Reviews

Love, Me by Jessica Saunders

saluda9's review

I skimmed this, and not even from the beginning. The writing is pretty bad!

thanosthebeag's review

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

carmelstrawberries81's review against another edition

adventurous reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Overall: 4
Spicy: 1

OMG this book was amazing.  The first chapter made it seem like it was going to be boring then the plot twist happened and kept happening until the last chapter.  Jealous ex-husband, reconnecting with a past fling, how to move on from betrayal from your husband and best friend, managing a successful career and being present for your kids.  It was a fast read/listen. 

maggiemaggio's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

jeannine_'s review against another edition

4.5

I really enjoyed this book that is a “coming of middle age” story - the term I have coined myself 😂.  The way it was written (and the voice) of the main character (Rachel) just really worked for me.  Rachel is a mom of two kids, successful lawyer, married to a man she met in law school, and happens to have dated a very famous actor way back in high school.  The story really begins when her and her famous HS bf’s lives intersect once again in a way she would never have guessed. 

I liked how it went back and forth from present day to her past to simultaneously tell the story in both the past and present. I also was glad to see a woman written so strongly and self assured.  I would absolutely read this author again. 4.5 stars ! 

aash105's review

fast-paced

2.0

jendolynn's review

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

abookwormwithwine's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective medium-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

4.0

Love, Me is Jessica Saunders's debut novel, and I think she is off to a great start! It actually had me wondering how things would turn out, and I was never entirely sure who Rachel would end up with (if anyone). I thought Saunders did a great job of showing the internal struggle Rachel had regarding reigniting her relationship with Jack versus continuing her marriage while at the same time figuring out what she truly wanted from her life. There were a couple of laugh-out-loud moments, but while it was mostly a lighthearted read, it was not as humorous as I had expected and hoped it to be. I did love the focus on friendship in this book though, and the focus on Rachel as a mother which made it more than just a straight-up romance.

I couldn't tell that Love, Me was a debut, and I only found that part out after I read the about the author section. I personally think this says a lot about Saunders' talent right out of the gate, and I sincerely hope she writes more novels that I can read! I listened to this on audio, and I was very satisfied with Emily Ellet's narration. She made a really great Rachel, and I thought her tone and mannerisms for the character were spot on. There was a dual timeline as well which I enjoyed as it gave us a look into Rachel's past, both with Jack and her current husband Dan. The end made me smile, and it was such a cute way to end everything. If you enjoy women's fiction and debuts, I would give this one a chance! 

laurrecommends's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

saraht_99's review

emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Well my lack of trust in men definitely hasn’t been lowered after reading this one. Also for a girly who ain’t so sure about the marriage and kids thing, Rachel really didn’t sell me on it. Her favorite days were when she was without her kids and husband. The dual timelines really kept my interest peaked and I actually couldn’t put it down because let me tell you, this book is chocked full of DRAMA. Every chapter has a new twist. The ending was not chill. Truly believe she should have ended up with herself because both guys in her life royally screwed her over but alas.