3.88 AVERAGE

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4.0

love Collin! Truly was a bit annoying at times
funny medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes

Truly is a romance writer whose parents long and loving relationship has made her a hopeless romantic. Shortly after walking in on her long term fiancé cheating on her, her parents announce that they are taking a break from their relationship, shattering Truly’s stance on love. 

Truly goes on a podcast with Colin, a divorce lawyer, and the chemistry they have is enough to make Truly almost immediately forget that her 6 year relationship is over.

The banter in this book is unmatched. I’d read a whole book of Truly and Colin’s banter.  

Where this book falls short for me is Truly’s emotional immaturity. She attempts to “Parent Trap” her parents, she doesn’t take the time to really acknowledge or grieve her 6-year relationship, and she’s just so naive. It got to the point where I was wondering what Colin was seeing in Truly because of her immaturity and that she was never as interested in him as he was in her.

Thank you Alexandria Bellefleur, Avon Books, and NetGalley for the ARC. Truly, Madly, Deeply is out now!
fast-paced
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Truly reads like a 17 yo with separation anxiety and it's way to attached to the marriage of her parents, also Colin feels like an accessory to Truly more than a real character.

I read this book in one sitting. The book is about Truly and Colin the meet on a podcast and get off on the wrong foot. I enjoy the banter between them it and the book made me smile and laugh. As a fan of the parent trap it was nice to see that included in the book.
Thank you to Alexandria and Net galley for allowing me to read this in exchange for a honest review

this is all fluff and spice, no real substance or plot, but it was entertaining so there ya go

Chaos bisexuals

COM 👏 MU 👏 NI 👏 CATION 👏

The way I would be IMMEDIATELY in love with these characters dude. I'm the best friend watching them volley and fanning myself. Some of the characters were over the top in the BEST way and the banter and bickering really worked imo. MCs who call each other in their shit but ultimately are super compatible and super down bad and know when to push and respect each other. 

I couldn't put this book down even if I wanted to. It ended way too soon.