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Never Ever Getting Back Together by Sophie Gonzales

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fictionandfungi's review

4.0

I can't say no to a book that gives me behind the scenes reality tv drama, and I can't say no to gay literature- so here we are.

Maya and Skye share a famous ex, Jordy, who has invited both of them to join him on a new reality show exploring his relationships with old flames. Skye has joined in hopes to get clarity about her time with Jordy and maybe to work things out, while Maya has only one goal: revenge. Things quickly take a turn when Maya and Skye realize that the sparks flying between them are about more than jealousy. As Jordy shows his true colors off-camera and the connection between Maya and Skye grows, things could get messy- and this time, there will be an audience.

Sophie Gonzales has said that this book was born of rage first and comedy second, and she has married the two together so well here. It's abundantly clear this book was written by an author with a fire under them, and I really liked the intensity it brought- especially with the justified anger the main characters felt at different times. The premise was just perfect for me, and the leads were both amazing in their own unique ways.

Thanks so much to Wednesday Books and Macmillan Audio as well as NetGalley for the advanced listening copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.