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A review by courtsbooknook
Lighting the Lamp by Lasairiona McMaster
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Daddy? I'm sorry... Daddy? Whew that's how I feel about my man's Raffi over here. After first meeting him and Tori previously, I was so excited to get their love story, and of course, it did not disappoint. I loved so many things about this book. I thought this was a really unique way to do the surprise pregnancy trope because it wasn't really a surprise. I also really valued how much Lasairiona focused on the health and vulnerabilities of her characters. Watching Tori feel seen with her PCOS diagnosis was so important. While I don't have PCOS, or experience the same things she does, I'm a huge fan of strength training for exercise and as someone on the curvier side, it made me feel seen. Speaking of vulnerability, Raffi had plenty of moments too. You could tell he was genuinely learning how to be a father, and I loved watching him grow with the support and help of Tori, his friends, and his family. The friendships in this book were absolutely magnificent and I have to say I loved the book club scene with the little cameos from my boys Austin, Finny, and Linc. Everything about this book was special and it brought out a lot of my own emotions. I cried a few times and watching Tori and Raffi grow as a couple and as a family was so wholesome. But besides that, this book just felt warm. Raffi may have had memory loss, but this man is going to be living in my head rent-free for weeks. The spice was incredible as I expected it would be, and it only fueled the passion Raffi and Tori had for each other. Another goal for Lasairiona because she seriously can't miss. I'm a fan for life. Thank you to her for providing me with an e-ARC to read and review!