The Neighbor Favor (2023) Kristina Forest
Lily and Nick’s love story is absolutely swoon-worthy—I felt my heart skip a beat when Nick finally reveals to Lily that he’s the guy from those emails from long ago. Kristina Forest has a writing style that feels almost out-of-body, transporting the reader through vivid imagery—from Nick’s travels to the fictional world of the elves of Ceradon. It’s the kind of immersive storytelling that you rarely find in romance novels.
Yes, we crave the romance. We crave the spicy chapters. But we also crave the slow burn—the unrequited longing, the uncertainty of fully opening yourself to someone, and the ebb and flow of complex love. Forest captures all of that, and then some. There’s also a beautiful duality woven into Lily’s journey: seeking love in another while discovering self-worth within herself. It’s a delicate balance that Forest brings to life with nuance and grace.
The Neighbor Favor is the first book in the Greene Sisters trilogy, a series that follows the sisters as they navigate the twists and turns of love. You can find this novel in print, digital, or audiobook formats at your local bookstore. But for now, follow Forest on Instagram [@kristinaforest_] and check out the playlist I curated for this story—it’s for the lovers.