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.

A cute story that addresses addiction and recovery, anxiety, and divorce. The multiple POVs were a bit muddled and could have been cleaned up significantly. It’s an inspirational story but barely mentions Christian themes.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review

This book just wasn't for me. I didn't realize it would have such a religious undertone, which I should have anticipated more given the author's background. This just meant that this book and I were not destined to get along.

I usually try to get at least 50 pages in before deciding DNF a book, but I struggled with the author's voice right from the start. This is my first time reading Kathleen Fuller's work, and while the premise intrigued me—especially with the art theme—I had trouble connecting with Britt and Amy's inner experiences.

The general concept of the book really sparked my interest since I love art, so the idea of two people bonding over it sounded promising. Unfortunately, it just wasn't my cup of tea.

This book makes for a great summer read and was easy to get into. It's a great redemption story many will relate to. It's well written with lovable characters, funny, charming, hope filled, and it will pull on your heartstrings. It was the perfect feel good book and an easy read.

Thank you to netgalley and Thomas Nelson. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I didn't end up finishing this book because the story wasn't something that I could connect with. I would give three stars to what I did read! The author's writing style is fun! I just had a hard time connecting with the characters and plot. I'm sure it could be a good fit for someone else though!

3.5⭐️


La artista Britt Branch tiene un exitoso canal en línea donde imparte una variedad de lecciones de arte. Obsesionada con la década de 1970, tiene un estilo propio. Pero también tiene un gran problema: una grave ansiedad social. Vive con su madre, y mientras paga sus propias facturas, se pregunta si alguna vez tendrá el valor de mudarse y seguir adelante. Cuando su mejor amiga anuncia que se va a casar, Britt decide que es hora de hacer un cambio.

La hermosa Hunter Pickett siempre ha patinado en sus looks de modelo, aplicando muy poco esfuerzo a cualquier cosa excepto a los deportes, e incluso eso era dudoso a veces. El tercer hijo de padres extremadamente ricos y exitosos, se ocupó de ser la oveja negra de la familia bebiendo y usando drogas. En su tercer año de sobriedad, todavía está lidiando con la falta de rumbo. Una noche, capta el canal de Britt y termina viendo sus vídeos. No le interesa el arte... al principio. Y cuando él le envía un mensaje en línea, se sorprende de que ella responda. En poco tiempo están charlando todos los días, y una vez que comienzan a reunirse en persona, comienza una amistad llena de chispas.

Pero ambos están guardando secretos. Los grandes. Cuando todas las verdades se revelan en un momento crucial, Britt y Hunter se encrucijada. ¿Luchará por la felicidad que ha trabajado tan duro para conseguir? ¿Y seguirá escondiéndose de la vida, o finalmente puede salir de su propia sombra?




Disfrute el libro, pero la parte del papá no me dejó disfrutar al 100 porque siento que ese señor no merecía el perdón o por lo menos no tan rápido y tan fácil, debió ganárselo.

Ese señor incluso (el padre) arruinó la propuesta de matrimonio de Brittany, o sea Hunter acaba de hacer su propuesta y el señor inmediatamente también le pide matrimonio a Amy. Debió dejar que su hija tuviera su momento.

I found it hard to follow the changing POVs, maybe if you label who we are switching to that would help a lot! Overall a sweet story I just found it confusing and like it didn’t flow at times

Loved reading the inspirational and entertaining story. Hunter struggles daily with his drinking problem, and Britt's video's online have a calming affect on him. Even though Britt struggles with social anxiety, she agrees to give Hunter art lessons. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, and a must read riveting romance story.

This was fine. The mental health aspects of the plot where handled fine, if a little one dimensionally.

It reads like a book written by someone who doesn't read very much. It's laid out very like a film script.

It was a cute story, that addressed anxiety and addiction. However, I wasn’t aware that the book incorporates overt Christian themes, which didn’t quite align with my reading preferences. If you enjoy christian stories, this book would be a good fit for you. For those seeking a different focus, it might be worth noting this aspect before diving in.

I was so excited for this book and unfortunately it didn’t deliver for me. There were multiple things that I really liked, but also many that I didn’t.

At the beginning I enjoyed the dual POV, but when it became clear that it was actually 4 POVs I didn’t feel it as much; I did however like how the 4 stories were woven together. Nonetheless it would have been more enjoyable if each story had its own book.

The main characters are relatable. Britt is an artist/YouTuber that suffers from social anxiety, and finds herself in the middle when it comes to her divorced parents. Hunter is a warehouse worker that struggles with a dark past, his stranged family, and not being taken seriously because of his looks and his past actions. Meanwhile Amy (Britt’s mom) is a divorced school teacher navigating the dating scene, and Daniel (Britt’s dad) is a recovering alcoholic redeeming himself. Unfortunately these are topics that we see more often than not in the real life.

I really enjoyed how Britt and Hunter’s relationship developed, it was really organic; from how they met to how they start hanging out. If the book was only about them it would have been great, but adding her parents storyline ruined it for me. It felt rushed and like both stories were missing context. Once again, I feel like it would have been great if each story had their own book, but I understand how it needed to be this way for the plot to work.

This delightful story is all about being uncomfortably comfortable. I adored Britt’s artistic ability and expressions, even if she is a little quirky. To be fair, she deals with crippling anxiety and I love that she has found a way to live peaceably with her limitations. I love how Hunter was drawn to her voice and allowed himself to try something new. Both Britt and Hunter open themselves up to try something new and the journey with both of them is sweet and inspiring. There is a brilliance to how all the storylines intersect and when they fully cross and everything is exposed there is power in the truth. As one who is not artistic, I did enjoy all the descriptions throughout. Restoration is a key theme that resonates throughout, even if it is a painful journey to get there. The additional storyline of Daniel and Amy was a bonus and full of poignant truths as well. Trigger warnings: heavy discussions on alcoholism, sobriety, anxiety, and divorce.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.