I can make fun of them because I wrote them 💀

Listen, if you want a romantic post about these two turkeys, come back tomorrow 🤣 They would LOVE this post btw. If you, too, love to snoop and have terrible taste in soup, consider saving Danny and Gracie’s love story to your TBR today or comment for information on receiving an advanced reader copy (ARC)! ❤️

📚: Facts and Feelings by Farrah Colson, a childhood best friends to lovers second chance romance, told on a dual timeline.

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2025/11/24 Edited to

... Read moreOkay, fellow bookworms, I NEED to talk about a book that's already got me buzzing: "Facts and Feelings" by the amazing Farrah Colson! If you're anything like me and live for a good romance, this one should absolutely be on your radar. What immediately grabbed me about "Facts and Feelings" is its fantastic blend of tropes. We're talking classic childhood best friends to lovers – seriously, who doesn't adore that slow burn, deep connection built over years? But then Farrah Colson throws in a second chance romance, which just adds another layer of delicious angst and longing. You know they're meant to be, but what went wrong? And can they truly find their way back to each other? The dual timeline structure promises to unravel their past and present, showing us how their love unfolded and then perhaps, unraveled, and how they're fighting for it now. Plus, I heard it includes mental health rep, which is always a huge win for adding depth and realism to a story. Let's talk about the main characters, Danny and Gracie, because from what I've seen, they are just chef's kiss in their flawed glory. Gracie sounds like a character we can all relate to – described as a "reverse man-eater" (intrigued much?!), "awful at celebrity accents" (relatable!), and prone to "ignoring her problems" while being a "pathological people pleaser." Honestly, I feel seen! These quirks make her feel incredibly human and I can’t wait to see her journey. Then there’s Danny. Oh, Danny. The snippets I've caught portray him as "thirty, flirty, and not thriving without Gracie." My heart! It seems he "fumbled the love of his life" – a classic second-chance setup that promises some serious redemption arcs. And the detail about him having "terrible taste in soup"? That's the kind of quirky, specific character trait that makes a fictional person feel real and utterly lovable. I'm already rooting for these two turkeys (as the author affectionately calls them!). "Facts and Feelings" sounds like it’s going to be one of those books that leaves you thinking long after you turn the last page. It’s not just about the romance; it’s about navigating life, facing your past, and truly connecting with yourself and others. If you're a fan of emotional depth, witty banter, and characters you can genuinely root for (even when they're making questionable life choices!), then you need to mark your calendars. The official release date is 2.2.26, which gives us plenty of time to get hyped! I've already added "Facts and Feelings by Farrah Colson" to my TBR, and if you're like me, you'll want to too. Let me know if you manage to snag an ARC!

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