Thank you Netgalley for the advanced listening copy! I really enjoyed this sweet and honest depiction of medical student life, mixed with friendship and love in this debut OWN voices novel. Angie is in medical school in Chicago who gets dumped, when she meets Ricky, a graphic designer. An instant connection is made, but life is complicated and wading through school, friendships, and life occurrences moves their relationship along in many nuanced and delightful ways. This was a sweet and realistic love story between young people, but also a lot more - Angie is finding her place as a future doctor, figuring out how to be a good friend while becoming an adult, and working out her place as a daughter to Ghanaian parents with high expectations. I really enjoyed the friendships, family, and medical school parts of the story. The writing style and narration of this book moves along the story really well, and I also enjoyed the fact that this is written by a doctor, advocating for compassionate and inclusive patient care amongst a beautiful and fun fiction. I recommend this book for fans of Grey’s Anatomy, women’s fiction, romance, and OWN voices.

This book is a rom-com about our main character Angie and her daily life as a med student who lives with her best friend. It isn't long before we find her love interest Ricky who is very compassionate but has some "complicated" aspects… I enjoyed this book and would recommend to any romance reader! My 3 star rating is because I felt the storyline was a little too spontaneous at times but overall a good read!

Although this is marketed as a “romance”, this book is so much more. There is a beautiful and complicated love story between Angie and Ricky. But this is a powerful novel about being a woman of color in medical school, the importance of female friendships, and familial cultural traditions.

Even though I come from a very different cultural background, I could relate to Angie as the eldest daughter in the family. Angie always tries to please her parents and be the “perfect immigrant daughter” but it hurts her in the long run. Throughout the book, Angie learns to set boundaries with her parents and live her life for herself

Part of what I loved about this book is that the characters were messy. Both Angie and Ricky made bad decisions, became defensive, and let each other down. And that’s life!Sometimes I think I read books where the characters are too “perfect” and it is refreshing to read about people who make mistakes AND are still good people.

I liked this romance. You get to see the main character come to the realization of the pros and cons of her relationship patterns, and I rarely see relationship patterns explored in romance novels. It was refreshing.

On Rotation
by Shirlene Obuobi
Pub Date: June 21, 2022

Shirlene Obuobi (Author), Mela Lee (Narrator), HarperAudio (Publisher)
Thanks to the author and publisher for the audio version of this book. I truly enjoy listening to good books!!
I can listen while doing other work and it is quite enjoyable.
I loved this book! The narrator did a great job!
4 stars

A slow burn for sure. A lot of back and forth.

I honestly didn’t connect with any of the characters and I found myself frustrated more often than not.

I received an advanced audiobook copy from NetGalley.

Engaging and insightful romance/women's fiction novel. The author does a good job with character development, and the narrator really brought the characters to life. I was rooting for Angie, especially when she decided to set better boundaries with her parents, but also as she learned to "be an adult" and enjoy her own company - whether out and about experiencing local art and culture, or at home with a glass of wine and reality tv. Recommended for fans of Jane Igharo, Charish Reid, and Jayne Allen.

This was such a fun and unique story! I went into this book not knowing much. I really liked the main character and how she was a strong willed woman! I highly recommend this book to young people!

I think this is a really important and delightful book. It's not perfect - a bit slow and repetitive, maybe 1 or 2 many conflict cycles in this relationship. But following a young Ghanaian immigrant through med school and the relationships in her life is fascinating. And we need more stories like this that center POC and immigrants and the unique aspects of their life. Trying to balance the cultural norms of her Ghanaian parents with the rigid and powerful dynamics of med school, not to mention a love life and the ups and downs of friendships as a young adult, Angela is a main character you can root for and sympathize with. But she's also inspiring. This book reminds me of the longer British romances/women's fiction that really sink into the life of the main character.

Angie Appiah has many things in her life planned out. She's in year three of medical school, lives with her best friend since high school, is following the path her parents dreamed for her, and is, for the most part, happy. Even when her boyfriend of 6 months dumps her, she isn't devastated. She has her school to focus on, and she didn't care that much about him anyways. But when approached by a strange and handsome man that she has great chemistry with, Angie begins a journey of second guessing many things in her life. Part self-discovery, part romance, this novel features a powerful Ghanaian woman in a world dominated by men as she finds her place in it all.

This book, while well-written, was a let-down for me. I enjoyed a lot about this book. I enjoyed the representation of multiple women of color in the medical field. I enjoyed learning about the Ghanaian culture. I also enjoyed, for the most part, our main character Angie. What really made this book a miss is that none of the very frustrating actions of our characters were well-justified. Ricky, the love interest, is introduced in the basis of a lie. He lies at the onset of the novel and I never forgave him from there. His explanation did nothing to sway my feelings. Then, her best friend Nia (not sure about spelling since I listened to this novel) did the same thing. Her actions were awful and totally unjustified. Her explanation was, in my opinion, lacking. The same could be said for Angie's parents. They were also horrible to Angie. While their motivation (parents pushing their child) is the most understandable explanation, it still didn't change how much I disliked them (also, her dad never really makes any kind of concession). And then, after spending most of the novel liking her, Angie does the same thing at about 80% of the novel. She acts in a totally uncalled for way and it's not justified, or at least it's not justified in a way that makes sense. All the characters in this book were incredibly frustrating and their choices were not, in my opinion, acceptable. I wish I could say I didn't want this book to end, but, in all honesty, I was glad when it was over.

I don't think that the synopsis, cover art, or title of this novel do it justice. I would not bill this as a typical romance novel. Definitely a lot of self-discovery and coming of age rather than romance. Additionally, the title, "On Rotation," really doesn't make sense to me. Maybe it's something I don't get, but it just seems like a medical term was slapped on it.

Concerning the actual audio recording, I enjoyed the narrator and felt she did a really great job.

Woo! I can't say enough good things about this book. This is a contemporary romance that pulled me in pretty fast. The story follows Angie, a Ghanaian-American medical student and her eventual love interest Rickey, a Mexican-American graphic designer who "fate" seems to constantly throw together. The romance was a bit swift, but I think the author did a good job of balancing it all. Angie being a medical student the "On Rotation" part comes from life as a 3rd year medical student. The book is a bit more than a romance novel at least to me with the book bringing up things like immigration, racism, healthcare disparities, and working in the medical field. Honestly the friendships in this book were almost more entertaining than the romance. The deep ties and relationships reminded me of my own friend circle and the complexities of being a working adult and maintaining those strong ties. The author did a masterful job of creating this sweet, complex, and sometimes humorous romance. Mela Lee, our wonderful narrator of the audiobook, truly brought these characters to life! The audiobook was so good and I felt myself looking forward to hearing more about Angie and Ricky's journey. The narration really was spot on for the book and I think I would encourage the audiobook over the physical. This book hit all the right notes for me so I give it a 5/5 and thank NetGalley & Harper Audio for the opportunity to enjoy this novel.

I stopped just over half way through. While there were moments in the book that made laugh, I did not feel a pull or need to continue on with the book.

We meet Ghanaian-American Angela Appiah as a med student about to go on rotation for the first time, when she needs to make professional decisions. Other complications with her family, friends, and love life arise, and we get to know Angela as she responds to professional and personal challenges. This is one of the best books I've read this year, and I'm recommending it to everyone. The excellent narration provides a picture for white readers of the challenges that arise from being part of a marginalized group, whether as a patient or as a physician. Readers of color may appreciate the ways in which Angela's story reflects their own experiences.

For some reason I went into this book thinking it was a contemporary romance (maybe because the cover looks similar to some current and popular titles), and that's probably because I dove right in without knowing what the book was about and because it starts with a breakup. Once I realized I was reading fiction (not romance), I enjoyed Angie's journey (and her tumultuous relationships) a lot more.

Her perspective as an Ghanian immigrant via the UK was unique and interesting, and her challenges as a medical student, friend, and first-born daughter of immigrants made for a touching story. I loved the diversity and how normative it was in this book: lesbian roommate, a non-binary friend with they/them pronouns, and interracial relationships!

"Your problems are different Niya, not less."

I listened to this as an audiobook, so please excuse me if I spelled the characters' names wrong.

On Rotation was the best romance book I have read in a while. Not only did it focus on the relationship between the main character, Angie, and her love interest, Ricky; it also focused on many different issues.
Topics like working in healthcare, immigration, racism, and relationships with friends and family were all addressed in this book. However, nothing felt rushed or out of place. The issues addressed made Angie feel like a real person. I was rooting for her this whole book, even when she made mistakes.

I would like to focus on the relationship with her friends for a second. I know this is a romance book, but the friendships really struck a chord with me. I usually have a hard time relating to the main character’s friends, but none of these characters felt flat. The quote at the top is what Angie tells her friend Niya, when they are making up from an argument. These relationships with her friends are what really rounded out Angie as a character. Angie is the kind of friend you would want in real life.

The author, Shirlene Obuobi, wrote an amazing book. I loved all the added information about health care details/vocab and media(anime) references. Again, these subjects felt like they added to the character and weren’t distracting from the story. Not to mention the narrator of this audiobook, Mela Lee, was FANTASTIC.
The romance was amazing, but the slice-of-life details and relationships with her friends are what made this book a 5/5 stars for me!

Angie Appiah, the daughter of immigrant Ghanian parents driven to make the grades and prove herself to the family. Angie knows she works hard in her studies but often feels as though she falls short academically as she struggles to please her accomplished and demanding parents. Angie is blessed with plenty of loyal friends, but unlucky when it comes to relationships; Angie can't figure out why the men in her life don't stick around. Distraught from her last breakup, she picks a quiet garden to grieve. Out of nowhere, an attractive and talented artist named Ricky seeks to comfort her but instead sends signals to Angie that leave her emotionally confused. For anyone who has ever thought that finding true love eludes them, they will quickly bond with Angie and Ricky's rollercoaster ride of a maybe, maybe not relationship. Not only is Angie fighting a battle to prove to her mother and father that she is mature enough to make her own decisions, but she is also trying to understand what Ricky's intentions are. While Angie is caught up with her own drama, her relationship with her childhood best friend has just imploded.

I adored this book! Following Angie as she gets through her time at medical school, her friendships, and relationships was just so real. I am a sucker for a book with great friendships and this book delivered. Ricky and Angie’s relationship was so all over the place but in a good way that wasn’t annoying. This was a fantastic story! Thank you NetGalley for Audiobook ARC! Definitely will be picking up more of Shirlenes books in the future.

This was very enjoyable! I found it well-written and the ending was very satisfying. While I found the main character's personality a bit annoying at times, she redeemed herself by learning from some of her mistakes. I will definitely recommend!

3.5 Thanks to Netgalley for the ALC. The song "Surface Pressure" from Encanto is the theme song for this book. Med student Angie's life is at crossroad, and she's having a hard time living up to expectations. A bit overlong (the whole fight with the roommate was not needed= kicking Angie while she's down) but wraps up nicely. While "On Rotation" has a romantic storyline, it's themes of self-care growing up are also strong suits. Perfect for readers who look for romance with STEM main characters. Recommended for fans of [book:Bad Luck Bridesmaid|57693522], [book:Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?|58395050], and [book:One Last Stop|54860443].

A great #ownvoices novel about a young Ghanaian American woman working through Med school while also trying to navigate family, friendships and romantic relationships. I really enjoyed this story, especially on audio narrated by Mela Lee (who also voiced Seven days in June). I loved Angie and Ricky's rocky relationship and the way they finally got to their HEA, which was really a beginning to what comes next. Perfect for fans of Grey's Anatomy and wonderful on audio. Much thanks to NetGalley and Harper Audio for my advanced listening copy!!