I enjoyed this debut novel. As it got further into the story and the election was getting closer you could really feel the tension and atmosphere between the characters. It felt very real and I really felt for Gabe.

A must read! I usually know within the first couple of chapters how much I’m going to enjoy a book but I knew within the first 2 pages that this was one I was going to struggle to put down. There are not enough words for how much I enjoyed this book. It was entertaining, clever and the narrative was stunningly intelligent. I couldn’t put it down I was captivated.

This was a nice book to read, I read it quite quickly and it was an easy one to pick up and put down when I had a spare half hour. The story was interesting, it made me really think about what I’d do in the characters’ positions as someone who is quite set in her own politics. It was a fun read.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for my ARC.

A funny and lighthearted read, one for a rainy day. I enjoyed how easy this was to read but would have liked more character development and overall, just a stronger story. The book is ok, but not one that will stick with me.

Happily married with a young daughter, Ethan and Gabe find themselves at opposite ends of the political spectrum. Ethan’s drift to the right culminates in his announcement that he wants to run for Congress on a Republican ticket, but only with Gabe’s blessing. Torn between his dearest beliefs and his love for Ethan, Gabe lends his support to his husband, gritting his teeth at photo shoots designed to show how Republicans can be gay too. Over a campaign which sees Ethan publicly espousing beliefs Gabe finds abhorrent, their private life is picked over in public and Gabe loses the trust of his students and colleagues. Crunch time comes with the Primary.
Harris writes wittily, peopling her novel with engaging characters, but her exploration of the campaign machinery, the many compromises made and the effects on family and friends makes serious points. Given my interest in politics, this one had instant appeal for me but even if you find the prospect of a political novel dull, I’d still recommend it. Aside from political shenanigans, it’s about love, compromise and relationships wrapped up in a highly entertaining piece of storytelling.

Thank you netgalley for the opportunity to read this book as an arc
This isn't exactly my favorite topic to read about but this book kept me interested the whole way through so l think that says a lot about the way it was written
It was serious and funny at the same time and I had a great time reading it
The characters were all flawed but that made feel more real even though sometimes they were a bit much If you are looking for a book that will incorporate politics and more important themes but still in a very casual easy to read way I think this is the way to go

(3.5 stars)