On Rotation: A Novel by Shirlene Obuobi
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Web ID: 15058300Fun read
Angie is now a third-year medical student trying to figure out what she wants to specialize in. Right before he is to meet her parents, her current boyfriend breaks up with her. Deciding she does not need to be part of a couple, she decides to explore Chicago on her own. She goes to a street fair where there is a garden which she enters. An artist is there asking Angie if he can draw her. They spend the rest of the day together and go their separate ways in the evening. Never expecting to see him again, Angie is surprised when he turns up at her friend's improv show with his girlfriend. Angie is mad and whenever they run into each other tells him to stop bothering her. Things change. Angie and Ricky, the artist, get together as friends. Will they stay friends? Will they become more? I enjoyed this story. I liked Angie. I could understand her feelings when she thought Ricky was playing with her. I could also understand her reluctance to get involved with him. Her feelings of being last for everyone was very understandable. While she is independent, she needs to feel loved and wanted. Even her parents give her a hard time as does her sister at times. When her friend Nia dumps on her, I was shocked because Nia always seemed to be on her side. Angie grows up a lot during this book. I liked watching her doing it. She was a kindred spirit. I liked Ricky. He was so gentle with everyone. He was always there. Angie got mad at him. He also felt safe enough to get mad at her. Angie was shocked when he did. Each one was there for the other though they had their moments of not getting along because of hurt feelings and needing to think over what the other had said. I liked Ricky's grandmother though she was not in the story long. She left an impression. I liked how Dr. Obuobi explained medical school so I was not lost as to what she was talking about. I also liked her little asides at the bottom of the page. I enjoyed the glimpse into Ghanaian courtship traditions and cultural differences as compared to American culture or Mexican culture. This was a fun book to read. If you need a pick-me-up this book does it.
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Great Read!!
After Robin Robert’s interviewed Shirlene Oboubi, on GMA, I decided to take a break from my norms, James Patterson, John Grisham & Dean Koontz. I was NOT DISAPPOINTED!! This read was sssoooo much fun and so full of characters you will love and miss once you’re done reading. I hate for people to spoil endings and middles for me so I won’t do that to you. Shirlene discreetly slips in little known facts you’ve always wondered about and cultural nuances you’ll wish you could be a part of. Enough said I suppose. Just read the book. I have no doubt you will love it as much as I do. So after reading Run Rose Run, I was excited to learn the movie is on it’s way. I surely hope I find out the exact same about On Rotation. Hat’s Off Shirlene Obuobi! What else ya got?
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Really loved reading this!
I enjoyed this book so much. I loved the main characters growth in this book. This was a really good book to read.
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What a Book!
I want to tag every blogger to share this amazing book! I’ve had it for some time and finally sat down to read it. Or shall I say binge it! Ricky is yummmmm worthy and Angie… oh my goodness she’s US! Every woman trying to find themselves while battling the frustrations of our “little girl love story” dreams. She develops beautifully in On Rotation. The book follows her journey as a med student, a friend, daughter, sibling and maybe a girlfriend. All the characters, even Marcus who makes peekaboo moments, become endearing to the reader. You’re as invested in their lives as you are the main characters. It’s a feel good book but also a self help book in that it makes you pause and consider “what will I tolerate and who is really in my way.” This book builds effortlessly and will be a must read book for all!
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Refreshing, awesome read
At last I got to read On Rotation and it exceeded my expectation of this debut novel. I fell in love with Angie’s character as she grows as a person and her perceptions throughout the novel. On Rotation surely explores the different facets of life for this third year medical students. It humanizes her and brings to light the struggles that an over achieving immigrant daughter goes through. It was refreshing that the romance was so very clean and younger readers can enjoy as well. I can’t wait for more titles from this author. I’m hooked.
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Great med school/immigrant story, so-so romance
Mixed feelings on this read for me. I loved Angie as a character. She is fierce, funny, and I very much enjoyed experiencing her first person story. Via the footnotes, Shirlene Obuobi ensures we have context for the Ghanian and medical school details she weaves into Angie's story. I learned something while enjoying an interesting fictional story. Those aspects of this book were fantastic. However, the romance elements of the story did not work for me. Ricky & Angie's chemistry was there, but I felt they were problematic as a couple and found myself rooting against a HEA...which rarely happens for me! 4 stars for Angie's med school / immigrant story, 2 stars for the romance story, so this book nets out to a 3 star read for me, personally. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC, in exchange for my honest review.
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Lovely
Angie and Ricky are a lovely couple who fit perfectly together. But they both bring baggage to the relationship that gets in the way. It's easy to understand why she doesn't trust him, and how that leads to the miscommunication between them. The ending is beautiful, reaffirming the strong bond between them. The author also did a good job of immersing the reader in the high-stress world of a medical student, and the struggles of trying to please parents who mean well but don't understand. This book should appeal to both romance and women's fiction readers. Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
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An Amazing Coming of Age Story!
Angie Appiah is a Ghanaian-American that has checked off all the boxes for the “Perfect Immigrant Daughter.” (Swipe to see a full synopsis) On Rotation is a phenomenal and beautiful story. The author, Shirlene Obuobi, is also an incredible writer! This story is extremely well written, it’s raw and it’s honest. This story touches on: * Life Long + STRONG Female Friendships * Medical School Journey * Finding Yourself * Ghanaian Culture + Traditions * Love! This story is also extremely relatable for black women, especially those born of Immigrant parents. The authors depiction of Angie’s relationship with her parents was very telling of how black women from different cultures are pressured to perform at high levels within their careers, while also being expected to succeed romantically. The author includes a lot of footnotes in the story and it will help you understand the medical jargon that is used. The footnotes were also humorous at times and added more to the storyline! On Rotation is a coming of age story. It has romance, humor, culture and it touches on important topics within the medical field, specifically, racial health care disparities! Thank you to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyage for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
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