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A review by tillyjournals
Cross the Line by Simone Soltani

hopeful lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.5

Willow begins working to repair her brothers best friend's (Dev's) image, who just happens to be a F1 driver, oh and she's had a crush on him her entire life. Dev is in desperate need of an image reboot if he wants to have a chance at getting on a better team, so he hires Willow to manage his social media, but he can't stop thinking about a kiss they shared 12 months ago. But he has to, for both of their sakes. 

I wanted to love this, I got it via illumicrate, and I have a lot of F1 loving friends, though I have to say sports aren't really my thing. But quite honestly, I just felt like this dragged SO much, it was so difficult for me to relate to, or sympathise with either Dev or Willow. 

This has loads of things I normally love in romances - friends to lovers, brothers best friend (esp one where the brother ACTUALLY wouldn't approve), huge diverse rep, travel, disability rep etc. but I couldn't love the book itself. I found the will they wont they (we know they will) a bit endless and all the talk about how the brother wouldn't improve just got me rolling my eyes. 

It is very light-hearted and is a romance without a THIRD ACT BREAKUP which is amazing, but I would skip it if you're not really interested in F1.