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A review by nebulous07
Safety in Numbers by Sophie Penhaligon
4.0
Thank you to NetGallery for giving me a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
"Safety in Numbers" follows the story of the fiery Seraphina Ellis and the permanently grumpy Milo Grant. An easy, uplifting romance read I was drawn to the STEM-based plot with elements of mathematics, physics and computer science and a slow burn, nerdy office romance. Seraphina suffered from a traumatic brain injury that has resulted in aphasia (the loss of words), but this doesn't stop her from embracing challenges and navigating the mundane. She is fiercely independent and knowledgeable but has deep-rooted doubts about love and relationships. Enter Dr Milo Grant, the CEO of the company she's working in, who is secretly battling his demons that manifests in the form of crudeness, being standoffish, constant swearing and temper tantrums. His genius and being incredibly handsome is a cherry on the top.
Sophie wonderfully captures the marriage of minds, the beauty of honesty and the blooming of passion. It was beautiful to read how each character slowly as their connection deepens. I appreciated how the author presented the intimate aspects of their relationship. However, as I turned the pages, the book became segmented. The first part appeared to have solely focussed on Seraphina's disability which takes a backseat as the relationship between the two protagonists blossomed. While the characters have their moments of vulnerability, I found certain aspects repetitive (especially with Milo's approach to relationships and his estranged parents). I would have also liked to see more on how Milo put his demons to rest, given that the book has dual narrations. To me, this prevented the characters from being fully fleshed out but did not compromise on the power of love, endurance and perseverance. A well-deserved ending awaits you, one which brought a smile to my face. This is my first book of Sophie Penhaligon, and it's not going to be the last. A 4 star read!
"Safety in Numbers" follows the story of the fiery Seraphina Ellis and the permanently grumpy Milo Grant. An easy, uplifting romance read I was drawn to the STEM-based plot with elements of mathematics, physics and computer science and a slow burn, nerdy office romance. Seraphina suffered from a traumatic brain injury that has resulted in aphasia (the loss of words), but this doesn't stop her from embracing challenges and navigating the mundane. She is fiercely independent and knowledgeable but has deep-rooted doubts about love and relationships. Enter Dr Milo Grant, the CEO of the company she's working in, who is secretly battling his demons that manifests in the form of crudeness, being standoffish, constant swearing and temper tantrums. His genius and being incredibly handsome is a cherry on the top.
Sophie wonderfully captures the marriage of minds, the beauty of honesty and the blooming of passion. It was beautiful to read how each character slowly as their connection deepens. I appreciated how the author presented the intimate aspects of their relationship. However, as I turned the pages, the book became segmented. The first part appeared to have solely focussed on Seraphina's disability which takes a backseat as the relationship between the two protagonists blossomed. While the characters have their moments of vulnerability, I found certain aspects repetitive (especially with Milo's approach to relationships and his estranged parents). I would have also liked to see more on how Milo put his demons to rest, given that the book has dual narrations. To me, this prevented the characters from being fully fleshed out but did not compromise on the power of love, endurance and perseverance. A well-deserved ending awaits you, one which brought a smile to my face. This is my first book of Sophie Penhaligon, and it's not going to be the last. A 4 star read!