Wow! I honestly didn’t expect to like this book as much as I did because of the plot twist in the beginning, but I did because it was real and the chemistry between the love interests is tooo good. Sure they went through some obstacles, but they weren’t far-fetched in the slightest. They were real. As was the lovely main character who, in all honesty, got on my nerves at some points. That was until I took the time to realize that all though what I’m reading is fictional, this is an #ownvoices piece and it’s important to realize that so that you can put your judgements into perspective!!

This was a solid 3 star read for me!

There were some things I liked and some things I didn't quite click with. I loved how this book felt like a warm cup of cocoa on a cold wintery day. Seeing Angie and Ricky form their relationship was a fun romantic piece. I liked that Obuobi introduced different issues throughout the story- immigration, cultural traditions, and racial biases (to name a few).

One thing I struggled with were Angie's internal monologues. I know it was the author's intention for us to feel like we can relate to Angie but it dragged the story down at some points. I found myself bored and waiting for something to happen with the plot.

This book would be perfect amongst fans of YA or Colleen Hoover.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an arc in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed this lively romance. It had a lot of depth, touching on burnout, issues of racism in medicine, parental obligation, and the regular romance attributes of love, attraction, friendship and healthy relationships - with yourself and others.

This is sure to be a success with the crowds that like some quality content with their romance!

3.5 out 5. I was very excited to receive an early release of this from NetGalley. First off the cover gives off major Grey’s Anatomy vibes! Angie is a med student and the oldest daughter to immigrant parents. Which means a whole lot of pressure. She takes you on her struggles of being a daughter, sister, friend, student and lover. The reader might not see her as a failure, but she’s at a point of unfulfillment and “WTF, I’ve worked so hard only to get here?!?” Then in comes Ricky…

I found their romance to be charmingly frustrating. These two have an endearing chemistry yet their communication and understanding needed much work!

Thanks to #NetGallery, @avonbooks and @harpervoyagerus for gifting me a digital #ARC and of #OnRotation by Shirlene Obuobi

Synopsis: This novel follows Angie, a medical student, who seems to have it all together, but the growing pains of life seem to hit her all at once. While starting to pick the pieces up she meets Ricky, a unlikely suitor. But will she decide to listen to her mind or her heart?

This book comes out on June 21,2022 and is Obuobi’s debut novel. This book is excellent. Obuobi’s writing style is engrossing. Once I picked it up, I could not put it down. I consumed myself with this book the entire weekend, while neglecting all of my other adulting duties lol.

Angie and Ricky played too many games. Especially Ricky lol, he got on my nerves a little bit. However their conflict was very realistic. It wasn’t the perfect love story (because who wants that anyway), but it was definitely relatable. I enjoyed reading about their progression in their friends turned lovers relationship.

This book had a couple of underlying themes that I appreciated. The importance of friendship and family relationships. The importance of self love. And that this book touched on the necessary topic of racial disparities in the healthcare system.

This is a must add to your TBR for sure!

My rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫/5

I absolutely LOVED On Rotation. First of all- it is just a phenomenal book. Obuobi has crafted a story of a brilliant young physician in training that you cannot help but love. The main character, Angie, is surrounded by a group of amazing friends that also portray a beautiful picture of platonic intimacy and the importance of strong friendships. Then, there is the romance. The book is your perfect rom com- meaning it is full of witty banter, steamy scenes, and chemistry that is to die for (though this has a hair less spice than I've come to expect from some of the cartoon cover romances, I still thought the romance came through well).

Overall, as a reader, I loved it.

More than that, though, as a female physician in training, just entering the stage Angie is in throughout the book, it tugged on every heart string I have. The jokes about STEP, rotations, PIs, and First Aid had me CACKLING, the descriptions of the atrocities our minority patients face was heartbreaking and so accurate to the experiences of many of my patients, and the strength and trials that warred in Angie's life, in so many ways, mirrored my own. It also exposed me further to how different (and difficult) medical school can be for minorities, in ways that it is not for me as a cis white female. It was everything to see myself and my friends mirrored on these pages. And Nia and Angie's friendship was nearly identical to the relationship I have with my platonic soul mate.

This book was everything, and I cannot recommend it highly enough.

This was a really well done book. It took me a little bit before I really got drawn into the story but once I was there I really enjoyed it through to the end. I think I was expecting more of a medical drama based on the cover (I know I’m the worst reading books and not actually knowing the plot going into it.) but Angie’s medical education isn’t really the focus of the book. It’s definitely important but like this isn’t Grey’s in a book or anything. The romance and the life of the characters take the front seat.
The cultural aspects of the book are a really important part of the story. I definitely learned something from reading this. Angie and her family immigrated to the US from Ghana when she was a little girl. From my perspective it was all integrated into the book really well. Angie is a really great character. I’m a white girl so I don’t think it’s my place to make observations or comment about the details of her experience but I wanted to at least mention such a big part of the story.
Back to the romance. Angie and Ricky had my heart. They make a great couple. There are a few open door moments but overall I would not say that this book is spicy. The story is more about the characters and navigating through their lives and seeing them grow over time. The part where they reconnect close to the end really made me feel all the warm lovey feels.
I would recommend this book. It has all the standard romance things but is also much more than that. I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. The release date is 6/21/22.
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I enjoyed this book a lot as the author brought a new and interesting light into the romcom novel. The relatability of the character really jumps off the page, with insecurities about how they look, holding on to the past while trying to look forward to the future.

Angie's relationship with not only Ricky but her family is center fold, making you get a sense of who these people are and the way everything grows organically is refreshing to see in the story.

I definitely recommend this book for others

**Thanks to Netgalley and Publisher for the ARC**

What a surprise this novel turned out to be! Much more than your typical romcom, this story really touched me. The protagonist was a real person, ambitious yet sensitive, and her struggle to find her spot in the world of immigrants and beyond was beautifully described by the author.

Very refreshing to read a coming of age novel about a twenty something who doesn’t magically have it all figured out. Angie’s anxiety about navigating life, friendships and her changing relationship with her parents all while juggling med school made for a strong plot. My only minor disappointment with the book was her constant self doubt about her looks simply because she’s black, however, i had to remember how much self confidence a twenty can lack and also how much your self confidence can be eroded when you’re the first daughter and the Guinea pig of getting parenting right.

Strong debut with an excellent set of secondary characters who made Angie more tolerable because they weren’t afraid to call out her self centered and self sabotaging tendencies and also acknowledge when she was right to feel how she feels.

This book was captivating and the characters were insanely lovable. I especially loved Angie’s determination and passion and Ricky’s kindness.

I loved how it also looked into her relationship with her parents, and sister and how life was like for her at home as opposed to just focusing on the romantic relationship and her friends.

Thank you to NetGalley, Shirlene Obuobi and Avon/Harper Vogayer for an free advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Rating: 5/5

Spice: 1.5/5

Angie is an overachieving, first generation immigrant medical student who has been succeeding her whole life. When a breakup with her boyfriend Frederick overlaps with her sisters' Knocking and bad Step Exam score, Angie finds herself in a garden where she meets Ricky, a graphic artist, who asks to draw her. The story continues through Angie's perspective as she tries to move forward from her professional setback, navigate with overbearing parents, find her own direction in the medical field and fall in love.

This is not a cookie-cutter romance story. This is not a cookie-cutter self-discovery story. This is a unique story in Angie's world full of secondary characters who are built out and interesting, specifically Nia and Tabitha. I also appreciated how this book truly engaged with the messiness of a complicated relationship; Ricky and Angie are start and stop, will-they-won't-they throughout the whole book and I feel like it actually could have gone either way. The plot points around Angie's medical school career trajectory are interesting and fleshed out.

What I think I most enjoyed about this book is how the author lets you into her world, both her Ghanian culture and her medical school experience. Obuobi uses footnotes to explain terms that she assumes her reader wouldn't be familiar with to prevent the book from being a cultural explainer but at the same time, tell an authentic story that reflects how people truly interact with each other (med students talking to each other wouldn't explain what clerkship are).

I really enjoyed this book. I am actually from Naperville so I can relate to the MC wanting to get away from that town. I will say her entire world falling apart gave me anxiety because I was there 10 years ago but I LOVED the redemption arc and her HEA. It was very well told and an accurate depiction of what women of color go through on a day to day basis.

A love story about family, friends, medicine and community. Very much into the niche world of physician training which I think often gets glamorized in novels if its shown at all (its not so glamorous), it was nice to see myself in a protagonist in that regard. I loved this book and the family of characters, hopefully, we get to hear from more of them soon. zero out of 10 on the steam so feel free to give to a younger audience.

I love this charming romance novel. It wove together many important concept and showed our main character trying to find her way in life. I love the dynamics with the MCs family and friends. I enjoyed learning about the different culture. I am always a sucker for a medical field romance.


Solid read

Absolutely loved the realistic layers in this story! The friendships and family dynamics were well written and mirrors my own experiences and the ups and downs in the relationships were flawlessly executed.

The Ghanaian culture also added an important layer that I hope readers of all cultures will appreciate and grow from.

I'm so glad I requested On Rotation. It hooked me from the start. This has some amazing characters. I loved Angie's character the most. You could relate to her and she wasn't perfect. She was had the world on her shoulders trying to balance school and her relationship with her boyfriend and family. I loved the story and recommend that you read it!! I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Thanks Netgalley, Harper VoyagerUS and Avon Books.
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Charming romance novel about discovering your way in life. Angie is relatable heroine that you can't help but love.Well written, great banter and I knew when reading this I would love it just by how well her relationship with her family was shown.
If you want a cute wholesome read this is the one for you.

Special thanks to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for sharing this ARC with me in exchange for an honest review.

This was the perfect palette cleansing book, and reading it felt more like a hug than anything else. I loved the main characters and the message. Was it perfect? No, but what books are? Was it special in its own unique way, and a wonderful experience? Definitely.

Genre: own voices, women's fiction
Pub date: 6/21/22
In one sentence: "Perfect Immigrant Daughter" Angie has made it to med school - but when she bombs an important exam and her boyfriend breaks up with her, she starts to question everything.

Reader beware: the illustrated cover makes this seem like a romance, but it's much more of a women's fiction book with romantic elements. I loved Angie's character - her passion for helping underserved populations was very inspiring. She's the kind of caring and perceptive doctor that any patient would be lucky to have, and I enjoyed seeing her advocate for her patients. I was rooting for her as she worked to balance her family expectations, difficult academic work, time with friends, and romantic relationships.

This book starts a little slow but really finds its footing about 50% of the way through with a great ending and lots of character growth. If you like books about strong women and STEM, you might like this one!

Thank you to Avon for providing an ARC on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.