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Going into this I was interested in the concept of the story. How did the main character, Maggie, come to the idea that she has to be married by 35 and why did she feel the need to cover her bases by asking two of the closest men in her life, Asher and Garrett, to marry her if she was still single by then? It was definitely a unique twist on a second chance romance, but felt confusing due to the constant flashbacks that take you all over Maggie’s life starting at age 14. Listen, I already have enough going on in my life that I do not feel the need to create a corkboard timeline to keep up with homegirl’s life and love story. Also don’t even get me started on the third act break-up, it was one page and completely unnecessary.

stephreadsit's review against another edition

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5.0

I absolutely adored this book! I loved the characters and all of the friendships/relationships between them all. I loved this author’s sense of humor and writing style too. One of my favorite parts was the references to 90’s music which evoked such a cozy sense of nostalgia. I loved the dual timelines and the second chance/happily ever after tropes which are my favorite. The main character ended up with the one who I was rooting for from the start which is always a good thing! I caught myself smiling throughout reading this book and did not want it to end. I will definitely be going back and reading this author’s other book, Bad Luck Bridesmaid!

Thank you so much to St. Martin’s Press Griffin and NetGalley for my early digital copy for my honest thoughts and review.

kaitlinmerky's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

hailskp's review against another edition

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emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I did not like the narrator so that could just be me. But also like WAY OVER PLOTTED. why is there a love triangle and a second chance and a SA storyline and she wants to be a mom and there’s cringey lyrics. Nahhh.

marisabailey's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-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

4.0

ma_ri_sol96's review

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reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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