So Into You by Kathleen Fuller is a cute story with some heavy topics-alcoholism, divorce, and social anxiety are the main ones. I have mixed feelings about this book. I found the mother to be immature and bitter (not that I blame her, but I got so irritated by her acting like her daughter was still a teenager and trying to control her life.) The resolution, while predictable, was wrapped up a bit too quickly. I did appreciate the chaste romances, no cursing, and happy endings. The narrator was excellent.
Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Publishing for my audio arc of this book.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson Fiction and the authors for an advanced copy of this book.

This book is the poster child for miscommunication. Maybe not even that, like actually hiding things from other people because you think you know better. I thought that the main characters were cute though, and I appreciate the way the author handled addiction. For me this was light and fluffy, but over all just okay.

This was a quirky rom com that I really enjoyed. I liked the themes of second chances, and forgiveness. It had some great family dynamics and again the idea of things we do to protect those we love sometimes end up hurting them more and of course lots of miscommunication trope. All of that being said, it also dealt a lot with mental Health. The story of Britt, a talented artist with social anxiety, and Hunter, a reformed addict. Their unlikely friendship grows into a meaningful relationship marked by personal healing. If you or someone you know has faced social anxiety or significant life changes, this book offers a compelling and relatable narrative. Britt’s struggles with anxiety are portrayed with authenticity—her fear of judgment, discomfort in social situations, and feeling stuck in life. The book shows how anxiety can hold people back from pursuing their dreams, but Britt’s journey is one of gradual growth, full of setbacks and triumphs, especially in her interactions with Hunter. Hunter, the reformed bad boy, is more than his past. His recovery from addiction and struggles with an estranged family add depth to his character. His journey will resonate with anyone rebuilding their life after past mistakes. Hunter’s quiet strength and patience create a safe space for Britt, reminding readers that change, even slow and messy, is possible.
The audiobook version of So Into You is well done. It kept me engaged with the pacing and tone, making it easy to stay connected to the characters and plot.
I will definitely recommend this romcom to those looking for a good one with great themes and story line that is not too spicy.

Thank you Netgalley for the audio ARC to preview.

So Into You by Kathleen Fuller is a Christian clean sweet Romance. Britt Branch who lives with her divorced Mother Amy has social anxiety. (Britt’s mother Amy is divorced from her father who was an alcoholic who reaches out to Britt after his recovery and incarceration) Being around people is difficult so she uses the internet as a way to show her Art and help others as a YouTube Art Instructor. Hunter Pickett is overcoming his past mistakes and comes across her videos. This story is full of second chances, redemption and kept secrets that come out at the most inopportune time. Thank you to NetGalley, the Author Kathleen Fuller and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the E-Arc read. This is my honest review. I enjoyed this book.

2.75/5⭐️

This was a sweet story, with some heavy topics.

Britt Branch has severe social anxiety and avoids going places because of it, she works as a YouTuber who teaches art. Hunter Pickett is a recovering alcoholic, who’s been excommunicated from his family after a stint in jail. He stumbles upon Britt’s video, and realizes that it calms him down and gives him hope to start again. They start talking via dms and soon after, meet in person, where a friendship blooms and they help each other with their problems.

Again, it was a sweet story that had me smiling to myself at times because of how cheesy it was, but some parts were immature and cringe. Not to mention there was additional POVs with Britts mom and dad, that I didn’t care about. I understand it was to give backstory to help with Britts character, but I wish it had gone without it and simply focused on Britt and Hunter POVs.

If you’re looking for a book that has a clean cheesy romance, second chances and lot of Art, this one’s for you🫶🏼

Also, the audiobook was really good! The voiceover actress was giving it her all and I appreciate it🙌🏻

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the audio in exchange for an honest review.

I have mixed feelings about this book. I really enjoyed the beginning of this but started getting a little lost following the divorced parents. I wanted it to focus solely on Brit and Hunter. I did appreciate the hard themes being explored here- social anxiety, alcoholism, divorce, etc- but it was a LOT going on with 4 different perspectives being jumped between. I really found the mother to be immature and bitter (not that I blame her, but I got so irritated by her acting like her daughter was still a teenager and trying to control her life.) The resolution happened extremely fast and felt unrealistic. I did appreciate the chaste romances, no cursing, and happy endings, but this isn't a book that will stay with me. To be fair, this book had issues that are pet peeves for me, so it was definitely a case of wrong book for this reader. For those concerned about this being labeled Christian, I didn't see any real reason it was. Religion is mentioned one brief time for Hunter, but it definitely wasn't an overt theme.

✨ ARC REVIEW ✨
This is a great sweet YA sort of romance book where our FMC Britt is an artist and our MMC Hunter is a working class man. Hunter has had a lot of ups and down in his life but one day he comes across Britt's painting videos. They start talking over texts oh but oh when they actually it is such a cute scene that made me giggle and kick my feet in the air with delight . These two are the cutest couple ever and every single scene where Britt is coming out of her shell more and Hunter helps and he's so patient with her I love that. And the audio narration is on point Melissa does an amazing job with the characters and their different accents. Thank you so much for this ARC

ARC and ALC Review:

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Britt is a successful video blogger. While her love for art started out as an outlet for her social anxiety, it grew into a thriving career. However, working from home is a double edge sword. It provides her with a satisfying career, but pushes her further into her anxiety.

Hunter is a recovering alcoholic and drug user. After years of reckless behavior, he found himself in prison and cut off from his affluent family. Desperate to clean up his act, he attended a program at a local church and started working at a warehouse.

Discovering Britt’s videos has helped Hunter to stay clean. On a whim he decided to reach out to her and the two developed a friendship. Will they remain supportive and helpful to one another, or will their individual struggles tear them apart?

Kathleen Fuller’s So Into You is a story of redemption and forgiveness. Rooted in Christianity, the story illustrates that everyone is flawed. While it might be easy to see ourselves as too far gone, the opportunity to evolve is always available.

I found the message of hope to be refreshing and encouraging. I appreciated seeing both Britt and Hunter’s backstories. It gave vital insight to their transformations.

Read this book for:
-clean romance
-opposites attract
-mental health representation
-multiple POVs

Special thanks to Netgalley, Harper Collins Christian Publishing, Thomas Nelson Fiction, and Kathleen Fuller for allowing me to read/ listen to this book in exchange for my honest review.

* Having both read and listened to this story, I would recommend consuming it in any format. The audiobook was well done. It was narrated by Melissa Moran.

Wow. This was a good one. While being a romance novel, this book is deeper than that.It deals with addiction, grief, forgiveness & crippling anxiety. And while the character with anxiety could have been portrayed as weak, she wasn't. She was strong and completely likable. I really enjoyed this one. Will definitely read more by this author.

Synopsis: Britt has social anxiety, so she teaches art via YouTube basically. Hunter comes from a wealthy family and has had his issues in adulthood. Hunter comes across Britt’s channel and runs into her one day. He agrees to help her with her social anxiety if she helps him with his artwork. There’s also Britt’s mother’s perspective, which I enjoyed!

Review: Easy audiobook! The story kept my attention and I enjoyed the characters POVs. Friends to lovers trope. Clean read.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio, Net Galley, and Kathleen Fuller for the ARC!

This book was just beautiful. You ever read a book and you just know it will all be hard at one point, but you keep going cause the book is that good! I adored this story! I loved the journey these characters took to be there and enjoy each other! I just really loved this writing style! Enjoyable and well written!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this opportunity to listen to this audio book! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

So Into You is a story of how opposites attract when an introverted painter/vlogger, Britt, meets reformed playboy, Hunter. Hunter starts watching Britt’s YouTube videos late one night and soon DM’s her. The two chat a bit online but then one day, they unexpectedly run into each other at a local art store that Britt frequently patronizes. They spark a friendship but both are hiding big secrets from each other and family members.

I rather enjoyed how this story was told from 4 different points of view: Britt, Hunter, Amy (Britt’s mom) and Daniel (Britt’s dad). It gave it depth that I think would have been missing if it had only been told in the dual POV of Britt and Hunter.

I enjoyed Melissa Moran’s narration of the story and was pleasantly surprised as to how many different voices she had for all of the characters involved. She did such a great job switching voices in the dialogue sections.

If you love a great redemptive arc, this book has it and I highly recommend it.

I listened to the audiobook and loved the narrator. I almost DNF this one because it dragged so much, it look at least 30% for me to start to get into it. The characters were not especially likeable for me and it felt like there was a lot going on. I’m sure this will be a favorite for some but it was not the book for me.

A light, quick read filled with themes of reconciliation and forgiveness. While I enjoyed the story I never felt too invested. Might be a good palate cleanser after a heavy read, but not much more than that. Although I did really enjoy the storyline with her father.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

2.5 rounded up. STORY ONE: Britt and Hunter. She struggles with social anxiety but has a successful online show teaching art. He is on a path of change and redemption from a past of drugs, alcohol, and crime. Hunter comes across Britt's show and finds her voice soothing. He starts watching all her videos and even tries to learn the art skills from her. While shopping for art supplies at a store she recommended, Britt and Hunter get to meet in person. STORY TWO: Britt's mother is just getting back into the dating world after divorcing Britt's dad years before after he abandoned them due to his alcohol use. Britt's dad has recently reached out to her and has been rebuilding their relationship, but Britt's mom doesn't know he is back. The parents run into each other, yada yada yada.

I liked the main characters story in the book, but found the side story relationship took away from Britt and Hunter's story. I would have liked to see Britt and Hunter's story develop more and bypass the secondary story. Britt and Hunter's relationship was great to see the support they gave each other while working on bettering themselves. This one just fell flat for me, and I was glad when it was over. Narrators did a good job and were pleasing to listen to.

Thank you to NetGalley for the audiobook for review.

3.5 rounded to 4 stars

Honestly it was really slow in the beginning. The middle was good and then everything felt rushed near the end. There were a lot of side stories that I wish we could have known more about. Maybe in a second book? It was a clean romance novel. I recommend if you love art and fast paced books.


This ARC was given to me by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Kathleen Fuller and NetGalley for the ARC!

Socially anxious art instructor Britt Branch meets recovering bad boy Hunter Pickett, and they strike a deal: art lessons for social coaching. As they navigate their secrets, Britt’s divorced parents, Amy and David, also wrestle with unresolved bitterness. When relationships crumble, Britt must decide: will she keep hiding, or finally embrace life’s messy beauty?

I started reading the physical book and decided to put it in my DNF pile around page 40. The characters just felt dry, and I wasn’t motivated to learn more about them. However, I got a copy of the audio, and I’m so glad I decided to give it a listen! The narrator brought the story to life.

I like this book a lot more when I think of it as women’s fiction rather than a romance. While almost every scene contains characters falling in love, what moves the plot along is their personal challenges—Britt’s social anxiety and Hunter’s past. You won’t find much heat or buzzing chemistry between the characters, but you will smile through meaningful moments of personal growth for a whole cast of characters. I loved how everything ties together!

Thank you @thomasnelson for the ARC and @netgalley for the ALC!

Perfect for you if you like:
Women’s fiction with love stories
Characters overcoming personal struggles
Family/interwoven cast of characters

Similar to:
Love in Tandem by Becca Kinder
The Summer of Yes by Courtney Walsh
The Bookish Bandit by Erica Dansereau & Britt Howard

⛔️kisses only romance
⚠️previous struggles with alcohol and drug abuse, social anxiety, parent abandonment, previous divorce

So Into You by Kathleen Fuller

Rating: 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you to the publisher, Netgalley, and the author for access to this book in exchange for an honest review! I received the digital ebook and audio ARCs of So Into You from the publisher via NetGalley.

So Into You is an excellently written book that highlights some of the tougher parts of life, while simultaneously remaining lighthearted and positive. It explores the subject of mental health through the story of Britt, an artist with social anxiety, and Hunter, a reformed alcoholic. Their unexpected friendship grows into a meaningful relationship marked by healing and hope.

It’s told through the point of view of four characters- Britt, Hunter, along with Britt’s parents, Amy and Daniel. The multiple perspectives work well and I was thrilled to see the progression of the story through multiple POVs.

Overall, this is a wonderful story that’s primarily about letting go of insecurities, taking a leap of faith, forgiving oneself and others, and second chances. This is a clean romance with abounding joy, love, and light. Highly recommend!

The audiobook version of So Into You is very well done. It kept me engaged throughout with fantastic pacing and tone. It’s super easy to stay connected to the characters and plot with the audiobook.

2.5⭐️ I felt like this was okay. The FMC & MMC had so much potential to grow together but it felt overshadowed by Britt's parents backstory. I ended up skimming through some of her parent's story because I didn't find it interesting but I'm sure it showed why she was the way she is. It felt like if the author focused less on that relationship and the relationship on the MC's, it would have been way better.

I didn't like the miscommunication aspect as it was easily avoidable and almost painful to read. I did like that both MC's were trying to improve themselves throughout but I don't think it was done as well as it could have been.

I did love the quote from the book though; "you have to gice yourself the freedom not to be perfect" - I thought that was beautiful. Everyone struggles and the book was able to highlight some normal mental health struggles.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a tough book for me to review. There were a lot of elements I did like — the multiple POVs, the concept of the story with a socially anxious artist FMC and a directionless MMC, etc. Even the dual storylines of the FMC’s parents re-falling in love was very sweet. However, there was so much focus on addition and recovery that I really wish there had been a clear trigger warning here telling me not to read this book. I had a hard time identifying with the FMC as well.

2 stars

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.