Thankyou to Netgalley and Kensington Books for a e-arc of the book in exchange of an honest review.

This book isn't something that i would gravitate to as i am not usually into the celebrity/ hollywood lifestyle however i was pleasantly surprised! I really liked the development of the main character and the relationship she had with herself as i found it very relatable. Its nice to see a chic-lit with a bit of depth. I found that i read through the book quite quickly once i had gotten in to it.

As always i hated the third act breakup and it did feel like it went on for a while- this is just a preference of mine that i dont personally like it- Over all i did enjoy though!

4.5

This one has definitely won it’s way into my must read again pile. I loved this story, so much. I had to force myself to slow down/put it down so I could make the experience last longer.
For Her Consideration isn’t your run of the mill Hollywood lezfic. There’s more depth, and the writing itself – pulls you in immediately. We’ve all been heartbroken before, but what if the person that dumps you put all these horrible ideas in your head (an itemized list) of how you’re an awful person, and that if your friends don’t see it now, they eventually will. Nina catastrophize her life because of a breakup, and thought herself a ticking timebomb because of this. She removed herself from everything and everyone she cared about to move to the burbs. I had to laugh at this because my family mostly lives in LA, until some have started to migrate to Santa Clarita- (though we are all Midwesterners). The google says that there is still a TFI Fridays in Santa Clarita, and you best believe I will be making a visit. So many dates were had there in my youth, and I thought it sweet that Nina and Ari had their first Santa Clarita date at a Fridays. For those of you that live in LA, you’re in for a treat with all the references that only the locals will know (and not just the touristy spots).

This story just left me happy.

You don’t have to have everything figured out, but you can still get the girl.

Even with Nina having an inner downward spiral believing that her happiness with Ari is doomed, their story and relationship is a beautiful one, and their chemistry fills every page that they are together.

I do wish we had Ari’s POV, but alas, I am greedy.

I am one of those people of whom as a baby gay, had to figure things out with zero representation in the media, and looked for lesbian subtext in every television show and movie with any whiff of sapphic love (Xena!), of which I still do since it’s so engrained in me. So, a story like this – one that acknowledges that there definitely was a time that being out and proud in Hollywood wasn’t a thing, nor blatantly gay characters in film. This story brought a sense of relief to me, and serves as an ode to all the Ari’s out there. Also, to those that have given up on their own happiness – this story reminds us that with allowing yourself to be vulnerable, and letting those that care about you most in – you don’t have to be alone, and that there IS a way forward.

***Minor spoilers ahead***


It was nice that the make-up scene wasn’t extra broody. That people can F up, acknowledge that they f’d up, and that it’s dumb that they broke up in the first place - allowing these two people to see each other from across the room, and just know that it’s all going to be okay.

The only reason I didn’t give 5 starts for this story is because it was extremely frustrating that it took so long (years, and with Nina disappearing a second time), for Nina’s chosen family to say hell no to her disappearing again, and for Bianca to tell her exactly how it made her feel (and to call bullshit). One of the themes of For Her Consideration is Chosen Family, so if this group of awesome people are her ride or dies, then where were they? Giving her space to grieve a relationship is one thing, but to never try and track her down in all those years, and running into Phoebe is just happenstance? I don’t buy it. BUT – they eventually did talk it out (fine), and Nina told them everything, which for me was very important.

I loved this story. The main characters, Nina’s friends, Steve the Cat, Max the squirrely assistant. Every character had a role to fill to help this story become what it is.

Oh how I adored this book!! Amy Spalding wrote such a gem with For Her Consideration and I'm looking forward to sharing more about it on all of my socials. Thank you so much to Netgalley, Kensington Publishers, and Amy Spalding for this ARC.

For Her Consideration follows the story of Nina Rice - three year's post a painful breakup, she's become isolated and very set in her habits, living in her aunt's condo in the suburbs and working a talent agency job from home. She has dreams of scriptwriting for TV and having a warm, loving circle of friends (and a girlfriend) like she used to, but since everything, she thinks that'll never happen. But when a surprise meeting with a "tough" client ends up being with queer breakout actress Ari Fox, Nina starts feeling like she's jumped into one of her own scripts. Through this sweet and spirited romance book, we get to see two women taking a risk on love, the reconnection and beauty of queer friends, and makes the reader completely fall in love with the world of Nina and Ari.

Honestly, at first I did not love Nina when I started reading this book - it was more that I slowly loved all the growth she made and that she owned up to her flaws! The ending definitely surprised me, and I'm such a sucker for a happy ending. My rating goes up even further because we were really able to follow such a wonderful queer couple, alongside how much we were able to learn all about the importance of their found family - including Lorna, Nina's aunt! I really loved how supportive Lorna was and she added such a nice comedic side.

I will also say Ari is absolutely my type so that made it even more fun to read this book - she's so well written, and just full of joy!! If you're looking for a new queer romance book to read with lots of sparkle and an amazing found family, definitely read For Her Consideration. It's out for publishing on Feb 21st! :)

3.25/5 stars! After hearing that Illumicrate will be covering this book in their Afterlight subscription, I was excited to check it out. It felt like portions of this story had potential: being set in LA, having queer representation, a book for readers about a screenwriter... but overall these concepts felt disjointed. I didn't mind Nina, but it felt like her decision-making was never thought through. She throws away all of her friends and life because of a breakup, which is a very teen response for an adult contemporary romance book. I also really didn't feel the chemistry between her and Ari. This book stated it would appeal to fans of Casey McQuiston but Casey has a way of making you feel the raw feelings their characters are experiencing and making you connect with them as they connect with each other. That was missing in this book. A cute, simple read but lacking in the depth of chemistry.

I received an advance review copy for free through NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily

I liked this book so much! I have never related more to a character than Nina. She seemed a little insecure about her body in the beginning that she did throughout the story (love for the growth and something I‘m still working on myself), she believes a dumb list from a person who is not important anymore rather than talking about it (and yep.. relatable!) and then she ends up sabotaging herself and her dreams (seriously, is she me?!)

Anyways, I loved her! How could I not?

The book is big on found family, which is not something I screen for specifically but it‘s always great to read about and it‘s brilliant in this story.
Nina has the best of friends and an amazing aunt who only want the best for her no matter what that might look it. Even her aunt‘s friends seemed great although their characters didn’t feel as developed as everyone else (didn’t bother me much tho)!
Every character in her friend group was beautifully unique and even tho it was a lot when they were together it never seemed overwhelming, it seemed like I was one of them and I love that in a book.

Ari was not what I expected after she was declared 'difficult', for my part I didn’t see her like that at all (probably because I relate to her wanting to be in control so much). I love that she was supportive and caring towards Nina, but also everyone I guess.

The characters are definitely flawed and you witness an amazing character development and growth throughout the story and I loved the way it ended!

Thank to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the opportunity to read this ARC

Wonderful. I don't even know how to put everything this book made me feel into words. Between rooting for Nina and Ari, laughing with Nina's friends, and missing California, my heart was full to bursting. Highly recommended for fans of Something to Talk About, queer Sunday brunches, and building the life you want for yourself.

CW: injury and hospitalization

A cute romance that also had great story development outside of the relationship. I loved the development of Nina's self-confidence and the friendship to romantic development between Nina and Ari. I also loved that real consequences were a thing in this book as Nina was technically working for Ari. I am not a fan of third-act break ups but I was glad that this break up wasn't because of miscommunication

For Her Consideration by Amy Spalding is a sapphic adult rom-com about a famous actress and the person who ghostwrites her emails. What starts as a business relationship soon morphs into a sweet new romance. Spalding is witty and the banter between the characters is fantastic. This will appeal to fans of the witty writing in Gilmore Girls and those who are already fans of Spalding's YA books.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I really liked the premise of this sapphic celebrity romance, and found many of the characters very lovable (such as Lorna and Nina's friends). I also thought the story overall was an easy and quick read and liked the representation it contained. However, there were certain elements that I found a little frustrating during the reading experience. For one thing, Nina's constant remarks about feeling "toxic" and "cursed" became incredibly repetitive after a point. I also didn't think the conflict needed to be as long and drawn out as it was, and wish we could have explored Ari's backstory a little deeper. Nevertheless, I think it would be a nice casual sapphic read for anyone looking for that sort of thing!

This book was very fun to read. I am not used to being unable to put down a rom com type book. I read this super quick and really loved the premise of the book. This book would have been five stars if Nina wasn't so insufferable. All of the other characters were so relatable and felt like people I would want to be friends with in real life. I wish I could love Nina too but she is just so whiney and everything was sooo woe is me.

Thank you NetGalley, Amy Spalding, and Kensington Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Oooh, this book sparkles and fizzes! The last couple of romances I've read had me down, but Amy Spalding's For Her Consideration renewed my faith in the genre. This book has it all: the meet-cute, the sassy older relative, a friend group you want to join for happy hour, pop culture references galore, mouth-watering descriptions of the L.A. food scene, and banter, banter, banter.

Nina was dumped by her girlfriend three years ago. To Nina it was unexpected, and her girlfriend gave her a laundry list of things she needed to fix if they were to get back together. Nina takes this to mean that she is cursed and love is not in the cards. The worst part was losing her friend group since her ex was friends with them as well.

In present day, Nina works for a talent agency where her job is to write correspondence and social media posts for celebrities (as that celebrity). Hollywood, am I right? Her newest client is Ari, an actress who is rumored to be a contender for an Oscar. From the jump, the chemistry between these two is obvious, except to Nina who thinks it's just the beginning of a working relationship and maybe a friendship. There's no way someone like Ari, talented, beautiful, funny LGTBQ icon would be interested in unlovable Nina.

I won't spoil the rest because this book was such a breath of fresh air. Amy Spalding's writing jumps off the page with delightful energy.

Thank you Kensington Books and NetGalley for the ARC for my honest review.

For Her Consideration is a perfect book to read in one seating, or two. It’s about Nina, who work at an Hollywood agent company, at an invisible position, and Ari, a proud LGBT rising Hollywood star.

It might not be perfect … Knowing the supporting characters, I have a bit of troubled believing not one came to Nina to talk about her ghosting everyone. Most of the group is hardheaded and not one tried to have explanation? I would have alsoloved to have Ari perpective. But I’ve adored pretty much everything about it. From the found family, so muuuuuch diversity, the representation, being body positive. I can’t wait to buy it.

Thanks NetGalley for an ARC in exchange of an honest review

A cozy sapphic celebrity rom-com. Nina Price works at a talent agency where she does email communications for the talent. Ari Fox is one of those talent. Ari is supposedly a control freak which is how her and Nina meet. Ari was unhappy with how Nina performed her email communications and decided they needed to hangout so that Nina could get a better idea on how to sound like Ari.

As much as we were told Ari was a control freak I didn’t really get that vibe. Nina’s character on the other hand had many layers to peel back and flaws she needed to work on (stemming from her past toxic relationships).

Overall I thought the romance that developed between Nina and Ari was super cute. I loved Nina’s friends/found family. Lorna (Nina’s great-aunt?) really pulled the book and she was by far one of my fav characters.

Final rating: 4.25/5 ⭐️

I received and Arc from Kensington books through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

I loved this story! The main characters Nina and Ari were written well and I loved "watching" them grow throughout the novel. Working for a talent agency, Nina isnt expecting much in life, especially an up and coming LGBTQ actress making waves in the business. Their story definitely took me for a ride.

Being able to see the start of Nina's own issues with self-esteem were very accurate to how someone reacts from past relationships. Then to see her grow was amazing. The only thing I would've loved to read was the perspective of Ari and not just Nani.

Otherwise, I'd definitely recommend this book to those who like a cute romance novel.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book.

¨ I ´ ll take you anywhere you want to go, Nina Rice.¨

¨For Her Consideration¨ is everything that I have been looking for in a queer romance novel. Nina is a hermit following a disastrous break-up that made her question everything she knew about herself. We have all been there - and we all know it was worse with our first major breakup. Nina does not do relationships - and she really should not have one with a client - but when has that stopped people before? Ari knows what she wants and how she wants things -- and now she wants Nina. Every single time Ari says ¨Nina Rice,¨ I swoon.

If you´re looking for a fat-positive, trope-filled, fun read, pick up For Her Consideration when it hits shelves on February 21st or put your pre-order in today (I know I am)!

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Books for my copy of For Her Consideration.
I came into this book expecting a romance between two lovely ladies but what I got was really a self romance. Which is everything I need right now.
We follow Nina who is fresh or sort of fresh off a break up and has self isolated herself until she has to reemerge herself into society by her job where she meets Ari Fox an up and coming queer actress. This chance meeting leads Nina to finding herself once again and reconnecting with the people she left behind. Opening a door that Nina simply can't close.
Like I said this is more of a self-love for me and I don't mind it. I would have loved dual pov for Ari that would have sealed more of the romance between them for me.

Amy Spalding's adult debut is so much fun! Nina and Ari are such likable protagonists and you root for them all the way through. Highly recommend! (Oh and the Hollywood stuff is totally on point!)

I absolutely adored this book! I loved the main friend group and the two FMC's.
I love that Nina loves her body and is viewed as, and most importantly, feels sexy. Ari is obviously hot, like, soft butch of your dreams hot.
What I adored most about this story though, is that it tackles the impact people's words have on you, and how they can bring your life to a halt as you begin to question everything about your identity. I found this to be very relatable and that relatability has pushed For Her Consideration into my top 2023 reads, and it's only the first week of the year!
Thankyou Netgalley for the ARC - I'll be looking out for more books by Amy Spalding!

I wanted to love this one, but ultimately the voice didn’t match for me, and I couldn’t get invested.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Nina Rice has avoided romance, friendships, and her scriptwriting dreams for the past three years, and instead has focused on working as a talent agency assistant from her aunt's condo in the suburbs. However, a meeting with young actress Ari Fox causes Nina to reconsider her choices and reconnect with her old life. Despite being attracted to Ari, Nina is hesitant to pursue a relationship with a movie star. As she reconnects with her old friends and begins working on a new script, Nina must decide if the potential risks of a relationship with Ari are worth it.

This is a charming and heartwarming romance that will have you rooting for the main characters from the very beginning. The story follows Nina, who has avoided romance and her creative dreams for the past three years, as she is unexpectedly swept up in a relationship with the talented and charismatic actress Ari Fox. Spalding does a fantastic job of creating fully fleshed out and relatable characters, and the chemistry between Nina and Ari is electric. The plot is well-paced, with just the right mix of romance and drama.

One aspect of the novel that I particularly appreciated was the body positivity regarding Nina's character. Nina is comfortable and confident in her own skin, and this is portrayed in a refreshing and realistic way. There are no needless insecurities or fatphobia present in the story, and Nina's size is never used as a punchline or a source of shame. Instead, her body is simply a part of who she is and is never a hindrance to her relationships or goals. It was refreshing to read a romance novel with a plus-sized protagonist who is treated with the same respect and love as any other romantic lead.

Spalding also does a great job of depicting the gaslighting that Nina has experienced in a realistic and heartbreaking way. Her ex's manipulation of the truth is gradual and insidious, and Nina's confusion and self-doubt as a result is palpable. It's a powerful reminder of the destructive effects of gaslighting and the importance of seeking support and finding the strength to break free from toxic relationships.

Overall, I highly recommend For Her Consideration for fans of romance and anyone looking for a feel-good read.