I absolutely enjoyed this book! I feel like it is so hard to talk about grief and how losing someone you love makes you lose yourself. What a great theme. The writing was enjoyable. The banter between the two main characters was entertaining and kept me rooting for them, as well as the FMC to take charge of her life and become independent once again. In terms of romance, the slow burn was slow-burrrnnniinnnggg (which I greatly appreciated) and showed how mature the characters were. 5/5!! I would recommend this book to my friends :)

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this arc!

This book was great! I did have a hard time getting in to it but about 20-25% in to it I couldn’t stop reading. I loved the writing style and I loved the characters and their chemistry. I loved Lenny and how silly she is. Grumpy X sunshine is one of my favorite tropes!

Cara Bastone’s Promise Me Sunshine is a heartfelt journey that captivates from the very first page.

In this beautifully honest book, Lenny is navigating the grieving process after losing her best friend. Enter Miles—a brooding grouch with a big heart beneath his tough exterior. Their unexpected friendship unfolds in the most delightful way, blending humor and poignancy as they explore life, loss, and the messy territory of love.

Lenny is a refreshingly quirky character whose antics had me laughing out loud—she's unlike any character I've encountered before. The chemistry between her and Miles perfectly captures the grumpy x sunshine dynamic, and Miles, with his sweet, genuine nature, has completely stolen my heart. This book is a must-read for anyone craving a story that’s uplifting and real!