Just finished Daydream? Next up read Act Your Age, Eve Brown…
If Daydream left you craving more stories about characters navigating personal challenges with humor and heart, Talia Hibbert's Act Your Age, Eve Brown is a delightful next step. This installment in the Brown Sisters series follows Eve, a vibrant but directionless young woman, who accidentally hits Jacob Wayne with her car and ends up working at his quaint bed-and-breakfast.
"Talia Hibbert remains consistent with writing cute and funny stories that have endearing lead characters… She also continues to take care in expanding the leads’ vulnerabilities and internal struggles so that they're unique individually."— Cindy, Goodreads
Jacob, who's autistic and thrives on order, finds his world upended by Eve's chaos, leading to a slow-building romance that's equal parts steamy and sweet. Hibbert masterfully weaves in themes of neurodiversity and self-acceptance, much like Hannah Grace's exploration of ADHD in a college setting, but shifts the scene to a cozy English countryside vibe that's refreshingly intimate.
What makes this book a perfect follow-up is its lighthearted tone paired with genuine emotional resonance—think friends-to-something-more with a dash of enemies-to-lovers tension. Readers who enjoyed the character-driven growth and vulnerability in Daydream will appreciate how Eve and Jacob help each other heal from past hurts, all while delivering laugh-out-loud banter and inclusive representation.
"This book quite literally suffocated me with a pillow of happiness and love. I'm talking an epi-pen injection of adorable straight into my bloodstream... I really f**king enjoyed this book."— Kat, Goodreads
A Perfect BookTok Pick
Published in 2021, this accessible gem fits right into the current wave of diverse, feel-good romances that prioritize mental health and real-world relatability. It's not your typical sports romance, but the focus on personal hurdles and budding connection feels plot-adjacent, offering that same escapist joy without retreading the same ice rink—making it an ideal pick for anyone hooked on BookTok's spicy yet substantive reads.
