Review: No Ordinary Love by Myah Ariel
After reading Myah Ariel’s debut, I was genuinely excited to dive into her next book—and No Ordinary Love turned out to be so much more than I expected. The title, cover, and blurb pulled me in immediately, but the story? It surprised me in the best ways. I was absolutely delighted to get an early read of this one.
Right from the jump, I was cheering for Ella as she rebuilt her life post-divorce from a truly loathsome ex. I mean, that man deserves fictional jail time—no parole. Ella’s strength and growth were beautifully done, and her journey had me emotionally invested from page one.
Then there’s Miles. Sweet, patient, genuinely good-guy Miles. The early spark between him and Ella was electric, and I was ready to be swept away in their slow-burn romance. Bonus points for the delicious ’90s R&B and pop culture vibes—those references gave the story a unique rhythm and soul that I loved. Every musical mention felt perfectly timed to mirror their growing connection.
But while the romance had a strong start, it started to fizzle for me in the middle. The single POV limited my ability to fully connect with the romance, especially since I was dying to know what was going on in Miles’s head.
While the voice memos were a fun concept, they sometimes felt a bit awkward, and by the end, I loved both characters on their own. Miles is total boyfriend material, and Ella’s resilience as she navigated the emotional aftermath of her divorce and the darker sides of fame was powerful to witness.
Overall, while the romance arc didn’t hit all the marks for me—mainly due to pacing and lack of a third-act conflict—I still really enjoyed this story. Myah Ariel’s writing is sharp, emotional, and immersive. She’s clearly growing as a storyteller, and I can’t wait to see where she takes us next.
Recommended for: readers who enjoy celebrity romance, a focus on emotional healing, and single POV storytelling with strong women’s fiction vibes.
