A review by dhatislandbookworm
When I Think of You by Myah Ariel

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This was a beautiful debut from Myah Ariel! This was a second chance romance between college loves, Danny and Kaliyah, as they try to navigate working together on Danny’s new film. 

 

I love how Danny and Kaliyah’s story not only explored their journey, but also loss, grief, mental health, and sexism in the entertainment industry. I also appreciated how they both healed separately before coming back together again. Say it with me y’all: GROWTH! It always makes the relationship better! 🗣️ 

 

I do have to note that this book heavily utilizes the miscommunication trope (which I do not like) and another microtrope that I don’t particularly care for. However, because these tropes were so well integrated with the second chance aspect, it somehow worked for me in the end. Did I want to fight Danny every 5 pages because of his miscommunication? Yes. But was I rooting for him and Kaliyah to get together and work things out? Also yes. 

 

This would be the perfect read for anyone who loves second chance romances like Seven Days In June or even lovers of films/the film industry!