Baby this is a GROWN romance and I am here for it!

This book had my attention from the beginning to end. Losing Sight takes you on a Journey with two 40 plus individuals navigating loss, love and healing later in life.

Tanika is a journalist/reporter who has been at the top of her game career wise but now faces being replaced by the "Younger" reporter and trying to figure out to navigate getting older. One thing that she refuses to face until she has no choice is her needing glasses. This part so was real to me because I know plenty of people who go through the same thing.

Gideon is a eye doctor who is still trying to heal from the loss of his wife of our 15 years. With no real direction he is just floating through life not willing to move on until he gets a sign and a push from his SIL Celeste. Which by the way is the best SIL anyone could have. The way she reassured Gideon and let him know that it was okay to move on was so loving.

When these two come together you can instantly see the chemistry but it takes a little time to get there. Tanika is so used to putting her job first and using that as an excuse that she does the same with Gideon at first until she realizes the connection they may have. WIth Gideon he was all in but still second guessing himself.

Now this book is not without the drama. With both Tanika and Gideon suffering from unresolved trauma and abandonment issues so many assumptions were made that had me wondering if they were really going to make it.

With the help of their family, the Boss Chick VIllage and Lauren :) these two eventually see what everyone else sees and that is they are meant to be together.

I love the magical realism in the book. I need those glasses asap!!

Ms. Richardson did a fantastic was combining real world characters with a magical element.

Oh, iykyk but the spice was 10/10!!


When I tell you Tati Richardson can do no wrong in my eyes I mean it.

Thank you Netgalley for a chance to do this ARC review.

I so enjoyed reading this book. I loved all the characters and the overall theme of the storyline. I liked that the characters were realistic and relatable which kept my interest. So far, top 3 of 2025!

Tanika is a sports reporter battling an ageist boss to regain her prime time coverage when she begins noticing issues with her vision. Lucky for Tanika, one of her besties has a cousin with an optometry office.
The good doctor, Gideon, is a widower whose grief has led to some negligence of his office. She's grappling with her health and career changing as he's accepting what it looks like to move on without leaving behind the life he knew. Throw in a little supernatural assistance to bring them together and voila.

Losing Sight is funny and sweet, a romance between two grown ups with grown up problems. The first half of the books won me over incredibly well. That said, when the big conflict came, I was not a huge fan of how it was handled. Aside from a slightly ill-timed joke, I don't think my good sis was in the wrong. I could have stood for him to grovel a bit more because of that and the ending felt slightly rushed, but this was a fun read regardless.

Losing Sight was a magically heated and inSIGHTful read! Tanika and Dr. Gideon were a match made in vision heaven! 

Tanika is a sports reporter who has covered some of the most major sporting events, but has recently been relegated to covering the minor sports that nobody cares to see. Why? Because she's aging and the network is now focused on featuring their newest, youngest diva that supposedly appeals more to the viewers.

Dr. G is a fairly new widow, and optometrist. Eyes are his specialty, but since his late wife's death his business has been suffering, missing the "people" component. 

They meet (again) when Tanika can no longer put off getting glasses. When his “assistant” helps her find the perfect pair, she begins to see things and people more clearly through a new lens!

I adored this story!  It was sweet, light, but had depth. It was also very relatable with trying to downplay the changes in our bodies as we age. At times I feel like the romance element was in the backdrop, but there was so much else to keep it engaging. There were some little details here and there that I couldn’t get enough of:

👓 The chemistry that evolved between Tanika and Dr. G was explosive!
👓 The friendship dynamics with Tanika and her girls was fun & fierce
👓Dr. G’s supportive relationship with Celeste was touching
👓 The sex scenes were scrumptious! 🥵
👓The magical glasses brought a special aura 😉
👓G & T's common bond over fly sneakers (I need to step my shoe game up)
👓 T's friend Bronwyn and all of her kids’ crazy names (she'd give Nick Cannon a run for his money)
👓 Houston rodeo season 🤘🏾7🤘🏾1🤘🏾3 🐎 (IYKYK)

So, "reading too much into things" as I usually tend to do, I had a problem with the whole Sarah aspect. I like how Tanika wanted to be a mentor, but there's no way I'd worked that hard to get someone to allow me to help them. Hopefully things won't backfire down the line. I also didn’t like the other men introduced into the story as potential prospects, and some of Tanika’s actions towards the end.

I hope to read more of this author’s works!! The narration was excellent!!

This was a fun read!

This audio was *chef's kiss*. Losing Sight is the second book that I have read by Tati Richardson and I really enjoy her writing style and appreciate that she writes mature characters and has plus sized women representation/appreciation. This book was so cute and funny. I found myself actually giggling while listening. Tati Richardson delivered a funny, romantic story with the perfect touch of magical realism. I would definitely recommend this book, specifically, the audiobook.

This story hooked me as soon as I started listening. Being an older woman, I related a lot with Tanika and her plight. When Gideon came back on the scene... FIRE! Beautifully executed second chance at Love while going through her loss of vision.

I really enjoyed Losing Sight by Tati Richardson. I like the aspect of magical realism and the dynamic between Tanika and Gideon. I deducted a star because I did find Tanika a bit annoying, as well as the fact that every single black man in the book wanted her. I get it, she's beautiful, but I found it unnecessary and rolled my eyes each time it happened.

It seems like there might be a sequel. If so, I think I will enjoy it more as enemies to lovers is my favorite trope.

Charlie L Wood as Tanika was okay, but I much preferred Jaime Lincoln Smith as Gideon.

I loved that this book focused on a couple in their 40s. However, it did feel like the only thing that was old about them was grey hair and bad knees. The attitudes displayed by both characters felt very childish at times. The FMC was hard to like and came off more pretentious than confident for at least 30 percent of the story.

The female narrator did not help matters. She made the female sound dull, boring, and the pacing of how the female narrator did not match the male narrator. The voice was very monotone and took away from the story to the point I wish only the male narrator completed the story.

Back to the story, I loved the magical realism but I wish it was explained better ..... was it a hallucination, manifestation, or a ghost? It was also refreshing for a MMC to not let a FMC walk all over him for a change and he did it so respectful while still maintaining his boundaries. Overall, a good read.

I loved this book so much! When I saw the audiobook for Losing Sight by Tati Richardson on NetGalley, he idea of a 40+ romantic comedy with a touch of magical realism immediately caught my attention. I’m so glad I chose it—I enjoyed every word.

“I see you. Every beautifully flawed, imperfect perfection about you takes up space in my heart. I see all of you.”

Tanika Ryan has spent years proving herself in the male-dominated world of sports journalism. At 40, she hosts the top-rated football show on her network, but lately, something feels off. Squinting at the teleprompter, stumbling over lines, and battling headaches have started affecting her work. To make matters worse, she’s losing ground to a younger, less-qualified woman.

She knows she needs to get her vision checked, but as an on-air personality, she doesn’t want to show any signs of aging. When the issue becomes too big to ignore, she turns to Gideon Miles, a widowed optician who has avoided relationships since losing his wife. Their connection sparks instantly, but whether he’s ready for something new remains uncertain.

A mysterious assistant leads Tanika to a unique pair of glasses, and suddenly, things start changing. Her viewers love her new look, and opportunities begin falling into place. But with newfound attention—both professional and personal—Tanika has to figure out what she really wants and whether Gideon is willing to step into the spotlight with her.

I loved Gideon’s blend of sweet and strong, with just the right amount of possessiveness. The magical realism remained subtle, adding a fun twist without overpowering the story. Even though Losing Sight is labeled as a romcom, it explores deeper themes like ageism, racism, female equality, sexual harassment, and grief while still delivering humor and heart.

“I’ve had you, and I damn sure will not share you.”

Likes:
•I loved Tanika’s “Boss Chick Village”—her group of friends, all Black women at the top of their careers.
•The story explores very realistic and relatable issues that women over 40 face.
•The glasses were just a little magic—enough to add intrigue while keeping the story grounded.
•I loved the F1 references and cars.
•Gideon’s love and respect for his late wife was handled beautifully.
•HOT over-forty sex. Yes, we do it too!
•I loved Gideon’s sister-in-law.

Dislikes:
•I can’t think of any!

The Narration:
Jaime Lincoln Smith and Charlie L. Wood were both new to me, and they did a fantastic job bringing this story to life. They perfectly embodied the characters, making the audiobook a great experience.

The Down & Dirty:
Losing Sight was a fabulous read! It captured the realities of being a woman at the top of her career, especially as a Black woman, with humor, heart, and just a touch of magic. I loved every character, the themes it explored, and the subtle humor woven into the more serious moments. If you love over-40 romance, I highly recommend Losing Sight by Tati Richardson.

Rating: 4.5 Stars, 3 heat, 5 Narration

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this read. For some reason, I was able to hear the audiobook so I waited for the book to come out and it was good. The book had magical realism in it that mad it fun, funny and enjoyable. I like Rom Coms like this that just draw you in.

Tati has done it again! I am a huge fan of her work and I love that she writes characters that look like me. I felt completely immersed in the story. A bonus is I’ve been obsessed with sports lately, so this was right on time!
The spice was perfect! Steamy but not too much, it felt just right!
It was a great reminder that you can find love at any age!

Losing Sight by Tati Richardson was a 3.5 star book for me. I loved the character development and the plot of Tanika and Gideon's love story. Tanika was a hardworking middle aged woman who was not receptive to her aging eye sight, but the magical glasses saved the day. I loved how the magical realism was written into the story for both Tanika and for Gideon to be drawn together it was too cute. I also admired their connection and love for sneakers, because your never too old to be a sneaker head. The village of friends Tanika had were amazing, some friendship groups one could dream to have in this day in age. But were the story fell short for me was the third act breakup and Tanika begging to be with Gideon!!! I didn't like it at all. I guess that's just not my style of representation of love. Thank you netgalley and Simon & Schuster for the audio arc.

I really enjoyed 𝐿𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑆𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑡, and it was an experience that was an “eye-opener” 👓 for me lol. This one intertwines themes of vision loss, but also explores the complexities of romance. The relationship in the story added a sweet layer to the plot, reflecting the emotional shifts that come with change, both physical and personal. For me, it hit home when my own prescription recently changed, and I had to get an “aging” prescription as well as finding out other things about my eyes. Up until that point, I had been in a bit of denial about the eye effects of getting older, but this book helped me confront it head-on. I absolutely loved Gideon’s character as well. Don’t get me wrong, there were definitely some funny and loving moments, so I can say this one has a bit of it all!

The audiobook really added to the experience, with the narrators voice carrying the emotional and reflection of the story. It was thought-provoking for me to listen. I would recommend to anyone who’s looking for a relatable story with a touch of romance.

I absolutely enjoyed this!! This was just enough magical realism with a love story that I needed! Gideon & Tanika were hot and heavy and I loved it! Second chances truly exist. Tati you did amazing with this book!!

I really enjoyed this story. It was easy to become engaged in Nikki’s career as a sports reporter and the the romantic flame building between her and her handsome optometrist. I liked that they were a middle aged couple both working through life’s ups and downs.
The touch of magic realism worked well with the story. Most of all I loved the laugh out loud humor. The audio was well done and very entertaining.

Tanika and Gideon are the perfect match but it takes a little magic and a whole lot of patience to get these two together. This is a great rom com that highlights love after 40 and second chances at love. I really enjoyed the book but the audiobook was the cherry on top, especially the spicy scenes. The narration for this book was superb and I fell in love with the characters and their love story all over again.

With this author imo she does too much, in other words she is a diversity check box author. And listen, I don’t mind diversity but when you tend to just start adding things just to say hey I got that covered, it makes for a chaotic reading experience and I’m not a fan of chaos in my books unless it part of the plot.

Anyolways, the romance between Tanika and Gideon was cute. Tanika’s character felt very much relatable in her age and in loosing her sight. And I heavily enjoyed the idea of her obtaining a pair of magical glasses cause I definitely need a pair, lols.

All and all… and imo this story would have been so much better without all the unnecessary side plots. It all just interrupted the romance brewing between our couple. Loosing Sight was a okay read and if a little bit of magical realism and older characters are your kind of jam, then I say check it out.

I really enjoyed the romance and the individual character journey for both characters. I enjoyed the workplace explored in Tanika's POV. The themes of grief and family were done very well and with care. I'm excited for more from Tati Richardson.

Tati’s books are always full of passion and steam and this one delivered!! I loved the mcs and the budding romance. I enjoyed the anchor plot line and thought it was such a fun read!

I loved this older romance featuring characters in their 40s without kids. Tanika was a beautifully strong and intelligent main character who endured incredible growth while facing life’s challenges. Gideon, a sexy, silver-fox widowed eye doctor, was equally compelling as he helped Tanika rediscover herself with a new pair of glasses.

A standout element was the magical twist—her new glasses granted her the ability to see people’s "true selves," adding depth and intrigue to the story. And her friend group? Simply amazing—the kind of supportive, loving friends we all wish we had! This book had heart, wisdom, and just the right touch of magic.