Reviews

Love is Enough by Cindy Rizzo

nadinefrisk's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

penandpages's review

inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Deadnaming and Transphobia

elvang's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed reading Love is Enough. I loved the pace of the book, from the steamy love at first sight connection between Angie and Jan to the behind-the-scenes political wrangling. I enjoyed reconnecting with old friends Robin and Tracy from Exception to the Rule and meeting new characters who added a lot to the story. Rizzo's inclusion of transman Hadley gave the reader a peek at the life and challenges trans folks have to deal with every day in their lives. Angie's mother Jeanette was a treat every time she was on the page. She was a force to be reckoned with in disguise or not and added both levity and common sense on the campaign trail.

I thought the reference to The Indigo Girls song Galileo summed up the essence of the novel. Or rather the lyrics from the chorus did;

“How long till my soul gets it right?
Can any human being ever reach that kind of light?
I call on the resting soul of Galileo
King of night vision, King of insight.”
Indigo Girls, Galileo.

Both Angie and Jan had been hurt in the past. Both came from very different backgrounds. To reach that common ground both needed to reevaluate their own vision of a future together and gain enough insight to move forward with a bit of help from their friends. Good stuff.

I felt the epilogue was unnecessary. The book would have been even better without it but of course that is just my opinion.