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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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: Grief
Minor: Car accident
Bennet Taylor is set up on a date by her friend, but she skips the date and instead goes to the bar across the street to drink her feelings. Bennet’s college boyfriend died in a car accident, and Bennet still blames herself for her boyfriend being in the car that night and feels like she’ll be betraying him if she even considers moving on. She moved to NYC to live out his dream, but she has been mostly miserable so far. When Bennet runs into Henry, the guy she was supposed to be on the date with, after stumbling out of the bathroom at the bar, she learns that he happens to work there. When she has to go back the next day to get her misplaced wallet, she has a sober conversation with him and a friendship ensues. Together, they decide to spend time trying out new things as a sort of “Passion Project” to help Bennet find her passion after feeling so aimless.
0 stars if it was possible. I spent 99% of this book yelling “GIRL JUST GO TO THERAPY!” in my head. Beyond frustrating & a waste of the 2 weeks it took me to find the will to finish it
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
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
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-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
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
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
Overall I really enjoyed this book. I liked how she wrote about her experience with and through grief, love and forgiveness.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
3.5 Stars (maybe) | This would be a unique spin on our Uncorked Reading Challenge Bingo theme "hobbies" as Bennet tries to discover her passion.
I wanted to enjoy this book slightly more, especially with all the good reviews; the ending offered some redemption after another bleh scene. I found Bennet's almost self-indulgent, lack of growth, and just selfishness extremely frustrating and toxic to read over and over again - grateful for the mention of therapy, mental health, and move in the right direction (but it's barely there until the final chapter). I enjoyed watching her passion dates with Henry, but as an MC, honestly didn't love her... and I wanted a strong book about mental health, overcoming grief and guilt, and finding yourself. It just didn't hit many marks for me, even though parts of the story are beautiful and fun. I'm glad I read it, though.
Summary: After the accidental death of her boyfriend, Bennet leaves college and moves to NYC in his honor, losing herself in temp jobs and the city. When an online date gives her a second chance to find her passion through meet-ups, as friends, she begins to leave her room and find meaning in life once again, reconnecting with friends and family. I love the small community of friends Bennet gains.
I wanted to enjoy this book slightly more, especially with all the good reviews; the ending offered some redemption after another bleh scene. I found Bennet's almost self-indulgent, lack of growth, and just selfishness extremely frustrating and toxic to read over and over again - grateful for the mention of therapy, mental health, and move in the right direction (but it's barely there until the final chapter). I enjoyed watching her passion dates with Henry, but as an MC, honestly didn't love her... and I wanted a strong book about mental health, overcoming grief and guilt, and finding yourself. It just didn't hit many marks for me, even though parts of the story are beautiful and fun. I'm glad I read it, though.
Summary: After the accidental death of her boyfriend, Bennet leaves college and moves to NYC in his honor, losing herself in temp jobs and the city. When an online date gives her a second chance to find her passion through meet-ups, as friends, she begins to leave her room and find meaning in life once again, reconnecting with friends and family. I love the small community of friends Bennet gains.