Nobody in Particular

ARC Review by All Things Book Wise

Author: Sophie Gonzales

Series or Standalone: standalone

Published: June 5th, 2025

Genre: YA, fiction, romance

Rating: ✨4.5 stars✨

Review Updated: 02/02/2025

From the moment I started reading, I was so invested in the story, the relatable characters, the cute cover (honestly, that’s why I picked up this book) and the romance ❤️

⤷ Synopsis:

Nobody in Particular follows Danni, a music scholarship student who has just moved to the small country of Henland and the elite Bramppath College, and Rose, a princess who is determined to get herself and her reputation back together. Both are dealing with their own struggles, and this book is as much about them falling in love with each other as it is about them growing and navigating life.

⤷ Characters:

Danni is the understanding sunshine to Rose’s sharp wit and sarcasm. They are honestly so cute together –and it’s the perfect mix of forbidden love and grumpy/sunshine!

⤷ Plot:

The romance was really important to the plot and it developed perfectly! The way they went from sort of friends to talking to texting, and then ultimately falling in love with each other, had me invested in them both, especially with being able to read both POVs and their cute texts to each other!

I loved the pining and not-so-subtle glances, their little forest scenes and skating lessons, and the way that Danni found a group to belong to, got more comfortable performing piano, and they both became more comfortable being themselves.

This was so close to becoming another five star read, but the ending was a little too rushed for me. I’d have liked to see more of what happened after their decision to go public with their relationship, rather than just skipping time to the HEA. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for a HEA, but I would have liked to see a bit more of the path to the epilogue.

⤷ Final Thoughts: 

👑👑👑👑.5 / 5

I really enjoyed this cute, sapphic, and witty romance!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All thoughts are my own.

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