I loved the cover of this one but unfortunately the story fell flat for me. I wasn't invested in the characters. DNF @ 50%.

I really enjoyed A Cosmic Kind of Love! It was an upbeat romantic comedy, and it was just what I needed when I opened my Kindle.

I loved this book. Idk why it took me so long to read it it. But it was so good! I need the physical copy. It literally had me in from sentence one.

I've only read a handful of Samantha Young's books but on the whole, I've enjoyed them. The concept of this book sounded fun - but it lost the plot pretty early on. Overall, I found the plot to be fairly directionless - it was boring and didn't really keep me hooked. My second issue was that I didn't like either of the main characters. Hallie was a caricature of a fumbling overwhelmed woman - the situations she got herself into weren't believable and they weren't particularly funny. The amount of second hand embarrassment I got from her was through the roof. Chris, on the other hand, was either willfully obtuse or an idiot with the way he treated Hallie. The point of a romance book, to me, is to tell a love story and convince me that the couple are going to stay together long after the epilogue. With these two, I don't believe that they would even make it two weeks after the epilogue - they lacked chemistry and their incompatibilities were truly too big to realistically overcome.

Normally, I am a miscommunication trope apologist, but this book was just too much in that regard. Miscommunication is fun when it's somewhat believable, in A Cosmic Kind of Love it was overblown, not believable and borderline annoying.

A Cosmic Kind of Love by Samantha Young is a delightful fit for readers who adore lighthearted, emotional, and humorous romances that explore the ups and downs of miscommunication, opposites attracting, and the thrill of falling in love across vast distances, all set against the backdrop of the cosmos.

I really enjoyed previous books from this author but this novel was a little wordy and boring. It was fine but nothing I’ll really remember. Thank you netgalley for my free copy.

A sweet and tension-filled love story. I wanted to like this one more than I did, but I struggled with a few pet peeves that took away from my overall enjoyment

I couldn't get enough of this story. It's a really sweet and loving read. Samantha Young never disappoints her readers.

I Really loved it and Highly Recommend it to all Readers.

I'll say right off the bat that I don't enjoy romances with FMCs who largely pride themselves on being "not like other girls," which was, unfortunately, how Hallie comes off in this book. That said, this was cute and fun to read, and I'm always a sucker for a good friends-to-lovers story.

3.5⭐
Genre ~ contemporary romance
Setting ~ New York City
Publication date ~ October 18, 2022
Est page Count ~ 410 (43 chapters +e)
Audio length ~ 11 hours 22 minutes
Narrator ~ Andi Arndt, Noah B. Perez
POV ~ dual 1st
Featuring ~ event planner, astronaut, family drama, slow burn, friends to lovers, minimal steamage, miscommunication

Hallie & Chris
Hallie accidentally, but not really, watches private videos that Chris recorded for his girlfriend, Darcy, who also happens to be Hallie's client....who is now marrying someone else. She sends her own videos back to him in an effort to apologize and just relieve her family frustations, but she doesn't think he's watched them when they first meet, and guess what, he doesn't tell her right away, so how about we start this relationship out on a lie...seems like a great idea to me.

Hallie is often stereotyped as a party girl because she has pink hair and is an event planner, which made no sense to me. She was really sweet and someone I'd want to hang out with for sure. I just wish she would've stood up for herself more.
Chris is back from space and plans to write an autobiography in an effort to promote his work with NASA. I thought he was sweet at times, too, when he wasn't bugging me with the Darcy crap.
There was no denying their chemistry, but, not surprisingly, the miscommunication was for the birds.

Both of Hallie's parents and Chris's dad were pretty awful. Sometimes you have to cut toxic people out of your life even if they're your parents. On the flip side Chris's Aunt Richelle was an absolute doll. Hallie's friend, Althea, was pretty great and supportive, too.

It was a bit slow moving and bogged down with all the family and friend drama, which overpowered the story, but overall it was fun. And isn't that cover so eye catching?

I loved the space theme and all the twists and turns. I loved the humor and the world building and will be reading more of Young in the future!

Love this book by Samantha Young! As always a FIVE star read!! I would definitely recommend this to my friends, so swoony and definitely had the Samantha Young feels!

This love story was so incredibly cute I couldn't help but to the drawn into it. I love that Hallie and Chris got to know each other in a rather round-about way, through videos. It's almost as if two wandering souls found each other in the midst of uncertainty and let face-it dysfunctional families. These characters were actually more realistic than some, which didn't annoy me in the slightest bit. It's Chris is the laid back perfectly imperfect can do no wrong (unless you ask his father type) and Hallie is a people pleaser who eventually finds her voice, even after a few embarrassing mishaps. If there was a sequel to this love story, I would DEFINITELY read it.

This book was painful for me to get into and enjoy. It felt unnecessarily long and was overall underwhelming compared to the concept's potential.

"A Cosmic Kind of Love" by Samantha Young takes readers on a delightful romantic journey set against the backdrop of space. This charming romantic comedy explores the unexpected connection between an event planner, Hallie Goodman, and an astronaut, Christopher Ortiz, in a unique and heartwarming way.

One of the highlights of the novel is the beautiful connection between Hallie and Chris. Despite being physically separated by screens and vast distances, their interactions through emails and video diaries create a genuine and intimate bond. Samantha Young masterfully captures the emotions and longing between the two characters, making their love story compelling and believable.

The characters in the book are well-developed and relatable. Hallie is a vibrant and passionate event planner, while Chris is a talented astronaut struggling with the weight of his late brother's legacy. Their vulnerabilities and insecurities make them feel real, and readers can't help but root for their happiness.

The novel also shines with its over-the-top moments, which add a touch of humor and whimsy to the story. From Hallie's quirky personality to the unexpected situations they find themselves in, the book delivers a healthy dose of laughter and entertainment.

The witty dialogue is another standout element of the novel. Samantha Young's writing is sharp and engaging, filled with clever banter and humorous exchanges between the characters. This adds a lighthearted and enjoyable tone to the story, making it a pleasure to read.

Moreover, the book offers a unique take on romance by blending the contemporary setting of an event planner's life with the extraordinary world of an astronaut on the International Space Station. This fusion of everyday life and the cosmic backdrop creates a captivating and fresh storyline that keeps readers engaged from beginning to end.

In summary, "A Cosmic Kind of Love" is a delightful romantic comedy that captures the essence of love in the most unexpected circumstances. With its beautiful connection between the characters, well-developed protagonists, over-the-top moments, witty dialogue, and unique take on romance, Samantha Young delivers an enjoyable and heartwarming read that will leave readers with a smile on their faces.

Thanks Netgalley for the ARC of A Cosmic Kind of Love!

I'll be honest and say the first thing about this book that caught my attention was the cover and the title. I think the cover is super cute and the title really drew me in.

I really liked both of the main characters, Hallie and Chris. I loved the idea of Hallie emailing Chris thinking he isn't getting the emails but he actually is and wants to meet her because he is interested. I could totally see this happening IRL honestly and it made me really excited for them. I love that they do eventually meet and hit it off but Chris gets an offer to continue his NASA career and you don't know if they will continue what seems to be started.

I really enjoyed this book, even more than I thought I would. I can't wait to read more by Samantha Young!

After event planner Hallie accidentally watches the digital diary astronaut Chris sent his now ex-girlfriend and her current client, she appeases her guilt by sending her own videos to his NASA email address. When the emails bounce back, Hallie keeps sending thing - not realizing that Chris has actually seen her videos.

I love Samatha Young’s books, and this was no exception. It was a super weird premise, but it was fun.

I loved this, but I seem to love everything she writes. The characters were sweet and the story was interesting, I hadn't read anything like it.

A Cosmic Kind of Love is a new romance book by Samantha Young and also my first book by her. I must say she writes the best romance.

In this book, we come across Hallie Goodman who is an event planner. She has had bad luck in the choosing right boy for herself. So now she is more focused on her work in organizing the engagement party of a rich New Yorker, Darcy. For decor inspiration, Hallie asks her about some aesthetics, but accidentally she also sends Hallie a few private video messages from ex-astronaut Christopher Ortiz (ex of Darcy).

Further, into the story, Hallie tries contacting Chris but he ignores her and moves on. at some point, things change and start working out.
If you love reading romance, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you to read this one.

This book was very simple yet elegant. I loved it so much that I couldn't stop reading it. Not only was the romance amazing and fun, but the main characters Hallie and Chris were just WOW! 🤌🏻 I enjoyed Hallie’s journey a lot, she just became my best friend in the entire world. In real life, she would totally be my go-to best friend. I could relate to her easily and understand her attraction to Christopher. I just want to meet her!! LOL!! The romance between Hallie and Christopher is a slow burn but very intense.

It is like a modern-day fairytale but didn't feel like it was too cheesy or overdone. Everything was just right and perfect. This is a life-changing romance for good.

***ARC Provided by the Publisher via Netgalley***

I don't think I've ever read a book (at least not a romance) where the hero is an astronaut.

Hallie and Chris meet before they actually meet, through videos neither know the other is watching. And I loved the way the author handled this, both as a part of the story and how she has the characters deal with it. It felt real, authentic, and adult.

I think that's what I liked most about this book. The drama is there, but it feels like it's real life and not manufactured. It makes the chara look easy to relate to and their situations feel true to what might happen to actual people.

I also thought the way Chris having a Latinx background but feeling cut off from it was interesting. I also think this is something that probably happens to more people than I would expect and the idea of this, the way it was developed and explored was interesting and thought provoking.

All this is not to say this isn't a romance. It definitely is and as you get to know Chris and Hallie, you also watch them as they get together and try to navigate a couple of missteps along the way. Their chemistry and connection is strong and believable.

I enjoyed and recommend this title.