Love love this author's books, but this one kind of fell flat. The subjects of the story were good and I did learn a few things like social anxiety and addiction
The author did well with these making them realistic which i appreciated. This helped me to understand people that have it better.
But I wish the story were straight through without the different pov. At times it felt like 4 different stories. Very confusing. I didn't care much for that.
I'm sorry that I was the right audience for this book.
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.

I absolutely adored this story, once I started I didn't stop. The characters were fabulous, no one perfect all flawed, all real. Social anxiety is close to my heart, the fidgetting, the nervous blurting of words, very real. I felt the story maintained a light hearted feel even though there was some serious themes running through the whole story.

I enjoyed how this book got into the nitty gritty of anxiety and working with it and through it. How the two main characters find one another and get to know each other was fun and engaging. I was rooting for them the whole time. The culminating event was great—although maybe a bit too coincidental, it totally worked for this story. The end was a little corny with the family talk and tying everything up. But all in all it was a good story.

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

3.5 ⭐️

Fluffy and artsy.

There were a lot of moments I really appreciated in this story! Britt’s social anxiety is handled in a real sort of way. Amy’s hesitation to open her heart again feels relatable. And Hunter and Daniel’s guilt over past mistakes and their struggle to atone for them is something most of us face at some point or another.

While 4 POVs felt like a lot, I was drawn into each characters’ perspective. The messages of honesty, forgiveness, and letting go of the past were refreshing.

Unfortunately, the pacing lagged for me, and I didn’t feel invested until over 30% in.
And the third act breakup/disaster? It was… a lot. And also really childish given the characters’ ages.

The artsy side added a fun flare, and it’s a story perfect for fans of Melody Carlson!


*Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.

Artist Britt Branch runs a popular online channel where she teaches art, drawing inspiration from her passion for the 1970s. Despite her success, Britt battles severe social anxiety and still lives with her mom, feeling trapped in her current situation. When her best friend announces her wedding, Britt decides it's time for a change. Enter Hunter Pickett—handsome, wealthy, and often adrift. In his third year of sobriety and searching for purpose, he stumbles upon Britt’s art channel one night. Although art isn't his usual interest, he finds himself intrigued. After reaching out to her online, they start chatting regularly and eventually meet in person, sparking a vibrant and growing friendship.

The story has a sweet and touching core, dealing with serious issues like anxiety and addiction. I appreciated the focus on mental health, but felt the book didn’t fully dive into these topics as deeply as it could have, often prioritising the romance over exploring these real-life challenges. The quadruple POV was also overwhelming and made it hard to connect with the characters. The predictability of the plot was a letdown, and I felt some storylines were underdeveloped.

Overall, while the book had potential and some redeeming qualities. The characters and plot didn’t quite engage me as much as I’d hoped, and the focus on social media and mental health aspects felt extremely repetitive. If you enjoy light romance with a touch of real-life issues, this might be worth a try, but it didn’t quite hit the mark for me.

This was a sweet story with some real depth. The characters were dealing with some very heavy issues. Loved the premise and the ”realness” of it. I don’t think the issues and the solutions were addressed in a great way. Because of the genre, they got glossed over to prioritize the relationship building, which was disappointing. There was real potential for addressing the effects of alcoholism and anxiety (especially in the context of friendships and relationships), but at times, they just felt like plot devices instead of real issues. Could have been better, but I still enjoyed it!

First of all; thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the oportunity to read this in advance and give my honest opinion on it.

I really think there is an audience for this book but it isn't me. I love double POV's, but the quadruple POV was too much for me. I had some trouble connecting to the characters and I think it was mainly because all those POV's were too much to really get attached to one character. The story was cute but had zero spicy which for me gave a bit less dimension to the relationships between the characters.
I was also disappointed by the plot, in particular Amy's story.
I do give the book two stars because I love the take on social anxiety, abandonment and alcoholism. It's important to give that a platform.

So Into You' by Kathleen Fuller really pulled me in. The story centers around Hunter and Britt, two people who’ve been through a lot and are still dealing with the aftermath. What I loved most was how the author wove faith and the belief in God into the narrative—it gave the story a sense of hope and redemption that really struck a chord with me.

Hunter and Britt are both so relatable. They’ve each been through their own struggles, and their connection feels so real and sweet. I could especially feel Britt’s pain and frustration—it was easy to empathize with her. Hunter’s journey was also compelling, though I think his healing could’ve been a bit more challenging at times.

I also enjoyed that the older characters had their own stories, which added depth to the book. There were a few too many coincidences for my liking, but honestly, it didn’t take away from how much I enjoyed the story. It’s a heartwarming read with a happy ending and a message of redemption. I received a free copy from Thomas Nelson via Netgalley, but this review is all my own.

I was not the audience for this book. I should have researched the author who writes Amish romances. If you like that sort of thing, Amish or Christian based novels this would be for you.

As a therapist I couldn't keep reading this shallow account of social anxiety. I had to decide to not finish. I wish this author well. I just wasn't the audience for this one.

“You have to give yourself the freedom not to be perfect.”

This delightful rom-com by Kathleen Fuller is a great weekend read. I read this book back in August when I needed a brain break from school and this book did the job! On the surface it has a Hallmark movie vibe, but once you read more, you are intertwined with past family traumas, old friendships, and new relationships. Perhaps, Kathleen Fuller will provide us a sequel…

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

*My reviews will be published on @CaryReads on the publishing release date.

As someone who struggles with severe social anxiety, I am not sure if I've related to a character more than I did with Britta. I thought the author did a great job of showing what those struggles can look like in a way that is both respectful and genuine. I was drawn into Britta's story right away, as I saw so much of myself in her. Hunter was also wonderfully written in his struggle with addiction. I loved that both of these characters had a tough history and current struggles, but they supported one another so well anyway. Their meeting was so cute and funny. Throughout the story, we are given not only their POVs, but also those of her parents. This threw me off a little at first, but as the story progressed, I really began to appreciate not only seeing their story but getting to know Britta better through them. It also really helped to hint at some connections that will be made clearer as the story went on. Overall, I thought this was a really fun romance that I definitely enjoyed. Readers looking for Christian romantic comedies are certain to want to check this one out.

**I received a complimentary copy via Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

I really didn’t like this one at all. And I did want to like it so bad!

This storyline is written as an I don't know how many people are involved POV. Which was really confusing to me. As soon as you get to know one person (kinda), you're being tossed into someone else's mind.

Have to admit, this story was predictable. Like… REALLY predictable. And it was overall just put together in a way that just didn't make sense to me. I mean… you just knew what would happen next.
However, I did like the awareness of mental health in all kinds of ways. So kudos for that.

The characters were okay I guess. It’s just that I really did not connect well with the story and was rather underwhelmed. I was just hoping for so much more.

First of all, thank you to Net Galley for giving me the chance to read this book in advance of the release date! It has been an incredible experience and I will most likely read from this author again!

I have to say i started loving this book. The thing that threw me off personally was feeling like we were getting into the Brittany's mum's life instead of hers. I was fifty percent in and i had read more of the mum's love life than Brittany, it just felt like we didn't get much of her.

I liked how anxiety was represented in this book or at least until the second half of the book. As someone who deals with it, i felt like (when i was reading the book) Brittany suddenly was no longer afraid of anything once she started going out with Hunter, but even then i have to admit she doubted herself most times which is very much real.

I dont know it just seemed like I wasn't getting much Brittany. And i know why all the stories are important in the book because somehow they tie together but I honestly got bored sometimes.

Apart from that, I enjoyed the book. They had chemistry and it was a good book!

I read this book in 24 hours, it was so good! I very much related to the main character, Britt, and her mom as someone with anxiety and with a daughter I support with severe anxiety much like Britt. I ADORED Maude, she is hilarious! This book had me giggling, swooning, and encouraged all at once. It's a sweet, clean rom-com type read with hints of faith messages (like grace and forgiveness), but the writing in this one is next level as the scenes felt very real-life (perhaps since it is so similar to my life!). I look forward to reading more from Kathleen Fuller.

4/5
I really enjoyed this novel as much as i enjoyed reading it on holiday.

We follow Britt's journey from getting outside her comfort zone to falling in love. Secrets being kept from her mum to her mum having her own. We also follow Amy's journey getting back into the dating scene. Britt is an artist which I personally really enjoyed, even wishing there was more. I also enjoyed the representation of social anxiety as well as alcholism, specifically the affect it has on the loved ones.

The characters were lovable and real. I must admit I did get frustrated with Amy amd her relationship with her daughter. Hunter and Britt were lovable characters and you were routing for them the whole way.

The plot was easy and simple which made the read bingable. I did feel that some parts were just there to be there, such as Britts bestfriends wedding, it felt like she was only included so Britt had a friend.

The Writing style was simple which fit the genre; romance. I wish the POV were actually difficult in voices. I couldn't always tell who was narrating.

The setting wasn't that obvious, though the artshop was a important place, which once again I liked.

The pacing was simple and easy, it felt fast but not rushed. Perfect for a quick romance. The ending felt slightly rushed, more so because I did not want it to end.

Overall I would recommend this to many readers. It made me happy and excited.

I really enjoyed this book. The characters were well developed and lovable. The pacing was perfect and left you wanting to read more. I can't wait to read more by this author!

From Amazon's synopsis: Artist Britt Branch has a successful online channel where she teaches a variety of art lessons. Obsessed with the 1970s, she has a style all her own. But she also has a huge problem--severe social anxiety. She lives with her mom, and while she pays her own bills, she wonders if she'll ever have the courage to move out and move on. When her best friend announces she's getting married, Britt decides it's time to make a change.

Gorgeous Hunter Pickett has always skated by on his model looks, applying very little effort to anything except sports, and even that was iffy at times. The third son of extremely wealthy and successful parents, he dealt with being the black sheep of the family by drinking and using drugs. By his third year of sobriety, he's still dealing with aimlessness. Late one night he catches Britt's channel and ends up watching her videos. He's not interested in art . . . at first. And when he sends her an online message, he's surprised she responds. Before long they are chatting every day, and once they start meeting in person, a spark-filled friendship begins.

Kathleen Fuller has written a book full of contemporary problems. While she does follow the romance novel formula, it fits the plot so well that it doesn't feel formulaic. The secrets all of the main characters are holding blow up the relationships in an explosive fashion. The only thing I didn't like was how the conflicts were resolved. It seemed too easy to me. Still So Into You is a good read.

Four Strong Stars

Thomas Nelson Fiction provided the copy I read for this review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

I can’t understand why this book has some low ratings in GR due to “religious themes” because after reading it, I did not feel like I had to go to Church and atone for my sins as soon as possible. If anything at all, So Into You was one of the best contemporary romance books I’ve read this year so far, not that I’d read a lot of romance stories this year. But believe me, I also had my phase wherein I won’t read anything that is not a romance book at all. So give me some street cred because I love this book from its gorgeous cover to its characters and how everything just came together for that happy ever after.

So Into You is much bigger than its supposedly romance-centered plot. It explores the process of healing a person has to go through his/her life and, second chances without being imposing about its morals and standards about what a perfect relationship is all about. As I navigated the Hunter and Britt’s story, never did I find myself cringing about some pathetic pick-up lines or cheesy scenarios that normally littered the romance genre. There’s just this heartwarming story wherein they try their damnedest to win over their inner demons by making good art and during such journey, they found themselves falling for each other. I’m not an artistic person but Fuller wrote So Into You in such a manner that I also enjoyed the drawing sessions between Hunter and Britt. And wowsers to Fuller for also being faithful to what really takes place behind SocMed because she was able to realistically portray that in this book. I was offered with glimpses of how Britt became this viral influencer in YT and the efforts she had made to make her channel a success.

The alternating POVs of both Britt’s parents who got divorced due to irreconcilable differences was also appreciated as it provided more insight as to why Brittany turned the way she is growing up. Her parents’ imperfections and misgivings which led to a traumatizing fall out further reinforced what So Into You is trying to point out: Relationships break when neither parties aren’t willing to work on it. Despite their severed relationship, I like the voices of both Britt’s parents because they felt so real and mature. I welcomed it because their journey is much more challenging compared to Britt and Hunter’s. I was eager to see how the author would resolve every conflict in this book without forcing things and making the characters act like they just undergo personality liposuction.

Fuller really did well in writing So Into You because while it’s light and wholesome, it surely is swoony with lots of depth. I wouldn’t hesitate reading another book written by Fuller.

this would have worked much better as a movie. it was written like a rom-com, but the only moderately developed character was britt, and i know her parents' points of view were included for context instead of having all the info dumped on the reader, but the backstory could have been woven in better without including unnecessary perspectives. hunter was just eh. he was there. for someone who was described as being soooo different from britt, their voices were awfully similar.

So Into You by Kathleen Fuller is a story about self-discovery. Fuller’s writing is engaging and the characters feel very authentic with very real struggles.

Brittany (Britt) is a 28 year old artist with a Youtube channel where she shares her love of art. Hunter is a second shift warehouse worker that has dealt with issues with addiction. He found Britt’s Youtube channel, he enjoyed her videos and on a whim messaged her. A chance meeting at the local art store, lead to art lessons and lessons on helping to face fears and finding courage to change.

I didn’t like that the characters kept so many secrets from each other…that always comes back to bite them. I did love how the Britt and Hunter became each others main support as they helped each other overcome severe social anxiety, family issues, and addiction all while finding love in unexpected places. Maude was definitely the best secondary character. She was hilarious!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.