Big thank you to NetGalley, Bloomsbury, and Helen Comerford for a Galley of this in return for an honest review.

I am not sure how I feel about The Love Interest. I think this was a lot of fun, and by the time I got to the end I was really eager to find out what happens. I enjoyed the unconventional, very comic book, use of font size and bold to indicate feeling, volume, and severity of things. I almost wish they had taken this further, I think it is super creative and really differentiates this from other books on the market. More than that, I think it would have been a really impactful, visual clue, as to the appropriate age range for this book.

This is YA, and it is very very much YA. I would say this actually reminded me a lot of some Middle Grade works I have read. This to me read quite young, and I think the way Jenna goes about most things would annoy an older readership quite quickly. This was a Galley, and I was already invested in the story, so I felt that I should finish it. As a rule, this is younger than I would generally read, and I think is very much YA aimed at teens, rather than YA that is geared equally towards adult readers. That isn't a bad thing, but I do think that adult readers of YA might not enjoy this as much as they hope!

I thought the plot was good, no glaring holes, some surprises. I thought the representation of mental health, and the discussions of some feminism basics was good. This felt like a very accessible, appropriate way to introduce those ideas that would be understandable for Middle-Grade-To-YA readers, and inoffensive for older solidly-YA readers.

Overall, good fun. A give this 3.5 stars rounded up. Nothing revolutionary, but still a solid, well written, YA romp.

A super fun story set in a world with heroes and villains, with a main character determined to break out of the role she's been placed in. I loved Jenna, she was absolutely brilliant, she doesn't start out to be a system breaking hero herself, she just want's to be left alone but society is determined to make her a Love interest. I really enjoyed Jenna and Blazes dynamic, there were a lot of cute genuine moments between them that you can pick out from the more forced ones.
The only problem i found was that, for me, it felt a bit fast paced, it would've been nice to see more of the world and hero society over the course of the story, and give Jenna and Blaze more time to bond.
If you like superheros, badass feminist MCs and genre bending stories, this is absolutely a book you should pick up!

I'm an absolute sucker for YA comedy and this has laughs, action, adventure, superheroes and a strong feminist rethinking of superhero tropes so it hits all of the buttons! Strong character and world building and a twisty/turny plot that packs a fair few genuine surprises in it. Can't wait for the sequel!

I loved this, it really made me feel nostalgic reminding me of elements of Lois Lane and Superman in a more current feel.

A very different twist on a superhero story. Wonderfully constructed, with snark and an entertaining young and clever female lead. The story made me think it was one thing, then became so much more as it changed tack. Really enjoyed this one. Thank you to Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, (Uk & ANZ) and NetGalley for the ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.

"I honestly don't know how anyone with a cervix can bear to speak to that patriarchal ball bag."

It's lines like this, that I live for!
Comerford has written a brilliant YA debut full of wit, wholesome romance and wonderful characters. The superhero, slightly dystopian world she has created is well thought out, feels realistic and I can't wait to explore more of it (as a sequel is hinted at.)
I loved the plot, it was a fast paced action packed read, full of twists and turns. I love a superhero story and this didn't disappoint, it had everything you'd want but still felt fresh and fun.
The characters were equally developed and Jenna was a force to be reckoned with. I do adore a strong female character. I do hope that a sequel is coming because I'd love to see more from Jenna and her sister, the female characters in this book were brilliantly written. The relationships, be they familial, friendship or something more were all excellently portrayed with a sense of lovable reality.
If you love superheroes, prophesied apocalypses and sweet teen romance (think The Boys but PG) then this is the read for you.

Thank you NetGalley and Bloomsbury YA for the eARC.

Enjoyable for a first time reader or for someone who wants to enjoy a easily laid out, fun read. Understandably this is a YA novel so I couldn't fully enjoy this enough as I'm 26, but this is perfect for those 17 and under to love.

There's a new hero in Nine Trees - Blaze - and on his first outing his first rescued damsel is Jenna Ray. Which makes her perfect for the role of his love interest - a woman there to support (and be regularly saved) by her man. But Jenna isn't interested, and as she gets drawn into the world of heroes and villains she realises just how many things are wrong with the current regime ...

This was a fairly good book, but none of the characters had much depth to them and there was a lot of jumping around in terms of the plot. I quite liked Jenna, but Blaze and their relationship didn't feel right. Loved the universe though, I'd have enjoyed more world building!

I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review

I loved the concept, but the execution just wasn't it for me. There were certain passages/interactions that were a tad cringey. Regardless I still enjoyed the story and will likely pick up the sequel

Very excited for this cool supernatural book! I love superhero’s and I love this cool fresh take on the genre. I cannot wait to share my full thoughts and review on this