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A review by stephsbooktalk
The Last Word by Katy Birchall
5.0
Thank you so much to St Martin's Press & St Martin's Romance for an advance copy of this book!
This book will be published on May 2nd.
MY GOODNESS DID I LOVE THIS BOOK! The banter, the angst, the tension between the two characters was just perfection. Growing up I wanted to be a journalist who interviewed celebrities so that being Harper's career, I immediate gravitated towards her character.
"I will not let Ryan Jansson have the last word."
I had read The Wedding Season by Katy Birchall last year and loved it but that was more woman's fiction and not to compare but going into this I thought it was going to be the same but nope this is definitely a romance.
It definitely made me laugh and had some relatable moments (How Harper feels about Liam's snoring is equivalent to how I feel some nights with my husband) and Harper's messy desk chaotic energy.
Harper is a fantastic celebrity journalist and is constantly trying to get her voice heard by her misogynist boss. She has a way of talking to celebrities and getting their story across which plays a vital role throughout the whole book. Ryan was hired as features editor and suddenly thrust back into Harper's life. Because what no one in the office knows is that 11 years previously they had worked together as interns. This book is primarily told from present day but we do get flashback moments of when they were interns and how they came together & then eventually fell apart all in a weekend.
"My parents aren't idiots, Harper. They knew exactly who you were to me."
Ryan, Ryan,Ryan. Another book boyfriend to add to my list. Harper is such a force that poor Ryan didn't know what he was in for. He knew that she was not happy in her relationship [with Liam] and left bread crumbs of clues of how he felt. In a way I felt bad for him because he was put in some impossible lose-lose situations and Harper was the sadly the one left out each time. This was a slow burn romance but the tension and the teases kept me interested and excited to keep going ("I was crazy about you. I told you. Right from the moment we met."). I just love their chemistry and how opposite they are but yet it worked perfectly. Also who doesn't want a significant other that is a cheerleader & biggest supporter. Their relationship was gradual and selfishly I would have loved some more spicy bits but that is just because I loved them both as a couple.
Harper had a difficult relationship with her parents and she knew and accepted it even if she didn't like it. I am glad she made the decision to take a step back and do what was best for her mental health. I love that Ryan offered his support to be there with her during her family dinners. And then in contrast, I love how welcoming Ryan's parents had been to Harper. I was happy to see Harper's sister came around and that they were able to start a new relationship.
I have not read all of Katy's backlist (yet) but if they are any more like this, I need them in my life.
If you are a fan of workplace enemies to lovers such as The Hating Game & Just My Type, you will love this book!
This book will be published on May 2nd.
MY GOODNESS DID I LOVE THIS BOOK! The banter, the angst, the tension between the two characters was just perfection. Growing up I wanted to be a journalist who interviewed celebrities so that being Harper's career, I immediate gravitated towards her character.
"I will not let Ryan Jansson have the last word."
I had read The Wedding Season by Katy Birchall last year and loved it but that was more woman's fiction and not to compare but going into this I thought it was going to be the same but nope this is definitely a romance.
It definitely made me laugh and had some relatable moments (How Harper feels about Liam's snoring is equivalent to how I feel some nights with my husband) and Harper's messy desk chaotic energy.
Harper is a fantastic celebrity journalist and is constantly trying to get her voice heard by her misogynist boss. She has a way of talking to celebrities and getting their story across which plays a vital role throughout the whole book. Ryan was hired as features editor and suddenly thrust back into Harper's life. Because what no one in the office knows is that 11 years previously they had worked together as interns. This book is primarily told from present day but we do get flashback moments of when they were interns and how they came together & then eventually fell apart all in a weekend.
"My parents aren't idiots, Harper. They knew exactly who you were to me."
Ryan, Ryan,Ryan. Another book boyfriend to add to my list. Harper is such a force that poor Ryan didn't know what he was in for. He knew that she was not happy in her relationship [with Liam] and left bread crumbs of clues of how he felt. In a way I felt bad for him because he was put in some impossible lose-lose situations and Harper was the sadly the one left out each time. This was a slow burn romance but the tension and the teases kept me interested and excited to keep going ("I was crazy about you. I told you. Right from the moment we met."). I just love their chemistry and how opposite they are but yet it worked perfectly. Also who doesn't want a significant other that is a cheerleader & biggest supporter. Their relationship was gradual and selfishly I would have loved some more spicy bits but that is just because I loved them both as a couple.
Harper had a difficult relationship with her parents and she knew and accepted it even if she didn't like it. I am glad she made the decision to take a step back and do what was best for her mental health. I love that Ryan offered his support to be there with her during her family dinners. And then in contrast, I love how welcoming Ryan's parents had been to Harper. I was happy to see Harper's sister came around and that they were able to start a new relationship.
I have not read all of Katy's backlist (yet) but if they are any more like this, I need them in my life.
If you are a fan of workplace enemies to lovers such as The Hating Game & Just My Type, you will love this book!