Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon

Book Review: Weather Girl

Be prepared to laugh, cry, and fall in love with the main characters while reading Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon! Although this book definitely gives off the impression of a romantic comedy, it also tackles some serious topics, such as mental health.

Readers will be able to relate to the challenges that main characters, Ari Abrams and Russell Barringer, have to work through. Ari is a meteorologist for a local station and Russell is a sports reporter. Their bosses were once married and still work together in the same office (Torrance Hale and Seth Hale), creating constant conflict and turmoil for everyone working under them. After a particularly shocking work event with outlandish behavior displayed from both of their superiors, Ari and Russell decide that if they can fix Torrance and Seth’s relationship and bring them back together, then they can also fix the office environment and make it more peaceful for everyone working there. 

I don’t want to give too much more away, but this sets the stage for the book, and I cannot express enough how much fun it is to read! Throughout all of this though, the themes of communication, relationships, and mental health are present. 

Ari struggles with depression (it runs in her family, as her mother also battles depression), and the story exemplifies the importance of consistent treatment, especially to overcome the worst days. The reader experiences what it’s like for Ari as she navigates between the good and bad days, and how despite what she’s going through, it’s critical that she doesn’t give up on herself. The theme of mental health is extremely important and this novel does a fantastic job of raising mental health awareness. The author demonstrates how mental health is not something to be ashamed of, and if someone is struggling with a condition, it shows how treatment is absolutely necessary, and can be very beneficial.

Overall, I really loved this book and readers will love the personalities of Ari and Russell and what a dynamic duo they make together! I highly recommend this book, especially as it covers more serious topics that are really important, and I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did! :)