So sorry for such a late review 😅

I loved the Ex Talk but unfortunately this one I struggled connecting to the characters and romance. I dud enjoy that the heavier set love interest. I really loved that it took place at a news station (my dad worked in news). Such a unique story setting! I enjoyed the characters on their own more but the romance just wasn’t hitting me in the feels. It was missing the sparks and chemistry for this reader.

This delightful workplace rom-com blends sharp wit, emotional depth, and a dash of matchmaking mischief. Ari Abrams, a Seattle meteorologist with a passion for the skies, finds herself navigating stormy office dynamics—and her own mental health—while secretly plotting to rekindle her feuding bosses’ romance with the help of the adorably grounded sports reporter, Russell Barringer.

What sets this story apart is its honesty. Ari’s struggle with depression is handled with care, never overshadowing the romance but enriching it. Her relationship with Russell blooms slowly and sincerely, full of warmth, shared culture, and tender understanding. The weather-themed chapter intros add a playful charm, forecasting laughs and heart in equal measure.

Funny, thoughtful, and quietly powerful, this is a story that proves love—like weather—can be unpredictable, but sometimes the forecast turns out just right.

Let me tell you… this book was like a cozy rainy day wrapped in a warm blanket: comforting, emotional, and surprisingly bright.

In Weather Girl, we follow Ari Abrams, a Seattle TV meteorologist who’s passionate about weather but struggling under the emotional thunderclouds of a toxic workplace and her own lifelong battle with depression. When Ari and her coworker, the adorably awkward sports reporter Russell, decide to play matchmaker for their feuding bosses (Torrence and Seth, who were both infuriating in the best sitcom-y way), they end up learning a lot more about themselves and each other than they ever expected.

I loved this book. Ari and Russell are total gems. Their romance is sweet, slow-building, and full of awkward charm and genuine connection. But what really hit me was how deeply I connected with Ari. Her experience with depression and how it mirrored her mother’s, felt incredibly authentic. Her inner monologue around mental health, relationships, and self-worth? It was like reading my own thoughts at times. The way she spirals, second-guesses, and tries so hard to keep it all together while feeling like she’s quietly unraveling so realistic and relatable.

Solomon does such a beautiful job portraying how depression can sneak in, even during the “good” times how it doesn't have to be tied to something obvious, and how healing isn't linear. And even though this book dives into heavier themes, it left me with all the warm fuzzies. It’s a story about love romantic, platonic, and self-love and how sometimes the sun really does come out after the storm. Highly recommend this one.


Weather Girl is out now. Huge thank you to Berkley for my advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion. If you liked this review please let me know either by commenting below or by visiting my instagram @speakingof.books.

I really wanted to love Weather Girl, but I just couldn’t get into it. The setup was cute, and the mental health rep was solid, but I didn’t feel fully connected to the characters or the pacing. It just didn’t click for me this time.

This was cute! It gave me similar vibes to The Ex Talk—lots of focus on emotions and the heroine’s personal growth, but not a ton of actual romance development.

I do think the romance was a little better here, and I really liked the hero—he was super charming. But overall, there wasn’t much tension or real spark for me. It made for a nice enough audiobook, but not something I’d reread or go out of my way to recommend.

Also, just a heads-up: mental health is a big theme in this one. That might hit people differently—it could be triggering, comforting, or just not relatable at all. I don’t think the depiction of depression will resonate with everyone, but it’s still nice to see a range of experiences represented.

Loved this unique romance!! I loved how these two work at a new station as meteorologists. I don’t think I’ve read a romance like this before! This was really really cute and I plowed through it in one sitting. The writing was addictive and I loved watching our two main characters fall in love. Apart from the romance, I really loved how this book handled depression. It is very much about how it can affect your relationships with the people around you and the way you look at the world. It was extremely well written and I appreciated the way the author wrote it. I recommend this one along with Rachel’s other books! Really good!!

I seem to be binging Rachel Lynn Solomon’s backlist adult romances this week and I absolutely adored Weather Girl! It was a better version of the rom-com Set It Up and I devoured this smart, steamy romance. The depression representation was so well written and the characters, ugh I just wanted to hug all of them! Love love loved it! An easy five star read and the audio narration was wonderful.

Rachel Lynn Solomon’s Weather Girl is a delightful blend of rom-com charm and heartfelt emotional depth. The story follows Ari Abrams, a TV meteorologist whose sunny on-screen demeanor masks her struggles with depression and self-doubt. When she teams up with sports reporter Russell Barringer to play matchmaker for their squabbling bosses, their fake-dating scheme takes a surprising turn toward real love.

Solomon’s writing shines with wit, relatability, and emotional nuance, tackling serious topics like mental health with sensitivity and authenticity. Ari’s journey of self-acceptance is as compelling as her growing connection with Russell, whose endearing awkwardness and layered backstory make him an irresistible love interest. The chemistry between them is electric, with plenty of laugh-out-loud and swoon-worthy moments.

Weather Girl strikes the perfect balance between lighthearted fun and meaningful storytelling, leaving readers with a warm, hopeful feeling. It’s a must-read for fans of smart, heartwarming romance.

I read this for consideration of our staff picks of the month voting title. It was my first book by this author and while I did enjoy it, it fell flat for me and I was hoping for more chemistry between the two leads.

I enjoyed reading Weather Girl. This a little bit grumpy meets sunshine describes how a meteorologist and sports reporter devise a plan to mend their bosses' love lives to help improve the atmosphere at their office. All of the scheming leads to a double date and growing feelings. I appreciated the setting of this romance about a meteorologist in a city where inhabitants are prepared for it to rain the majority of the time.

Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon is a delightful and uplifting read that is perfect for fans of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, particularly those who appreciate stories that tackle mental health, depression, and the complexities of relationships with a lighthearted and hopeful tone.

I read the first 20%. If it continues as is, easy three to four stars for the average romance reader. Seems a solid “hook up the bosses, hook us up too” plot. The main female lead seems sweet.

Thanks to NetGalley and Berkley for the ARC.

Ari and Russell are sure to brighten your day with their scheming and sweetness. I loved the news/weather station setting and the Set It Up vibes.

More than anything I appreciated the look at clinical depression and complicated relationships with parents - having them and being them.

I just need Rachel to write about a million more romances and I’ll finally be satisfied.

I absolutely loved this book. Jewish rep in contemporary romance is so critical in todays society. I would recommend this book to anyone.

Weather Gil by Rachel Lynn Solomon is a fun and flirty story about a meteorologist at a local news station in Seattle, Washington, that I enjoyed from cover to cover. This book made me smile, and made me want to be a meteorologist!

I LOVED Weather Girl so much. Rachel Lynn Solomon is such a talent. I adored the setting, the romance, the characters, all of it. The meddling that leads to a budding romance? Chef's kiss.

Weather Girl is a feel good rom com. While it is slow in part overall it’s a sweet, open door romance with emotional bonding.

Ari is a weather reporter whose boss is more focused on her ex-husband than work and Ari just wants to tell the weather. Russell is our MMC, a sport reporter on the same station. His boss also happens to be the ex-husband. The two decide to team up to reunite their bosses and smooth out their own work lives. As they work together, Ari and Russell seem to be throwing off more chemistry than their bosses.

Full of laughs, mental health & Jewish representation, Weather Girl is a great read!

This was a cute romance focusing on two coworkers trying to get their bosses back together, but then developing a relationship with each other along the way. Just as a forewarning, even though this book is marketed as a romcom, there are some themes such as depression and parental neglect touched upon in the story.

Rachel Lynn Solomon has quickly become one of my fav romance authors! I just adore her writing style! She handles depression so beautifully and I loved that she created characters who go to therapy and isn't ashamed of it! I related to many parts of this - weird family dynamics, parental trauma and blended families so I particularly liked how "real" this book felt.

"Weather Girl" is a fun and heartwarming novel that brings sunshine to your reading list. Rachel Lynn Solomon's storytelling talent shines through, making it a must-read for anyone looking for a dose of humor and romance in their literary forecast. The banter and camaraderie between the characters are like sunshine on a rainy day, leaving you with a warm, fuzzy feeling. Solomon effortlessly weaves in themes of love, ambition, and personal growth, creating a well-rounded and engaging story.