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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail
Another perfect book by Allie
I didn’t think it could get better than The Write Place, but somehow it did!
Ben is the ultimate gentleman, pining over Jenny for 9 years. The multiple timelines were so well executed and I loved getting glimpses of them throughout their journey. Another comfort read for me.
I didn’t think it could get better than The Write Place, but somehow it did!
Ben is the ultimate gentleman, pining over Jenny for 9 years. The multiple timelines were so well executed and I loved getting glimpses of them throughout their journey. Another comfort read for me.
“Don’t let anyone dim your light Jenny. You’re better than that.”
If only I could give this a million stars. Allie literally NEVER disappoints me. I didn’t know if I could love anything more than The Write Place, but here we are with Ben and Jenny’s story. Dual timeline, friends to lovers, he falls first, workplace romance, SLOW burn. I loved the dual timeline, getting a glimpse into Jenny pre and post-Kyle (and let me just say thank god that ended). But also a glimpse into her friendship with Mac and Ben over the last 9 years. And Ben, he’s up there with my top book boyfriends. Being able to get Jenny to finally realize the CAN be the protagonist in her own story. I mean, that man NEVER gave up on what he wanted. And ultimately what Jenny wanted and needed. The third act “breakup” crushed me a bit. But ohhhh how I wasn’t ready for this story to end. I’m absolutely looking forward to The Write Choice next
If only I could give this a million stars. Allie literally NEVER disappoints me. I didn’t know if I could love anything more than The Write Place, but here we are with Ben and Jenny’s story. Dual timeline, friends to lovers, he falls first, workplace romance, SLOW burn. I loved the dual timeline, getting a glimpse into Jenny pre and post-Kyle (and let me just say thank god that ended). But also a glimpse into her friendship with Mac and Ben over the last 9 years. And Ben, he’s up there with my top book boyfriends. Being able to get Jenny to finally realize the CAN be the protagonist in her own story. I mean, that man NEVER gave up on what he wanted. And ultimately what Jenny wanted and needed. The third act “breakup” crushed me a bit. But ohhhh how I wasn’t ready for this story to end. I’m absolutely looking forward to The Write Choice next
I loved being back in Leade Park! I loved Jenny’s character in The Write Place (book 1), so was excited to get into her story. I enjoyed learning about her past, but was also very sad for her. Jenny has to overcome a lot in this book and often doesn’t value herself as she should. While this is a love story between Jenny and Ben, I also think it is one where Jenny learns to love herself. I do think the relationship between Jenny and Ben is very sweet. Ben is definitely a golden retriever MMC, and I’m here for it! There is more spice in this one as well. I listened to the audio and really enjoy this narrator!
Read this if you like:
-friends to lovers
-“It’s always been you”
-dual timelines
-workplace romance
-second chance
Read this if you like:
-friends to lovers
-“It’s always been you”
-dual timelines
-workplace romance
-second chance
Loved this one even more than book 1! I liked the flashback chapters that showed glimpses into Jenny’s past because you get a feel for the toll teaching while managing life situations has on a person from having to be “on” in front of teenagers while your life feels like it’s imploding.
2.5 ⭐️ Friends to lovers is the most contrived trope and I refuse to change my mind about it. Why can’t these two people who clearly like each other and are compatible be together??? Because they’re dumb and make dumb choices and I don’t like reading about people who make no sense.
I loved seeing how the best friend dynamic between Jenny and Mac was changing, as this felt very real life, that we all go through relationship growth spurts that allow us to evolve into what is needed at the time. I loved how protective Jenny was, but how during this book we got to see her eventually realize she can put herself first too and grow into a love of herself and finding herself also worthy of love. And of course, this came from a little help from Ben. He was the sweetest, most caring, most respectful guy! loved that even over all the years, he was always there for Jenny, never really pushing her, but just helping guide her to see how great she was and how great they would be together. And he has some of the most swoon worthy lines.
Thanks again Allie for this arc! Everyone do yourself a favor and read The Write Place now, so you will be ready when The Write Time comes out on July 11!!
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I loved seeing how the best friend dynamic between Jenny and Mac was changing, as this felt very real life, that we all go through relationship growth spurts that allow us to evolve into what is needed at the time. I loved how protective Jenny was, but how during this book we got to see her eventually realize she can put herself first too and grow into a love of herself and finding herself also worthy of love. And of course, this came from a little help from Ben. He was the sweetest, most caring, most respectful guy! loved that even over all the years, he was always there for Jenny, never really pushing her, but just helping guide her to see how great she was and how great they would be together. And he has some of the most swoon worthy lines.
Thanks again Allie for this arc! Everyone do yourself a favor and read The Write Place now, so you will be ready when The Write Time comes out on July 11!!
Thanks again Allie for this arc! Everyone do yourself a favor and read The Write Place now, so you will be ready when The Write Time comes out on July 11!!
Merged review:
I loved seeing how the best friend dynamic between Jenny and Mac was changing, as this felt very real life, that we all go through relationship growth spurts that allow us to evolve into what is needed at the time. I loved how protective Jenny was, but how during this book we got to see her eventually realize she can put herself first too and grow into a love of herself and finding herself also worthy of love. And of course, this came from a little help from Ben. He was the sweetest, most caring, most respectful guy! loved that even over all the years, he was always there for Jenny, never really pushing her, but just helping guide her to see how great she was and how great they would be together. And he has some of the most swoon worthy lines.
Thanks again Allie for this arc! Everyone do yourself a favor and read The Write Place now, so you will be ready when The Write Time comes out on July 11!!
Jenny and Ben have been a long time coming and, while I enjoyed this book, I related far less to these characters than Mac and Daniel in the first novel of the series. I loved getting to see more of Mac and Daniel after their HEA, but didn't love her wishy-washy attitude toward her wedding. Ben has been after Jenny for years and Jenny has to figure out if she should get out of her own way or move on.
Spice rating: 3/5
Overall rating: 4/5
Spice rating: 3/5
Overall rating: 4/5
It was fine. An easy read. I didn't like Ben, which was disappointing. This is a book that would have benefited from having his point of view included. We don't know anything about him except that he's cared a torch for Jenny for years and years. We don't know why he likes her, despite the chapters that go back through the years and getting to see them interact. And Jenny, for her part, didn't get to do a lot of likable things in this book. And that's okay, we all have unlikable periods in our lives, but outside of a few key moments, it wasn't easy to catch wind of the chemistry between them.
And even if you can get past all of that, he is really disappointing as a brand new boyfriend. Here be spoilers,
Regardless, I initially rated this three stars but after writing this review I'm fairly confident that two is the correct number.
And even if you can get past all of that, he is really disappointing as a brand new boyfriend. Here be spoilers,
Spoiler
but the way he treats her as if they're now a foregone conclusion because they've gone on a date, and kissed, and had sex, is ridiculous. Maybe the intensity has to do with their age? Everything seems quite fresh and new when you're in your twenties and maybe possessiveness didn't smack as hard, I honestly don't remember. Had we gotten some of his inner monologue, perhaps his behavior wouldn't have seemed so strange.Regardless, I initially rated this three stars but after writing this review I'm fairly confident that two is the correct number.
Allie Samberts does it again! While I adored her debut novel The Write Place, The Write Time may end up in first place for me.
The way Samberts makes you feel connected with her characters is something I love about her novels. She brings you into their circle and you feel like you are best friends with Jenny, Mac, Daniel, and Ben. The portrayal of female friendships is another aspect Samberts nails, as well. Jenny and Mac’s struggles and eventual resolution made me feel every emotion. Also, reading about Jenny learning to love herself hit home and I was able to easily relate to her.
Amazing job! I still think about the crew in Leade Park all the time.
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Allie Samberts does it again! While I adored her debut novel The Write Place, The Write Time may end up in first place for me.
The way Samberts makes you feel connected with her characters is something I love about her novels. She brings you into their circle and you feel like you are best friends with Jenny, Mac, Daniel, and Ben. The portrayal of female friendships is another aspect Samberts nails, as well. Jenny and Mac’s struggles and eventual resolution made me feel every emotion. Also, reading about Jenny learning to love herself hit home and I was able to easily relate to her.
Amazing job! I still think about the crew in Leade Park all the time.
The way Samberts makes you feel connected with her characters is something I love about her novels. She brings you into their circle and you feel like you are best friends with Jenny, Mac, Daniel, and Ben. The portrayal of female friendships is another aspect Samberts nails, as well. Jenny and Mac’s struggles and eventual resolution made me feel every emotion. Also, reading about Jenny learning to love herself hit home and I was able to easily relate to her.
Amazing job! I still think about the crew in Leade Park all the time.
Merged review:
Allie Samberts does it again! While I adored her debut novel The Write Place, The Write Time may end up in first place for me.
The way Samberts makes you feel connected with her characters is something I love about her novels. She brings you into their circle and you feel like you are best friends with Jenny, Mac, Daniel, and Ben. The portrayal of female friendships is another aspect Samberts nails, as well. Jenny and Mac’s struggles and eventual resolution made me feel every emotion. Also, reading about Jenny learning to love herself hit home and I was able to easily relate to her.
Amazing job! I still think about the crew in Leade Park all the time.