A review by kerosenelit
Pick-Up by Nora Dahlia

funny lighthearted mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This started off a bit slow and confusing, but the witty writing quickly won me over! Aside from Sasha and Ethan, there's a mysterious third POV that initially seems unnecessary, but just stick with it. It will all make sense! Its purpose was really clever, and I loved how everything tied together!

Sasha was such a frantic yet lovable mess. Her struggles with parenting were both painfully funny and deeply relatable. There's a strong focus on her figuring out what exactly she wants in life. Does she even know? And if she does, can she have it? I adored her.

During the chaos of school pick-up, Sasha meets Ethan Jones, aka Demon Dad, a fellow divorced parent who immediately strikes her as arrogant and entitled. But little does she know, she's got Ethan all wrong. As they continue to cross paths—including unexpectedly landing a job together at a private Caribbean resort—the banter and pining becomes even more flirty and fun!

I also really liked the commentary on parenthood, especially the mental load and the disparity between being a divorced mom versus a divorced dad. It added such a unique, realistic conflict to the romance!

(heat level: a couple open-door scenes, mild details)

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