Something to Talk About by Meryl Wilsner

E-Audio, 09:07:14
Narrated by: Jorjeana Marie & Xe Sands
Release Date: May 26, 2020
Published by: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
Read from: July 9-11, 2020
Stand-alone
Source: Library (Overdrive)
TW: Sexual harassment, Misogyny
For fans of: Realistic Fiction, Contemporary, Romance, LGBTQIAP+, Multiple POV, Adult, Religious Diversity, Racial Diversity

        A showrunner and her assistant give the world something to talk about when they accidentally fuel a ridiculous rumor in this debut romance.
     Hollywood powerhouse Jo is photographed making her assistant Emma laugh on the red carpet, and just like that, the tabloids declare them a couple. The so-called scandal couldn’t come at a worse time—threatening Emma’s promotion and Jo’s new movie.
     As the gossip spreads, it starts to affect all areas of their lives. Paparazzi are following them outside the office, coworkers are treating them differently, and a “source” is feeding information to the media. But their only comment is “no comment”.
     With the launch of Jo’s film project fast approaching, the two women begin to spend even more time together, getting along famously. Emma seems to have a sixth sense for knowing what Jo needs. And Jo, known for being aloof and outwardly cold, opens up to Emma in a way neither of them expects. They begin to realize the rumor might not be so off base after all…but is acting on the spark between them worth fanning the gossip flames?

*MY THOUGHTS*

When I first heard of this, I was so excited! The first F/F title from Berkley is finally coming out! But when I got my hands on it I was excited all over again! And then I read it. I have to say, I’m a bit disappointed.

Jo and her assistant Emma are filmed coming down the red carpet, smiling and laughing together. And because of that, the rumors start flying. Jo doesn’t care what people are saying, the most she’s been saying is, “No comment.” But even while Emma is freaking out about the rumors, they start spending more time together despite what they’re saying. Suddenly they start to realize that the rumors are a bit too close to home. Just as they realize that the rumors may not be so untrue after all.

Ok, so let’s discuss. I hate saying that I was disappointed in this, but I was. This was supposed to be a romance? There was none. I literally looked at my computer when something happened between them and it was at 88%. I had heard it was a slow burn, but really nothing happened. And it really depressed me. And because the romance finally came up at the end, it felt SO. RUSHED. With this being the first romance from Berkley, I actually wanted to see some romance. *shrug emoji*

The characters were just ok for me. I liked them individually, but I didn’t feel like they had chemistry. Even them fighting the like they had for each other didn’t excite me. But Jo was cool. I loved her professional side. And I loved the passion she had for what she did. Emma was super nice and I loved her family and their experiences. But them together, it was really hard for me to see the two together.

As for the plot, I didn’t feel like anything really happened, BUT I was still entertained. I LOVED the writing style and it’s readability. It was definitely an easy listen with really great narrators that made me keep wanting to know what was happening. But overall, I have to say, it was pretty boring. Like I said, there were some entertaining moments, but they made me feel more mad emotions than warm, fuzzy ones that I expect from a romance.

I hate wrote this review because I wanted to be writing a glowing 5 star review instead. It’s unfortunate that it came to this, but I know although it didn’t work for me, it worked for someone somewhere. I hope whoever needs this book, finds it!

Overall, I give this

What about you? Have you ever hate written a review before? Have you read this? Let me know in the comments!