Josh and Gemma Make a Baby

rating- 3/5{thank you to Netgalley, Swift & Lewis Publishing, LLC and Sarah Ready for providing me an ARC of the book in exchange for an honest review}publishing date- 25th feb 2022————————————————“When you realize you love someone and that you that you want to spend the rest of forever with them, you want forever to start right now.”The title and the description didn't really appeal to me as much as the fact that this book was about infertility and IVF treatments. I found [b:Josh and Gemma Make a Baby 59796297 Josh and Gemma Make a Baby Sarah Ready https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1639176336l/59796297.SX50.jpg 93060005] on one of my requesting sprees (I get declined for most ARCs sadly, so a spree is a viable option), and didn't think too much before requesting it. I even procrastinated till pretty much right before the archive date to read it. Naturally, I didn't expect to like it.So a three star read was definitely a surprise. The blurb makes the premise sound weirder than it is and the writing style took a while to get used to, but once you do you'll be amused to no end. The banter and the chaotic nature of the plot is top notch. I also like how the problems, and issues faced by infertile women are explored, with an equal balance of humour and romance. Coming to the characters, Josh was an absolute sweetheart. I thought his character was more fleshed out than Gemma's which is weird because the entire story is in Gemma's pov. (maybe it was just me?). I also loved that he was a comic book writer. That's so cool. The whole Grim-Jewel (because GEM. sobbing brb) thing was super cute and different (made the nerd in me, happy). I do think some of the side characters weren't written very well, like Gemma's mum and her family; but I absolutely loved the infertility support group. I would most definitely read a book about Carly, Brook or Hannah if the author decides to write one.Although I loathe Ian; I'm not sure how I feel about all the quotes (there were too many). The illustrations however, were the cutest:) Certain plot points were pretty predictable for instance, I knew the Ian conflict was coming, from almost a mile away. and unrealistic (but then again its fiction. AND romance. So that's acceptable) The plot mostly consists of a feel good romance except for one instance towards the end that could be triggering to some (make sure to look up trigger warnings. I've added a few below).I like that Josh and Gemma didn't get pregnant on their very first try, because that would be way too unrealistic and ideal The humour was silly and weird, boy-toy? really? but had me laughing anyway.Overall, the book isn't groundbreaking or jaw-dropping but will leave you happy and content. It has a few tropes but they aren't blaringly in your face and are eased into the plot. If you want to read a predictable, cheesy romance that'll make you smile then I would definitely recommend [b:Josh and Gemma Make a Baby 59796297 Josh and Gemma Make a Baby Sarah Ready https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1639176336l/59796297.SX50.jpg 93060005] !tw // : infertility, IVF, miscarriage, instances of fat-shaming.