Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Tutored in Love by Barbara J. Adamson - ADVISABLE

Tutored in Love by Barbara J. Adamson, 328 pages. Covenant Communications, 2023. $17.

Language: G (0 swears, 0 “f”); Mature Content: PG; Violence: G

BUYING ADVISORY: ADULT - ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

Three years ago, Grace went on a blind date she dubbed “The Great Shame” due to her thoughtlessness. She’s been working on being kinder, and Grace likes to think she’s come a long way. Now in her last semester of college, Grace absolutely must pass her dreaded math class in order to graduate, but that means surviving her tutor, Noah, who obviously despises her.

One of the best parts of this love story is that it takes place over a long period of time, setting it apart from the fast-paced rom-coms that we’ve gotten used to. Adamson highlights the importance of becoming our best selves and how that often leads us to where our best life is lived. Love is about more than a wish list of attributes and having a perfect first date. When we have mercy on ourselves and reserve judgment on those around us, we are happier and uplift those around us, encouraging love in all its forms.

Grace and Noah are described as having “olive” skin. The mature content rating is for mentions of alcohol abuse and drug use.

Reviewer: Carolina Herdegen

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