A Delightful Rom-Com with Hidden Depth
Kathleen Fuller's "So Into You" is a delightful rom-com that's perfect for a weekend escape. It initially gives off a Hallmark movie vibe, but it quickly dives deeper into themes of family trauma, old friendships, and budding relationships.

The story follows Brittany Branch, a talented vlogger who struggles with anxiety and a low self-image. Her parents' divorce twenty years ago has left lasting scars, and she's only now starting to reconnect with her father. Hunter Pickett, a handsome recovering alcoholic, has been cast out by his family due to his past behavior.

Fuller skillfully weaves together their stories, exploring the complexities of family dynamics and the healing power of love and forgiveness. While the romance is heartwarming, the novel also tackles deeper issues with sensitivity and insight. The characters' emotions feel real and relatable, and there's a subtle sense of divine intervention at play.

I highly recommend "So Into You" for those seeking a thought-provoking romance novel that goes beyond the surface. It's a captivating story that will leave you hoping for a sequel.

I read this book for free on my #kindle thanks to #NetGalley

I enjoyed this story very much. I have read a few others by this author and she is quickly becoming a favorite of mine to read. I struggled with social anxiety some myself so the story was very relatable and held my attention. I loved how all the characters connected when they all met at the party. So glad I read this book and will recommend it to my friends.

I wasn’t the biggest fan of this book as it ended up not being my vibe BUT I think if you enjoy this sort of genre you would!
The characters situations in my opinion were represented well and the book it’s self was well written!!

Thank you to Net Galley for this arc!

I feel like this book could use some tighter editing - we get descriptions that are incredibly detailed but also simply told to us, and don’t add much to the world or to the character. But it is a cute story about Brit, an artist on social media who’s not quite like other influencers, and lives honestly a pretty small life, reconnecting and learning to trust her alcoholic dad. This is a romance but I think it’s a great reflection for those who feel similarly - like they’re living that smaller life and are in a rut and scared to change things.

Everything is connected… at least when you read So Into You, but you’ll have to read it to find out what I mean.

Britt has a successful YouTube channel teaching art to her subscribers. Britt is a talented artist/graphic artist. But Britt uses her channel to hide because she has crippling social anxiety, and she’s tried several things to help and while they work for a while, she hasn’t found a long-term solution.

Hunter Pickett is working at a warehouse and getting around town on his motorcycle since he has been sober from alcohol and drugs, but this has caused a rift between his family and him.

Hunter sends Britt a couple of DMs since he has been following her channel and one thing leads to another. They decided to meet in person at K & B’s and start growing as people and fighting an attraction toward each other.

If you enjoy reading a six-degree separation vibe you will definitely like this. It was very cute. It was a; take me out of my life read, and I can always get behind a story that will do that. But it has also had some reminders of good communication, second chances, forgiveness, and family themes weaved throughout. Recommended!

My gratitude to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson. All opinions expressed are mine and honest.

So Into You by Kathleen Fuller is labeled as a Rom-Com but I don't think this is the right label for this book. This book deals with some heavy issues like alcholism and anxiety. An alternate name for this book could be Keeping Secrets since many of the characters in this book had secrets they did not reveal to those who were close to them. The female lead character Brit has a successful youtube channel where she instructs art techniques. Despite her successs Brit has anxiety issues. She has trouble getting out in the public. Hunter PIckett happened upon her channel by accident and was intriqued so he connects with her. Later on they meet up and form a friendship. Hunter has his own issues. He is a recovering alcoholic who is estranged from his wealthy family. Brit and Hunter have a growing relationship. Brit has a low opinion of herself and finds it hard to believe a good looking guy like Hunter could be interested in her. Both are guilty of keeping secrets. Hunter does not reveal to her that he is estranged from his family because he is a recovering alcoholic. Brit has her own secrets. Her mother does not know that she has re-connected with her father who also is a recovering alcoholic. I mostly liked all the characters in this book. Even Hunter's parents won me over. They just wanted the best for their son. Brit's mother Amy was a bit overbearing. She was over-protective of Brit, treated her like a child and did not respect her daughter's decisions.

I enjoyed this books and looking forward to more contemporary stories from this author who usually writes Amish fiction.

All opionions are my own. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and did not receive compensation.

Thanks to netgalley for the ARC. I was very interested in the kind of romance I would get from a Christian publishing group. It pretty much read like I imagined it would. While the book did contain some likable characters and sweet, clean romance, it was also fairly cheesy at many points and had a lot of over the top emotions. I think it would appeal to someone looking for a simple and clean romance book that wasn’t expecting too much substance in the characters and relationships. It does do a nice job of showing second chances and a character struggling with anxiety. Overall, this wasn’t a book for me, but I can see some others enjoying it long as they don’t want anything too deep. I’d probably do 2.5 stars for myself. FYI talk of substance abuse/addiction, anxiety

What an interesting story involving 2 generations intertwined without even them knowing, all due to communication-or rather the lack of communication. I enjoyed the story although there were lots of heartbreaks in the character's challenges within their lives. One constant was Maude and X, aging hippies that I would want in my life for their calm and wisdom as well as Maude's spunk! Great characters, intertwined plot within families, and (mis)conceptions by many. Thought provoking and a captivating read. It was hard to put the book down! This was a new author for me, and I will seek out her books for future reading.

I would like to thank Net Galley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the opportunity to read this book and express my personal impressions.

The story centers around Britt Branch, an art YouTuber who struggles with social anxiety. Her life is pretty much on hold until she meets Hunter Pickett, a wealthy guy with a troubled past who’s trying to turn his life around. They strike a deal: Hunter will help Britt with her anxiety, and she’ll give him art lessons.

Here’s the thing—I liked the idea behind the book. Britt’s passion for art and her vintage style are great, and Hunter’s journey from substance abuse to seeking redemption is compelling. But, while their individual stories have potential, the execution didn’t fully pull me in. Britt’s anxiety is portrayed with sensitivity, but the plot sometimes felt a bit too predictable, and their deal seemed more like a setup for drama rather than a genuine connection.

Hunter’s character development felt a bit rushed, and the way their secrets come out felt forced and contrived. The romance was sweet but lacked that extra spark to make it memorable. The ending was satisfying enough, but the journey there felt uneven. So Into You has its moments, but it didn’t quite live up to its potential for me. I’d rate it a 2.75 out of 5. It’s not a bad read, but it might be better if you’re in the mood for a straightforward romance rather than something that really breaks new ground.

My thoughts: So Into You is a dual romance including a mother and daughter. They both have a lot of issues to deal with and emotions to work through. The daughter suffers from social anxiety and can't handle being around people and the mother has been burned by a romance in the past. You could see the black moment coming from the beginning and it pretty well turned out as I was expecting. There were a few surprises including the methods of a totally over the top matchmaker. I would call this a sweet romance and fans of romance might enjoy this book. This was not one of my favorite stories I've read by this author but I did not put it down or throw it across the room. But don't take my word for it. Read it for yourself. I was given a copy free and all opinions are my own.

'So Into You' is an artistic women's fiction novel with multiple sweet romance stories weaved together. I love Kathleen Fuller's decision to write using 4 different POVs: Britt, her love interest, and her estranged parents. The relational redemption is this story blew me away! It was heart-warming and deeply emotional.

If you enjoy reading clean contemporary romance novels, then I recommend this book to you!

Special thanks to the Publisher, Thomas Nelson Fiction, and Net Galley for a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

love love love this book

At first the dual pov was confusing but once you learn all the characters it's such a cute easy read. And triple happy endings! Of course there was a huge 3rd act mess that coulda been avoided

Miscommunication trope
Found family
Struggle with addiction
Vlogger x warehouse worker
Teacher x chauffeur

I completely loved every minute of this book!!

E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G. !!!

Thank you to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to review this ARC.

A fun read! And full of inspiration for second chances, redemption, forgiveness, and hope. Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

this book was ok. not bad, not good, just in between.

in some way i am kind of disappointed because nothing really amazed me, in any way possible.

idrk

So into you by Kathleen Fuller

This book was full of heavy topics and also full of hope.
Book started Really really slow. First it was confusing to read so many different character points, ofc in the end I understand why.
These characters are so lovely and relatable and all so real. All so different.
The meet cute was great and how characters were linked together, even they didn’t know each other first.

I got this copy of book as arc from @netgalley. Thank you so much! All the opinions are my own.
3/5

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for providing me with an e.-arc, in exchange for my honest review.

I, unfortunately, had to dnf around the 20% mark. I tried multiple times to get into this book but I just couldn't. The plot was intriguing, I usually love when authors use art as a predominant part of their plots. The multiple POVs were a little overwhelming for me and, probably, made it a bit more difficult for me to connect with the different characters.

This was my first book by Kathleen Fuller so I wasn't aware of her background and the fact that she writes christian romances. It's my bad, I should've checked before requesting but that was also something that didn't help me appreciate the book. I'm okay with some references here and there, but the ones in this book weren't for me and it's alright.

This book is cute romance not only about Brit and Hunter but also about Brit's parents. I liked that they were included in this book by getting their own story and POV's. The anxiety representation was amazing. I don't have a lot of bad things to add but I wished for more depth in a lot relationships that were developed.

This book is a nice romantic story that builds on concerns that are becoming more and more prominent in today’s society. Truth, when and how to tell it and worries that can sometimes hinder truth telling. I enjoyed this good hearted book, but feel the ending happened quite suddenly when so much time was taken to develop the storyline.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

So Into You
Kathleen Fuller
Pub Date: December 3, 2024
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
Opposites attract when an introverted vlogger and a reformed party boy exchange lessons on art, confidence, and yacht rock.
Once again, not my usual reading genre, but maybe this book will attract you.
While I didn't relate on a personal level with any of the characters, I felt like they were represented well. Some of the story was *out there* like the whole climax. But it's fiction.

I didn't love it but I didn't not like it--so it just gets a solid 3 stars from me.