This book has a good pace to it that makes you want to keep reading. Britt was an interesting character. The fact that she could do online videos while having extreme social anxiety is remarkable. I liked Hunter a lot. He was willing to step out of his comfort zone. I liked Daniel and his boss. They were great examples of grace and redemption. Amy was not my favorite. She was extremely overprotective and angry. It was a little harder for me to read the sections about her.

The fact that everyone was keeping so many secrets was a bit unbelievable and you could see it all coming to a head at a most inopportune time. The responses there were a little extreme which is why I gave it four instead of five stars. Still I appreciated the theme of second chances and not being forever hampered by your own past mistakes.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson for providing me with a free e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

I laughed. I cried. And I loved every minute of reading this book. It features Britt, a talented artist whose crippling social anxiety has held her back since she can remember, and Hunter, an extremely handsome young man who never felt like he could measure up to his wealthy family’s standard of perfection. Hunter coasted through his teen years on charm and alcohol until he eventually wound up serving time for his misdeeds and lost his family relationships. This unlikely pair met online and their love story was so sweet and so emotional. I couldn’t put it down. Highly recommend! I received a complimentary copy of the book from the publisher. All opinions expressed are strictly my own.

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This is a beautifully written story that makes you feel right alongside the characters. Britt is an artist with a YouTube channel but she has severe social anxiety. Hunter is a good looking guy but he overcome many hurdles in his life. He catches one of Britt’s videos and decides to take a chance and reaches out to her. Can two totally different people find something in common?
If you like sweet, Christian romances, this story is for you. Many thanks to the author, Thomas Nelson Fiction and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of the book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
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READ THIS BOOK IF YOU LIKE…
Opposites attract
Secrets
Slow burn romance

I went into this book somewhat blind, and I honestly enjoyed reading it. The main thing I did not like was the multiple POVS. I did not know this book would have four POVS. I feel neutral about Britt and Hunter. Their romance really didn’t do much for me, but at the same time this is a clean and Christian romance. It’s okay not to have spice but I felt as if the spark wasn’t there for them. I also did not really care for Britt’s Mom. On the other hand I really liked how the author went about talking about social anxiety and recovering addiction and alcoholism. I’ve seen some people say it was mentioned too much, but I was okay with the mentions. I would definitely recommend this book to someone who is not into spice. Hopefully, they would enjoy. This is my first book from this author. Thank you Net Galley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

So Into You is a well written and entertaining romance. I throughly enjoyed the plot and the character dynamics. I recommend this book. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and Netgalley. This is my unbiased review.

Britt and Hunter are opposites but they are faced with if they will be honest with each other and then build a relationship or not. Hunter loves to live his life by playing sports and his good looks help him a lot in life . While Birtt is more of a homebody and enjoys spending time alone.

This book was full of emotion. I enjoy the story like between the two characters and even the parents of Britt. It makes you think and look at your own story. Thanks for the advanced copy from NetGalley and publisher.

So Into You by Kathleen Fuller is a delightful book with relatable characters.

I really enjoyed the development of Britt and Hunter's relationship and how Brittany's social struggles and Hunter's past issues were combined into their relationship.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story, it did not disappoint.

Thank you Netgalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely voluntary and my own.

A beautifully written romance tackling some complex issues with great insight and sensitivity. The characters are relatable, the storyline is engaging and it was hard to put down! More than your average romance novel and one I’d highly recommend. It’s safe to say I loved it and will be looking out for more by this author.

So Into You by Kathleen Fuller was an absolutely delightful book.
This book has likable and relatable characters that will find their way into the reader’s heart.
This book has everything a sweet romance should: great characters; a wonderful setting; and a storyline that held my interest.

I was given the privilege to read “So Into You” by Kathleen Fuller before it actually releases for publication tomorrow (Dec 3). Overall, it’s a great story. I enjoyed the chemistry and relationship between Hunter and Britt.

One of the reviews I read, after reading the book, commented about the other characters and sideline stories that run along with the main one being unneeded. I actually disagree. I think seeing Britt’s parents deal with their issues as well as seeing the fragile relationship Hunter has with his parents are key in understanding the main characters.

I also absolutely loved Maude and X. They were just too fun!

Britt deals with social anxiety… Severe social anxiety. Often books will portray a character dealing with anxiety and they don’t make it much more than a bit of nervousness. As someone who lived eight years locked away from the world because of anxiety, I can tell you that is not true anxiety. Kathleen Fuller did a very good job portraying someone with this debilitating issue. And I loved Hunter‘s tenderness and understanding as he helped Britt deal with her challenges.

There’s a great deal in this story about how our past defines us and how we have to move forward in spite of it.

My one negative with the story comes with the fact that it is published by a Christian publisher and labeled as Christian fiction and yet faith and God are totally absent from the story. If it had not been labeled Christian fiction, I would’ve had no problem with that. Because even without faith included, it’s a great story. But I think the author missed a wonderful opportunity to show how faith plays a huge role in dealing with the various issues found in this book.

3.5 stars // romance, clean romance, christian // 💞

arc review 💌
release date : december 3, 2024

2024.12.2

okay so my feelings for this book are complicated. i wanted to enjoy/love it bc its a christian romance and etc... but the characters and multiple pov's kept mixing me up. i did get an audiobook arc (and e-book) i loved the voices of the narrators and they made the story sound amazing.

the main plot was a good idea, but the way it was executed could've been better. i am happy with the ending tho.

britt : okay so she's our fmc and she has a major anxiety disorder, not social, artistic and has a youtube channel, super innocent. she's basically marinette in another font (older, more shy version) and i liked that. some ways she was relatable, but not completely. her not seeing herself as attractive/loveable felt very real and something that's easy to connect to.

hunter : i liked his character of reformed bad boy, him turning his life around was really nice and we don't really see this kind of representation in books that often. he felt really real and ik there's lots of people like him in the world. i feel like i didn't learn much about him in this book tbh.

to me this book felt like a short story with a bunch of people's pov's in 3rd person (maybe omniscient?) idek but like there was a part with britt's, hunter's. amy's (britt's mom), and even daniel (britt's dad) - the latter two which were completely unnecessary.

adding a bunch of storylines made it more like a movie- knowing everyones perspective and sorts and not like a novel. there was random info with her mom and dad, we only got introduced to a "second chance" over 70% into the book.

this book was easy to read overall and an okay read to start december with, there's definitely worse.
this was not my fav, but if you're looking for a clean romance and are fine with many pov's and side plots i'd definitely recommend picking it up. otherwise it may not be your cup of tea


thank you netgalley and thomas nelson fiction for an e-arc in exchange for my honest review

Inspiring

Although the story's synopsis grabbed my attention, I truly did not know what to expect from it. But I can honestly say I was completely drawn in and blown away all in one shot.

I greatly enjoyed the development of Brittany and Hunter's relationship and eventual romance. I also enjoyed how the author beautifully combined Brittany's social struggles and Hunter's past issues into their relationship. All of what they were each "uncomfortably comfortable" with was so true to life and added so much depth to Brittany and Hunter's story. I also enjoyed the secondary characters' stories, which intertwined with the main characters without overshadowing them.

This is an inspiring story of family, overcoming, self-reflection, secrets that come to light, trust, and romance. Yes, it touches on some deep issues that don't normally get talked about in many books, but they are handled beautifully and play an integral part in the story. And although I initially did not know what to expect, I thoroughly enjoyed it, and it did not disappoint.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely voluntary and my own.

3.5⭐
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Tropes: Christian romance, mental health rep, addiction rep, anxiety rep, friends to lovers, closed door,
Multi POV 3rd person

I felt pretty meh, I didn’t hate it, but I don’t really enjoy reading clean Christian romances and all the different POVs were a little overwhelming for me. I think it would’ve worked better as a movie,

Although the characters seem underdeveloped, I appreciated Britt and Hunter’s struggles, with anxiety and alcoholism as well as how they helped each other through it. It’s nice to see that represented and I think it was handled pretty well. Along with that there were lots of twists and turns so it kept me guessing.

My biggest complaint is that a significant chunk of the story was focused on Britt’s parents as a means for giving backstory on Britt and Hunter, but it’s not mentioned in the blurb at all. I also didn’t like the miscommunication at the end- I don’t really care either way about a miscommunication trope but this bugged me because it seems like they were both purposefully misunderstanding each other.

This book is everything I want in every book! It was sweet and the main character was so relatable! I loved the MMC and how he made the FMC feel safe! This story was captivating from the beginning to end! There is no spice which I loved so much! So into you was adorable and I will reread!

So Into You
Kathleen Fuller
Publication date: 12/3/2024
4/5 stars

I really enjoyed this book! I really appreciated the character development and all the different POVs.

Thank you to Kathleen Fuller, Thomas Nelson Fiction, and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I am not totally sure what I expected of this book, but I can emphatically proclaim that whatever it may have been this book blew it out of the water. I absolutely loved this book and I was so invested in both of these perfectly imperfect characters with real life flaws. The book is so relatable on so many levels. The author did an amazing job with bringing Britt and Hunter to life, as well as the characters surrounding them and who are impacted by their stories. A refreshing read!

This was just ok to me. While I liked the depictions of social anxiety and how they were handled, the rest was just kind of ok. Not super memorable but whatever.

Publication December 3rd, 2024
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I loved this book! Britt and Hunter’s opposites-attract story is so heartfelt and real. Their journey of helping each other grow is sweet, funny, and emotional. It is also deeply moving as they navigate significant issues such as anxiety, recovery from addiction, and self-improvement

Thank You Netgalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction

So Into You explores the quiet battle of mental health through the story of Britt, a talented artist with social anxiety, and Hunter, a reformed addict. Their unlikely friendship grows into a meaningful relationship marked by personal healing. If you or someone you know has faced social anxiety or significant life changes, this book offers a compelling and relatable narrative.

Britt’s struggles with anxiety are portrayed with authenticity—her fear of judgment, discomfort in social situations, and feeling stuck in life. The book shows how anxiety can hold people back from pursuing their dreams, but Britt’s journey is one of gradual growth, full of setbacks and triumphs, especially in her interactions with Hunter.

Hunter, the reformed bad boy, is more than his past. His recovery from addiction and struggles with an estranged family add depth to his character. His journey will resonate with anyone rebuilding their life after past mistakes. Hunter’s quiet strength and patience create a safe space for Britt, reminding readers that change, even slow and messy, is possible with faith in Jesus.

Themes of second chances and forgiveness run throughout, particularly in the complex family dynamics Britt faces. The romance is sweet, but it’s the emotional journeys of Britt and Hunter that make their connection meaningful. While the story doesn’t delve deeply into surrendering your life to Jesus, Hunter’s Jesus-centered faith journey provides a quiet yet powerful message of grace and redemption.

Ultimately, So Into You is about healing, growth, and the tenderness of love. If you or someone you know has dealt with anxiety, addiction, or family struggles, this story offers both empathy and hope. Yet, marketed as Christian fiction, it misses an opportunity to deepen these themes by incorporating the transformative power of Jesus in a more substantial way. For readers who value stories that clearly center around the redemptive and transformative work of Christ, this book may leave you wanting more.

The audiobook version of So Into You is well done. It kept me engaged with the pacing and tone, making it easy to stay connected to the characters and plot.

I received a digital ebook and an audio ARC of So Into You from the publishers via NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on the super writing and story’s beautiful content, ensuring transparency and reliability.