#ownvoices romance story

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*BOTM selection June 2018*

So, this book really made me appreciate the romance genre. I had chosen The Kiss Quotient since the other options during that Book of the Month choice did not pique my interest, though, I'm so glad that it did! I really didn't expect to like the book, but I turned out loving it.


Hoang's novel is an #ownvoices story, as the main character, Stella Lane, has Asperger's Syndrome. The story gave me perspective on other people with this experience, but also helped me understand myself, as well.


There is the "fake relationship" trope, which I love, and then that turns into something more serious. The sex scenes are graphic, but well done.


I didn't really feel there was insta-love between Stella and Michael, but other reviewers will disagree. You'll just have to make that conclusion yourself.