Cringey in the worst way possible. I really really struggled to finish this one, like it took me nearly a month to push through. I somehow felt like it was written by a middle schooler and a 60 year old woman that googled “what do teens like” and tried throwing every single hot topic word in the book at once. There was also absolutely zero build up whatsoever to the characters being in love. The nerdy librarian girl and hot shot basketball player going at it in like the 3rd (and very short) chapter after learning zero about either of them… cringe.

thank you to NetGalley and Wattpad Books for the eARC.

this is Wattpad excellence, im afraid!!! it was so so fun!

Night Shift is a new-adult college romance between Kendall (a huge reader & an introvert) and Vincent (a popular, tall, dark-haired basketball player).

he comes to her for POETRY tutoring 😭 and their attraction is undeniable from the beginning. definitely insta-lust which doesn’t always work for me, but I enjoyed it here. PLUS he falls first… AND he falls harder. which im always a sucker for. 🫠

it has the best aspects of your favorite Wattpad stories: super short chapters, steamy scenes, a fast-paced plot, etc… but none of the typical Wattpad negatives like bad writing or toxic male love interests.

i don’t normally enjoy the “virgin FMC” trope but i actually think that the author handled it very well here! the spice overall was very enjoyable imo.

if you like college romances, then i’d highly recommend checking this out once it’s published !!

Did I enjoy this book? Absolutely! Will it become a must-read recommendation for everyone I know? Probably not. It's an easy-to-read B.R.A.D. that occasionally leans into a YA vibe, but it's cheesy in the best way - especially the meet-cute. However, be aware: this book features the dreaded miscommunication trope.

Kendall, an avid bookworm, finds her Friday night library shift taking an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with Vincent, the school's basketball star, leading to an encounter that challenges all the romance novel tropes she adores. Can she start living outside the pages of her favorite books? Read now and find out!

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and Annie Crown for granting me access to this book. All opinions are my own.

This was a cute and quick read. The plot wasn’t really there but if you enjoy a quick read with you might enjoy this except for all the miscommunications.
2.5/5

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this early arc!

4 stars!!
I love loved LOVED this one!!
It started off strong and I think just carried on the whole way through.
I loved the characters (Vincent was the CUTEST MMC), the storyline and the TROPES!! It left me wanting to non-stop read it to find out what was going on and ended up being so so good!

Okay, so....I really liked our MCs! Kendall is a total bookworm and Vincent is a jock but....a shy one, which was cute.
Their relationship starts with a casual make out, and while they both want more they're not sure how to ask for it. Kendall goes a little overboard with her trope matching and overanalyzing. I get it. For some girls its hard not to and if I was her, I probably would have misinterpreted things too but.....when it kept happening it got frustrating. She KNOWS miscommunication is a thing and hates but, doesn't stop her from purposely not communicating and figuring out what actually went down lol
It seemed very physical for these two, but they did have moments of genuine connection. Vincent's vulnerability was adorable and sweet and made their more sexual encounters all the sweeter.
It took their friends to make them talk about their issues they were letting get between them and then....the last few chapters of the book were all about sex lol
It was hot but....again, I felt it dragged on a bit before they actually got to it haha
So yeah, a bit over the top with its bookish trope uses, maybe a bit too much focus on the spice, a tad frustrating but.....it was also cute, funny, and hot so I'm too mad about it 😂
Love how both characters started to learn about the others interest both because they really wanted to learn more about each other and to just impress each other. So cute ☺️
Real relationships be like that. We do things we normally wouldn't but we also respect each others comfort zones and needs.

4/5 ☆’s

This was a really cute and wholesome quick read. The author used the characters knowledge of typical book tropes in an interesting way to move along the plot.
Kendall and Vincent’s relationship progressed so naturally in such an adorable way.
The really liked the side characters and the groups friendship. I loved how supportive they were of one another.
The book is a pretty quick read so it doesn’t go very in depth with the plot or characters but overall it was enjoyable.

This book is a cute college romance. Kendall is a bookworm and there is a cute incorporation of romance novels into the book. Vincent is the star basketball player and the way they tumble together really adds to their story. I love that the author mentions the character hating the miscommunication trope, but then having the trope happen to the characters - however, they keep trying to fix it! There is certainly spice, and it veers a bit cliché and cheesy for me.
For a debut novel this is adorable and I can’t wait to see what else this author writes in the future! 4⭐️, 2🌶

Honestly I loved this book so much. The FMC, Kendall is super relatable, self aware and flat out acknowledges that her and the MMC, Vincent, need to continue talking and making sure they’re on the same page and not have so many miscommunications. The fact that the beginning and the end are basically the same with just a different/more intense interaction between them is my favorite.

Vincent proves over and over again that he is a nice, genuine guy who is just putting on an outgoing persona and isn’t afraid to show his emotions to those he deems trustworthy. The respect and care he shows Kendall at every step in their relationship, making sure she’s aware that she’s in charge of every interaction and what she says goes no matter what. He’s patient with her and makes sure to be as open with her as possible once they realize there have been some miscommunications along the way. Seriously this is one of my favorite couples, it was so cute.

Thank you Wattpad books, Annie Crown and Netgalley for the arc!

I loved this book so much. It game me One Tree Hill vibes, which is my all time favorite show. I cannot wait to get my hands on a physical copy of this book!

First off thank you Annie and NetGalley for the ARC, I could not be more grateful and secondly I LOVED THIS BOOK!!

OMG, when I tell you I couldn’t put this down I mean it! I want everything Kendall and Vincent have, The way it was realistically written and the meaningful spice and miscommunication made it so much more relatable as a reader.

I love how Kendall relates back to her own romance books and the tropes that they entail (just like I do haha.) I highly recommend this book and can’t wait to read more from this author!!

I loved this book! I love that they both communicated even after some bumps in the road. The tension, flirting and chemistry was unmatched. The world needs more Vincent’s in the world.

3.5

it’s basic - you can definitely TELL it came from wattpad - BUT was exactly what i needed. things moved relatively quickly, which i appreciated. i had mild issues with kendall; she was ALWAYS jumping to the worst-case scenario (as a fellow introverted, bookish type, i get it, though). overall, a quick, simple, & sweet read.

#netgalley

A light rom com with a library background that was extremely fun to read! Perfect cozy book for fall

This book was so cute! I was giggling like a little kid & my feet were doing the kickies while I was reading this. I could not get enough!!

Night Shift is about our main character Kendall, who prefers to work Friday nights at the library rather than go out to parties. On one night shift while Kendall is reading a spicy novel, the school's star basketball player Vincent comes in and ask for her help locating a poetry book, which ends in a steamy make out session in between the isles of books.

I can't stop talking about how amazing this book is. I loved everything about it. The main character was relatable, the romance was both cute and spicy & I was invested right from the beginning. The pacing of the story is perfect, I could not put the book down! I was even invested in the side characters too.

I will seriously be re-reading this book whenever I'm in a bad mood, and will be picking up anything else Annie Crown decides to write. Can't recommend this enough!

Unfortunately this book didn’t do it for me. There was way too much insta-love and miscommunication, and I couldn’t quite believe that two people could be so head over heels for each other after only three interactions. I also found that the development of the friends, especially on Vincent’s side, was almost nonexistent. It was insanely readable though, and I did like their relationship and their dialogue (even though the instalove was over the top) at the end of the book. It was also a very quick read, and I still would recommend for someone wanting a steamy college romance.

4.5 ⭐️
listen yall, I finished this book 5 days ago and I’m still thinking about it!!

It’s got the athlete and the bookworm, flirting in the library, and the spice!!!! it’s fun, it’s cute, and such a quick read because you simply cannot put it down.

Kendall works the library night shift when Vincent, the university’s top basketball player, needs to check out a book. 👀👀

Tutoring, poetry, books, and sports, and most importantly the ROMANCE- this was everything I was looking for!!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

Night Shift was a great read where I could just turn my brain off and enjoy the characters, banter, and story. Kendall and Vincent were easy characters to get into and enjoy. I liked how gentle they were, not too obnoxious while still being memorable in their own ways. With that being said things did get..... wild....
The side characters were great additions to the story/setting and I do actually wish we got to see them more incorporated in the plot!
FInally, without spoiling anything the ending was super touching and relatable as a girl who enjoys reading romance books. I thought it was a nice message and sweet way to end.

I heard a lot about this book, especially when it was on Wattpad. I’ve been very curious about it and I can’t believe I waited this long to read it!!

This was so cute and spicy and just amazing!

I loved Kendall and Vincent. They were so awkward and cute around each other, but their chemistry had me sweating.

I wish it was longer, because everything moved really fast. And I won’t lie, I wished there was more spice lol.

But overall, it was very enjoyable and a quick read!

I really enjoyed this story. The story is told completely from Kendall's point of view and is a sweet college sports romance with some spice. I really liked that the main theme of the book was about communication in relationships. Kendall being an English major and connecting situations she was going through to romance novel tropes was fun and a good storytelling device. Vincent was a sweet and well written male character. This is a fun quick read for those that love a sports romance.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for an eARC of this book.