From the beginning I was obsessed with Sophie. I resonate so much with the nose to the grindstone mentality. She is scrappy, hard-working, sassy, and my kind of girl.
The author does such a great job of teeing you up to dislike Ella, but the more I learned about her the more I found myself rooting for her! She has so much more to her.
I have to admit, I was pretty irritated in the beginning of the book with all of the catty, petty, aggressive behavior from both Sophie and Ella. This is a personal preference for me, as the miscommunication type tropes are not my jam. BUT that being said it did make way for incredible character growth and segueing into the rest of the story. I can also relate to being a twenty-something year old girl with unwarranted dislike of others. Who hasn't experienced this in one way or another.
I absolutely loved the workplace aspect of the story and that part of the plot was exhilarating!
I also LOVED some of the tender moments Sophie and Ella shared. Especially the golf cart scene, if you know you know! That was SO heartwarming.

The family, friends, and work relationships were incredible. Nuanced and well done.

Overall, this was a great read!!

This is a fun, lighthearted romance that reads quickly and is enjoyable from start to finish. While the two MCs felt too stuck in their grudges against each other at first. I was glad to see their character development and found myself rooting for them very quickly. The chemistry between them was evident page after page, and Hawkins wrote the build-up beautifully, leading to a wonderful romance! I also enjoyed the side characters, especially Ella's driver and her father, who unexpectedly grew on me quite suddenly in the second half of the book. Hawkins also handled Ella's chronic illness thoughtfully, adding an extra layer of depth to her relationship with Sophie through the way they navigated conversations about it.

I also loved the cameo appearances of characters from Hawkins' previous books in this series—I do love interconnected romance novels!

Only gripe is the ending felt rushed and felt like there were loose ends. Overall, I'd heartily recommend this to anyone who loves Sapphic romance and workplace settings, ranging from light banter to the stress of tight deadlines.

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for an advance copy of this book.

I enjoyed watching the relationship between Sophie and Ella evolve throughout this book. I really appreciated the author's inclusion of epilepsy in their story, because there are so many misconceptions out there about the condition! The spice was great, felt natural, and wasn't over the top or lacking.

I do wish that we had more of Sophie's story in the entire book - it felt like we spent a lot of time on Ella's challenges, and less on Sophie's addiction to work.

I also wish the book were slightly longer, because so much of their love story felt rushed in exchange for workplace dynamics.

I would definitely recommend this book! We need more queer representation in the world!

Lovely story by Ms. Hawkins! I liked Sophie in Maya and Remi’s book and she was so fun to get to know better in this book! It was also nice to see cameos from Remi, Ben and of course Maya (the best friend!)

This forced proximity, workplace, rich/poor sapphic romance was a nail biter at times! There was some conflict in the beginning that was nicely cleared up through open communication and letting go. Ella has epilepsy so there are a lot of emotions, situations and misunderstandings revolving around her relationships and this chronic illness. It’s very personal and always a learning curve to live through and it was interesting to see how she could see things differently and work to be open and real with Sophie. The third act ‘break-up’ was annoying to get through but well played.

I’d love to see an epilogue or short novella and see where Sophie and Ella take what they have learned and how they feel into a new chapter together.

I was given a copy and all opinions are my own.

Thanks to Dana Hawkins, Storm Publishing, and Netgalley for the ARC! My review reflects my unbiased opinion.

Sophie Black is a punk turned workaholic, struggling to prove herself at a chic Seattle ad agency while feeling self-conscious about her working-class roots and lack of a college education. Ella Northwood is the daughter of the CEO, trying to shake free of her sheltered old-money upbringing and stand on her own two feet despite a chronic illness. They hate each other on sight... until they don't.

There's a lot to like about these characters, and the Seattle setting is vibrantly portrayed. I always hope to see more F/F romance, and I wanted to champion this book. However, ultimately I felt that there were problems with the way the book is structured. Instead of seeing things happen, we are told that they happened or characters reflect on how they happened afterwards. That includes some major plot elements - what did Ella DO at their first meeting to make Sophie carry a years-long grudge? - and also includes a lot of the necessary meat of an enemies-to-lovers romance. I wanted to *see* the early interactions that started to make them think differently about each other. Hawkins has a talent for characterization, and I'd try another one of her books in the future, but this book could have used a more vigorous developmental edit.

Sophie was a strong, believable character, but she came off a little overly judgy and mean to Ella in the beginning of the book. Ella came across well until I started to learn more about her past and she started to act more childish as the book went on. I did appreciate the distinct differences between the female main characters. The storyline kept my attention, and there is epilepsy representation. I liked that Ella & Sophie took initiative instead of playing the "but what if she doesn't like me back game", which seems to be popular in a lot of romance books.

My favorite part of this book was when Sophie's mom was talking to her about dreams. Ella's dad was also a great and funny character. I did feel like the book could've done without the third act break up, the whole thing was very overdramatic and unnecessary. But overall, I did like the book.

For being the third book in a series, it was surprisingly easy to jump straight into - there are obvious references to previous characters and books, but Ella and Sophie’s story and romance isn’t weighed down or distracted by them. I loved the clear communication (even if sometimes it took some time to get them to talk) between them regarding their relationship and feelings and watching them fall for each other.

As a workplace romance, oh my god did I feel the stress of the project they were handling - the timeline was so rushed and chaotic and you could feel that on every page they were in the office. It made the climax and final conflict all the more tense.

I also loved how involved they were in Seattle as a place and setting, showing off so many places and food that helped connect them while still showing their personalities and backgrounds.

My one qualm would be that neither Ella or Sophie really feel their age, or even the same age at all. I know we’re supposed to get that Sophie was forced to grow up too quickly and Ella has been sheltered, but still neither of them feel like they’re 23. Still, I was rooting for them the entire way through, and I love a queer romance that focuses on the community and joy and whose wngst comes from other sources.

A sweet, quick, mildly spicy enemies to lovers romcom.

Sophie and Ella were both loveable characters and the pace of the book was perfect for a romcom (imo!)

It's not too heavy either so it's good as a palate cleanser if you've been reading really heavy stuff & need something light hearted & warm.

I absolutely love Dana Hawkins romance books and this one was no different, as the heat rose and true feelings came into play I found myself becoming more invested in the relationship.

I really liked this book! First and foremost - more queer love stories like this PLEASE! It gave Casey McQuiston vibes and that’s basically the highest praise I can give. The story itself was great, paced well, and the setting was really neat. I loved the main characters, which is funny because initially I really thought I would hate Ella. But the author did such a great job of making you feel empathy for her. She was the perfect foil to Sophie and I adored the way their relationship grew over their time working together. It was a quick, easy, awesome read and I can’t wait for whatever the author writes next!

Rich white woman gets a job in her dad’s company but she doesn’t want people to know that she is a nepobaby, falls in love with a coworker.

I was really done with this book the whole entire time. It was definitely not for me.

I got an e-arc of this book on NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

So Not My Type follows Sophie, a hardworking woman in her mid twenties who started from the ground up in Mahogany and Moon Creative Agency, who gets paired up with Ella, the CEO's daughter, to work on a campaign for a donut shop. This campaign needs to go well for Sophie, as she is promised the vacation of a lifetime -- a cruise she has only been able to dream about -- if this campaign launches in time. But, the girl she's set to complete this with has never worked a day in her life, and from the first time Sophie met her, she's had a bad taste in her mouth. But little did she know, Ella has some secrets of her own, and the key to unlocking those may not only bring Sophie her dream cruise, but she may also get her dream relationship.

Initially, this book was a little intense for me to get into. A lot of creative agency jargon and well-built character relationship dynamics. As this was my first read from Dana Hawkins (and it was in the middle of a series) it took a few chapters to get used to the style, but boy, I AM SO HAPPY THAT I STUCK AROUND. This book pays homage to the reality of a twenty-somethings human -- growing up and doing what society tells you, with the privileges you have, while also being thrust into a diverse world that makes you question everything you thought you knew.

This book taught me a lot of personal lessons, but also made me giggle and kick my feet at this cutesy, queer enemies-to-lovers story that was funny, charming and comedic. The characters were complex, authentic, flawed and unique, but I was rooting for them to the very end!

Sophie Black has clawed her way up from coffee runs to project manager at a top Seattle ad agency. She’s laser-focused on her career—until the CEO’s daughter, Ella Northwood, joins the team. Forced to work together on a high-stakes campaign, sparks fly as Sophie’s scrappy determination clashes with Ella’s polished privilege. But there’s more to both women than meets the eye, and, over late nights in the office, their assumptions about each other start to crumble.

When an impromptu hot tub session leads to a steamy night neither can forget, everything changes. The ice-cold chip on Sophie’s shoulder finally starts to melt, while Ella hopes that for the first time, someone might see beneath her trust-fund facade. But as the temperature in the office soars, a shocking revelation threatens to derail everything. Now Sophie and Ella must decide if their feelings are worth fighting for…

So Not My Type starts out a little slow, but picks up as you get into the story. I've read Hawkins' earlier books, and it was nice to visit the same universe again. I love office romances, and this one was a fun read. If you enjoy sapphic romances, check this one out! 3.5⭐

I received an advanced complimentary digital copy of this book from Netgalley. Opinions expressed are my own.

So Not My Type left me… conflicted. While I can understand where Sophie comes from and I probably would agree with her when it comes to socioeconomics and unfair privileges, the way she treated Ella at the beginning of the story was unpleasant and a bit childish. I know that readers have the privilege of seeing and knowing both sides, a privilege Sophie doesn’t have, but her behavior made it a bit complicated to like her even if she seems to be a tough girl (woman my bad).
Ella has her fair share of flaws, but her vision of life is understandable. As the saying goes, the end justifies the means as the saying goes. Not gonna lie, knowing her medical conditions made me feel for her easily. Epilepsy is not a medical condition often portrayed in book so that was refreshing. I appreciate the way the author integrated this element in the story.
I enjoyed how Ella didn’t shy away from calling out Sophie’s behavior and vice versa. It helped building their connection. Their romance was sweet with a twinge of spiciness. A special mention for Ella’s father and getting to witness the process of their work project. The latter left me biting my nails.
In some chapters, I got lost trying to figure out which character we were following and so despite the indications at the beginning said chapter. It altered my reading flow but otherwise, So Not My Type was a nice read.

I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review

So Not My Type by Dana Hawkins is a third person dual-POV Sapphic contemporary romance. Sophie works at an ad agency and has worked her way up through the ranks without a college degree. When she’s told to train her boss’ daughter, recent college grad Ella, sparks fly in more ways than one.

I’m a fan of Dana Hawkins’ previous Sapphic romances set in Seattle and was very excited to receive a copy of this one. Sophie is Maya’s best friend from the previous book, In Walked Trouble, while Ella is a new character to the Hawkins’ universe. While we don’t get to see Mack from the last book, we do hear that she is still happily with Charlie and we get to see Maya and Remi still being happy together along with Ben, their roommate. They’re fun easter eggs that will satisfy readers of the other books but won’t create any confusion if So Not My Type is the first one a reader picks up.

Ella and Sophie are fashion opposites as well as coming from different backgrounds. Sophie has a shaved head and dresses pretty punk while Ella has blunt bangs and wears sweaters and suits. Ella admires Sophie’s style and makes note that she wears the more professional attire because it’s what her parents expect of her, so she could, over time, have a wardrobe change to match her artistic interests. Ella also paints and wants a lot more freedom as she has spent her whole life under her parents’ thumb because of her epilepsy. Sophie is a bit more of a free spirit and not nearly as sheltered, but her relationship with her parents is fairly healthy.

To start their romantic journey, Sophie and Ella have to move past a bad first impression from years before the first book started. Ella has a bit of resentment towards Sophie because Ella’s father praises Sophie for being such a hard worker while Sophie sees Ella as a nepo baby who had everything handed to her and won’t let go of something Ella said during their first meeting. It takes Ella telling Sophie about her epilepsy and how she doesn’t remember what happened for Sophie to agree to a clean state and Ella follows suit. Their newfound respect for each other is what helps pave the way for them to explore their attraction.

I would recommend this to fans of Dana Hawkins’ previous two books and those looking for a Sapphic romance set in an office where the two love interests are peers rather than boss-employee

after giving this multiple attempts, i think it’s safe to say i should probably dnf this one. nothing wrong with the writing style so far, and i could just be in a slump, but i wasn’t connecting with our fmc’s. it felt a tad too childish (although i do understand their rivalry is the point) but i don’t find myself reaching for this at the moment- a total me problem!

I was so emotionally involved in this book. With these characters. It had so much depth to it. And told it so well. I was surprised by it. And healed by it.
There was too much tension though...I needed a happy ending! And I darent read the in-between lines to get to the end. It was just so good.
For the first time I was tempted to look at the ending to make sure they got their happy ending.
Brilliant book.

My first book by Dana Hawkin is book 3 of the series can be read as a standalone. I dont feel as though I am missing much beyond brief background of MCs friends.
The chemistry is good. It is a slow-burn to quick angst that gets frawn out but with reason. The remedy was well-done and I feel as though it solved the issues. Would have liked the book to continue past reconciliation. It would have been good to see the potential character growth after they got back together.

- No epilogue
- Medical issue
- Co-workers
- Enemy to Lovers

I am intrigued enough that I want to read the previous two books. I look forward to more books by this author.

This is the third book in this series, but would be fine to read as a standalone. There’s a small amount of overlap with the second book, but would work fine solo.

I enjoyed this book! It was a pretty quick read, and after a few chapters I found myself sucked in. I don’t know that I was fully invested in them as a couple and working out, but I was interested in other aspects of the story. I also thought they were both fairly interesting individually.

The workplace setting of this place was enjoyable, and I felt like the trope was well done.

Thank you NetGalley and the publishers an opportunity to read this as part of an ARC review.

I requested this book as I am a sucker for sapphic romance with an enemies to lovers trope. Sophie who worked her way up in an ad agency with her alt type emo dress and lip ring mets Ella, the CEO seemly privilege daughter. Let’s say they don’t really hit it off. Passive aggressive and bullyish behaviour with many a put down comments eventually leads to a clean slate and also surprising friendship that shifts to romance.

I haven’t read the other novels that link to this tale but honestly it’s not really required as can be read as a standalone, positive for the handling of Ella’s epilepsy and they do seem to make each other cutes heart eyes pop out as the story becomes softer with each other. However I will advise that I generally struggled to get into the tale, the story felt slow and unnecessary details to the advertising world with quite a mean girl spirt between them both to then turn round 360 degrees to a rather quickly established romance felt rushed and forced.

I really felt third act story leading to both characters understanding what Jasmine meant to both of them felt not needed and honestly by this point who actually cared about her when their romance felt so perfect for them both. I felt this whole area was rushed and made the ending predictable.

It is a okay, quick read. I think if you have enjoyed the other books you will likely enjoy this just as much. As a first timer it was enjoyable and would say give it a go if you just want a quick easy read.