Last year, Gabriella Gamez published one of my favorite romances of the year with The Next Best Fling. That’s why it was so exciting to be able to read Kiss Me, Maybe early and share my thoughts.
For those who don’t know, Kiss Me, Maybe is the second book in the Librarians in Love series, but this time, it’s a sapphic story. This time, we’re following Angela, who works with Marcela, and she’s getting her very own romance.
While this might seem a little obvious, things don’t exactly start out the best for her, and that ends up being a huge part of the story. We’re going to talk about the plot in a moment, but let me just say that Gabriella Gamez is on her way to becoming one of my favorite authors.
I’d like to thank Forever for both putting this one on my radar and giving me an ARC so I was able to read and review this one early. Regardless of that, there was no way I wasn’t going to enjoy this one from Gamez.
Kiss Me, Maybe is a satisfying sapphic romance.
Kiss Me, Maybe starts in a unique way as far as romances go. Our main character, Angela or Angel as she’s called, creates a few TikTok videos. One is a thirst trap, which ends up causing her to admit that she’s part of the ace/asexual spectrum. In addition, she shares that she’s never been kissed or has been in a relationship despite being in her 20s. She decides to take advantage of her newly minted viral status.
While Angel does open up about her life, she decides to try to find a partner via social media. It comes in the form of a scavenger hunt. The only issue is that she’s planning it with her long-time crush, Krystal. Krystal is the bartender at her favorite bar, and it’s clear the two have a slight friendship, although we all know it’s going to become more.
Let’s get into the romance, which is an incredible mix of slow burn and friends-to-lovers. I adored seeing these two slowly realize their feelings before doing anything to act on it. The steamy scenes between the two were equally as great, too. Seeing how Angela acted with Krystal in the bedroom was so unexpected, but it made the book all the more fun.
Ultimately, the reason why I enjoyed this book so much was that it felt like something fresh and new. I’ve read very few books with ace characters, and seeing how it worked with Angela was so interesting. I adored the way Gabriella Gamez added social media into the story, as it felt like it made sense but never detracted. This book was an utter delight and one I devoured over the course of an afternoon.
If you enjoyed The Next Best Fling, then you need to make sure Kiss Me, Maybe is on your TBR. Gabriella Gamez is quickly becoming one of my go-to authors, and I can’t wait to see what she releases next.
Kiss Me, Maybe by Gabriella Gamez is out now, where books are sold.