I loved this one! The only thing it was kind of missing for me was Russels perspective then I think it would have been a perfect read.

I loved this book so much, it's hard for me to write a detailed review because I just want to say over and over again that it was amazing and I loved it.

I smiled so much reading this, just as much as The Ex Talk. I think this had such amazing representation of depression and actually delves deep into depression. I was loving Ari and Russell so much and enjoyed watching the slow burn romance form. I smiled, laughed, and cried while reading Weather Girl.

I love seeing fat representation as well with Russell. Although I think we all need a Russell in our lives, he was so sweet and he was my favorite of this book.

I can't wait to read more from RLS because so far they've been 5 star books for me!

I'm ashamed to say I let this sit on my Netgalley shelf for far too long without reading it. This book is so cute and fun, and full of matchmaking goodness. And those spicy scenes 🥵🔥. I loved the body positivity and mental health representation. As somone who has struggled with mental health, I always appreciate when an author approaches it with such tact and understanding.

Rachel Lynn Solomon is amazing and honestly never disappoints! I absolutely loved this adult contemporary romance starring two Jewish characters and including a fat hero. I think this is the first time I've seen a romance novel with a fat male love interest from a major publisher and I'm so glad to see this rep.. The book also includes discussions of mental health and complex family dynamics.

This one will be a hit for anyone who enjoys workplace romances full of schemes and hijinks! I highly recommend it to those who've enjoyed RLS's previous books as well as fans of Rosie Danan.

DNF at 40%

I'm so sad to DNF this a Rachel Lynn Solomon book but I'm just not feeling these characters and I don't really care for the main plot involving bringing their bosses together in a parent-trap type of fashion. I typically love Rachel's words, so it breaks my heart to do this. I might come back to it if my library ever decides to purchase the audiobook.

This copy was kindly provided to me by Netgalley and the publisher for review. All opinions are my own.

I overall enjoyed this book. I liked the representation, the topics covered (depression, plus size hero, even bedroom issues). It was a book not afraid to look at the real things people face.
I will say that at time I found myself skimming, I don't think its because the book was bad or boring- I think its because I a such a mood reader and I just wasn't in the mood for this story at the time.
I am big into rereading (part of the mood reader in me, and I know I will probably pic this back up when I'm more in the mood for it.

A sweet romance with heart, humor and great characters. Solomon's novels are enjoyable reads that are just the right mix of lighthearted and emotionally complex.

I enjoyed the fat hero representation, and like her other books I enjoyed the Jewish representation, and the depression representation. However, it was a little bit too instalove for me, and I really needed more explanation for why Russell was continually weird about Ari and his daughter.

I really loved the depression representation in Weather Girl and for that alone, I would recommend reading this book. As far as the romance, however, I went through the book getting only a platonic vibe from our main characters.

This Parent Trap-inspired office romance is banana-crackers. Who is that invested in the level of office morale that they’d have a couples massage with their bosses?!? It’s too ludicrous. But I did enjoy a lot of elements of the story and I was really cheering Ari on. I think Solomon handles mental health, body image issues, and neurodiversity with a lot of sensitivity and skill. I liked the dynamic between Ari and Russell but I wish more time had been spent developing their relationship rather than focusing on their shenanigans to get their bosses back together. but I’d still definitely recommend this book to someone looking for a fun romance.

I am a sucker for romance books with mental health rep and so much of this story hit home for me. This book was the absolute cutest. Two coworkers trying to play matchmaker and end up in a little match of their own. I loved all their tender moments. I loved Russ’s and Ari’s vulnerability with each other. They had so much in common including their Jewish identity and while it wasn’t talked about a lot, I do love to see Jewish representation in romance!

I loved the way Russ was represented. I never see the MMC talk about their own bodies nor fat representation when it comes to men and even though there isn’t a lot of dialogue about it, there is some, and I really appreciated it. Russ being a single dad just made him even more dreamy. I also really appreciated Ari talking about arousal and her libido and the effects of mental health meds. Honestly a must read romance!

A couple steamy scenes that were on point!

Mental + plus size representation. “Fake dating” + workplace romance. What’s not to love? If you suspend disbelief about HR practices, I think you’ll really enjoy this book. The end was just a tiny bit corny, but it’s an otherwise cute and fun rom-com. Thank you for my review copy!

<i>Weather Girl</i> is my favorite of Solomon’s books that I’ve read so far, and that’s definitely because I related to Ari so much and saw so much of my struggles with depression reflected on the page. One of my notes from reading is “Reflections on therapy – ACCURATE.” It’s been a few months since I read the book, so I don’t remember precisely what said reflections were, but I felt very seen by them!

It’s a romance novel, so of course, we have a Third Act Breakup. What I loved about their breakup (as much as I can “love” it) was that Ari’s motives made sense for her character. It didn’t rely on massive miscommunication. Her actions were a bit self-destructive, but it was an essential step for Ari to reflect and accept her depression.

If you’ve read and enjoyed any of Rachel Lynn Solomon’s other work, you’re sure to love <i>Weather Girl</i>!

<i>Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.</i>

Weather Girl is a cute, fun romance with a parent- trap-like scheme. Ari Abrams is a meteorologist working with her childhood hero, but it’s nothing like what she hoped for. Instead of being mentored by the great Torrance Hale, she and the rest of the station are subjected to awkward and fraught fights between Torrance and her ex-husband/ news director. To make things easier around the office, Ari teams up with sports reporter Russell to get the two managers back together. In the meantime, it’s Ari and Russell who are starting to fall for each other.

This is a great story with Jewish and mental health representation. I preferred Solomon’s Today, Tonight, Tomorrow, but this is still a sweet romance with a little spice.

Ari Abrams has been fascinated by the weather for as long as she can remember. She grew up in Seattle watching Torrance Hale, the local meteorologist, and idolizing her the way other kids idolize sports stars or other celebrities. As an adult, Ari is so close to achieving all her dreams. Torrance Hale is now her boss and while Ari loves her job, she wishes she were allocated more responsibility and more challenging stories.

Half the problem is that Torrance is too distracted by her turbulent relationship with her ex-husband, Seth, the station's news director. It seems most days she barely notices Ari at all. Ari is growing increasingly frustrated and finds someone to confide in at the office. Russell Barringer, a sports reporter, is also frustrated with the toxic atmosphere at the station created by Torrance and Seth's constant fighting.

In the aftermath of a calamitous office Christmas party, Ari and Russ come up with a plan to get Torrance and Seth back together. The Parent Trap is referenced, so you get the deal. From that point on, Ari and Russ spend progressively more time together as they plot and scheme to get the ex-couple reunited.

Weather Girl is really touching. Much like the weather, this story has both dark and light aspects. I enjoyed all the characters so much and it felt particularly good watching Ari and Russ open up to one another. Rachel Lynn Solomon is such a gifted writer. I will continue to pick up every single thing she ever offers; YA or Adult, it doesn't matter, it's all incredible.

I know a lot of people have mentioned in their reviews that this one wasn't as light-hearted as they were expecting and that may have decreased their enjoyment level a bit. Ari does suffer from depression and works through a lot of issues relating to that. I thought it was handled really well though. One thing I always enjoy about RLS's work is her inclusion of mental health issues.

I feel like having her characters mentally working through those types of things makes them more believable and relatable. I can understand how some Readers may not want so much of it included in a book they are expecting to be a light Rom-Com though. For me, I found Ari to be extremely realistic. She recently went through a break-up from a long-term relationship and is still processing that dissolution.

Ari's mother also has battled depression for decades and wasn't always there for her children. As you can imagine, that has had a lot of impact on Ari's life.

Russell has his own insecurities that he is working through. I enjoyed learning about his life. Russ isn't your stereotypical leading man and I loved him all the more for it.

The banter between the two, in RLS's signature style, is witty and engaging. I was rooting for the two of them from the start. They had such a sweet dynamic. Overall, I really enjoyed this story. The mix of serious and fun was compelling, thought-provoking and heart-warming. While this isn't my favorite of Solomon's works, it's still wonderfully done.

Thank you so much to the publisher, Berkley Books, for providing me with a copy to read and review. I look forward to Solomon's next release!!

Thank you to Berkley Publishing for my copy of Weather Girl in exchange for my honest review.

This book was just phenomenal! I officially have high expectations for anything Rachel Lynn Solomon writes, because she is that good.

There are some books that you binge and some books that you just try to savor for as long as you can. And this was one I savored and read slower than usual, because the story of Ari and Russell just felt like a warm hug of a story. They felt like real people that I would know and have as friends. Ari's struggles with her mental health were realistic and beautifully written. I wasn't crazy about the 'surprise, I have a kid' thing. But it worked. And I really loved the body positivity for the male love interest! Well done!

Already looking forward to reading this book again.

This book had a cute premise of two people falling in love while trying to get their divorced bosses back together. I enjoyed the book well enough, but was disappointed that it just didn't have a spark for me. I'm not sure why I felt that spark was missing, but it just was.

I loved The Ex-Talk and was super excited to read Weather Girl.

I have to say that I found the premise of this one a bit juvenile. It just didn't hit the mark like The Ex-Talk did for me.

I appreciated the important aspects of Jewish and mental health but found The Ex-Talk to have more sass and personality.

It was just missing that spark for me. Of course true to Solomon's writing is just on point and it always invites readers in.

I felt the two main characters didn't have that romantic chemistry and connection I was hoping for.

Overall, always love her writing!!

Thank you to publisher and Netgalley for my copy

I really loved this book! The romance and characters were great and the cover is amazing! The storytelling is amazing too and I'll definitely be reading more of Solomon.

I had the highest of hopes for this one after reading and loving The Ex Talk, and I am so happy to say that I loved this one just as much. I adored this story from start to finish and really rooted for Ari and Russell both. I absolutely loved that the mental health topic was a big part of this story. As someone who suffers from anxiety and at times depression, I really related to this part of the story. I love that this topic was addressed with heart and respect and felt that it was beautifully executed into the story. I also love how Russell wasn't your average tall dark and handsome with a 12 pack like most rom-com stories are. He referenced his "dad bod" a couple times and being self conscious and I thought this made the story more relatable and REAL. I loved watching Ari grow into a person who can embrace her struggles and openly talk about them with someone she loves. This story was truly heartwarming, bright, and hopeful.