Hang the Moon: A Novel

Hang the Moon was such a delight! I had a goofy grin on my face almost the entire time and this was exactly the feel good romcom that my heart needed. It's no secret that I love a cinnamon roll hero and Brendon was ooey gooey through and through. It doesn't hurt either that Brendon and Annie were childhood friends and that he had a bit of a crush on her all those years ago. I loved what a hopeful romantic he was and all his thoughtful gestures had me swooning left and right. He was all in for Annie right from the start and I appreciated that he didn't hide his feelings or let miscommunications get in the way. There isn't a ton of angst or drama in this one and what does occur was understandable and relatable. The epilogue made my heart soar and it was such a sweet way to bring this book to a close. One of the best things about the book was the focus on friendships and found families. I loved all the different relationships in the book, from siblings to best friends to business partners. This group has each other's backs and they aren't afraid to face hard truths. They're lovably snarky and I ate it up! In many ways, the book was also a love letter to Seattle and I look forward to the day when I can visit this amazing city again. I both read and listened to Hang the Moon and the narration by Lauren Sweet was wonderful! The casting was spot on and I thought the comedic timing and emotional scenes were done so well. I had no issues differentiating between characters and it was such an enjoyable listening experience. I haven't had a chance to read the previous book, Written in the Stars, but I definitely plan to after meeting this wonderful cast of characters! I can't wait for Margot's story next! Audiobook Review Overall 5 stars Performance 5 stars Story 4.5 stars *I voluntarily read and listened to an advance review copy of this book*

While Annie is in Seattle visiting her best friend Darcy, she spends time hanging out with Darcy's brother, Brendon. He's had a crush on Annie since they were teens, but now she starts to return his feelings. Trouble is, she's about to start a new job in London. Is she willing to give up everything to give their blossoming romance a try? This is the second book in the Written in the Stars series, and it's another low-angst rom com. The conflict could be stronger, but it's a fun read with well-developed characters. Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.