Cupid Calling by Viano Oniomoh

Ejiro Odavwaro wants to fall in love. Obiora Anozie wants a free vacation. Both hope they’ll find what they want on the upcoming reality dating show Cupid Calling, where they’ll be competing alongside twenty-eight other bachelors for the heart of one bachelorette. The very last thing they expect is to fall for each other.

New Adult • Romance/Contemporary • Diversity Representation/LGBTQ+ • Diversity Representation/BIPOC

Content Warning: Mentions and depictions of grief surrounding the death of a loved one (specifically a past partner), mentions and depictions of an emotionally abusive parent, a non-consensual kiss (not between the MCs, and not described on page, only discussed in the aftermath), depictions of mild anxiety attacks, queerphobia, misogyny, internalised acephobia, strong language, and explicit sex scenes.

Reviewed by quirkybibliophile on 2025-02-27T20:35:56Z:

Cupid Calling is a must read for those who are asexual/aromantic and are looking for fantastic representation done in a manner that they can relate to. This book tackles difficult topics in a sensitive yet realistic way.

Reviewed by weekendreader_ on 2025-02-06T18:59:36Z:

I was worried the dating game aspect would have caused unnecessary drama for these two, but it was the shared experience of figuring out what they needed in a relationship was the main focus. It was a slow burn with a lot of character growth for these queer Black men.