I was so completely THRILLED to receive an early copy of this book that I waited no longer than 24 hours to utterly DEVOUR it with ALL OF THE JOY. As fully expected, it is witty, warm and bursting with sizzle. I am certain that this will be another well-deserved smash for Lizzie and a huge win for British black romance and plus size representation. Praise be for more voices like this!

This is a masterful follow up to Yinka, Where is your huzband? It's richly drawn, and very engaging. I thoroughly enjoyed every page.

Temi and Wale had been dating but then she is devastated when they part ways. Wale then goes on a reality tv show and is the ‘bad boy’ of the series. When he comes home Temi ends up writing his memoir and they spend time together getting to know each other again. A few bumps along the way.. a good feel book. Well written and fast paced

The Re-Write is a super fun, sweet second chance romance about a young writer and her ex-boyfriend who has become a notorious reality star. I read Lizzie Damilola Blackburn's previous novel, Yinka Where is Your Huzband? and really enjoyed it. She has such a relatable, fresh, and vibrant writing style. The characters are authentic and kind, but also flawed.

Temi is in her twenties and has written two novels that she desperately wants published. Wale left their relationship to go on a reality dating show a la Love Island that he signed up for before meeting Temi. He’s known for breaking the hearts of one of his castmates and is offered a book deal to pen his memoir. Wale needs a ghostwriter and Temi is in consideration for the job and gets it. Temi is desperate to have a paid writing job, so she begins to work with Wale despite their baggage.

The story follows the trajectory you’d expect from a romance, but I loved reading about Temi and Wale and learning their backstories. The Re-Write mostly focuses on them, but some of their friends and family make regular appearances. A character from Yinka Where is Your Huzband? even makes a cameo! I think I preferred Yinka because of the community feel of the novel, but I really enjoyed this one as well.

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

This is the second of Lizzie's books I've read and it certainly did not disappoint. I loved the characters from page one. It's very current given the background of a reality TV show called The Villa and gives an insight into black culture which I found very interesting. Great book which deserves a sequel.

Loved it!
Temi is a great character with such strength. Wale is at times a fool and definitely a heartbreaker. I loved the insights into life as an author- the dreaded word count, the assumption you are brimming with ideas and that those ideas will be a best seller before the ink has dried!

We all need a little more kindness. That’s for sure. Lived this book! I loved the celebrity ghostwriters g aspect I thought the characters had great chemistry and I loved the banter and heat that developed over the course of the novel.

This is the second book I have read by Lizzie and I fell in love with her writing all over again! I absolutely loved this book, especially the development of Temi and Wale’s characters and relationship. I feel that all of the characters are very relatable, especially how much Temi apologises (something a lot of people can relate too).

There were some really important topics covered in this book such as alcoholism, toxic masculinity and the importance of therapy, all of which were covered with just enough detail.

Overall, this is a book I definitely recommend! Publishing in February 2025, this book is one to keep an eye out for.

The Re-Write by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn

Temi is a writer, living in London. When her relationship with Wale breaks down and he goes on a TV show called Love Villa, Temi writes all her hurt and upset into a revenge novel. But when Wale becomes a celebrity and wants to write a memoir, Temi gets the job as his ghost writer and starts to see that maybe things weren't as clear cut as she thought.

Oh my.... what a brilliant book! Loved the author's first novel and this one is just as fabulous. Characters, themes, story... all fabulous. I can't wait to read what she writes next! Very VERY highly recommended.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.