Can’t Get Enough By Kennedy Ryan Book Review
Balancing a high-powered career while caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s and still finding a love that’s both powerful and tender, that’s what Kennedy Ryan’s Can’t Get Enough is all about. It’s the emotional, deeply real conclusion to her Skyland series.
This book is a contemporary romance, but it’s much more than just a love story. It follows Hendrix Barry, a fiercely independent talent manager and venture capitalist in Atlanta who’s juggling the impossible: pushing her career forward while caring for her mother as Alzheimer’s slowly takes hold. Then there’s Maverick Bell, a charismatic tech billionaire with his own grief and complexities, who meets Hendrix at a Miami party. Sparks fly, but this isn’t a whirlwind romance, it’s slow-burning, smart, and full of real vulnerability.
What really makes Can’t Get Enough stand out is Kennedy Ryan’s writing style, it feels like having a heart-to-heart with your wisest friend who truly gets how messy life can be. The characters jump off the page: Hendrix is a confident, plus-size Black woman who unapologetically owns her choice to be childfree, while Maverick breaks the billionaire mold by being tender, present, and deeply respectful. Their chemistry is electric but also emotional; their relationship feels earned and painfully real. Beyond the romance, the close friendship between Hendrix and her friends Yasmen and Soledad adds warmth and authenticity that many readers found refreshing.
Readers have been moved to tears by this story and inspired by its themes of loyalty, self-worth, caregiving, and personal growth. Many praised how the book handles Alzheimer’s with respect and nuance, a topic rarely portrayed like this in romance, and were touched by Hendrix’s tough, sometimes heartbreaking choices about family. The story also touches on feminism, bodily autonomy, and the pressure of being a Black woman striving for success without losing herself.
Not everyone connected with the book the same way. Some felt the romance leaned a bit more on lust than emotional intimacy, and a few found minor storylines, like a political battle, somewhat disconnected. But overall, the emotional depth and strong character moments have made this a favorite for many, especially those who appreciate romance grounded in real-world struggles and complex relationships.
If you like romances that are steamy but also soul-stirring, with a lead who refuses to compromise her independence or values, this might be your next favorite. And if you’ve ever dealt with caregiving or felt torn between ambition and family, Hendrix’s story offers plenty of empathy and hope.
So, if you want a book that’s equal parts love story, family saga, and honest exploration of self, Can’t Get Enough is definitely worth checking out. Let me know what you thought if you’ve read it!