The Romance Rivalry

𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬: Standalone

𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞: K-Drama Rom-Com

𝐌𝐂'𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐞: New Adult

𝐏𝐎𝐕: Single - Her

𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 4.5⭐️

𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞: 2🌶️ Kissing, banter, one fade to black scene

𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 & 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨:

This book transported me straight back to my college romance era. I loved the charming campus atmosphere, it felt like the magical experience I missed out on since I never went away for school. It left me with a soft, nostalgic ache, like reliving a memory I never actually had.

The bookish social media aspect really hit close to home. At first, it stirred up some feelings of inadequacy, her page was thriving, while I felt like mine was falling short. But my fiancé gently reminded me why I started in the first place. It’s never been about money or fame. It’s about my deep love for books, connecting with fellow book lovers, and having a creative outlet. I’m so grateful for this community I have found and the incredible people in my life. I would not be the same without you.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙙:

❥ The bookish references and setting made the story feel like it was plucked right from my own life. It was such a joy to read something that felt so personal.

❥ Adrian, what a swoon-worthy main male character! I fell so hard! "New book boyfriend acquired".

❥ The friend dynamic was so cute. I loved their fun connection.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙙𝙞𝙙𝙣’𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚:

❥ Toward the end, my interest started to wane a little. A quicker wrap-up or an extra twist could have helped hold my attention.

❥ The main female character's "pour me" attitude at times was a little annoying. Yes, she had challenges, but she also had a lot of good in her life. I wish she’d have focused more on that.

𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬:

❥ Rivals to Lovers

❥ He Falls First

❥ Book Lovers

❥ Forced Proximity

❥ College Romance

❥ Protective MMC

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝: July 2025