The Glow Up

Franklin U, Book 5

By: A.M. Johnson

Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Michael Crouch

Chris Delaney

I've promised myself that this was going to be the year to finally buckle down. I'm a junior, and I’ve settled on a major. I've got focus and determination. The one thing I haven't figured out yet? How to deal with the massive crush I've been harboring on the guy in study carrel six. I don’t know his name, and some of my friends think it’s time for me to move on, but he has this whole sexy, broody, dark eyes and messy hair thing going for him. And yeah, he seems like he could be my polar opposite. The kind of unapproachable, serious type who doesn’t smile much, but I’d like to think he’s all rays of sunshine underneath his stormy expressions and disheveled demeanor. All that intense energy…I dig it. I want to know him.

The rub? I’ll have to find the courage to actually introduce myself.

Aiden Russo

The college experience is supposed to be parties, drinking, and fun with a few classes mixed in. It sounds pretty amazing, right? For me, it turned out to be endless lectures, avalanches of homework, and copious amounts of caffeine. The study carrel might as well be my dorm room. And that guitar under my bed? It's got two years of dust growing on it. But this is the life I have to lead if I’m ever going to help my dad. Pre-med isn’t for the weak.

The problem? Loneliness holds me hostage. If only I could find someone willing to break through my ever-present cloud bank, and remind me what it’s like to have fun again.

©2022 A.M. Johnson (P)2022 A.M. Johnson

So sweet

What a sweet love story. Reminds you of your first love and you can’t help but to get swept up. The two MC’s are adorable and lovable. Low angst and a slow burn in the best possible way. One of my favorites of the series. A.M. Johnson never disappoints. And the narrators are perfect for the book.

If an audiobook could be perfect, it’s this one.

This story is so incredibly sweet with characters I grew to love so much, I wished they were real.

It’s light on the drama, heavy on the heart, and absolutely adorable. Loved every second. And the narrators were perfection.

Wonderful

This was a great listen. The narrator’s were a perfect match for this tale. Chris and Aiden are interesting and fun, l enjoyed there story from beginning to finish. Great

Adorable romance a hit!

Another hit by AM Johnson the audio is fantastic it will be on my relisten list for sure 5 stars . My favorite of the series so far (out of the current audios available currently)

The Glow Up!

I'm going to keep this review simple and sweet, just like the story!

First, A.M. Johnson isn't new to me, I've read their work before and have enjoyed it so it's no surprise that I enjoyed listening to Tedddy and Michael bring Chris Delaney and Aiden Russo to life. I love dual narration or duo, whatever the correct term is, and it's a bonus because I love Teddy Hamilton! He's a one-click narrator for me and Michael Crouch isn't half bad, he's new to me. The Glow Up is part of the Franklin U universe that can be read alone but I'm not gonna lie, after reading, I went back and started with book 1 and now I'm 7 stories down and waiting for book 8; it's that good! I enjoyed the two MCs' own personal struggles and back story but I mostly enjoyed how in the end they managed to battle their obstcles and be together. The one thing that bothered me the most was Aiden's approach to wanting to help his father, although admirable, he shouldn't have to do all the work per say, but still, my heart broke for him, having to 'grow up' fast and put their social lives on hold.

Overall, I enjoyed every minute of this story with their great narrators and HEA. Happy listening all!

I received a copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews, and this is my honest review.