Synchronicity

This was a really sweet story which featured two main characters that are battling through their respective emotional and traumatic baggage while working at a summer camp for children who are Neuro divergent. This romance was a slow burn romance for me each character had to get out of her own way in order for the romance too develop naturally. The secondary characters were well written and helped to make this an even better story. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick, easy to read emotionally driven romance. And, I look forward to what's next from this author.

Patricia Bryant via NetGalley

*Synchronicity* by JJ Hale is a tender and deeply emotional story about second chances, fate, and the unbreakable bonds we form with others. Set at a summer camp for neurodivergent kids, the novel brings together Haley Tyne, a dance instructor with a passion for helping others, and Cal O’Shea, a woman haunted by the past. When their paths cross unexpectedly after a life-changing date two years prior, the connection between them is immediate and undeniable, but their reunion is fraught with unresolved emotions.

Hale skillfully weaves the themes of healing and reconnection throughout the story, as both Haley and Cal must confront the memories and pain they’ve tried to leave behind. The dance they share becomes a powerful metaphor for their relationship—intense, intimate, and unpredictable. As they work together to save the camp’s end-of-summer show, the emotional stakes rise, and readers are drawn into their journey of rediscovery and forgiveness.

A. Braddock via NetGalley

When a chance second meeting at a summer camp leads to forever. Swoon!

A sweet romance with excellent neurodivergence representation...

Life for Haley is kind of predictable. She loves teaching dance at her mother’s dance school, especially to neurodivergent kids. Haley loves seeing them grow into their selves and using music and dance to come into their bodies. Other than that, Haley’s life is boring. Her love life certainly is...

Cal’s priority in life is caring for her autistic little sister Maeve. Her mother has been struggling with her mental health as long as Cal can remember and she has taken it upon herself to protect Maeve from being the victim of that. This summer she’s going with Maeve to summer camp. A camp especially for neurodivergent kids where they can learn all different things like science, sports and dance. Cal can’t believe her eyes when she meets Maeve’s dance teacher. It is the gorgeous woman she made out with right before her life turned to shit again. The attraction is still there but there is no way Cal deserves Haley’s attention and care. It’s just that Haley doesn’t let her believe that…

I loved this book. Of course there is a sweet romance included, but what I enjoyed most was the accurate way that J.J. Hale described the neurodiversity of the characters. Haley has ADHD and has had to learn to accept the limitations that come with that. For example the inability to manage time, the way she is affected by rejection and how she has no filter while talking. For me personally, it was like being seen in a profound way.

Cal’s sister Maeve is autistic and has learned to self regulate most of the time. Her condition is described with the utmost love and care. Maeve isn’t her autism, she is a whole person...

As for the romance part of the story, it’s so sweet! Cal and Haley are both not used to being cared for and seen. While Cal opens up more and more to Haley about her past and her own feelings of guilt that stem from that, Haley just keeps space for her to be herself. She doesn’t judge. Haley accepts Cal with all that she is...

Synchronicity is a beautiful and tender story. I very kindly but strongly urge you to put it on your TBR right now!

Reading With Caz for @readingwithcaz via NetGalley

...I really enjoyed reading this book. I really liked the neurodivergent representation in this book. As someone who suffers from severe ADHD I felt understood and felt for the characters in this book. The book follows Haley, a dance instructor and Cal a bartender. They meet one night at the bar that Cal works. They both go their separate ways, Cal's night turns into one of the worst of her life. Cal and Haley run into each other 2 years later at a camp for neurodivergent children who may not be able to attend other camps, where they both are working. Their feelings for each other grow for each other over the Summer.

I felt like the story and the characters were relatable. I truly enjoyed reading this book. I give this book a strong 4. I can't wait to read something else from JJ Hale.

Amanda Lester via NetGalley

Cal and Haley met at a bar and there are sparks they share a dance and a kiss but life got in the way but they left a lasting impression on each other. Cal life is about her mother and sister that she doesn’t have time to be happy because she worries too much. Haley is a dance teacher at a camp where she and Cal meet again there attraction for each other is still there after two years as they explore their feelings they both have to learn to let go. I enjoy this read I like how the author handles each character difference and to show it’s ok to be yourself and learning more about yourself in process.

ER❤️3650 H. via NetGalley