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Heartbreak Incorporated was a delightful – and surprisingly poignant – genre mash-up of a book. We meet Evie Cross at somewhat of a crossroads in her life. Trying to make it as a journalist, but not having any success. Relegated to just having to find any sort of job, she ends up in the office of Misha. Misha, a “breakup artist” who works for a law firm, but has some secrets. Secrets that Evie thinks could make for a good story. Secrets that Evie soon finds herself completely tangled up in, along with some feelings about her boss that are probably not HR appropriate.

On the surface, this starts as workplace intrigue, but it quickly morphs into a story of friendship, changed priorities, and learning just how far Evie is willing to go for Misha. It turns out, it’s pretty damn far. And the ride is worth every second of their sharp banter and shy moments. Misha is enigmatic and good at putting on a face for everyone. Evie is trying to do something with her life, to do more than just exist. And when they come together, it is sweet and tragic and romantic. Even when things get weird. Especially when things get weird.

This story takes some twists and turns that are unexpected, and I loved every moment of it. It reads like a movie or a TV series, and I mean that in the best of ways. Heartbreak incorporated is a delicious, layered treat that has you rooting for Evie and Misha to figure things out for themselves and for each other.

I got to read this as an ARC for the re-release of the novel via Solaris Nova (the new digital publishing arm of Solaris). All opinions are my own. The digital release is 2/14/24.