The Bookish Ashley

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5/5 — A warm, slow-burn romance that feels like cracking open your favorite library book

Overdue is exactly the kind of cozy, emotional, slow-burn romance fans have been waiting for from Stephanie Perkins—and this gorgeous deluxe collector’s edition makes the experience even sweeter. With its lush pink edges, custom endpapers, and foiled case stamp, it’s the kind of hardcover that instantly upgrades your bookshelf. Yes, it’s one of those “while supplies last” editions you actually want to grab.

At the heart of the story is Ingrid Dahl, a cheerful twenty-nine-year-old librarian navigating love, identity, and the pressure of life’s timelines in the quiet, charming town of Ridgetop, North Carolina. Her eleven-year relationship with Cory has been comfortable—but maybe too comfortable. When her sister gets engaged after just two years of dating, Ingrid and Cory feel pushed into facing a question they’ve long avoided: what’s next for us?

Their solution—a one-month break to date other people—sets the stage for a beautifully messy exploration of what it means to grow up, grow apart, and grow into the person you’re meant to love. Enter Macon Nowakowski, Ingrid’s grumpy-sweet coworker and longtime secret crush, whose presence slowly shifts from harmless daydream to heart-pounding possibility.

The slow burn here is chef’s kiss: tender, charged, and full of the kind of longing that Perkins writes so well. Watching Ingrid rediscover herself—while questioning everything she thought she knew about love—makes the book feel relatable and emotionally rich without ever losing its cozy charm.

Christina Lauren’s endorsement rings true: this is the romance longtime fans have been craving. Overdue is about renewal, risk, and letting life surprise you. A gentle, yearning, grown-up love story that lingers like the scent of old books and new beginnings.

Perfect for readers who love: quiet mountain-town settings, grumpy/sunshine energy, emotional slow burns, and romances that feel as comforting as a library nook on a rainy day.

A beautiful edition of a beautiful story—and absolutely worth checking out.