So Into You

For this nuanced and emotional contemporary, Fuller (The Proposal Plot) pairs Britt Branch, a 28-year-old vlogger with crippling social anxiety, and 30-year-old Hunter Pickett, a recovering alcoholic and the black sheep of a prominent Texas family. Britt makes videos about painting, which turn up on Hunter’s feed. Immediately drawn to her, he starts taking the art challenges Britt posts online, developing a new hobby. On a trip to the art supply store, he’s shocked to see Britt IRL and goes over to introduce himself as a massive fan, triggering Britt to have an anxiety attack. Hunter proposes a trade: he’ll help coach Britt through social situations if she’ll give him art lessons. Along the way, they fall in love. Meanwhile, Britt’s father, Daniel, another recovering alcoholic who happens to be working as Hunter’s father’s chauffeur, tries to rebuild his relationship with his daughter. The plotlines dovetail at a black-tie surprise birthday party that brings Britt, Hunter, Daniel, and Britt’s mother Amy together—with explosive results. Fuller gracefully handles the topic of addiction, delineating the toll it takes on both addicts and the people who love them. There are no sex scenes, but the romance is deeply felt. This smart, sensitive story is sure to tug on readers’ heartstrings. (Dec.)