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katiebug512's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
itscrysss's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
tense
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
3.75
deejayvv's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely screaming, crying, throwing up, smiling and sobbing.
katecjordan's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
4.0
kieradr's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.5
justme17021212010524's review against another edition
5.0
Full review: https://sumaiyaahmed.com/2022/10/10/the-friend-zone-%e2%9d%9dits-just-that-youre-perfect-and-my-heart-hurts%e2%9d%9e/
If it hadn't been for that end, this book would have been five solid stars for me, but unfortunately, Abby Jimenez turned a book that would've had an amazing, strong female main character struggling with infertility and even mentions of loss and mental illness.
The writing style itself was breathtaking and I found myself wishing I could have even half of that talent--the meet cute is anything but cute. He rear ends her while they're in traffic and she spills coffee all over herself (I'd probably cry), and and then cusses him out.
The thing is though, Kristen has a boyfriend, Tyler, who's a marine but she's not even 100% certain about him.
"It’s just that you’re perfect, and my heart hurts."
While it's meant to be romance and we all, evidently, root for Josh and Kristen as the story unfolds, I did find it a little shitty that this romance was thinly-veiled beneath a sugary coating of friendship when they were both so blatantly attracted to each other. Kristen is super into Josh, she's wildly attracted to him and he, obviously, feels the same. He knows and learns about her wants and needs, they become closer together and have the same sense of humour--I loved when he bought her fries and chocolate milkshake when she got her period. I loved seeing them bond, but I hated the lack of communication.
I hated the whole "she's not like other girls" aspect of The Friend Zone.
. . . read the rest of the review on my blog (totally hating on the book sadly)
If it hadn't been for that end, this book would have been five solid stars for me, but unfortunately, Abby Jimenez turned a book that would've had an amazing, strong female main character struggling with infertility and even mentions of loss and mental illness.
The writing style itself was breathtaking and I found myself wishing I could have even half of that talent--the meet cute is anything but cute. He rear ends her while they're in traffic and she spills coffee all over herself (I'd probably cry), and and then cusses him out.
The thing is though, Kristen has a boyfriend, Tyler, who's a marine but she's not even 100% certain about him.
"It’s just that you’re perfect, and my heart hurts."
While it's meant to be romance and we all, evidently, root for Josh and Kristen as the story unfolds, I did find it a little shitty that this romance was thinly-veiled beneath a sugary coating of friendship when they were both so blatantly attracted to each other. Kristen is super into Josh, she's wildly attracted to him and he, obviously, feels the same. He knows and learns about her wants and needs, they become closer together and have the same sense of humour--I loved when he bought her fries and chocolate milkshake when she got her period. I loved seeing them bond, but I hated the lack of communication.
I hated the whole "she's not like other girls" aspect of The Friend Zone.
. . . read the rest of the review on my blog (totally hating on the book sadly)
kyrstenkae's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
hbunkie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
3.0