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The Ex Talk

Rachel Lynn Solomon
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The Ex Talk

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Rachel Lynn Solomon

The Ex Talk

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

345

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Seattle, Washington • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon is a contemporary romance novel. It follows public radio hosts Shay Goldstein and Dominic Yun, who reluctantly team up to co-host a show where they pretend to be exes, navigating their evolving relationship and personal growth in the process.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

97,682 ratings

61%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon has garnered praise for its charming portrayal of enemies-to-lovers romance, witty dialogue, and nuanced exploration of professional rivalry. Readers appreciate the authentic Seattle setting and the engaging character dynamics. Criticisms include predictable plot developments and occasional pacing issues, but the novel's humor and heartfelt moments generally overshadow these flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Ex Talk?

Fans of witty, heartfelt contemporary romances with a love-hate dynamic will adore The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon. Readers who enjoyed Emily Henry's Beach Read and Christina Lauren's The Unhoneymooners will find this enemies-to-lovers story set in the public radio world particularly charming and engaging.

3.9

97,682 ratings

61%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

The Ex Talk explores the complexity of relationships within the context of public radio, making it a unique intersection of romance and media storytelling.

Author Rachel Lynn Solomon is known for incorporating elements of Jewish culture and identity into her work, enriching the backdrop of her novels.

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The novel delves into the idea of "fake it till you make it" and examines how professional and personal lives intertwine, a theme that resonates with many contemporary readers.

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Book Details
Pages

345

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Seattle, Washington • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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