*disclaimer: I was gifted this by netgalley and I'm voluntarily leaving a review*

Queer romantic comedy with found family? Pining? Sign me UP. This was such a cute book. I'm so so happy I found this, and I devoured most of it in one day.
The fact that this is part of a series is even better. Normally I'm not a fan of cartoon like covers like this one (it's why I haven't read a lot of booktok/bookstagram books let's be honest) but the cover grew on me more as time went on.
The only thing I would change is that the inside cover says it's a lesbian romance, and that's only partially true, as the main character is pansexual. It may be a good idea to say it's sapphic instead.
I grew really attached to these characters, and seeing that the author based some of this on her own experiences was so sweet. As the character Ari often says, family is what you make, not who you are related to. The chemistry between Ari & Mila was so good, and the banter is phenomenal. This author is definitely one I'm gonna follow more closely, as this book is really good and I love queer books.

Mila Torres is a DC lawyer who does comedy gigs on the side. She also is 34 and feeling like she needs to start a family sooner than later, with or without a partner to help make it happen. She finds an app for sperm donors to make the process a bit more cost effective and finds the perfect match. When she meets her sperm donor's sister she finds the family she imagined may be even closer than she thought.
I wanted to like this and the premise was promising, the idea of falling for a sperm donor's sister was a great set up for a fun rom com. Unfortunately this fell a bit flat for me, there are some funny moments and I liked Mila's comedy alter ego in Tori. I also liked Lukas as a side character, he was pretty funny and brought some light moments to the story. The story is told from Mila's perspective and it feels more a coming to terms with her life and all the massive changes underway than a romance to me. There are a lot of moments with her alone, contemplating her life, future and how to tell her domineering mother what is going on. The drama with her job as a lawyer seems interesting but also not detailed enough to really add to the story and at times took away from Mila and Ari's relationship development, which there was very little of to begin with. They really only have 2 scenes together at the beginning followed by a vague kind of break up and a hail mary move at the end that results in a love declaration that just doesn't feel quite right. I didn't feel their build up or why they end up wanting to be together enough to root for them at all. There are some funny moments throughout and I think some of the side characters really helped move the story but it just wasn't quite enough for me to understand the romance here. This may be an issue with me as there seem to be others who have enjoyed this unfortunately it didn't quite work for me. This looks to be the start of a series so I may try the next one and hope for some better chemistry next time.

I was so excited to read this novel. The idea of a novel built around found family, queer love and the ways we choose to build our families especially with the help of those generous individuals who donate their dna is like catnip for me.

I wanted the book to be so much better than it was. It touched on, but did not develop every. Single. Hot. Button. Topic. In queerdom. Also it seemed disjointed. First off the main character decides to become pregnant on what seems like a whim. Then there’s an open door spicy theme, but I wasn’t really aware that anyone liked each other. This book was very then this happened…then this happened…then this happened. The end. I think the idea was great. I just wanted it to be better.

This book is a fresh take on queer romance and the journey to parenthood. Realistic and well developed characterization made this book feel relatable even though circumstances are not something I've experienced. Story was fun and fresh and never boring. I especially enjoyed the relationships between family and friends. Would definitely recommend to modern readers looking for something new. Would love to read more titles from this author in the future.

The overwhelming adjective I can think of to describe this book is fine. The characters are fine, the plot is fine, the romance is fine. The concept is cute but the execution needed more fine-tuning. The romance between the lead and her love interest felt forced and underdeveloped, and the love interest ended up having a whole bunch of trauma that I felt was never properly explored. That being said, I was still entertained by the book, especially by the matriarch characters.

I loved the story, the world building and meeting the different characters. I felt completely immersed in the story and couldn't stop reading it.

Thank you soooooo much netgalley, the author and the publisher for the advanced review copy if this book💗
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Love this!!!!!

This was an okay story. I had a hard time getting into it because it had a lot of typical millennial content. And I just got kind of tired of it. But it was funny and I enjoyed having a sapphic novel that was light and fluffy.

This book wasn't horrible or anyting, it's just not my cup of tea. The writing is fine and the plot is reasonable.
What irked me quite a lot, though, was the way pregnancy was depicted. Everything was glossed over, everything working out well, no problems.

If you're into a book about lesbians wanting to get a baby via a baby bank, this might be for you.

Nice read. Love the representation. However, it seems like a big chunk of Mila and Ari's story is missing.

I’m a huge fan of Sarah Robinson and her new book is a well written fun description of having a Baby from the donor Bank.
The storyline is quirky and has all the feels, with some unexpected surprises in the quest to have a baby. I love the writing style, the emotional connection and complexities of relationships.
Mila is thinking about having a baby, will it be on her own or will she find love?
The characters all bring their own personalities to the story, lots of laughs, love and heartwarming moments. Options to have a baby are not always straightforward and this story will have you thinking about all that love is.

Huge congratulations and thanks to Books by Sarah Robinson, NetGalley and the fantastic Sarah Robinson for the opportunity to read this amazing book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book was very funny and relatable. I really loved all the characters and I’d recommend it to anyone.

Review: This book had a lot happening and covered a good chunk of time. A modern storyline that I have never read before, but very detailed and crass in many spots. Some section were long and dull, but overall a great strong book full of interesting female characters.
Recommended For: Those looking for a different romance book.

This was a solid sapphic book. I felt that the complexity of the political issues, workplace ethics, and the nuances of queerness were approached with ample respect and care. I found Ari and Mila were a great lead couple and their sexual tension on page was intriguing and held my attention. I felt like the craft of the book itself had loads of room to grow though. The multiple subplots were woven together haphazardly and seemed to stop and start sporadically. Chapter to chapter the transitions were really choppy and it didn’t make sense why we were jumping from one topic to another. Certain character motivations seemed out of the blue because we didn’t get enough context for Mila’s emotional introspection or her reflection and interpretation of other people’s actions. The construction of the story required a lot more help but the heart of it was there and enticing. I hope Sarah Robinson keeps writing queer fiction and growing her craft because this was a solid attempt and I want to read more as she grows!

My first book by this author and I truly enjoyed it.
Mila Torres a 30 something pansexual lawyer working in D.C. by day and doing stand up comedy by night, decides she wants to be a mother. She and her friends come across an app called Baby Bank which offers sperm doners to interested parties. Skeptical at first, she moves forward after much research.
Ari Elliot, a reporter who won't leave her alone regarding a case she's working on end up being the sister to the sperm daddy. Hilarity and drama ensue.
There is more than meets the eye between these two and the journey is filled with drama and laughter as their relationship progresses. Low angst, low heat, some sexual tension. A well written story

4/5 stars

Funny, lovely, feelfood book with great characters, humor, romance and a bit of spice. The journey that single mom Mila rather impulsively undertakes is littered with bumps in the road, comedic situations, awesome friends and a new, complicated love interest.
Really, if you need a feel good book that delivers emotions and several chuckles: pick this one up!

Not my thing (I should have known from it being an artificial insemination story) but extremely cute and well written. I can't wait to see what Robinson writes next!

Prepare for a laughter-filled and heartwarming adventure as Mila Torres navigates the complexities of modern parenthood in Baby Bank. A delightful and witty story that proves life's greatest surprises can be found in the most unexpected places."

This was a cute book about a woman who decides she's ready to be a mom, even though she doesn't have a significant other.

Mila is a successful divorce lawyer who realizes, after a visit to her OBGYN, that now is the time for a baby!! Someone mentions an app to her called Baby Bank and she checks it out. After swiping through many no's she finds the YES she was looking for.

While Aston didn't want to be a parent he was happy to donate his sperm, to LOTS of women. He also throws annual parties for the women and their children. That concept was strange to me and still feels like too much for a donor but to each their own, I suppose.

Mila ends up finding more than just sperm to complete her family and it was a fun story about how that all went down.

Parenthood doesn't look the same for everyone and neither does becoming a parent. I enjoyed this story about an alternative way to make your own family and ultimately the winding road it can take you down.

This book is only rated based on how much fun I had reading it. I know that I should be critical with my reviews of ARCs, but this one just made me too happy.

This may be the first time I've seen myself represented in a adult rom-com as a pan woman and I loved it so much. If Sarah Robinson continues to kill it with the accurate diversity, I will continue to pick up her books.