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Review: Blind Date with a Book Nerd - Bookish Romance #2

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Now this is a sequel that I have been waiting for since last year when I took a chance on two new authors to me and discovered one of my favourite books of the year! Blind Date with a Book Nerd by Erica Dansereau and Britt Howard is an entire vibe that celebrates books, but most importantly, the very best book of all.

Fun fact: This is the second time I've featured these authors' books when I'd normally post about a non-fiction book as it grabbed me that much (not to mention how exquisitely it's written!).

I am grateful to the authors for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Book Synopsis

Ava Fox doesn’t date. Or at least, she hasn’t since she broke the heart of her college boyfriend seven years ago. Instead, she buries her fears and insecurities by pouring her heart into her job editing books for one of New York City’s most prestigious publishing houses and running her bookish social media accounts. The carefully curated life that Ava has crafted for herself unravels when the past makes an unexpected appearance at her best friend’s wedding.

Dawson Hayes never understood why the woman he planned to marry gave up on him just as their future was about to take flight. For seven years, he has worked night and day to prove himself worthy of her. Determined to win her back, he designs a dating app for book lovers to prove that their love story is one for the books. But what seems like the perfect plan is foiled by painful secrets that Dawson knows only God can heal.

When Ava and Dawson's lives intersect again under surprising circumstances, their chance to rekindle love is obstructed by past hurts and misconceptions. As they collaborate to enhance the Blind Date with a Book Nerd dating app, will they find their way back to each other, or is their chance at true love forever out of reach?

Source: Amazon

Book Thoughts

This book is the perfect sequel to The Bookish Bandit, where we get to know Ava Fox beyond her social media accounts. Getting to step into her shoes while she's navigating a difficult family situation offers a glimpse into how trapped we can feel when circumstances are beyond our control. The authors portray Ava's plight in such a gracious manner that anyone facing similar relational dynamics will only feel love rather than judgment. In this sense, Dawson Hayes embodies the faithful and enduring love that God has for us in our struggles and despair. I absolutely love that this book involves a romance, but that the greater message is so much more beyond that.

Out of all the romances I've read so far, this one has one of the most romantic gestures that I can think of. It proves that when our love is rooted in Christ first, what flows from that relationship is what matters most. I appreciate that the themes of surrender, obedience, and idols are all tackled in a sensitive way. Readers looking for a book with Christian depth and utter devotion to God will find much to ruminate on in Blind Date with a Book Nerd. The literary themes will grab your attention and God's truths will linger long after the book is completed. If I had to capture the Bookish Romance series in only one sentiment, it would be that it reads like a love letter to God.

Book Summary

  • Format of book: 📱
  • Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Recommendation: 👍
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