Review | The Make-Up Test by Jenny L. Howe
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The Make-Up Test by Jenny L. Howe
2022 Publication Date: September 13
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A book about books. Cross stitch samplers with "colorful" language. King Arthur medieval romance. Academia angst. Second chance at love romance... I could go on and on... So many things I loved about The Make-Up Test by Jenny L. Howe...
But, maybe my favorite thing? This is Jenny L. Howe's first book! Which means she is just getting warmed up for more contemporary romance books... And I am now a forever fan ready to read whatever she is working on next.
At the center of this story is a theme of trust and feeling insecure about your potential. So many passages leapt into my heart and whittled away at my own vulnerabilities.
Even one experience of having your personal creative work stolen, plagiarized or demeaned is enough to scar your artistic soul beyond recovery.
The main characters of this story will lead you thru an experience that bravely lays bare their wounds, attempts to heal and restore, and how slippery that slope is in gaining traction back to the "land of eternal trust".
All with loads of witty banter and laugh out loud funny circumstances.
Perfect for readers who yearn to find a best contemporary romance book with a light to lead them out of that foggy soup of insecurity...
And for those artists out there who have been burned...
Have faith that you are more than one idea.
With all my love, I hope you find your way back to your art.
We need you... ✨😎✨
Pages: 332
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Sub-Genre: Second Chance At Love Romance
T.I.M.E. Jalapeno Rating:️ 🌶 (Mild Spicy)
Time Period: Present Day
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
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♡ Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I voluntarily chose to review it and the opinions contained within are my own.
BOOK SYNOPSIS:
In this debut romance novel, two college exes compete against each other for a spot in a prestigious literature Ph.D. program.
Allison Avery is a determined person who loves to win, but when she discovers her ex-boyfriend, Colin, has also been accepted to her dream Ph.D. program, things get complicated.
Struggling to keep her mind focused, and her childhood best friend and roommate unaware that Colin is back in her life, Allison's "balls in the air" are becoming more and more difficult to juggle.
Allison and Colin compete for a research trip and teaching position opportunity. But when they are forced to spend time together to prepare their assignments, their "hating game / hate-flirting" relationship develops as undeniable chemistry and a match ready to spark fire at any moment.
The Make-Up Test is a remarkable debut novel from a new best contemporary romance novels author to watch... and read!
BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION:
The importance of trust in personal relationships
The impact of plagiarism and creative theft on artists
The power of second chances in love and life
BOOK QUOTE:
"Just because things look different doesn't mean they're gone." — The Make-Up Test | Jenny L. Howe
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