Forecast: Romance with a Chance of Thunderstorms
In Stormy Weather is the perfect book to read during humid summer days when the weather can't seem to make up its mind—rain one minute, sunshine the next. The atmosphere of the story fits that kind of weather so well, and I especially loved how much weather played a role throughout the book. As someone who enjoys meteorology, all the weather talk was such a fun detail and made the story stand out.
Quincy was definitely my favorite part of the book. She's competent, determined, and has to fight for everything she's achieved. I really appreciated the feminist perspective on working in a male-dominated field and how the story didn't shy away from showing the additional challenges women often face. Watching Quincy refuse to back down made her such an easy character to root for.
Sebastian is completely gone for Quincy, and it's honestly very sweet how devoted he is to her. He absolutely carries her on his hands and wants nothing but the best for her. That said, it became a little too romantic for my personal taste at times. Some of his gestures felt over the top, and I also thought he had a few too many nicknames for Quincy.
The romance is definitely on the spicy side, so readers looking for plenty of steam won't be disappointed. Personally, I felt there was a bit more spice than I needed. I also had mixed feelings about the truth-or-dare scenes. They were a nice way for the characters to get to know each other, but they went on a little too long for me.
One small issue I had was with the translation. Every now and then, certain word choices or expressions felt a little unnatural, and I occasionally found myself pausing because the phrasing didn't quite flow. It wasn't enough to ruin the reading experience, but it did take me out of the story from time to time.
I listened to the audiobook and overall enjoyed the experience. I especially liked the female narrator, who captured Quincy's personality really well. The male narrator wasn't quite what I had imagined for Sebastian, as his voice sounded a little older than I personally pictured. There were also a few moments where it was difficult to tell which character was speaking because the distinction between male and female dialogue wasn't always very pronounced. Thankfully, the context made it easy to follow, so it never became confusing enough to take away from the story. Overall, I thought the narration complemented the book well.
Overall, In Stormy Weather is an enjoyable romance with a unique meteorological backdrop, a strong and inspiring heroine, and plenty of chemistry. While some aspects of the romance weren't entirely for me, I had a good time reading it—especially with stormy summer weather outside.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance reader copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
Quincy was definitely my favorite part of the book. She's competent, determined, and has to fight for everything she's achieved. I really appreciated the feminist perspective on working in a male-dominated field and how the story didn't shy away from showing the additional challenges women often face. Watching Quincy refuse to back down made her such an easy character to root for.
Sebastian is completely gone for Quincy, and it's honestly very sweet how devoted he is to her. He absolutely carries her on his hands and wants nothing but the best for her. That said, it became a little too romantic for my personal taste at times. Some of his gestures felt over the top, and I also thought he had a few too many nicknames for Quincy.
The romance is definitely on the spicy side, so readers looking for plenty of steam won't be disappointed. Personally, I felt there was a bit more spice than I needed. I also had mixed feelings about the truth-or-dare scenes. They were a nice way for the characters to get to know each other, but they went on a little too long for me.
One small issue I had was with the translation. Every now and then, certain word choices or expressions felt a little unnatural, and I occasionally found myself pausing because the phrasing didn't quite flow. It wasn't enough to ruin the reading experience, but it did take me out of the story from time to time.
I listened to the audiobook and overall enjoyed the experience. I especially liked the female narrator, who captured Quincy's personality really well. The male narrator wasn't quite what I had imagined for Sebastian, as his voice sounded a little older than I personally pictured. There were also a few moments where it was difficult to tell which character was speaking because the distinction between male and female dialogue wasn't always very pronounced. Thankfully, the context made it easy to follow, so it never became confusing enough to take away from the story. Overall, I thought the narration complemented the book well.
Overall, In Stormy Weather is an enjoyable romance with a unique meteorological backdrop, a strong and inspiring heroine, and plenty of chemistry. While some aspects of the romance weren't entirely for me, I had a good time reading it—especially with stormy summer weather outside.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance reader copy of this book. All opinions are my own.