Great first jump into adult from YA! Such a fun book! I just reviewed For Her Consideration by Amy Spalding. #ForHerConsideration #NetGalley

Thank you, NetGalley, publishers, and Amy Spalding for gifting me a copy of For Her Consideration in return for my honest review.

3/5 stars

Since a crushing breakup three years ago, Nina Rice has written romance, friends, her dreams of scriptwriting for TV, and even LA proper out of her life. Instead, she’s safely out in the suburbs in her aunt’s condo working her talent agency job from home, managing celebrity email accounts, and certain that’s plenty of writing—and plot—for her life. But a surprise meeting called by Ari Fox, a young actress on everyone’s radar, stirs up all kinds of feelings Nina thought she’d deleted for good . . .
Ari is sexy, out and proud, and a serious control freak, according to Nina’s boss. She has her own ideas about how Nina should handle her emails—and about getting to know her ghostwriter. When she tells Nina she should be writing again, Nina suddenly finds it less scary to revisit her abandoned life than seriously consider that Ari is flirting with her. Between reconnecting with her old crew and working on a new script, a relationship with a movie star seems like something she’ll definitely mess up—but what could be more worth the risk?

This was just an okay read for me. I think if it was told from Ari's point of view I might have enjoyed it. Nina is an annoying character, she was told by an ex-girlfriend that she is a horrible, toxic, and just all-around horrible person. Which naturally killed her esteem and made her into a horrible person. I have no clue what Ari saw in her, there really wasn't a redeeming quality to her. Ari on the other hand while she had her moments was an all-around better character.

I did enjoy how just having a girlfriend didn't magically fix all of Nina's issues. She actually took the steps to grow and by the end was taking accountability for her mistakes and how she treated people. Also, I despise 3rd act break ups and this one was just incredibly stupid, with all the drama already in the book we could have done with out.

I do like the realistic aspects of this book and would recommend to romance lovers.

For Her Consideration is the kind of sapphic romance that I can only dream will hit the mainstream in the same way that books like Red, White, and Royal Blue or Heartstopper have. The characters are three dimensional, and I couldn’t help but get invested. This felt very current, and I look forward to seeing what Spalding does next.

Delighted to include this title in my recent round-up “10 Queer Rom-Coms to Read if You Loved ‘Red, White & Royal Blue” for the Books section of Zoomer, Canada’s national culture magazine. (see column and mini-review at link)

I loved this book. The plus size representation was incredible. The sapphic representation was incredible. The romance was swoon worthy and overall it was just a fun read!
It had enough plot and emotion to really draw you in and maintain your attention.

When I tell you I ate this book up I am not even joking! i pulled an all nighter to complete it as it was just that good, i was hooked from page one and finally a plus size rep done correctly and relatability with a great family behind her.

both the MC are likeable which was something i was a little worried about at first but nope i loved both of them and the friendship they have, its a smooth romance which flows in a great way and it very much a nature way that doesnt fell forced or rushed

i am not a romance girl i love my sci fi and fantasy and so when i got this book i was not ready for how much i would love it and so here is to Amy spalding converting me to romance.

This was a cool plot line that I’ve never read before which with romance books can be rare. I enjoyed the characters the bonds between them and how we got to see them grow and become better versions of themselves throughout the book. I enjoyed the friendships shown in this book and how they were represented just as importantly as romantic relationships. Overall this was a wonderful book that I will definitely be recommending!

For Her Consideration was a fun queer romance. Not always a fan of the Hollywood person falls in love with a normal person troupe but this was cute. At times the writing style felt disjointed

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me access to the free advanced digital copy of this book.

This was a cute sapphic romance that didn't shy away from the harder parts of life. I had a little trouble getting into the story at first, but once I was in, I enjoyed every second of it.

The chemistry between Nina and Ari was incredible. However, when Nina's insecurities took up more room in the story, this too easily drifted from a romance to a women's fiction novel. Not necessarily a bad thing, but it does mean this isn't a mindless and happy romance.

I like the narrator for the audiobook very much. You could clearly hear the difference between the characters and their personalities, which sadly isn't always a given with audiobook narrators.

For Her Consideration has the found family trope, my quintessential weakness. Therefore it was a read I really enjoyed.

If there’s one thing I can count on Amy Spalding for, it’s writing a book that’s so quintessentially Los Angeles that it seems amazing it hasn’t existed before.

For Her Consideration tells the story of Nina, a Hollywood assistant who ends up working with Ari, a movie star who’s referred to as a control freak, but is one of the kindest people to Nina. Their professional relationship becomes much less professional, but isn’t that what we come to romance books for? This one doesn’t disappoint.

I sometimes struggle with the “Hollywood Star Falls for ~Normal Person~” trope, but that wasn’t the case with this one. I found myself so deeply invested in Nina and Ari’s relationship, yelling aloud at Nina when she made bad choices with friends and during the Third Act Moment. The ending soared.

I’m so excited for Spalding’s next adult romance. I can’t wait to take diligent notes on what new LA restaurants to try.

4 stars

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Synopsis: Since a crushing breakup three years ago, Nina Rice has written romance, friends, her dreams of scriptwriting for TV, and even L.A. proper out of her life. Instead, she's safely out in the suburbs in her aunt's condo working her talent agency job from home, managing celebrity email accounts, and certain that's plenty of writing-and plot-for her life. But a surprise meeting called by Ari Fox, a young actress on everyone's radar, stirs up all kinds of feelings Nina thought she'd deleted for good...
Ari is sexy, out and proud, and a serious control freak, according to Nina's boss. She has her own ideas about how Nina should handle her emails-and about getting to know her ghostwriter. When she tells Nina she should be writing again, Nina suddenly finds it less scary to revisit her abandoned life than seriously consider that Ari is flirting with her.
Between reconnecting with her old crew and working on a new script, a relationship with a movie star seems like something she'll definitely mess up-but what could be more worth the risk?
Review: FINALLY!! A plus-size MC, queer romcom that breaks the mould! I LOVED this! Every page had me hooked. It's unique, the characters are diverse, and the writing was *chefs kiss*. I am constantly saying that l'm looking for rom-coms that are diverse and bring something new to the scene. This is it, and it's brilliant.
5/5 stars ~

It was hard to like the main character, I’m not sure if it was the narrator or the writing, but she was so weak it was hard to like her, she did grow on me once she met Ari, who was like, almost too perfect? Too supportive, too loving, but I think both characters grew together really well and I did end up liking the book, just took about half the book- the found family/ friend groups were perfect, no notes, just love

5*

I absolutely adored this book. I loved how it’s set in the very here and now without it trying too hard and I love a good happy, romantic storyline, so this was right up my alley. But what I loved most about it was how truthful this was to queer experiences, the sense of community and the little chosen family reminded me of the old L Word group, without the toxicity of that. Also: the spicy scenes were top notch, with sexy consent asking and realistic descriptions. Well done!

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book.

Super fun queer romance with lots of steam, and fat representation. This was a quick and fast paced read. Would read more by this author.

Oh, how I loved this book. Nina and Ari were so adorable that I never wanted to leave their world. And Nina's friends were the kind of people that everyone should have in their lives. Even with Nina's struggles within herself and with the nasty list her ex-girlfriend wrote her, she still learned to love herself and open herself up to others. This was story was so sweet and heartfelt, I wanted it to go on forever! I can't wait to read whatever Amy Spalding writes next!

Dumped by her gaslighting ex 3 years ago (I’m not over it yet) Nina Rice has secluded herself in the suburbs of LA. Her dreams of becoming a tv writer buried and replaced with a job working for a talent agency, pretending to be celebrities via email.

Ghosting her old friends, working remotely from her aunt’s condo, Nina’s only social activity is weekly lunches at the retirement community. Until Ari Fox, Queer film darling, wants to get to know the woman who is writing her emails. Ari breaths life in to Nina’s lonely world, and after running in to one of her old friends, she begins to realize one persons opinion of her may not be worlds view.

Nina and Ari’s friendship and relationship is certainly a large arc in this story, but Nina’s relationship with herself is the real main plot to me. When her ex breaks up with her, providing a list of bullet points in all the ways she is toxic, a part of Nina shuts down. Her journey finding herself again, and trusting her relationships beautiful to watch.

For Her Consideration is a sweet story with romance and found family. The main character is a little too frustrating for a little too long, which made this read drag more than I would've liked.

For Her Consideration follows Nina, who's been seriously emotionally damaged by her ex and has successfully shut herself away from everyone who loves her (barring the wonderful Lorna) in case she hurts them. She's even given up her dream of screen writing and instead writes emails for celebrities who are far too important to answer their own.

When she meets with Ari Fox, Hollywood's current favourite darling to discuss some very important emails, sparks fly and Nina starts to put herself first again.

This was such a cute sapphic read, its very much a slow burn romance so be warned if you're expecting them to jump into bed straight away!

it's so refreshing to have a plus-size female main character and for her to be queer is just the cherry on top! The way Spalding approaches Nina's mental health is one of the best representations in a romance novel that I've read and I loved that Ari wasn't focused on 'fixing' her.

Nina's found family and her Aunt Lorna make for an amazing support group and all I wish is that Nina had actually spoken to her when she was dumped by Taylor rather than shutting herself away - her ex was 100% abusive and I don't think I've ever hated a fictional character so much before!

Tropes - miscommunication, found family, celebrity relationship.

Rating - 4⭐

I was lucky enough to get an eArc from Netgalley (thank you!) but it was also the Afterlight Book a few months ago so I also have a stunning hardcover edition.