in this story by a Ghanaian-American cardiologist. The heroine is Ghanaian-American and the hero is Caucasian. In addition, he is not a lawyer, doctor, or engineer, but (gasp!) an artist. He’s also got “wasteman” practically tattooed across his forehead. A no-no to the heroine's family. But in reality, he is really a sweetheart. Excellent characterization of two dissimilar people who grow and learn to appreciate how the other one clicks. Obuobi is a writer to watch. This was her debut book.

Review will be published on Cogitations & Meditations later this month at http://keirasoleore.blogspot.com.