Such a fun story! This was a huge improvement in writing style and character development from the first book and I LOVED the first one. The characters were crisp and well rounded, the tension and struggle were compelling and gripping. The twist anti capitalist ending was also delightful.

A delightful and messy romance--my favorite. All about finding yourself, taking chances, speaking up, this romance is adorable, sexy, and empowering. Loved it!

This was sooo good! It was relatable and gay AF! Max is such a messy lesbian and I was here for it!!! Also I love how she finds her way with her job and her body and her love. All of it was v cute. Also like this book made me laugh so much. I felt for Max’s expectations versus reality with her life and I think anyone can relate. Also gahhhh Sadie was also super dreamy. Okay all done. Great and sapphic and gay. Love!

I'm officially adding Amy Spalding to my fun favorite sapphic writers list! I had never read her work before, but I was gifted by the publisher and NetGalley her upcoming novel "At Her Service". The description sounded like a good time. And it WAS!

After chatting with a friend, she told me that I should read the previous book "For Her Consideration" since 1) it was really good and 2) it was in the same universe as the one I was just gifted. And I am definitely glad I read them in that order. I would read FHC whenever I got a free moment instead of just reading after the kids went to sleep. I only do that when I'm really really into a story. It helped get me pumped with excitement to read At Her Service right afterwards.

Did I like At Her Service as much as For Her Consideration? Honestly, no. FHC was 5 stars. But would I kick AHS outta bed? Also no. It was 4 stars! Still a real good time.

I think AHS was for a younger audience in their early/mid 20s like the MC and majority of the supporting character's were, vs FHC which was early/mid 30s and definitely steamier. I loved when Ari and Nina popped up from FHC, but I wanted MORE of that couple. Which, I'm hoping we get since I feel like the author created a nice opportunity for a Ari/Nina sequel (given the information we learned about their relationship development).

At Her Service had me a little frustrated when the "big conflict" happened. The miscommunication seemed a little forced for the sake of plot movement. I also would have enjoyed a tad more spice. The story felt like a good straddle between the YA and adult shelves.

The style of writing is easy and both stories are low stakes but with good drama and witty dialogue. If you enjoy Casey McQuiston, you'll enjoy Amy Spalding. They can sit at the same table as far as I'm concerned.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for gifting me this advanced copy so that I may have the pleasure of reading and sharing my honest feedback and opinion.

Thankyou so much to Amy for the ARC of this book it exceeded all my expectations! As a 20 something who so often feels so lost in her life, be it financially, professionally or romantically watching the way Max navigated all of these things and how she pushed herself for all of the things that she wanted was so refreshing. I’d class this book as a coming of age for all of us still struggling with who we are years after our teens. The love story between Sadie and Max was so refreshing from both sides but it was Max’s friendships that shone for me, the different connections she had with each of them was so lovely in their own ways.

Amy knocked it out of the park with this one and I hope it’s on everyone’s 2024 TBR’s; not just sapphic readers because I think everyone can see themselves in Max at some point in this story.

Amy Spalding is the queen of relatable queer characters! I love the world she's built between FOR HER CONSIDERATION and AT HER SERVICE. Max is a delightfully messy protagonist, and her journey is full of hilarious twists and heartfelt moments of growth. I loved cheering for her at every step.

Thankyou to the publishers and NetGallery for allowing me to review this book.

I really enjoyed this book. The characters were so well thought out and I felt drawn to them in some ways. I would recommend this book to others.

This was a cute read! Max is a fully human main character, and while this is a romance, it’s also a novel about someone finally finding herself. It’s sweet, authentic, and fun! I did think the introduction was a bit longer than necessary, meaning that it took a while to really get into the story (and Max’s name doesn’t even come up until page 20!), but all in all, definitely worth a read!

A perfect romance about Max, a transplant to LA, who is trying to figure out who she is and how to connect with bartender Sadie but also how to move her life forward. Her influencer roommate helps get her into a program to do just that but the catch is it will all be shared. Max and Sadie, as well as the side characters are fabulous. They show the reality for most people as they try to become adults and think everyone around them has it more together. Great story with a perfect romance.

I was so excited to get my grubby hands on this, and it didn't disappoint. Amy's last book is one that I recommend constantly, and this follows Max, an assistant at the agency Nina worked for in For Her Consideration, and Sadie. I was rooting for them so much, and I know I need a thesaurus, so I use more adjectives than delightful, but goodness. I would say that my *only* issue is a personal one, that I dislike any sexy times that have to do with public food and drink spaces. That's a me issue? I mean, my 15yo won't eat mac and cheese if I use my fork to shove it onto his plate. We all have our issues. It didn't lessen my enjoyment of the book. Amy is a treasure.

I continue to love the Hollywood world that Spaulding has created. It was great to watch Sadie turn from an idea to a real person through Max's eyes, and I really loved watching Max realize that it wasn't the world holding her back. Can't wait for the next one.

At Her Service is probably one of the cutest rom-coms I have read this year. As many have said, if you liked One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston, this is right up your ally. Queer, relatable self discovery mixed with the perfect amount of romance and a little bit of spice. I really loved this one.

This is a great book. I enjoyed reading this. The characters are wonderful and the story itself is interesting. I couldn’t put it down until I finished. Recommend reading this.

Such a cute romance. I read it so fast. The characters reminded me a lot of Casey McQuiston's One Last Stop (in vibe and spirit), so if that was your thing, you'll probably like this one too. I also really loved how accurate the character's professions are. Nothing takes me out of a romance faster than when the author clearly has 0 idea of how an industry works (obviously we can play with truths and make things more malliable for story's sake, BUT when its just completely off track, I can't focus). This book does not suffer from that. Also I love that little things mentioned were true - at one point a character names a bougie candle AND IT REALLY EXISTS. I love that. (And now I am so curious what this 70$ "Big Sur After Rain" candle smells like and is it worth it?) The accuracy and the vibes were spot on and I enjoyed this book a lot.