Reviews

The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez

sosheescapes's review against another edition

DNF at 65%

Unfortunately this book just wasn't for me. The cover was cute and as a reader I loved the idea of FMC being a Librarian. HOWEVER, 2 of the 4 people in the love square aggravated me to no end. Ben and Marcela friendship was trash. Ben and Theo's relationship was trash. Marcela being lying to dang near everybody and pining over this man for almost a decade. I just can't deal...

tannerlauren's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

gracieeee96's review

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

aleciatalbot's review against another edition

4.0

This was such an adorable romance. I felt the chemistry between the mcs from their very first meeting, and it only grew from there. They were flawed but lovable, and I loved Marcela’s friendship with her best friend, Angela. There were some deeper issues discussed in the book, such as family abandonment. Marcella and Theo handled their muddled relationship situation maturely and I really rooted for them as the story went on.

I found some of the stuff around Ben and Alice to be a little repetitive at points, but I ended up really loving the way the novel finished up. This was a really sweet and fun read that I’ll definitely be recommending.

cupcakejenny's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

jadeducote'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

booksandbubbles815's review against another edition

2.0

This book brings to mind the Scott quote “Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.” There is not a (main) character in this book who isn’t hiding something from multiple people.

Unrequited love being solved by a no strings attached fling is how Marcela and Theo choose to address their deceptions, but things start to change along the way.

Readers may feel different ways about that book, but I think we can all agree that Ben sucks.

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced digital copy.

mirandadanae13's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

readingmorebooks8's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

hliffert's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

4.5