This was a cute start to my journey with the Bergman Brothers! To preface, this series is a part of my friend’s traveling book group, so I’m willingly starting with the last book as my “sibling” pick and reading the books out of order as I receive them.  

Viggo Bergman, is your romance-loving, plant-hoarding golden retriever paired with the straight-faced thriller writer, Tallulah Clarke, who doesn’t believe in love. What can go wrong when they agree to temporary live together. 

This was an enjoyable, simple, quick read. The story had an even pace with a good amount of tension. The one kitchen scene had me giggling and kicking my legs, and I loved the open conversations these characters had. Viggo and I share many a hobby and loves so universe drop a red string to a similar guy please. I am not an expert, but the representation of both ADHD and Type 1 Diabetes felt authentic. Sometimes the writing felt a little repetitive specifically in characterization (e.i. romance enthusiasm) and being told vs shown. I wanted to learn more about Lula, whose story felt a bit side-lined to summaries. I think even just small scenes, to give the emotions and senses of these moments would have added more impact to me. In addition, sometimes the written “shown” details, didn’t need extra explanation after, as I got the implication. 

I’m excited to read the love stories that I saw through Viggo’s eyes over the next couple of months while reading my friend’s annotations! I think I’ll come to appreciate and understand Viggo (hopefully the idea of feeling like too much) more as I see him next through his brothers and sisters’ perspectives.