Book Review: Let's Call a Truce

After the unexpected death of her husband, Juliana finds herself back in the workforce after years as a stay-at-home mom. But her return isn’t exactly smooth—especially when she overhears her coworker Ben criticizing her lack of experience and work ethic. Determined to prove him wrong, she throws herself into her job, sparking an unspoken feud between them that lasts two years. When they're finally forced to team up on a high-stakes project, the tension shifts—and so does their dynamic.

When you think of a rom-com, you generally expect something light and easygoing, but Let’s Call a Truce surprised me in the best way with its emotional depth and layered storytelling.

The witty banter between Juliana and Ben had me grinning and kicking my feet like I was watching my favorite rom-com unfold on screen. Their back-and-forth was electric, filled with laugh-out-loud moments and just the right amount of slow-burn tension.

What really stuck with me was the honest portrayal of grief and reinvention. Juliana’s journey, from mourning her husband to reclaiming her independence and identity, was moving and beautifully written. As a single mom trying to navigate both her career and her personal life, her struggles felt deeply real and relatable.

If I had one complaint, it’s that the feud between Juliana and Ben consistently veered into the overly petty, but even that added to the charm. Their rivalry had a humorous edge that made their eventual connection feel even more satisfying.

Enemies-to-lovers isn’t always my favorite trope, but this book is definitely one of the ones to make me a convert. Let’s Call a Truce is heartfelt, hilarious, and unexpectedly poignant. If you love workplace romances with a side of sass and soul, this one is well worth picking up.