Who would have thought someone would write a rom-com surrounding a rescue chicken? Yes, I said chicken. Like a live one, and not the KFC variety which would be so much more realistic. Take a pretty common meet cute situation and throw in a chicken and you get "To Get to the Other Side". It's a little goofy and predictable, but somehow it works. If you love rescue animals and second chances or chickens, this is the perfect random book for you!

Thank you #NetGalley and Alcove Press for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

To Get to the Other Side is Trixie and Bear's romance. They meet in the middle of the city when Trixie slams on her brakes and jumps out to rescue an injured chicken that is trying to cross the busy city street. Bear helps her and she takes off with the chicken without him finding out who she is. Trixie takes the chicken home and gets the ultimatum that she has to move out of her apartment or get rid of the chicken. She answers an ad for a room for rent and meets Bear again. His sisters, trying to get him to step out of his comfort zone, had placed the ad in hopes of helping him out socially and financially. Needless to say, the chemistry between Trixie and Bear is there from the first moment but getting into a relationship is messy enough without it being with your roommate. Feelings get involved and that can never work out, right?

I knew this book would be unique, and I wasn't wrong about that. The whole chicken as a house pet gave this former farm girl the icks but, aside from that, I really liked this book. There were a lot of layers to both of the main characters that got peeled away as the book progressed. I loved that there were dual points of view because I wanted to know what was going on in both of those heads. The chicken wasn't the only one that had trouble getting to the other side. Both Bear and Trixie make it with the help of the other and it was pretty sweet.

My sincere thanks to Alcove Press and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book and give my unbiased opinion of it. I look forward to recommending it.

This book is so cute, I really enjoy this story! Highly recommended!!!
Thanks Netgalley and the publisher for my copy of this book

I really wanted to love this one, but it just didn’t work for me. I actually tried really hard to get into this one, but just couldn’t.

3.5 ⭐️

A nice and fresh romcom with some unusual elements in it (yes, I’m referring to the chicken😂)
I also loved the presence of non toxic family members (finally), Bear’s family was the cutest and i loved how they helped him, alongside Trixie of course.

I wished for a bit more as it left me unsatisfied towards the ending but it’a definitely a light read.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this arc, all opinions are my own.

This has been on my shelf for about a year and, while I was super excited to read it, other priorities kept getting in the way. Out of complete irony, I finished this book the day before publication day and I just want to say: IT'S SO GOOD!

I expected a completely light-hearted love story that 100% revolved around a chicken. BUT when I got was a fun rollercoaster of love, healing, family and trust that started and ended with a chicken.

Such a cute book with heavier topics that were addressed in a relatable yet respectable manner. There are some trigger warnings but nothing graphic or too traumatic that my snowflake heart couldn't get by without just a tear or two. We're all different though so please note that emotional/mental abuse by a parent is the biggest topic covered in this book.

Add it to your TBR list for the New Year. Heck - add it to your holiday list now!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advance copy of this eARC for review. Thoughts and opinions are my own. <3

This book sounds like a fun read but it didn't take long for me to realize that it was a chore to read. The $900 vet bill for chicken was just too much and kinda set the tone for me.
Maybe if there is an audiobook I might give it another go but for now it's a miss.

When Trixie rescues a chicken trying to cross the road, it puts her in a bind. Her apartment building doesn't allow pets, and the animal shelter where she works only accepts cats and dogs. The logical choice (obviously) is for Trixie to find a new home. When she signs the lease, housemate and homeowner Bear doesn't realize she's got a chicken. After all, he never asked, and she wisely didn't volunteer the information. But Trixie is so adorable, he really can't resist. Will cohabiting and co-parenting an ailing chicken lead to love?

This is adorable. It's heartwarming and emotional and has more depth than you might expect. If you like whimsical, opposites attract rom coms with quirky characters and adorable pets, you won't want to miss this one.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

The premise was cute as a woman who works at an animal shelter rescues a chicken and then must share an apartment with the hunky, but reserved and socially awkward hero. They each have their difficult histories that have molded who they are today. So we spent a lot of time enjoying their interactions while waiting for each to realize how perfect the other person is for them. Mostly, I was waiting for them to get over themselves.

I found it hard to see how adorable the chicken was. I guess it’s a sign of the heroine’s loving character that she sacrifices her apartment and finances to save a sickly chicken.

I normally don't give books bad reviews because I typically DNF them. I decided to push through and see if the book would become more enjoyable but it didn't
I couldn't connect with Trixie and bear's romantic relationship it just felt a little off with how different their personalities were.

How did the chicken cross the road? With Trixie and Bear's help, of course. It's a one-of-a-kind meet cute that ends with the two becoming roommates... and helping an injured chicken.

This book started strong but the lengths Trixie went to save this chicken was beyond my comprehension, especially when I felt like we were missing key background info on Trixie (i.e. her childhood was lightly touched upon and then forgotten.) Her effort might have been comical if it weren't for the vet bills and debt that followed.

With seriously impressive puns and lots of Grey's Anatomy, Trixie and Bear's slow-burn romance was sweet and a bit socially awkward. I did not expect his family drama and Chick Chick to play such a big role.

And what are the chances that my neighbor happens to have a chicken statue in their front yard ? When I saw it, I knew I had to knock on their door and ask to take a picture with a chicken book. Yes, I am that person.

READ 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 IF YOU:
• love quirky characters that think they are "punny" and has an interesting choice of replacement words for swear words
•enjoy close family dynamics
• are an animal lover of all kinds

I had very mixed feelings about this books somehow.

Started strong and I was so loving every piece but somehow got distracted in the middle and wasn't able to pick up from there anymore. I do remember all the laughter and fun I was having it so definetely give it a try, surely I will in the future with a better timing hopefully.

This book started strong, and I was loving the cute, quirky Trixie. Working in an animal shelter, rescuing an injured chicken who was running loose on the streets of Chicago, Trixie seems like someone you could see being your BFF. And Bear, big and loveable yet somber, seems the perfect match for Trixie's sunny disposition. But somewhere along the way, I think this story kind of lost its way. Trixie started to grate on my nerves more and more, and I just wanted Bear to tell her to hit the road. The plot dragged a bit in the middle, then seemed to wrap up too quickly. Overall the book was just okay for me.

And I still want to know how a chicken ended up in downtown Chicago.

This story got me feeling all of the emotions! All the intricate relationships made me root for a happy ending all through out the book.
The main characters was likeable and seemingly typical until you get to.know her thoughts and worries, then, you start to hope and dream for a happy ending.
The dynamic between the main characters and the love interest was really enjoyable and the banter was very funny.
All in all this book was such a fun and light-hearted read!

What do you get when you cross a sick chicken, an under employed Carpenter, and an animal rescuer? This book is the answer.
I was hooked by the first blurb about Trixie rescuing a chicken in downtown Chicago. And the main guy is named Bear.
It’s a cute, feel good read. Surrounded by her love of all animals, Trixie will go to any lengths to save them all. Bear has four interfering sisters who put him in semi hilarious predicaments.
Swirl all those ingredients together and what you have is a cute debut sure to please any reader looking for love and animals too.

How many times have you read about a meet-cute that involves a chicken crossing the road? Well, I can attest to this being a first for me, and I loved it. This was a rather adorable grumpy-sunshine romance. You had Trixie who was rainbows and ice cream with a touch of Snow White magic with the animals. Then you had Bear with little say and no desire to people.

But looks may have been deceiving, as both were hiding parts of themselves. Trixie’s parents raised her to hide any negative feelings. She had to be smiling and “on” all the time and believed that suppressing her emotions was the only way to get people to care about her. Bear’s biological father was a toxic male who made Bear ashamed of all the things he enjoyed or cared about. Though I appreciated the author taking on gender stereotypes, I sometimes felt that the inner monologues were a bit repetitive when the personal issues were already well established.

However, there were so many delightful things in this story, I was able to overlook it.

° Lots of laugh out loud moments
° Animal antics
° Pancakes
° Chick-Chick the chicken
° Bear’s family
° Lovable hero and heroine

These two bonding over a chicken made me giddy, but I really loved seeing Trixie and Bear learning to trust and to be their true selves. A super sweet ending left me feeling lighthearted and happy, and I am looking forward to seeing what else Ohlert has in store for us.

I had this book in my TBR and biggest expected book of the year. and maybe it's one the deception, because i thought i was going to like it more, don't get me wrong, the book is good and the story is solid, is just that there is something on this book and let me with a big meh feeling, i don't know if the narration of the story or what but it ended up feeling like meh

All this book had to do was mention greys anatomy and I was sold! Both characters were endearing and I loved the heroines quirky traits! The author was also nice when I interacted with her on instagram.

Thank you for an advanced copy of To Get to the Other Side.

Star Rating: 2⭐️
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Pub Date: December 6, 2022

This book was cute, but honestly, a bit forgettable. The characters were a little bland, and the whole concept of a "rescue chicken" was just a little out of left field for me. I thought I would really like this book, but once I started reading, the book lost some of its appeal. It was a little bland, a little boring, and just kind of meh by the end of it.

It did have some cute moments, but overall, I was not super impressed with this one.

This was a cute story. Chick chick was my favorite character. She is cute. This book had several laugh out loud moment. Bear was nice and Trixie was okay. Near the end Trixie started to get on my nerves since she was so blind to what was going on. Bear's sisters actions seemed extreme. I did enjoy reading about Bear's family though.