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Psychotherapist by day and writer by night, Hannah R. Goodman prefers tea over coffee, cats over dogs, and staying in over going out. Her latest book, I Love That Girl, a New Adult romance novel, was published by The Wild Rose Press this year. One Goodreads reviewer says I Love That Girl is "simultaneously joyous, sexy, and uncertain" and is "the perfect book for any season of life." Reviewers and readers have praised her award-winning YA romance series, The Maddie Chronicles, for tackling tough issues with humor and sensitivity.
Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
I Love That Girl by Hannah R. Goodman follows the lives of four childhood friends as they navigate love, friendship, and sexuality in their college years. Nori, Ethan, Andy, and Gwen were inseparable in high school until graduation. But they started drifting apart when their relationships complicated their friendships. Nori and Ethan are now a couple, and Gwen still has feelings for Andy, knowing he prefers men. During college Christmas break, the four friends come together once again in Florida, only for Gwen and Andy to fall in love with each other. However, Gwen is scared to let her guard down while Andy comes to terms with his sexuality. Additionally, Nori's yoga fellowship in India threatens to drive a wedge between her and Ethan. What's next in store for these four friends?
Author Hannah R. Goodman does a brilliant job of showing the impact of adulthood in this captivating tale. The book focuses on how childhood friendships and relationships change as youngsters step into the broader world to discover their purpose and identity. Laced with romance, humor, and drama, I Love That Girl will appeal to fans of contemporary romance and new adult coming-of-age stories alike. The plot is well-paced, and Goodman's smooth prose and sharp dialogue make the novel a pleasure to read. The characters act and talk like real people trying to overcome unexpected hurdles that life throws their way. The relationship dynamics between Nori, Ethan, Andy, and Gwen propel the narrative forward and keep you engaged until the end. Each of the main four characters faces their own unique challenges. You want their friendships to survive and their relationships to work out. Highly recommended!
