Review: The Plus One

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: Mazey Eddings 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 04 April 2023

The Plus One by Mazey Eddings is a delightful, contemporary romance that keeps you laughing. The perfect read for those who adore tropes like enemies-to-lovers, the grumpy-sunshine gig, childhood friends, fake dating, and brother’s best friend. This book has it all. It is a poem to mental health, and I’m here for it. I highly recommend this if you’re searching for an inspirational read with heart and healing.

A boy and a girl meet in childhood and become enemies. These enemies are forced to grow up alongside each other, as the boy is best friends with the girl’s brother. Meet Jude. He is a surgeon and his childhood best friend, Collin, is getting married. Cue Jude living at his best friend’s house leading up to the big day. Meet Indira. She’s a therapist and her brother, Collin, is getting married. Did I mention she’s also staying at his house leading up to the big day? Will Jude and Indira overcome their differences, learn to trust, and be there for each other? Or will the journey of healing and self-discovery prove to be too complex to overcome?

Readers are immediately drawn in and become invested in the lives and happiness of the characters. The book contains heavier themes yet Eddings tackles them with nuance, respect, and compassion. I appreciate this in an author. She illustrates carrying pain and fears from your past, and how to shape your future. Again, this book does deal with more sensitive topics such as PTSD from losing patients as a medical provider in emergencies, the emotional repercussions of growing up with divorced parents, and moving on after a past partner cheats. Take care of yourself as you read, and if you need someone to talk to, I’m here.

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

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