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emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
You know a romance goes hard when it has baby goats
Why the eff did I sleep on this book? Who am I? A dingus dongus CLEARLY!
I learned a lot about myself after reading this Abby Jimenez. First, I think small town might be my favorite trope. There is just something so special about how deep the bond is between townsfolk and this book it gave me goosebumps (*cough* the home birth scene *cough*) Second, is age gap kind of the hottest thing in the world? I am already melting thinking about Daniel again. The most ELITE literary man. Don't @ me.
Seriously, I think I bought this book solely for the goat on the front. Fast forward two years later and I am forever swoony over this romance. I loved Daniel and Alexis's meet cute. I was putty when Daniel protected her from her dog friends at the bar and YOU CAN'T TURN DOWN A MAN WHO MAKES YOU A GRILLED CHEESE! Seriously, Daniel is the bookish dream boat we all obsessed over. The drive in date. The fostering the sweet baby bean Chloe. The heart shaped rock. *sigh*
Don't even get me started on the dick pic chapter. That will live in my head rent free. I am giggling just reliving it in my head right now.
Just trust me when I say if you love to swoon over fictional men and fur babies are an added bonus to your romance stories, don't pass up "Part of Your World." It's a top notch sparkle in the sea of love.
π Second Chance
π Age Gap
π Small Town
π Hilarious Banter
π Book Boyfriend ELITE
π FATE!
π BABY GOATS
A quick note on the audiobook experience I thought that Daniel's and Alexis's voice actors are perfect. Their performances and the maturity of each voice feels like it matches each personality well. The pacing is perfect. It was easy to listen to. I loved that you could feel the emotion and frustration near the end of the story through Zachary Webbers voice. I really appreciated the stats and resources for domestic abuse at the end. I hope that this book can help someone live a happier and safer life.
That being said sweet bookish souls, check your trigger warnings. Abby covers domestic abuse and toxic relationships heavily in this one.
Why the eff did I sleep on this book? Who am I? A dingus dongus CLEARLY!
I learned a lot about myself after reading this Abby Jimenez. First, I think small town might be my favorite trope. There is just something so special about how deep the bond is between townsfolk and this book it gave me goosebumps (*cough* the home birth scene *cough*) Second, is age gap kind of the hottest thing in the world? I am already melting thinking about Daniel again. The most ELITE literary man. Don't @ me.
Seriously, I think I bought this book solely for the goat on the front. Fast forward two years later and I am forever swoony over this romance. I loved Daniel and Alexis's meet cute. I was putty when Daniel protected her from her dog friends at the bar and YOU CAN'T TURN DOWN A MAN WHO MAKES YOU A GRILLED CHEESE! Seriously, Daniel is the bookish dream boat we all obsessed over. The drive in date. The fostering the sweet baby bean Chloe. The heart shaped rock. *sigh*
Don't even get me started on the dick pic chapter. That will live in my head rent free. I am giggling just reliving it in my head right now.
Just trust me when I say if you love to swoon over fictional men and fur babies are an added bonus to your romance stories, don't pass up "Part of Your World." It's a top notch sparkle in the sea of love.
π Second Chance
π Age Gap
π Small Town
π Hilarious Banter
π Book Boyfriend ELITE
π FATE!
π BABY GOATS
A quick note on the audiobook experience I thought that Daniel's and Alexis's voice actors are perfect. Their performances and the maturity of each voice feels like it matches each personality well. The pacing is perfect. It was easy to listen to. I loved that you could feel the emotion and frustration near the end of the story through Zachary Webbers voice. I really appreciated the stats and resources for domestic abuse at the end. I hope that this book can help someone live a happier and safer life.
That being said sweet bookish souls, check your trigger warnings. Abby covers domestic abuse and toxic relationships heavily in this one.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loved this story and the charm that Abby Jimenez brings to the page! Daniel is such a lovable character and I canβt help but think the people of Wakan live how we should all be living! Their community is inspiring. Also love that most of the romance is fade to black.
My only dislike is how the βmagicβ was done. Since the book was set in reality, I think the magic should have been more natural feeling.The storms could definitely come, but the scene where the sky was blue and cloudless and there was a sudden torrential downpour?? Not sold lol
My only dislike is how the βmagicβ was done. Since the book was set in reality, I think the magic should have been more natural feeling.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Classism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Gaslighting
Minor: Mental illness
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Surprisingly emotional, had me crying in several places. Overarching theme of overcoming domestic abuse in multiple forms. I think Alexis was wonderfully developed as a main character but Daniel was a bit bland and seemed to be too perfect/flawless. Loved the Minnesota setting!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Classism
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Infidelity, Medical content, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Cursing, Death
Minor: Car accident
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Toxic friendship
Minor: Sexual content
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
OKAY, I've officially joined the Abby Jimenez hype train! This book was sooooooo good!! I went to bed thinking about this story and woke up to the intense need to pick up the book and read again. There was just something about it, I can't quite put my finger on it! At a glance, it's not anything new or special in terms of romance novels. It's the typical big city x small town trope you're likely to pick up in any contemporary romance. I was attached to the mc's and their complicated families and friendships. I credit the author for this because not only did I understand the MC's plights and struggles, but I also empathized with it to a significant degree. I shared their triumphs and their heartaches and I felt so absorbed in their emotions, it really was like I transported myself into their perspectives.
I will say that what stopped me from giving this book 5 stars was that I did feel that the author dragged on Alexis' plot just a little too long for my liking. It was really, really frustrating to read about the abuse she would continue to endure from her ex and her parents. After a certain point, enough had to be enough! And ofc Alexis comes to that realization eventually, which makes for a very satisfying happily ever after.
Definitely read the trigger warnings before picking this one up! I cried a fair share amount of times while reading it; the ending was super sweet and wrapped up the whole book quite nicely. I can't wait to read Bri's story!!
I will say that what stopped me from giving this book 5 stars was that I did feel that the author dragged on Alexis' plot just a little too long for my liking. It was really, really frustrating to read about the abuse she would continue to endure from her ex and her parents. After a certain point, enough had to be enough! And ofc Alexis comes to that realization eventually, which makes for a very satisfying happily ever after.
Definitely read the trigger warnings before picking this one up! I cried a fair share amount of times while reading it; the ending was super sweet and wrapped up the whole book quite nicely. I can't wait to read Bri's story!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I have a full blast feelings on this book while reading it. I was giggling on the first 150 pages. The insta lust/love was cute (but honestly not much of a fan on this kind of trope). HOWEVER, come 40-75% of the book, I find Alexis insufferable!!! I was like,
My gaadhhhd girl, you're 38 damn it! Act like one! And you're a fcking doctor!
I was so close π€ in DNFing it but I stayed because of Daniel, Hunter πΆ and the Wakan people. And I really want to see Alexis to be happy and be where she truly belongs. *i was so into this book you know*
Rated it 4.25βοΈ because I liked the ending
TW: abusive and toxic parents <--- this really got into my nerves.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship
emotional
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
The beginning was definitely hard to get into for me, I found Alexis pretty insufferable at first. Once I got halfway through I was devouring it, and the characters all really grew on me by that point.
I read yours, truly first and really enjoyed that book, and itβs characters, much more. But I do love a character in a romance that isnβt just an author or chef.
I read yours, truly first and really enjoyed that book, and itβs characters, much more. But I do love a character in a romance that isnβt just an author or chef.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Medical content, Toxic friendship
Minor: Pregnancy