*Seatmates* by Anna Harbom is a delightful and heartwarming story that captures the magic of unexpected connections. The novel follows two strangers who, through a series of serendipitous events, end up sitting next to each other on a journey that changes their lives. Harbom skillfully weaves humor and charm into the narrative, making the interactions between the characters feel genuine and endearing. The book explores themes of friendship, love, and the surprises life can bring when least expected. With relatable characters and a feel-good plot, *Seatmates* is a perfect read for anyone who enjoys lighthearted, romantic stories.

I really enjoyed this book! Such a cute romance with the most hilarious meet cute! Loved the chemistry between Daisy and Charlie and their banter was so funny and adorable. So heartwarming as Charlie lends his support as Daisy faces her past and deals with family trauma. Definitely recommend!

For a debut, this book was really good! I love a good fake dating trope so I was all-in. I thought the story was very well written, I love both main characters. It was a quick, easy read that kept my attention till the very end.

This may be my shortest review ever.

LOVED it! LOVED it! LOVED it! I have definitely found my new book boyfriend! How could one not immediately fall in love with Beamer?! The witty banter between Charlie and Daisy was so fun - how could one not enjoy a fake relationship turn real relationship tale?

If you want a feel good story, that will make you laugh and smile, do yourself a favor and read this book!

Thanks so much to NetGalley for this ARC! Now off to buy the physical copy!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for a review. This book was short and sweet and to the point which I appreciated. The (maybe not so) meet cute on the plane after the driving incident was engaging and I felt like I connected with Charlie and Daisy right away. I found myself falling off a bit after this but thought the placement of the "twist" of why Daisy was there was perfectly placed. Very well done by the author to put me right back into the story with that development. While some of the actions from certain characters seemed a bit unbelievable at first, I think they were well explained in the end. As someone who lives in DC, I loved the use of DC as a character and as a way to explore class differences and privilege to an extent. The end may have been a little too neat and tidy for me as I felt it veered again into unrealistic territory but overall this was a fun read (3.5 stars rounded to 4).

SUCH a cute story! I loved this so much! If you’re looking for a cute, funny, real rom com this is the book for you!

Daisy and Charlie meet on a plane, but it is not their first encounter. As they start to become friends and more, will the secret he is keeping blow up in his face? A great read.

🔥ARC Review 🔥

Seat Mates by Anna Harbom
Release Date: August 23, 2024

Pages: 256
Format: 📱

What to Expect:
🖤Airport Meet Cute
🖤Banter
🖤Debut Novel
🖤Nicknames
🖤Quick Read
🖤Rom Com

Book Description:
As Daisy Thomas travels to her mother’s wedding, she is consumed with nothing but dread. She can no longer avoid the secret she has been struggling to ignore; that has been consuming her with shame, and that will force her to confront her own inadequacies as both a daughter and a romantic partner. Little does she know, fate has a mischievous plan in store for her.

When Daisy boards the plane, she finds herself seated next to a man who, to her dismay, turns out to be none other than the infuriating stranger who cut her off on the way to the airport. Yet somehow her handsome seatmate on the three-hour flight goes from being her sarcastic nemesis to her charming sparring partner, and then, something more. In the midst of family trauma and broken relationships, the enigmatic Charlie becomes the person who will help Daisy as she confronts her past, faces her family, and finally becomes the woman she was always meant to be.

Ratings:
FMC: ⭐⭐⭐
MMC: ⭐⭐⭐
Plot: ⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶️
Overall: ⭐⭐⭐

BWBH Review:
Pros:
A solid debut novel
An overall light-hearted story

Cons:
The ending felt a little rushed
Daisy’s mother was getting under my skin…repeatedly
I wasn’t a fan of the ex-boyfriend being around - it took away from the MMC

The spice was completely lacking. If you’re looking for heat, I recommend looking elsewhere.

Saet Mates is perfect for readers who enjoy Emily Henry, Katherine Center, and a cute love story that prioritizes sweet over heat.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

This was a quick, fairly cute rom-com. The characters and relationships (both romantic and familial) make the story.

There isn't anything particularly exciting about this book, but it gets the job done if you're in the mood for something light. I feel like it would be perfect to read while traveling.

I read an ARC of this book from NetGalley. All comments are my own.

I really enjoyed this fun but complicated story. Like life the plot has ups and downs. I recommend this book. Thanks NetGalley for the advanced copy. #Seatmates # NetGalley

I was given a copy of Seat Mates by Anna Harbom as an ARC from NetGalley. I enjoy romances with quirky female heroines, and Seat Mates does not disappoint. However, I want to stop and applaud Harbom- typically in romance books the heroine overcomes some obstacle, where the heroes sees her as a strong female. And while it sounds great, most authors don’t show the reader how the heroine is a stronger woman at the end of the book. Instead the author glosses over this remarkable step forward in character, we don’t see how the character has grown, and the reader accepts it to get to the happily ever after. I appreciated how we actually saw growth in Harbom’s characters- in Daisy we see how she stood up and had hard conversations, she grew from the experience and when the hero points out what an amazing woman she is because of it- I believed it! If you are getting on a plane soon, and looking for romance I’d recommend Seat Mates. (If you are on your couch and want a fun read, I’d still recommend!)

I absolutely loved this book! It was quick and fun read! I fell in love with the characters so quickly, and I finished this book in less than 24 hours. I had to know what was going to happen between the characters, and I couldn’t put the book down. I also really ended up loving the side characters, although I still think I’m a little mad at her mom. Definitely a must read for rom-com lovers!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Anna Harbom for the ARC edition of this book! I was so excited to receive this debut for Anna!

I really enjoyed this story! I liked the FMC and MMC, and thought the meet cute was exactly that. They had good chemistry and it felt like the navigation of that connection was natural.

I could not stand the mother. Honestly, even after the revelation of her reasoning, i still didnt like her and thought the FMC should have set more boundaries there until they could work through some things.

It was great to see her and Rob become friends and understand that they werent their parents mistakes, and that they wouldnt have worked in the end anyway. It showed maturity that i liked seeing, because to be honest, i dont know if i wouldve been so cordial with the parents.

This is a great debut and while predictable at times, gave us exactly what we needed from it! Im excited for more from Anna!

4.5 stars. Thanks to Netgalley and Anna Harbom for the E-ARC. I thought this book was gonna be super cheesy not gonna like. But it was deep and funny and the perfect blend of swoon. I loved Charlie's personality I loved his interactions with Daisy the way he was with her. I loved the banter between the main characters. I enjoy when a story surprises me and this one did all the way until the end I enjoyed reading it so much

I loved the first part of the story but I got a bit bored. I loved the idea of the story but it was just too slow for me. I gave this book 3 stars because there were a lot of funny moments. This is Anna Harbom her first book and I see why a lot of people love this book but it just wasn’t for me.

I loved reading Seat Mates!
I started reading it and couldn’t put it down.
I laughed.
I cried.
The relationship between the two main characters, Daisy and Charlie, was so real and beautiful. Going along on their relationship journey was such a wonderful experience.
I loved the chemistry.
I loved the banter.
I loved the dialogue.
I loved the romance.
I loved everything about this story!
If you are looking for a heartfelt read, you need to pick up Seat Mates.
The authors writing style is smooth and solid. I can’t wait to read more books written by her.
Thank you NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

ARC Book Review!

Seat Mates

3.5 / 5⭐️

2.4 / 5 🔥

This book starts off strong with our FMC frantically trying to get to the airport to avoid missing her flight. Now I don’t know about you but I’ve been there a time or two myself and immediately found her relatable because of this. We quickly meet our MMC and the banter between the two is some of the best I’ve read in a while.

I wish there was a bit more of the enemies to lovers part. It felt like it was supposed to be there but the time was so short it was a blip then instant friends. I needed more angst between our two MCs. Daisys reaction to Charlie’s revelation also felt out of proportion to me as they had only known each other for the week.

I also had higher hopes for the ending. Although the author dodged the cliche of the MMC waiting for the FMC at the airport in a grand gesture I was really holding out for it. I feel like it would have given their story a nice full circle feel to it.

I loved the progress between Daisy and her mom though and the pace of the book was consistent.

This book is for you if you like :

Enemies to friends to lovers
Fake dating
Complex family dynamics

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Such a fun read! Loved the banter., the chemistry! I also love a rom com with a little depth and this checked all the boxes. It was well paced and a great read!

Seat Mates by Anna Harbom was the perfect read for this mama after a week of crazy travels all thanks to CrowdStrike. I truly hope a love story emerges from the muck of all this mess. One thing is for sure, Seat Mates delivers the perfect story of meet cute romance at an airport. It was perfect blend of romance, witty banter, and even delved into much deeper issues like mother and daughter relationships that truly made the story real for me. I struggle with my mom and the meaning of boundaries with her, so I related to Daisy's mother and daughter relationship. I loved how Daisy had the right support system of her best friend and even Charlie to help her align the right boundaries and relationship with her mom. I cannot wait to read another story by Harborn!

Thank Anna Harbom, NetGalley and the publisher for this eArc in exchange for an honest review.

This was an entertaining book. It was fun, fast-paced and kept me reading. I enjoyed this book and will look for other books by this author.