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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
I love how this book includes lots of different representation including LGBTQ+ and synesthesia. I also love all of the music references including Fall Out Boy and other pop punk (my middle school self is very happy). It was interesting to see how Maggie had two different lasting loves in her life. This conflict is one that would certainly be difficult to handle. I would have loved to see more from the boys about how they feel knowing both of them made the same pact with Maggie. I found myself quickly on team Asher. If you have read this story, which boy was your favorite? I would like to give a brief moment to appreciate the horse scene in this book, it was absolutely hilarious, you should read this book solely to experience that scene.
This book spice that shouldn’t be skipped because it contributes to the plot
Do look at the trigger warnings for this book as it does cover some heavier topics in-depth
emotional
medium-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
Maggie has two great loves of her life and she’s made a pact with each of them to get married if they are still single when they turn thirty-five, and then they both showed up. This book jumps around in time to show both of Maggie’s previous relationships with Garrett and Asher, and the present when she’s now thirty-five and trying to decide what to do. There are things happening in the present that the reader won’t fully understand until they’ve read about the past, and it’s just all really seamlessly woven together by Alison Greenberg.
There are so many facets to this novel that I can’t possibly touch them all so this will actually be short and sweet. Maybe Once, Maybe Twice is a second chance, celebrity romance, with Jewish and infertility representation, and has music as a main theme and a way for Maggie to connect with her late father and both of her great loves. I really enjoyed reading about Maggie’s music career and watching her struggle and succeed in the industry and connect it to both her past and present.
I definitely had a preference but I can honestly say I didn’t know how Alison Greenberg was going to end the novel. One of the guys always seemed like he was playing games with Maggie or maybe it was just that they had terrible timing and miscommunication. Overall, I really loved how Alison Greenberg chose to end the novel and the choices Maggie made and where she ended up.
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-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
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved the writing but wished I loved the main character more.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Sexual assault
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Gotta say- I wanted her to end up with the other guy. Almost every chapter ripped my heart out and stomped on it, but I was happy she got her happy ending.