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santaliago's review against another edition
1.0
1.8 stars
It took me forever to get through this book despite how small the page count was.
Now I’m not one for third person and I think this book showcases why. It felt incredibly slow and I felt even I was getting left in the dark over certain things. I can’t say it was a better view to witness this story over as it felt very removed in a sense. The third person generally seemed to focus around Will and Alex (which sometimes they nickname her Lexi like her grandmother which was very odd for me), I think first person point of view would have been a better route. I also think if you were going to do third person, then perhaps also focus on the other characters thoughts and actions as well but those were particularly static.
The romance felt incredibly slow burn which I’m a huge fan of. The classic ‘childhood’ enemies to lovers was fairly cute and I loved their draw to one another, but again I think the view at which we’re getting the story from had us very removed from it and I didn’t feel the whole brunt of the chemistry. It was like seeing how they got together and fell in love but not feeling the feelings if you know what I mean.
The spicy bits were good too. The attentiveness they have with one another was amazing and it was one of those wholesome yet vulnerable romances.
I think this story was more centred around actively healing and working around past traumas and how they affect our relationships today. Which is the only plus side for having us read it in third person. Then it is, in that manner, a ‘Thank You, Next’ type of moment. I just can’t say I enjoyed the medium at which this message was delivered.
So, was it a good read? Sure, you can read this book. It wouldn’t be high in my recommended though. Read if you want a break in between the millions of books you are currently reading or listening to at the moment. I also think it would have been better if this was maybe an audiobook instead.
It took me forever to get through this book despite how small the page count was.
Now I’m not one for third person and I think this book showcases why. It felt incredibly slow and I felt even I was getting left in the dark over certain things. I can’t say it was a better view to witness this story over as it felt very removed in a sense. The third person generally seemed to focus around Will and Alex (which sometimes they nickname her Lexi like her grandmother which was very odd for me), I think first person point of view would have been a better route. I also think if you were going to do third person, then perhaps also focus on the other characters thoughts and actions as well but those were particularly static.
The romance felt incredibly slow burn which I’m a huge fan of. The classic ‘childhood’ enemies to lovers was fairly cute and I loved their draw to one another, but again I think the view at which we’re getting the story from had us very removed from it and I didn’t feel the whole brunt of the chemistry. It was like seeing how they got together and fell in love but not feeling the feelings if you know what I mean.
The spicy bits were good too. The attentiveness they have with one another was amazing and it was one of those wholesome yet vulnerable romances.
I think this story was more centred around actively healing and working around past traumas and how they affect our relationships today. Which is the only plus side for having us read it in third person. Then it is, in that manner, a ‘Thank You, Next’ type of moment. I just can’t say I enjoyed the medium at which this message was delivered.
So, was it a good read? Sure, you can read this book. It wouldn’t be high in my recommended though. Read if you want a break in between the millions of books you are currently reading or listening to at the moment. I also think it would have been better if this was maybe an audiobook instead.
kellylee55's review against another edition
1.0
DNF - the tone of this book is not for me. The main character has a nasty attitude and even though the plot seems like something I would typically enjoy, I just couldn’t force myself to endure the main character. She’s awful.
thephdivabooks's review against another edition
3.0
Alex Turner is ready for love, but finds herself repeatedly being “the one before The One” in her relationships. A great premise for a book, this one didn’t quite deliver for me. I enjoyed parts but ultimately I was ready to say “next” to Andie J. Christopher’s Thank You, Next.
About the Books
When divorce attorney Alex Turner sees her most recent ex looking awfully happy with his new fiancé picking out a wedding dress on a reality television show, she starts to question whether she is really interested in marriage after all. In a spiral, Alex dives into social media to see where her other exes have ended up, and notices a troubling trend—each of her exes seems to get engaged to the person they dated immediately after their break up with Alex.
Is it possible Alex is pushing men to get married, just not to her? Was dating her so awful they settled with the next person they meet? Alex needs to find out, so she begins to track down her exes one by one. Alex’s friend Will Harkness, a celebrity chef, finds out about her plans and decides he needs to o along on this investigation into her prior relationships. Alex and Will have mostly avoided one another after Will rejected Alex’s feelings as teenagers. However, Will has remained tied to Alex through her grandmother Lexi, a jazz musician who was formerly married to Will’s father. Now, the two embark on a journey through Alex’s past, but find that they may have some feelings between them that haven’t been addressed.
My Thoughts
I felt this one didn’t quite live up to what I was expecting and I wanted to love it more than I did. I loved the premise of it and I liked the idea of a friend helping her work through past relationships only for her to realize he was right there all along—one of the best romance tropes in my opinion! I think for many of us it is also relatable to have an ex (or several) who find their happily ever after right after dating us, and it definitely can get into your head.
Ultimately this one relied a bit too much on the inner dialogues of the characters and lacked a bit of the humor I expected to find. Some romance books fall into the trap of being too repetitive—they really want to hammer home the central break down of communication and feelings between the leads—and I felt this book suffered from that. I likes the supporting cast of characters and I did like the lead characters mostly, though I got a bit annoyed with them at times. Ultimately I think this was a cute story that if you can push through does have a satisfying ending. Some of the misses were in the writing style and plot, for me. I suspect that this author may just not be the best fit for me as a reader, and that’s ok! I can be a bit picky with romance books and I think I wanted a bit more rom com than what this book delivered.
About the Books
When divorce attorney Alex Turner sees her most recent ex looking awfully happy with his new fiancé picking out a wedding dress on a reality television show, she starts to question whether she is really interested in marriage after all. In a spiral, Alex dives into social media to see where her other exes have ended up, and notices a troubling trend—each of her exes seems to get engaged to the person they dated immediately after their break up with Alex.
Is it possible Alex is pushing men to get married, just not to her? Was dating her so awful they settled with the next person they meet? Alex needs to find out, so she begins to track down her exes one by one. Alex’s friend Will Harkness, a celebrity chef, finds out about her plans and decides he needs to o along on this investigation into her prior relationships. Alex and Will have mostly avoided one another after Will rejected Alex’s feelings as teenagers. However, Will has remained tied to Alex through her grandmother Lexi, a jazz musician who was formerly married to Will’s father. Now, the two embark on a journey through Alex’s past, but find that they may have some feelings between them that haven’t been addressed.
My Thoughts
I felt this one didn’t quite live up to what I was expecting and I wanted to love it more than I did. I loved the premise of it and I liked the idea of a friend helping her work through past relationships only for her to realize he was right there all along—one of the best romance tropes in my opinion! I think for many of us it is also relatable to have an ex (or several) who find their happily ever after right after dating us, and it definitely can get into your head.
Ultimately this one relied a bit too much on the inner dialogues of the characters and lacked a bit of the humor I expected to find. Some romance books fall into the trap of being too repetitive—they really want to hammer home the central break down of communication and feelings between the leads—and I felt this book suffered from that. I likes the supporting cast of characters and I did like the lead characters mostly, though I got a bit annoyed with them at times. Ultimately I think this was a cute story that if you can push through does have a satisfying ending. Some of the misses were in the writing style and plot, for me. I suspect that this author may just not be the best fit for me as a reader, and that’s ok! I can be a bit picky with romance books and I think I wanted a bit more rom com than what this book delivered.
lynguy1's review against another edition
3.0
Thank You, Next by Andie J. Christopher is a contemporary romantic comedy. Combining romance and humor, it features single divorce attorney Alex Turner and gifted chef Will Harkness. When Alex sees her latest ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend picking out her wedding dress, she reflects on her dating life. She’s determined to find out why they go into a committed relationship soon after breaking up with her. Will and Alex have known each other since they were teens and have a tumultuous relationship. When he learns about Alex’s quest, he decides to tag along with her and her two friends, Lana and Jane.
Neither Alex nor Will have had role models that had lasting relationships. Alex is a great attorney, but has moments of vulnerability. Her insecurities seemed too embedded as the book progressed. Will is shrewd, but hates the publicity required by his job. Can they find the answers they seek and find happiness? The secondary characters are diverse and significantly add to the enjoyment of the novel.
The author provides a look at how past events and actions can affect one’s personality. There is a lot of introspection by both main characters that resulted in more telling than showing. This also slowed the pace of the story. The book focuses on relationships and how trust affects them.
Overall, this was an entertaining and charming novel with some humor and laugh out-loud moments as well as some pivotal emotional times.
Berkley Publishing Group and Andie J. Christopher provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley. This is my honest review. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way. Publication date is currently set for June 14, 2022.
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Review coming around 6/7/2022 per publisher guidelines.
Neither Alex nor Will have had role models that had lasting relationships. Alex is a great attorney, but has moments of vulnerability. Her insecurities seemed too embedded as the book progressed. Will is shrewd, but hates the publicity required by his job. Can they find the answers they seek and find happiness? The secondary characters are diverse and significantly add to the enjoyment of the novel.
The author provides a look at how past events and actions can affect one’s personality. There is a lot of introspection by both main characters that resulted in more telling than showing. This also slowed the pace of the story. The book focuses on relationships and how trust affects them.
Overall, this was an entertaining and charming novel with some humor and laugh out-loud moments as well as some pivotal emotional times.
Berkley Publishing Group and Andie J. Christopher provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley. This is my honest review. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way. Publication date is currently set for June 14, 2022.
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Review coming around 6/7/2022 per publisher guidelines.
abb_ey_normal's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
blackveilbeccy's review against another edition
DNF at chapter 1.
Immediately hated the main female character and her self-righteousness, and the first antagonist was a thinly veiled caricature of a famous person, so the vibe was bad fanfic from the beginning. The strawmanning and obnoxious FMC were enough to get me to stop reading then and there.
Immediately hated the main female character and her self-righteousness, and the first antagonist was a thinly veiled caricature of a famous person, so the vibe was bad fanfic from the beginning. The strawmanning and obnoxious FMC were enough to get me to stop reading then and there.