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heyimberbie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Don’t get me wrong, there were moments where I put down this book because it wasn’t as interesting as other books I was reading at the time. There were also moments in this book where it was very cliche, read like a Hallmark movie, the writing wasn’t as good in some parts as it was in others, and sometimes I just felt like the fmc was a little emotionally immature at times. But aside from all that, I didn’t hate it.
I think the thing that truly moved this into 5 star territory for me was reading the authors note combined with the Q & A portion at the end of the book. Seeing how much research Abby Jiminez did and how many professionals/people were involved in the core idea for this book is exactly what I want to see from all authors in all books that I read, like let’s just be real.
The book was good, the romance was cute, Daniel Grant is the man that literally every woman probably wishes they had, Alexis was a typical fmc, and some of the characters in the book I really wanna push off a cliff tbh. But, one thing that impressed me the most was the abuse and domestic violence portion. I thought it was amazing how the author handled it while also including scenes that could educate people reading this book on what emotional abuse actually looks and feels like. As someone who has been through emotional abuse, I really appreciated that especially with how Alexis grew as a character in regard to her trauma with her family. It ended up being really important to me even though there were many times where I did not like Alexis because she did not act like a 38 year old woman would irl (especially as a woman with immense privilege).
Furthermore, albeit rather typical in “part of your world” kinda stories, seeing the classism and elitism of other characters play out was actually pretty interesting considering the dynamic that Alexis and Daniel had and the stance that Daniel maintained throughout the story. Sometimes I just think that books with this trope of “I can’t love you because I’m rich and you’re poor and therefore we’re living in separate worlds” is often overused and just predictable, but I actually enjoyed it here because most of Abby Jiminez’s more detailed writing was when we got to see this level of classism and how it impacted the mentality and trauma of the main characters. It made it interesting and gave a good look at what led to the found family trope in Part of Your World. I was also very happy to see a book with an fmc, who works in the medical industry, actually talk and acknowledge wealth disparity and how access to medicine is not easy, and even moreso how underserved communities need to be taken care of. As someone who comes from an area and lives a life where that is very common, I’m glad it’s being spoken about in a published book especially with recent cyclical chatter online being “reading is not political” which… that’s just a wild take.
I will say though, I did predict the ending by at least chapter 5, and honestly I wasn’t really disappointed by it. It was moreso one those moments where you say “haha I knew it”, but I personally don’t see the main affect of this story being how the ending turned out, so I’m cool with it.
Overall, it was pretty good. It was a fun read. There were some moments that were pretty predictable, but I feel like there is more to take away from this book than just the romance and a fun time and I like seeing that in my books. So maybe I’m an Abby Jiminez fan 👀
Moderate: Classism, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Sexism, Pregnancy, Misogyny, Medical content, Infidelity, and Toxic friendship
amanda_reads13's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this book. I adored everything about it. Though it dealt with some heavy subjects, it was so heartwarming and adorable!
Daniel and Alexis make no sense together. They are from completely opposite worlds, yet they just fit perfectly together. You can't help but root for them. They face insurmountable odds, but they are meant to be.
Daniel is such a selfless, compassionate, and thoughtful man. He is a carpenter who runs a bnb and is also mayor of Wakan. All he wants to do is to take care of those he loves. He would drop everything to be at Alexi' side. Plus he has a baby goat in PJs ...
Alexis comes from a family of world renowned doctors. It was so frustrating to see her put father's demands above her own needs and wants, but she was probably suffering from PTSD from years of abuse. I loved seeing her journey to heal from the emotional abuse she suffered as a child and with her ex. Through her relationship with Daniel and being around the people of his town, she learns to heal and finally finds her voice. She goes from a very timid and anxious woman, to one who embraces her worth and power.
One of my favourite parts of this book was the found family aspect. Blood isn't everything, Alexis' mom and dad certainly proved that. The town of Wakan is like one big family who are there for each other through thick and thin. And Bri was such an incredible friend for Alexis.
Tropes: age gap, opposites attract, found families.
Graphic: Gaslighting, Grief, Misogyny, Abandonment, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Toxic friendship
lmayfieldx's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Bullying, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Classism
Minor: Car accident
kimveach's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Throw in a touch of magic and plenty of humor, and I'm a fan. And I learned how a male should properly take a picture of a "special" area in a laugh-out-loud scene!
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Body shaming, Pregnancy, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Grief, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Blood, Classism, Domestic abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Infidelity, Cursing, Medical trauma, Medical content, and Sexual content
lanie2024's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Misogyny, Classism, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Pregnancy and Grief
Minor: Infidelity and Addiction
atamano's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Classism, Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, and Bullying
Moderate: Misogyny, Grief, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Pregnancy, Body shaming, Sexism, and Medical content
Minor: Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Death, Child death, and Chronic illness
im_eebee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Car accident, Classism, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Bullying, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Sexual content
alexisgarcia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Sexism, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Alcohol, Classism, Cursing, and Toxic relationship
medini_l's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Police brutality, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Gaslighting, Classism, Abandonment, Bullying, Physical abuse, and Toxic friendship
readingcaffeinated's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Gaslighting, and Physical abuse