3.5 stars rounded up. This was a nice quick read which did a great job of capturing the inner thoughts of an introvert. This is a story about a girl who isn’t really happy with her life but things start to change once she inherits a house in Florida from her grandmother. I enjoyed her journey of finding what truly makes her happy. I would consider this a slow burn closed door romance but it works well with the plot. Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

4 stars.
OKay so this is a book I would not normally read if it was not kindly provided to me by NetGalley. It follows a FMC as she uproots her life from Seattle to somewhere in Florida to keep an eye on her grandpa and work on a house she inherited after the death of her grandma. It definitely falls more into a literary fiction with a subplot of a romance in my opinion.
This story honestly was hard for me to read because I kept crying every time I felt the sadness from the fmc’s grandpa. He seemed like such a sad, lonely, old man who didn’t know how to make friends now that his wife died. I’m honestly tearing up just thinking about a few of the scenes because it makes me feel so deeply. Which is amazing! The author was able to bring me to a place emotionally where I was unable to stop myself from crying.
I will say that this was not a 5 star read because I felt like the fmc kept making stupid decisions because she perceived that she was being judge or would not be helped if she told the truth. Which when you start lying it becomes hard to keep the lie up. Especially when it’s your job you are lying to.
Overall, this was a very emotionally compelling story and I would love to read more from this author!

This was an easy-going, no-spice/very light spice romance book that was a breathe of warm (Florida humid?), fresh air.

As a pro-WFHer (and Seattlite - is this play about me??) I definitely saw myself in this story. Overall this was just fun - no stress, no problems (which is my one irk: glazing over the political differences and it just… not being relevant is unrealistic).

Adorable! Work from home introvert has to go across the country to live with her grandfather and is forced to extrovert. As a work from home introvert, I related to Mallory in so many ways. The small Florida beach town she stays in feels very Florida. I loved the relationship between Mallory and Gramps. There was enough tension between her and Daniel to make it a fun read, and I didn't hate the third act conflict like I do so many times. 3.5⭐

This was cute but there was so much that dragged out and was unnecessary. Like the day to day things. Also, there were some confusing parts. Like her relationship with her boss. The boss felt so nice and understanding, but we were told she was too much. That being said, I adored the relationships in this. The romance was cute; the platonic ones were very sweet. I definitely want to read more by this author.

This story is a Cute beach read set in Florida about an introverted women whose grandma dies and she inherits her house along with helping her grandpa. That is the true part of the plot her figuring out her life and helping her grandpa. She also has romantic feelings for the property manager of the cottage she inherited but it often feels like a subplot.
I enjoyed the character of gramps and he and Mallorys relationship. It was definitely the best part of the story. I felt like the romance was something that I could have done without and the book wouldve been just as enjoyable.

As someone who gets the whole “work from home, avoid people” vibe, I totally connected with Mallory from the start. She’s living the introvert dream in her cozy Seattle apartment—until she inherits a cottage and a grandfather to take care of. Talk about a plot twist!

Watching Mallory navigate the chaos of dropped WiFi, unexpected senior aerobics, and a super charming extroverted property manager was hilarious and heartwarming. The book perfectly captures what it’s like to step out of your comfort zone (with a lot of awkwardness and some sweet moments along the way).

If you love a slow-burn romance with a side of personal growth and some good laughs, this one’s a perfect cozy read. Plus, it’s a great reminder that sometimes life—and love—pushes you to places you never expected but might just belong.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my gifted copy of this book in exchange for honest opinion.
An Introverts Guide to Life and Love is a cute rom-com that’s a slow burn but overall cute read. It has a dual love story in that it showcases both family love and the start of true love. 3.5 rounded up.

A cozy romance that didn’t really stand out. It’s one of those popcorn reads that I suggest for the fall when you just want to be comfortable but not ask too much of the book

Cute easy to read story liked the characters and could connect with them. Would recommend perfect book for summer/beach reading. I want to thank Netgalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

I really liked this book for it's incredibly fleshed out characters and emotions. They really felt like real people with problems and quirks and emotions and Mallory's insecurities and social anxieties resonated quite well with me! I especially loved Mallory's arc with her grandfather. Such a cute, summery read and I'd love to read other books by this author.

Thank you to Net Galley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for an e-ARC.

This was a solid 3.5 read for me (rounding up because it made me cry, but I mean are we surprised here). But I absolutely loved the characters in this book. I think if you are introverted and work in the corporate space, you will find a lot of reflections between you and the main FMC. The FMC goes through a lot of self development in this book and I enjoyed reading through her journey. It also explores themes like home, friendships, belonging, and family.

I loved how Lauren Appelbaum portrayed the older characters in her story and thought her navigation around grief was very well done. I think this book can capture the heart of many readers at all age ranges and I loved that aspect. I wish there was more Daniel and romance in this story, but that's because of the cinnamon roll MMC, Daniel. Man, he had some LINES (and the excessive description of this arms was very welcomes), but I really wish there was more of him.

Thank you to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for an early copy of this book. I really enjoyed it and if you enjoy an emotional romance about self discovery, grief, and stepping out of your comfort zone, check this one out!

This was such sweet, relatable read! As a fellow introvert I really related to the character of Mallory. It was so beautiful to see her open up to life with the assistance of so many vibrant characters. Surprisingly, I enjoyed this even more than her debut novel, which I thought was very funny. This felt a lot more like a romance to me, with a lovely self-discovery plot to boot!

I enjoyed this book! I found Mallory to be likeable and relatable. Daniel was a gem, as well as Gramps. I thought this was a light hearted, easy read and was a good break from some of my other books

This was an odd book for me. Pretty much nothing exciting happened the entire book, but I didn’t hate it. It is a pretty mellow romance that follows Mallory, an introvert that works remotely for a Tech firm in Seattle and Daniel, a property manager from Florida. Mallory’s grandmother passes away leaving her a cottage in Florida that she decides to fix up and then eventually rent out. The only stipulation in the will was that she also has to look out for grandfather, who just so happens to be an introvert as well. All around a quick and easy read.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy of this book. All opinions within this review are my own.

This was my first time reading from this author, and I thought this was such a sweet, quick read! It is definitely a cozy read that leans more character-based rather than romance. The story follows Mallory, an introvert living in Seattle who inherits a home in Florida and spends time there with her grandfather. As an introvert, I found Mallory's character very relatable and enjoyed how the main focus of this book was on her personal growth and development. The relationship with her grandfather felt very authentic and was touching to read, with the romance feeling like an added bonus.

Excited to read more from this author in the future. Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

An Introvert’s Guide to Life and Love is a gentle, heartfelt journey through grief, self-discovery, and unconventional love. It’s a cozy, character-driven read that invites readers to linger in the quieter spaces of connection—with warmth, humor, and authenticity. Ideal for anyone who cherishes slow-burn transformation, family bonds, and the comforts of belonging.

If you're expecting a romance, adjust your expectations. The romance is definitely the side plot here, and even when it is the focus, there is zero spice.

I enjoyed this story and Mallory's growth, but at the same time I found her really frustrating as a character. There's a fine line between facing a difficult decision and being a downright dummy, and more than once Mallory falls on the wrong side of it. She may be an introvert, but she's not very self-aware, and the focus on the minutiae of every day she spent in Florida got a little draggy.

Gramps was the real star of this show, and I was rooting for him through the whole book. Daniel was great too, really emotionally mature and together. All in all, I thought this book was sweet and easy to read, but not particularly groundbreaking.

Mallory Rosen is a self-described “Gollum”—she works from home at her Seattle tech job, has a set routine, and only regularly emerges from her apartment to retrieve her packages. When her grandmother dies, she inherits her cottage and has to travel to Florida to get it ready to rent out. She initially plans to stay there a few days but keeps extending as she grows closer to both her also-introverted grandfather as well as the cute redheaded property manager, Daniel, she’s hired to help find a tenant for the cottage.

This isn’t my usual genre, but I ended up really liking this. Mallory is extremely relatable to me, a single, introverted, work-from-home tech-job having 30-something, and her awkwardness and struggles really hit home for me. Her developing relationship with Daniel was cute, but the romance wasn’t really a major focus of the book. Some of the moments with her grandfather made me tear up a little bit (there was a dog involved, okay).

I really liked the writing in this; my only complaint is that the ending felt a little rushed. I would have loved to see more of what happened after Mallory makes her decisions.

I gve this book 5 stars. It was very helpful. You will not regret reading this one if you are an introvert.