If you read Old Love by Jeffrey Deaver - this is a modern, extended remake! An erudite, apropos and illuminating (see what I did there) look at the world of academia and the rigor involved in their engagement. Jodi McAlister is a revelation! She expounds the travails and unbridled ambitions that drive these scholars and the insidious political machinations that deter their advancement. The theme and atmosphere of the book is wonderfully reminiscent of the old book smell! I would recommend it for that alone!
A few of my favorite portions of the book include book references akin to the joys of reading Book Lovers and the ceasefires that the protagonists issue and promptly ignore as well as the dysfunctional family trope, belonging versus standing alone. Jodi does a fabulous job of giving each of these proponents their own chapters and the story propels with their infusion!
I would be remiss if I did not recount the sizzling chemistry between the lead pair - Never have I met as genteel a soul as Jonah Fisher, Sadie Shaw is a firecracker!! the chemistry and the teaching strategy that falls back on their natural rebuttals and intelligentia makes it soooo hot! But, I fell harder for Chess! The supporting characters in this tale have strong personalities and I do hope Jodie is considering a series which dives into the times and trysts of Chess (pleeeease, on my knees), Julia / Elias and Fiona / Satoshi.
Overall fans of Ali Hazelwood, Christina Lauren and old school Deaver short stories will worship this ode to modern academia and the literary subculture that thrives in the Uni-verse!
A millions thank yous to Atria Books and Netgalley for furnishing the arc!
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