I'm So (Not) Over You

By: Kosoko Jackson

Narrated by: Timothy Bell Reese

"Shine[s] with a beautiful, blooming sense of wonder.”—New York Times Book Review

A 2023 LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD WINNER!

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A chance to rewrite their ending is worth the risk in this swoony romantic comedy from Kosoko Jackson.

It’s been months since aspiring journalist Kian Andrews has heard from his ex-boyfriend, Hudson Rivers, but an urgent text has them meeting at a café. Maybe Hudson wants to profusely apologize for the breakup. Or confess his undying love. . . But no, Hudson has a favor to ask—he wants Kian to pretend to be his boyfriend while his parents are in town, and Kian reluctantly agrees.

The dinner doesn’t go exactly as planned, and suddenly Kian is Hudson’s plus one to Georgia’s wedding of the season. Hudson comes from a wealthy family where reputation is everything, and he really can’t afford another mistake. If Kian goes, he’ll help Hudson preserve appearances and get the opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the biggest names in media. This could be the big career break Kian needs.

But their fake relationship is starting to feel like it might be more than a means to an end, and it’s time for both men to fact-check their feelings.

Great love story!

Very romantic and refreshing. It was a great pleasure to hear a gay romance novel where being gay was not the storyline. Just a love story of 2 hearts trying to find a connection. ¡Bravo!

I am now a fan

this is the first time reading from. this author. I loved every minute of this book. the narration was top notch. I wanna know what's happens next.

A great second chance LGBTQ romance!

This was a sweet second chance romance - a couple reunited in a fake relationship because one didn’t have the heart to tell his parents they’d split… just to end up having to spend more than one dinner together when the parents invite them to attend a huge family wedding together… and as expected, the forced proximity in the reunion has them remembering the good times.

I enjoyed the banter and the friendships they had with each other and the side characters and their siblings. I don’t know why the average ratings are so low!

Narration was also quite good. I would definitely recommend this one. If you’re looking for a great LGBTQ, BIPOC and male romance author (quite a unicorn!), Kosoko Jackson wrote a great book here with I’m So Not Over You!

Perfect for the #23for23 challenge.

Is there a sequel coming?

I listen to this, and kudos to the narrator who brought the story to life, even though the story itself was fantasy like yet realistic, because we all know someone who is a Kian…

Unique & Entertaining

Kian and Hudson's story is funny and sweet as well as complicated. The combination of fake dating, the possibility of a second chance, a Black family that's part of the top 1% of the Southern elite, and fun pop culture references make this queer romance unique and entertaining. I wish we had learned more about Kian and Hudson's first chance at love. Their backstory is a missing critical piece of their story.

I loved the secondary characters! Kian's best friend Divya, Hudson's sister Olivia, and Grandma Rivers added so much to this story.

Timothy Bell Reese's narration is solid, but his southern accent isn't. A southern accent could have complemented the story to perfection if done well. Leaving out the southern accent would have been better since it was distracting.