REVIEW: Was It Good For You? by Kathryn Freeman

Genre: Romance | Romcom

Release Date: Expected 31st July 2023

Publisher: Harper Collins UK | One More Chapter

Sophie knows that facts are better than feelings — her master spreadsheet rules her life, planning her meals, her bikini waxes, which gifts she’s given and even keeping meticulous score of how her dates went to decide if they’re getting a second one.

But when she accidentally sends a copy to “all” instead of her friend, chaos ensues and everyone knows more than they should. Especially Dr Michael Adams, the recipient of a painful 2.5 rating after one failed date. Sophie tries to apologise, especially after realising there was more to that date than she know and they come up with a challenge — ten dates, to see if her formula really can tell her if someone is worth another date. She thinks it’s fool proof, the scores won’t change. He thinks you can’t assign a number to chemistry.

They're both looking to win this challenge; but if Michael really proves they can fall in love without an equation … what’s next?

I’d call Kathryn Freeman my guilty pleasure but I don’t feel guilty at all for loving these books. Ever since I stumbled across her years ago I’ve impatiently waited to see what she puts out next because I know it’s going to be a lot of fun.

Was It Good For You? is a refreshingly contemporary romance, taking all your favourite familiar tropes with her own flair to make something cosy, light-hearted and so entertaining.

Sophie was a gem — as someone who also lives my life in spreadsheets although not as much as she does I connected right away with her. She was a wonderful narrator, witty and funny but with a lot of heart.

I absolutely adored her friendships with Ava and Grace (and tinker bell the cat, of course!) and how loving and supportive their relationships were. as for Dr Adams — he was delightful; dry and cheeky, and secure enough to show love and express his feminine side - a brilliant romcom love interest. Their romance was a hilarious mix of playful dares, slow burning enemies-to-lovers and proximity with a beautiful growth arc that had me both cringing and smiling. There's a few moments when things get real and emotional, but overall this was such a light, entertaining story for anyone looking to indulge in some sweet, steamy romance for a few hours.

Michael says it best, this book is “a dash of humour, a dollop of cheeky and a hint of sexy.” - Silly, sweet and sassy — this is the perfect easy read for the summer!

⭐⭐⭐⭐

I was gifted an advanced reviewers copy of this title in return for an honest review.

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