Can’t Get Enough. Kennedy Ryan. 2025. Forever. 448 pages. [Source: ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.]
This ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley for an unbiased review, and I was dancing a whole jig at the “invite” to read it after missing the “read now”. I’d only been stalking the author and site for months.
Since the beginning of the Skyland series, I’ve been saying “Kennedy Ryan is writing my soul”. From understanding the how/why with Yas, to reclaiming my identity with Sol, and now navigating the beauty of unexpected outcomes alongside Hen…every step of the way KR pushed resilience and reminders that there will be joy on the other side of these uncomfortable moments. So, imagine my shock when half way through the book and packs of tissues, I realized KR isn’t just writing my soul – she’s writing the soul of EVERY woman that is committed to growth, that’s evolving and stepping through some tough ish to become a better them.
I knew I’d love Hen…she’s the friend we all admire and maybe even envy a little bit. I just didn’t realize how much I’d love Hendrix. Ever confident, this in depth look into her world reminded that everyone is going through something, some just hide it really well. Overlooking the amazing love story (because that was a given with KR)…I really enjoyed that Hendrix adjusted her vision of what it meant to be happy without sacrificing the big picture of what she wanted – success, freedom, love.
My absolutely FAVORITE part of book 3, was the dynamic of Hen, her mom and Aunt G. Expertly written with compassion, Kennedy Ryan, held space for something that isn’t talked about enough in the black community. She gave a voice to the primary caregivers, the family members that help where they can and those directly living through the changes. She reminded that everyone is impacted, coping, and scared. My mom was a caregiver, and the sincerity and honesty of some scenes brought tearful memories of my grandmother. I need Can’t Get Enough to be suggested reading for some of these national organizations, that while offering help may not be addressing some of the raw emotions that the family will endure. Kennedy Ryan wrote the raw, unapologetic and not so pretty side of loving unconditionally and forever.
There’s so much more than can be done with the Skyland characters, so many “what now” thoughts about the couples and kids, that I hope this isn’t the end. Yet, I know through these or new characters, KR will leave each of us feeling seen and hopeful.
Book clubs and friends that seek my recommendations, go ahead add this to the list. I’ll give a pub day reminder, and answer your tearful and/or self-reflective calls in May. 
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