Blog Tour: The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love Review (Love's Academic, #1)

Hello, all!

You all know how much I adore India Holton, so I'm thrilled to be a part of the blog tour for her latest release, The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love. Big thanks to the publisher for having me!

Pub Date: 7-23-24
Adult - Historical Fantasy/Romance

Ornithology is a cutthroat profession, and none knows that better than Beth Pickering. She was on the verge of capturing a rare deathwhistler bird when the annoyingly handsome Professor Devon Lockley snatched it from her grip. Beth swore to devote the rest of her career to both the study of birds and the hatred of Devon Lockley. When a competition to become Birder of the Year gets announced, Beth jumps at the chance to finally make a name for herself (and to secure an elusive tenure position.) The only problem? Beth keeps finding herself thrust together with Devon at every turn.

Devon Lockley has been smitten with Beth since first laying eyes on her. She's pretty, intelligent, and can beat a man with a parasol in the cutest way. He knows that he should keep things professional, but he can't help himself when she starts spouting academic facts. The pair decide they have a better chance at winning if they combine forces, but they suspect there's more to this competition than meets the eye. But Beth and Devon quickly realize the most difficult part of the competition may not be the rogue birds or sabotaging colleagues but trying to hide their feelings from one another.

Oh, to live in an India Holton novel where there are magical birds and the simple act of a hand kiss is enough to make one weak in the knees. I've been obsessed with Holton's writing since her debut, and that adoration isn't slowing down anytime soon. I devoured this book in one sitting because I couldn't stop myself from turning the pages. The premise was so wacky but worked so well. Two rival ornithologists falling in love while hunting a magical bird? Yes, please. Beth and Devon were so entertaining, and their banter was full of Holton's signature wit and charm. If you're looking for an absurd, madcap adventure, I can't recommend her books enough.

Rating: 4/5