A review by sarahlindenn
Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Thank you NetGalley and Mazey for the ARC audiobook. All statements are my own thoughts and feelings towards the book.

I was given the audiobook and I really enjoyed her narration. Audio narration can really impact a story when it not done well, but this was good! She did a good job of using different voices for different POVs with Opal and Pepper. 

The story is about Opal, who is struggling through adulthood when her crappy best friend gives her a scratch off ticket for her birthday. She wins big, 500,000, and takes a big leap to follow her heart and dreams. In the process, she ends up living with Pepper, a semi-grumpy autistic woman whose grandmother recently  passed away.  How will these two make it work? 

Opal was so relatable to me, like I saw a previous version of myself in her. The people pleasing, the self doubt, the adhd. She really nailed it for me. I also love how the author weaved their neurodiversity into the story line. It gave great context without taking over the story.