BookWormin'

 4 stars Have you ever wondered what you would do if you suddenly became famous?  I’m sure everyone who uses social media today has given it at least a passing thought. I know I have. April May discovers exactly what she would do when she is the first to document an Absolutely Remarkable statue that appears in New York… and when it turns out there are 63 identical versions of the statue that appeared at the exact same time around the world, she’s dealing with a little more fame than she anticipated.   This novel is a fantastic commentary on social media and the implications and consequences of fame. It is also a great sci-fi story, complete with a perfect mix of extraterrestrials, puzzle solving and complex interpersonal relationships.

Small-town, fake-dating, adorable banter 5 stars  Though this is book 2 of the When in Rome series, I did accidentally read this one first. And I have no regrets - this is a five star read! Fake dating is one of my favorite tropes and Sarah Adams has pulled it off flawlessly in this small town romance. Annie Walker has a reputation for being the sweetest girl in town. When she’s trying to date and find the love of her life, she learns the flip side of being “sweet” - it can sometimes mean boring. Enter Will Griffin, adventure seeker and bodyguard for her soon-to-be sister-in-law (and her secret crush), who gets roped into helping her practice being her authentic self and rise above her suffocating reputation.  Annie and Will’s interactions are *chef’s kiss*. Will sees Annie for her true bold self, and Annie does the same, recognizing the vulnerability behind Will’s carefree mask. They banter and have such ease around each other that they don’t feel around anyone else and it’s beautiful