Annie Crown's "Night Shift" invites readers into a world where romance blossoms amidst the mysterious allure of the night. The novel weaves a tale of love and intrigue, introducing characters whose passions unfold against the backdrop of captivating settings. Crown's prose is emotive and immersive, allowing readers to feel the depth of the characters' emotions as they navigate the complexities of love.

The strength of "Night Shift" lies in its ability to blend romance with elements of suspense. The plot, while primarily centered on the intricacies of relationships, introduces a layer of mystery that adds an engaging twist to the traditional love story. Crown's characters are relatable, and their emotional journeys resonate with readers, making the book a heartfelt exploration of the human experience.

While the romance in "Night Shift" is undeniably charming, the narrative occasionally leans towards predictability. Some readers may find certain plot developments foreseeable. Additionally, a more detailed exploration of secondary characters could have added further depth to the overall story. Nevertheless, Crown's ability to infuse passion and mystery into the romance genre makes "Night Shift" a delightful read. With its enchanting blend of love and intrigue, this novel earns a solid four stars for its ability to transport readers into a world where romance thrives in the shadows.

Oh gosh, this was so freaking cute! 4 Stars!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐝:
💕This cover is the correct amount of cartoony yet alluring. If this doesn’t scream NA romance, I don’t know what does!

💕 As the introverted booklover (especially of the smut variety), I could not relate to Kendall more! I absolutely loved her and how she had to remind herself to stop thinking about romance books and sex when around Vincent!

“Maybe I should feel lonely during these long and quiet night shifts, but I don’t. Not when I’m surrounded by books. And definitely not when the rest of my life feels so loud and bright and inescapably hectic.”

- Girl, same!

“If this were a romance novel, Vincent Knight would be the hero. There’s no argument. He’s tall, broad-shouldered, dark-haired, and handsome in the most wicked of ways. He could be the Mafia hit man, the alpha of the pack, the cutthroat billionaire with daddy issues- he could scoop me up with his good arm, pin my back to a bookshelf deep in the stacks, and fill me. He’d whisper dirty things to me too. Not lines out of a bad porno, but poetry. Words of passion…Stop thinking about sex, you miserable little sh!t.”

- I am all for this romance novel playing out.

💕 I also loved how Vincent definitely subverted expectations of being just another basketball-playing playboy. He was patient and kind, and all about Kendall. He was also a bit insecure which was adorable and totally humanized him for me.

“He’s equal parts menacing and beautiful.”

- Cue my best Amy Santiago “Oh Mama” impression!

“I’ve never kissed anyone sober,” I admit, my entire face flushing with heat.

Vincent’s face softens.

“Then practice on me,” he offers. “I’m here. I’m all yours.”

He doesn’t try to press the matter or talk me into it. Instead, he holds still and steady for me- like a rock I can cling to in the crashing waves of my anxieties- and gives me the time I need to collect my thoughts.

- If this is moments within meeting her, imagine how much better he gets!

“All the talk about romance novels, dukes and billionaires, and my high expectations. Vincent wasn’t teasing me for the fun of getting me flustered and outraged. He was genuinely concerned he wouldn’t measure up for me.”

- Aww, Vinny!!!

💕 I loved the take on reading romance and smut!

💕 This was laugh out loud funny and so cute. I would definitely read a spin off from this series!

o m g !!!! i absolutely loved this!!!! vincent?!?!?! VINCENT?!?! he has my entire heart!??? literally so wholesome.

okay but for real; i loved it. i thought it was super fast paced & cute. all of the characters are so loveable, i want MORE!

I am so sorry but this was quite bad. I could not get through it, the writing was painful and I found the story to be entirely not plausible. Cute cover though!

Giving it a 4 because I really enjoyed it. Vincent and Kendall were a cute couple, the only thing I didn’t love was one of the tropes. Im not a fan of miscommunication & at times it was very insta lovey.

Night Shift was definitely...an experience. It's a book that has some structural problems, but it's such a delightfully quick story to read that I read it in one day. I would have liked to have seen the characters communicating better, as it felt like they had 5 dialogues outside of sex. Some things could be better overall, but it was a super positive romance, without any problems. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an arc in exchange for an honest review!

Night Shift was such a cute college romance and a very quick read. I was actually pleasantly surprised considering that it originally was a Wattpad story but I’d definitely be interested in reading other books by this author in the future.

I really liked this! It was really fun, a super easy romance to binge. I loved the banter and humour between the characters. Sometimes the inner monologue was slightly cringe but this can be quite common in romance…

This book started out so great! But towards the middle it got a little repetitive and boring to me. I sadly was not able to finish.

A college romance between a hockey captain and a librarian romance reader. This is the opposite of a slow burn. Our main characters share an immediate connection and it doesn't take a lot of time together for them to fall head over heels in love.
It is a cute story with a lot of steam.

Night Shift
Annie Crown

⭐3.5⭐

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review of this book.

This was a cute college romance! Kendall, a bookworm, and Vincent, a basketball star, meet while Kendall is working the night shift at their college’s 24 hour library. After a sudden but passionate kiss in the library stacks 15 minutes after meeting one another, Kendall doesn’t know what to think. We follow both Kendall and Vincent as they navigate whether what is between them has a chance or if it was just a moment of passion over poetry.

I enjoyed this book but it was a little far-fetched for me (I know that it's a romance book, so being far-fetched is often a given). I also didn’t like that it was made a point that characters in the book hated a miscommunication trope in a book, but this book was a BIG miscommunication trope. I agree with characters in the book; I also hate the miscommunication trope.

⭐️rating: 4/5

I enjoyed this and it definitely exceeded my expectations! It’s a very cute, light, and fun college rom-com with lots of spice. Like…lots of spice🥵. I read it in one sitting, it goes very quickly, and it was written very well which I loved.

The characters were also fun and enjoyable. You have a virgin romance book lover and a hot basketball player who’s almost too perfect, and they mesh in all the right ways. They’re real, flawed characters who definitely have their fumbles, but still get their happy ending (in more ways than one). And the FMC is a fellow tall woman, which was fun! The side characters were also great additions, and I hope we get to see more of them!

Overall, it’s a quick and fun, spicy read that’s very enjoyable! I’m glad I read this, I like the writing, and I would read more by Annie Crown.

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Kendall Holiday spends her Friday nights exactly how she wants to: her head buried in a spicy romance novel while working her graveyard shift at the university library. She knows she could join her friends for nights out at college parties, but she likes her quiet time, so she tells herself she isn't hiding when she gets lost in the pages of fictional love stories. But that all changes when Vincent Knight, captain of the basketball team, turns up with an injured wrist, sour mood, and a pressing need for poetry recommendations for a class he hates. Vincent is tall, smart-mouthed, and challenges Kendall like no one has before, and suddenly she's falling headfirst into her very own romance novel.

Sometimes a goofy, ridiculously meta spicy romance book about people who read spicy romance books is exactly what you need and I was SO here for this. I really liked both Kendall and Vincent and think they balanced each other out, Kendall being a reclusive bookworm and Vincent being a popular athlete. Aside from knowing this about each of them, however, you don't get to know much more about either of them - their families, lives outside of their run-ins, etc. But honestly, the wonderfully Wattpad-esque spice made up for it for me! The book kept my attention the whole time (even through all the miscommunication), it was a good mix of sweet and spicy, and had wonderful banter between both the two MCs and Kendall and her friends.

Simply a plain ol' good time that requires literally zero brain power to get sucked into and enjoy reading! Very much looking forward to reading anything the author comes out with in the future!

Thank you to NetGalley and Wattpad Books for an arc in exchange for an honest review!

This debut novel was AMAZING! I could not put this down. I was obsessed with Vincent! He was so gentle, kind, but direct st the same time. I love a good sports romance

This was a super quick new adult romance that kept me glued to my Kindle WAY past my bedtime to finish it. I loved the witty banter between Kendall and her roommates/friends but also the chemistry and banter between Kendall and Vincent. I think there could have been a little more character development, but honestly it didn't take away from my enjoyment of the story or the main characters themselves.

One thing I will say is that I was a little annoyed at how fast Kendall jumped to conclusions and sabotaged herself many times in this book, but I think it's also understandable when you're a shy introverted person who doesn't have a lot of life experiences yet, so in the end it wasn't a huge issue for me.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC for my honest review. 4/5 steamy stars for this little Wattpad gem.

When a chance encounter between a bookworm and a basketball player turns steamy in the stacks after hours... neither of them expects the events that are to come. Kendall Holiday spends her Friday knights working in her college library, usually with a romance book on hand and some peace and quiet, just how she likes it. Except this Friday night is interrupted by Vincent Knight, the school's star basketball player who asks for her help in finding a poetry book for a paper he has to get done. What starts off as a search for a book ends up with a make-out session in the stacks... yet thing's only spiral from there as these two opposites find themselves fumbling as they try and make a relationship work. Romance is never as easy as it is in the books but maybe they'll have a fighting chance. This was a cute and fun romance read about two college students and I enjoyed how cheesy and fun it was.

*Thanks Netgalley and Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group, W by Wattpad Books for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

I really enjoyed this book. It was funny and bright. It was a quick easy romance read. I loved the humor and banter between the characters. I loved Kendall’s friends and how funny they were. I loved Kendall and Vincent’s easy candor and was legitimately laughing along with them. I liked the settings and the way the story developed over time.

Thank-you NetGalley for the ARC.
I was a little disappointed in this book. I am a librarian and she works in a library and then romance! It sounds perfect, but it was not. Everything in this book fell flat. Even when she having a serious talk with her roommates about stereotypes it felt flat and weird. It felt like it was stuck in there with out much development. I felt the same about the romance and the storyline in general. I thought there would be more about school or the basketball team. There wasn't. This book needed waaaay more layers,

I am finishing up NIGHT SHIFT by Annie Crown. This was my first Wattpad read and I was intrigued by bookish girl meets college athlete (have been loving some sports romance lately!)

🔹NIGHT SHIFT HAS:
*characters who call themselves out on miscommunication
*insta-love (or at least insta-infatuation)
*sexual awakening for both MCs
*drawn out sex scenes

This one was so fun! It was fast paced and a spicy read. There was so much banter in this one and it was great. My one complaint was there was just so much miscommunication at points. It felt a little unnecessary conflict being created.