A slow burn romance that gives hopes to its readers. It’s a very cozy read about new beginnings and finding your joy - very sweet.

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a little too sweet for Mr but someone who is looking for sweet should definitely pick it up!

I really like slow burn but this was to slow burn. It was confusing because at first you think she us moving on but she hasnt. The set up was just drawn out and weird. It was a sweet story but it was hard to really love the characters.

This is a cozy, slow-burn romance perfect for book lovers. Told over a year's time from Ingrid’s perspective, the story follows a librarian whose ten-year relationship has hit a standstill. When her sister gets engaged, Ingrid and her boyfriend decide to take a break. As she begins to explore dating again, she slowly realizes that her grumpy, bookish colleague Macon might be the person she's truly meant to be with.
This was a sweet and charming story. I really enjoyed following Ingrid’s personal journey and the changes she made in her life. There were several laugh-out-loud moments, and can we talk about the cat. I think fellow book lovers will really enjoy.
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC.

DNF at 15%. Omg y’all I’m having the worst week for DNFs…but I fear watching paint dry would be more interesting than this book.

The pace is way too slow for a book that’s 400+ pages. Ingrid needs to do a lot of inner work before I’d be willing to read more of her story. I hate the name Macon. She also kept mentioning stuff from the pandemic - like four times in the first 3 chapters - <i> and sharks, for that reason, I’m out. </i>

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I went into this book expecting a pure romance, and while there's a lovely romance woven throughout, it's not the main event! My absolute favorite part was witnessing Ingrid's incredible character growth. It felt like watching an old friend truly find herself. Sure, there were moments where the pacing slowed a bit, and I sometimes found myself thinking, 'Ingrid, how are you missing that?!' But honestly, those moments made her so much more relatable. This was such a cozy read, and I definitely recommend it if you're looking for a story with heart and genuine self-discovery.

This author has never disappointed me. I love every book she writes. I’m so happy to be able to read her new book before it comes out. I love the characters in the plot line. They were definitely well thought out.

Ingrid the librarian has a comfortable life. A long steady relationship, a long term job at the library. Her sister gets engaged which begs the question, is Ingrid going to marry her boyfriend?
Discussions are had and the couple decide they are not ready for marriage just yet, but they will be in a month. They decide to have a month of dating others and plan to come back to eachother.
Ingrid already knows the exact person she wants to date...
Disasters ensue, heartbreak and finding yourself. Not accepting comfort and stability. Sometimes the only way to find yourself is to have your life fall apart and be turned on your head!
I absolutely loved this book and the characters. Ingrid is an inspiration!

What a great read! This is a new-to-me author so I didn't have any expectations going in. Definitely a slow burn romance and I really loved Macon. This story follows Ingrid as she finds herself as she navigates a break from her long-term relationship. I prefer single POV books and really liked this is only Ingrid's POV. I recommend this book and will definitely read more from this author.

Thank you to Netgalley for the eARC!

Okay, so Stephanie Perkins' *Overdue* is a **slow-burn**, and it's not your typical rom-com, which I guess is cool if you're into something different. But honestly? The characters were forgettable. I legitimately couldn't tell you the main girl's name, even if you paid me. Overall, it's just a **meh read** you'll probably forget about the second you put it down.

Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for this book! Overall, this book was enjoyable. I like the cover a lot! It is a slooooooow burn book, but i think people will enjoy this.

I didn’t know exactly what to expect going into Overdue, but wow—I ended up really enjoying this one. Ingrid was such a relatable main character, even when I wanted to shake her a little in the beginning (girl, what are you doing??). But that’s part of what made her feel real—she’s messy, stuck in a relationship that’s been coasting for years, and finally deciding to break free and figure out what she actually wants. Her journey was awkward and frustrating and beautiful in the best way. And Macon? The quiet, bookish, grumpy-but-secretly-sweet coworker? He stole every single scene he was in. Their dynamic had this slow, simmering tension that made the pay-off so satisfying, even if I wished they’d figured things out just a little sooner.

The solo POV totally worked for me—it gave us such a deep look into Ingrid’s thoughts, doubts, and growth, and I loved how Stephanie Perkins handled that inner voice. The writing flowed effortlessly and made the entire reading experience feel cozy and intimate, even when things were emotionally tense. I also have to shout out the side characters—they weren’t just filler, they brought real color and warmth to the story, especially Ingrid’s friends and the little bookstore crew. Sure, the pace dragged a bit in the middle, but it matched the slow-burn feel of the romance and the self-discovery arc. Overall, this was a charming, heartfelt read with a book-loving couple at its core—and really, who can resist that?

I didn’t know exactly what to expect going into Overdue, but wow—I ended up really enjoying this one. Ingrid was such a relatable main character, even when I wanted to shake her a little in the beginning (girl, what are you doing??). But that’s part of what made her feel real—she’s messy, stuck in a relationship that’s been coasting for years, and finally deciding to break free and figure out what she actually wants. Her journey was awkward and frustrating and beautiful in the best way. And Macon? The quiet, bookish, grumpy-but-secretly-sweet coworker? He stole every single scene he was in. Their dynamic had this slow, simmering tension that made the pay-off so satisfying, even if I wished they’d figured things out just a little sooner.

The solo POV totally worked for me—it gave us such a deep look into Ingrid’s thoughts, doubts, and growth, and I loved how Stephanie Perkins handled that inner voice. The writing flowed effortlessly and made the entire reading experience feel cozy and intimate, even when things were emotionally tense. I also have to shout out the side characters—they weren’t just filler, they brought real color and warmth to the story, especially Ingrid’s friends and the little bookstore crew. Sure, the pace dragged a bit in the middle, but it matched the slow-burn feel of the romance and the self-discovery arc. Overall, this was a charming, heartfelt read with a book-loving couple at its core—and really, who can resist that?

This was one of the cutest slow burn romances I’ve read in awhile and that specific couple is only a small part of the book. I feel like at least the first third of the book is our main character learning to accept that her over a decade long relationship is DOA. Then she goes all independent woman and creates her own freaking bookstore. And finally, in the last couple chapters, she has grown enough to reach the man of her dreams.

As a fan of Stephanie Perkins' YA books, I started Overdue as soon as the download was complete. At times, I loved this book; at other times, I rolled my eyes and wanted to toss it. Overdue seems to inspire strong feelings in its readers, for better or worse? It almost felt like 3 different books at times - Ingrid and Cory and their immature decision-making; Ingrid "finding herself" somewhat; and Ingrid pursuing her bookshop and relationship with Macon. Overall - it was an odd book and as others have stated, a VERY slow burn - but I continue to look forward to much more from Stephanie Perkins!

The publishing industry underserves Steph Perkins by trying to classify her books. Is this book romantic? Yes. Is it a ~romance~? No, not really. It's more than that and it's better. I love a real, tropey romance that hits all the familiar beats but OVERDUE isn't that. It's a classic Stephanie Perkins book. It has the same flavor as ANNA, LOLA, and ISLA but it never feels YA. It's a real bildungsroman (to the point that I wonder if that was the working title). We watch Ingrid grow and change and evolve over the span of one year. She tries and she fails. She tries and she succeeds. She falls in love with her life and then with a man.

Like every other Stephanie Perkins book, I was absolutely consumed by OVERDUE. I couldn't do anything else while I was reading it. I mentally moved to Ridgetop, NC and am devastated to have been evicted by the end of the book. Somehow, I have to live my real life again without the many friends I made here.

I'm sure this book will be divisive because it's nearly too lifelike. But it's lifelike the way Vermeer is lifelike. It's a master at work. Steph Perkins is one of the best to ever do it.

I was so excited for this book! Stephanie Perkins was one of my all time favorite YA authors as a teen and I spent many hours swooning over her romances. I was incredibly excited for her adult debut (centering on books, no less) but this just fell short for me. The writing style feels extremely YA. You're reading about someone who is almost 30, but the language and thought processes feel like you're reading about a 16 year old. The way our FMC is completely absorbed in herself and her own world just screams "highschool" to me. I also could not understand what she saw in Macon. I think the author was trying for grumpy yet quirky, but I just didn't get that vibe from him. I couldn't sense any chemistry between them to the point that I spent a good chunk thinking he must not be the love interest! I was also put off by the pacing. We start the book right after the FMC makes the deal with her long time partner, cueing the reader to prep for a fast paced book. What followed felt droning at times, waiting for something to move the plot forward. Though I am disappointed in this release I'm still looking forward to seeing what esle she writes in the adult genre, and I'm sure this book will hit for some people (just not for me)!

Thank you to St Martin's Press / Saturday Books and Stephanie Perkins for the digital arc of this book in exchange for an honest review. It was honestly still a dream come true to read an advance copy of a Stephanie Perkins book - 16 year old me is screaming right now!

Some books come to us for a reason, and Overdue was that kind of book for me.

It had been sitting on my NetGalley shelf for a while, but something told me it was time to pick it up—and I’m so glad I did. I needed this story. I needed the reminder that it’s okay when people grow apart, even after years together. That making mistakes is part of finding out who you really are. That letting go can be just as powerful as holding on.

Ingrid’s journey felt incredibly real. She frustrated me at times (I just wanted her to be happy!), but her growth was worth it. Watching her step into her own identity—personally, professionally, romantically—was so satisfying. And Macon... what a quietly perfect love interest. Grumpy, introverted, gentle—a total cinnamon roll in disguise.

Yes, the romance is a slow burn (emphasis on slow), and I kind of wish we’d had more time with them together at the end, but honestly, the pacing felt true to Ingrid’s process of figuring things out.

Perkins’s writing was warm and easy to sink into, and I loved the bookish world she built—between libraries, bookstores, and characters who love stories, this was a cozy place to spend some time.

If you like slow-burn romance, personal growth, and stories that gently remind you that it’s okay to start over, this one’s worth your time.

The premise of this book seemed promising. I had difficulty getting in to this book and the storyline. I did not find the FMC very relatable. I felt I couldn’t get enough insight to the male character to really be invested.

I ended up putting it down halfway through, but tried very hard to get through it.

This book wasn’t my favourite. The characters just weren’t portrayed in a way that I like to read. I found that she was immature and annoying most of the time. The book looks beautiful but the story is just not for me.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own