On Rotation

A Novel

De: Shirlene Obuobi

Narrado por: Mela Lee

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"As a fan of Grey’s Anatomy (and Chicago Med!), I couldn’t put down On Rotation, and you won’t be able to, either. Shirlene Obuobi makes you feel as if you’re actually right there with the lovable Angie, and I personally couldn’t get enough."—Meg Cabot, New York Times bestselling author

For fans of Grey’s Anatomy and Seven Days in June, this dazzling debut novel by Shirlene Obuobi explores that time in your life when you must decide what you want, how to get it, & who you are, all while navigating love, friendship, and the realization that the path you’re traveling is going to be a bumpy ride.

Ghanaian-American Angela Appiah has checked off all the boxes for the “Perfect Immigrant Daughter.”

• Enroll in an elite medical school
• Snag a suitable lawyer/doctor/engineer boyfriend
• Surround self with a gaggle of successful and/or loyal friends

But then it quickly all falls apart: her boyfriend dumps her, she bombs the most important exam of her medical career, and her best friend pulls away. And her parents, whose approval seems to hinge on how closely she follows the path they chose, are a lot less proud of their daughter. It’s a quarter life crisis of epic proportions.

Angie, who has always faced her problems by working “twice as hard to get half as far,” is at a loss. Suddenly, she begins to question everything: her career choice, her friendships, even why she's attracted to men who don't love her as much as she loves them.

And just when things couldn’t get more complicated, enter Ricky Gutierrez—brilliant, thoughtful, sexy, and most importantly, seems to see Angie for who she is instead of what she can represent.

Unfortunately, he’s also got “wasteman” practically tattooed across his forehead, and Angie’s done chasing mirages of men. Or so she thinks. For someone who’s always been in control, Angie realizes that there’s one thing she can’t plan on: matters of her heart.

My first romance novel

I loved this novel!!!! I follow the author on Instagram and she does comic strips to paint visuals of how she intended the characters to look and I must say she made me fall in love with the book 10x over. GREAT DEBUT NOVEL SHIRLENE or should I say.. Dr. Obuobi. I hope to see more of you in the future and if you go on a book/ book signing tour, I WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE. I’m in your corner sista! Keep going!!!

A good story made better by excellent narration!

I enjoyed the storyline as narrated by the main character. The book was a quick listen in my free moments. Quick, easy, funny, emotional. A very entertaining listen!

Loved. Realistic rom-com with some flavor!

Well-developed, believable characters and families with a great narrator!! Loved the Ghanaian knocking details.

Beautifully crafted story

This was a beautifully crafted story of growth, growing up, and love. Having experienced a version of most of this during school, I could very easily identify with the characters. Wonderful reading

A Fun Listen

Dr. Obuobi has done a great job portraying the love life of an American medical student. It was very fun to listen to, even if sometimes it threw me back to those uncomfortable medical student days. I loved the inclusivity of the book as well- it felt like real life, from immigrant families to LGTBQA+. The characters are complex and real. The narrator does an amazing job. Enjoy, you will be happy you did! I follow the author on social media and she has some great drawings and character summaries on her IG account. I felt like I could see this book becoming a great Anime movie! But for real, I just want to see Ricky’s paintings ;)