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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Hmmmm 3.5ish⭐ I thought this was a nice, fun, and uplifting books but found myself left hoping for a bit more. Parts of it felt like there was a bit aimless but overall it's a great holiday-type/light hearted read if you don't want anything too serious!
I’d love to pick this one back up sometime, just wasn’t interest in the moment but love this author
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
TW: Accident related ptsd
Laura Costello has just moved to LA after recovering from a traumatic accident. She’s hoping to move past the drama back home and start a new life. But some things you can’t leave behind and a new city doesn’t mean that old problems won’t pop up in the most inconvenient of ways. With the help of an eclectic cast of characters (many of whom show up in other Abbi Waxman books), Laura begins to discover that maybe there are places she does belong and that there’s more to herself than even she imagined.
Guys! This book was… amazing. There’s a quirky cast of characters, found family, strong female friendships and a cute love story. Basically all of the best things. As with many books and movies, there’s that “will they won’t they” tug where you are wishing the protagonists would just say words or get out of their own heads. But instead they either say way too much or (more likely) way to little. But … such is the way with humans. We can be rather inept at communicating with our own species.
And that is where the beauty of this book lies. Abbi Waxman creates characters that are so witty and charming that they feel unreal and yet are also so grounded and relatable that you feel like they’re your friends. They are flawed not in an annoying or frustrating way but rather in a way that makes you feel seen. The conversations around adulthood, acceptance and mental health were honest and beautiful.
This is the second book I’ve wanted to hug this year and I am so glad it was written.
Laura Costello has just moved to LA after recovering from a traumatic accident. She’s hoping to move past the drama back home and start a new life. But some things you can’t leave behind and a new city doesn’t mean that old problems won’t pop up in the most inconvenient of ways. With the help of an eclectic cast of characters (many of whom show up in other Abbi Waxman books), Laura begins to discover that maybe there are places she does belong and that there’s more to herself than even she imagined.
Guys! This book was… amazing. There’s a quirky cast of characters, found family, strong female friendships and a cute love story. Basically all of the best things. As with many books and movies, there’s that “will they won’t they” tug where you are wishing the protagonists would just say words or get out of their own heads. But instead they either say way too much or (more likely) way to little. But … such is the way with humans. We can be rather inept at communicating with our own species.
And that is where the beauty of this book lies. Abbi Waxman creates characters that are so witty and charming that they feel unreal and yet are also so grounded and relatable that you feel like they’re your friends. They are flawed not in an annoying or frustrating way but rather in a way that makes you feel seen. The conversations around adulthood, acceptance and mental health were honest and beautiful.
This is the second book I’ve wanted to hug this year and I am so glad it was written.
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I didn't realize this was in the same world as Nina Hill, and put off finishing the book because I didn't want to leave it. That time away also helped me realize that I like the main character a lot more than I'd thought!