The love story between the two main characters was a great execution of the friends-to-lovers trope, as well as a satisfying grumpy/sunshine dynamic. I did struggle to relate to Alex and her financial status, and thought it was a little heavy handed on the luxury lifestyle she led. Still was a fun and enjoyable read!

WOW!!

My second five star read of the year and let me tell you it was a great read. I couldn’t put this book down.

This book ticks all of my boxes and then some.
- enemies(ish) to lovers (im not convinced they ever hated each other haha)
- workplace romance
- found family

I loved that a lot of the story focused on other aspects of life that are highly relatable, like Alex’s journey as a female in her late 20s/early 30s navigating male dominated workplaces, moving on from grief and complicated relationships.

This book gave me Dolly Alderton vibes and is the ultimate feel good book!

I will absolutely be buying a copy when it comes out.

Thanks NetGalley and Allen and Unwin for the opportunity!

4.5★s
Love On The Air is the first novel by Australian author, Ash London. So heartsore from a break-up that she throws in the job she loves and spends the last seven weeks of the year licking her wounds on a Philippine island, what could bring popular night DJ Alex York back to Sydney? A mysterious call from her friend and producer, Tom Winters, and a New Year’s resolution to regain her positive trajectory in life, seem to do the trick.

When her idol, Star FM breakfast DJ, Goldie Miller presents her with a dream job offer, how can she possibly refuse? Even an embarrassing encounter with the man who will be her boss won’t put her off. And Leo Billings may be just her type, but he’s her boss, and Alex has sworn off men. And if she is going to make her new timeslot hold its ratings, despite the sabotage and blackmail to which the male establishment resorts, there will be no time for romance.

There’s plenty of humour and a lot of fun characters in this breezy modern romance. While the copious brand-name dropping will likely appeal to younger readers and go over the heads of anyone uninterested in fashion, it certainly emphasises the superficiality that seems to be a hallmark of the industry.

London initially depicts her hard-partying protagonist as a compulsive shopper who buys shoes and bags in lieu of therapy. Luckily, she gives Alex a bit more depth as the story progresses, ultimately making it a triumph of women supporting each other and the power of social media when it matters. An entertaining debut.
This unbiased review is from an uncorrected proof copy provided by NetGalley and Allen & Unwin.

This book had me crying, laughing, and smiling until 1 a.m. It was funny, heartfelt, and even though it’s a romance story, the beautiful character development of both main and side characters elevates it. But it’s also a layered cautionary tale that highlights the inequities of female representation in a male-dominated workforce. In the end, I really loved this book and enjoyed everything in it.
5