Review: Hello Stranger

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𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: Katherine Center 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 11 July 2023

Hello Stranger by Katherine Center was my first read for this author. I will certainly be reading more! This story has unique plot points woven with laugh-out-loud dialogue, charming main and supporting characters, love triangles, and family drama. It has it all! I will advise for trigger warnings regarding grief and parental loss.

Meet Sadie. She is a portrait artist whose life is full of good and bad moments, but she keeps following in her mother’s footsteps and striving for her lucky break. After all, that is the life of a “starving” artist, even if her style is described as Norman Rockwell. The day comes when she gets word she is a finalist in a high-profile portrait competition. It’s great news until Sadie realizes there’s a surgery she needs to have beforehand, and it’s non-negotiable. Recovery brings obstacles for Sadie, but her dog Peanut is there to save her sanity until he gets sick! Is the vet going to be able to save Peanut? Will Sadie continue to suffer, or will she triumph in the competition?

I found this an enjoyable read that was hard to put down. I loved the romance within the story, but the acknowledgments struck me. I highly recommend reading them as you venture along with Sadie.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an eARC in exchange for my honest review!

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