Once Ghosted, Twice Shy audiobook

“Took you long enough,” she said, finally. Somewhere, the polite part of Likotsi’s mind chided her for blocking the flow of pedestrian traffic, but she didn’t start walking. She slowly adjusted the lapels of her coat and then the hem of each cuff. “Well. I’m certainly worth the wait.” I really appreciated this short romance novella!! This follows two girls, Likotsi and Fabiola, as they spend a day in New York City catching up. Along the way, there will be misunderstandings, discussion of immigration, and a mystery about why one of the girls ghosted the other six months earlier. Intrigued? Me too.Let’s make this a quick, bullet-point ish review:→Likotsi is super likable. A classy legend. I too have a crush on her→Fabiola’s backstory was excellent and well-revealed, though the fact that it’s an element of tension as to whether Likotsi will react well is honestly odd, as all Likotsi wants is an explanation. →Loved the emphasis on family!! And the idea of living with family as a social media influencer is so… god I love it what a concept→There is apparently a backstory to this novella which I have not read, but I had absolutely no problem following this and loving my time reading it. I always forget how fun romance is. People frame this genre as something meant to turn off your brain, but this didn’t turn off my brain — it just turned off the cynical part of my brain. Sometimes (always) an escape from cynicism into hope is exactly what I need out of fiction. This was so so cute and so so fun and if I ever choose to actually get into this genre (I've been saying I will for like, six months now) I'll read more by this author. release date: 6 Jan 2019💜Buddyread with the entirety of #SapphicAThonBlog | Goodreads | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

This was absolutely perfect and reminded me of just how much I love this series. I need to get caught up ASAP!

Review also on my blog • Twitter • BookstagramSapphicAThon: Group book, WOC, cover love Rep: Black sapphic main characters, f/f romanceI received an arc from the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.Once Ghosted, Twice Shy is a sweet and cute second chance romance. It's connected to Alyssa Cole's A Princess in Theory but isn't necessary to read.The story is told as a non-linear narrative. There's the present day after their short fling, and the past where the characters meet and have their romance. It's simple, and we learn how they got together and why it ended. But also them reconnecting and Likotsi finding out why Fab had ghosted her. It was a pretty quick story but really enjoyable.I liked both Likotsi and Fab but I did find that it was hard to tell whose POV it was. I think that was more on me if anything but the lack of chapter headers didn't make it easier.I like romances with a history, so this made me like this more. I think the non linear narrative worked well as a way to tell this story. It was sweet and the whirlwind of it felt real.This was a cute novella, and I definitely recommend it if you want something quick.

This book was just as cute as the adorable cover! So far I've liked both novellas by Alyssa Cole better than any of her novels I've read. Tbh I'm bummed her stories about queer and disabled characters only get novellas and the straight abled characters get the novels? Anyway, I really liked this story, which is told half in flashbacks of when the women first met and Fab ghosted Likotsi and when they meet again months later. If you're waiting for the sex scene, you just might have to wait until the end... Also, I want to marry Likotsi.

Likotsi didn’t expect a fling to break her heart but a few nights with Fabiola were enough for her to be all in. Not Fabiola, though. A few months, chance brings them together again but for Likotsi, the fear of going through the same pain again is overwhelming.After I read Alyssa Cole’s soon-to-be released How to Find a Princess, I went back in time (I wish I could do that for real, I need more time to read) and read her previous f/f romance, Once Ghosted, Twice Shy so I could get a better feel of her writing.I enjoyed this second chance romance a lot. I love novellas that manage not to feel rushed or too short, and this one hit the perfect balance. I liked both main characters, they’re very different, each with her own voice and personality, both very charming, and the chemistry between was strong and palpable. Visiting New York through their eyes was a nice bonus.I’d been wanting to read Alyssa Cole’s books for a while, I’m definitely adding her to my must-read author list.

I FUCKING LOVED THIS AKSDJSKAKSJ

I am utterly obsessed with this cover and cannot wait for this!!!

Everyone told me I was gonna love this, and everyone was right

SDKDHDKDDJ they're so cute and now we finally know what happened!!!

This was such a soft, cute, beautiful, slightly angsty second - chance romance. I want to cry.

After reading “A Princess In Theory” I always wondered what happened with Likosti and her mystery date. So it’s pretty much safe to say how excited I was to read this book! “Finding a sexual partner is easy,” Likotsi replied. “Finding someone that makes you need to know more about them is not.”The story was told in past and present tense which I really enjoyed. It’s nice to have a backstory and be “there” when the couple fall for each other. I loved the banter and chemistry between Likosti and Fabiola. They come from different worlds but they make it work.With novellas it’s usually hard for me to feel a connection but Cole did an excellent job and I feel the attraction. I haven’t read that many f/f novels before and this wasn’t bad at all. I think I will start to branch out more in this area. I loved the fact that the novella didn’t have over the top drama and when everything unfolded it pertained to certain issues going on in the world right now. I’m usually not a fan of novellas but this was a well written one that I was so sad to see end. I hope we see more of Likosti and Fabiola in “A Prince On Paper” and I can’t wait to catch up with the other characters as well!!Shelly's Book Corner received a review copy from Edelweiss and voluntarily provided an honest review. This does not affect the opinion of the book or the content of the review.

Sweet, delicious sapphic goodness! This novella was a total treat!Starring my fav supporting character from the Reluctant Royals series, this love story is told in alternating perspectives of the two rad, WOC leads: Likotski, a dapper and ultra-competent advisor to a prince, and Fabiola, a stylish femme accountant and jewelry designer. It also alternates between the past, when they met, had a whirlwind romance, and then parted ways, and the present, where they reconnect after a chance meeting on the street. For a short work, this novella manages to fit in a lot of heart, and make the characters feel like real, complex people with full lives. A delightful, queer addition to one of my favorite romance series!