eARC Review: Give Me a Shot by Gia de Cadenet
Romance
Give Me a Shot
Book Info
Released Date: May 6th
Publication: Dell Romance
Pages: 320
Format: eBook
“there were tangled relationships, awkward reunions, and a lot of emotional baggage that gave the story more depth”
Alright, so this was one of those books that left me feeling a little torn. On one hand, I loved the male love interest, Mo Sarda, — charming, grounded, and honestly the only reason I kept turning the pages. He had that perfect mix of emotional depth and quiet strength, and every scene with him was a win.
On the flip side... the female main character, Jess? Kind of drove me up the wall. She had this frustrating habit of making everything more complicated than it needed to be. I get that flawed characters can be more "real," but some of her choices just felt exhausting rather than endearing.
That said, the book did do something interesting with messy family dynamics. It wasn’t your typical fairytale romance — there were tangled relationships, awkward reunions, and a lot of emotional baggage that gave the story more depth. It’s not all fluff, and I actually appreciated that.
Overall, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. If you can handle a slightly annoying protagonist and want something a little deeper than your average rom-com, it’s worth a shot. Just don’t be surprised if you find yourself rooting for the guy more than the actual relationship.
