This is a very sweet book. Grace and Lenka start off a bit on the wrong foot, but eventually become great friends. There is a definite slow-burn with plenty of pining on both sides, and it's very cute to watch their romance develop. I also really enjoyed the exchange program aspect, I hadn't read a book that uses that plot line before, and I think it was very well done. My only complaint is that there are a lot of mentions of Grace and Lanka cuddling, hiking, having movie nights, etc. I would've loved to have more show and less tell in terms of their spending time together and maybe seeing a bit more of that chemistry come to life. But overall a nice fun read, 4.5/5 stars rounded up.

3.5 stars

Language Lessons is a sapphic slow-burn romance about Grace, a Portland local looking for a roommate, and Lenka, a European exchange student with a complicated life. Their story explores unexpected love, cultural differences, and what "home" really means.

The characters are well-developed, and their slow-building romance feels real. However, it takes a long time for their connection to grow, and when it finally does, it feels a bit rushed. I would have liked more time to enjoy their emotional moments.

Overall, if you like slow-burn romances with deep character development, this book is a thoughtful and heartfelt choice.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for providing me with an ARC.