No Words by Meg Cabot

Jo Wright thought that she had had a moment with Will Price but she discovered she was wrong when the best-selling author dissed her (also best-selling) children's series. Now the man responsible for her writer's block is her numero uno enemy. So why would she want to go down to the Keys, more specifically to Little Bridge Island which is close to the man's own private island? Well, a ten thousand dollar writer's speaking fee does help. Plus, it doesn't look like the man himself will be there so she should be safe.

Except that, when she gets to the island, she realizes that the man will be there. In fact, he arrives at the airport at the same time she does. And is greeted by a young woman while she is greeted by a very pregnant librarian (Molly from book 2 in the series.) At first, Jo wants to avoid all of the activities involved with the book festival but her friend Bernie convinces her that it is wiser to attend rather than to let Will drive her off. And, interestingly, in her first interaction with the man, he apologizes (!) Jo is thrown off her game but the more they interact, the more her creative juices start flowing.

Is there a lot of depth in this novel? Actually, a lot in regards to writers (e.g. a discussion on feminist characters in children's literature) but maybe not in Will and Jo's relationship. Is the book still delightful? Oh most definitely. I am so excited that Cabot is starting to recapture the fun and the sense of what is going on in the contemporary world that was a part of the "Boy" series. 

Four stars

This book came out October 12th, 2021

Follows No Offense

Borrowed as hard copy from library

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