1.69k reviews for:

The Next Best Fling

Gabriella Gamez

3.71 AVERAGE

dajabooks's review against another edition

0.75

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

siriusly_loves_books's review

4.75

emotional funny lighthearted reflective sad 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

booksalexreads's review

5.0

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I devoured this book in one afternoon sitting because it was such a fast, easy, and entertaining read. There's so much representation (i.e., Hispanic, LGBTQIA, plus size) within this story that I relate to, and I am so happy to finally read a book where I can absolutely see myself as the main character.

I absolutely adored Marcela and Theo and the honesty and communication they try to have as they try to figure out their relationship while also trying to get over their unrequited love for both halves of the newly engaged couple, Ben and Alice.

There is character growth as well as regression for one character in particular. Not to name names, *cough* Ben. There is so much drama happening that when you think you've finally figured things out, there's a twist that throws you off and sends you down another path you weren't expecting, and it keeps you guessing, and I, for one, loved that.

The way the author handles Marcela's insecurities about being plus-sized, especially in the dating scene, and not feeling worthy of Theo's wants and desires was *chefs kiss* wonderful.

Overall, I am obsessed with this book and cannot wait for the next one in this potential series. I will definitely be recommending this romance to anyone and everyone possible.

starsbythepocketful24's review

4.25

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

vick11's review against another edition

3.0

hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

half_finished's review

3.75

funny lighthearted 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

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Overall, I enjoyed this book! It was a quick read and while normally the things that the FMC did would annoy me, I liked the characters enough and Gabriella Gamez’ writing made it a lot more palatable. 

chiog's review

5.0

emotional funny lighthearted 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

mia_inthepm's review against another edition

4.5

emotional lighthearted relaxing 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

rosekay360's review

1.0

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I hate the Cowboys.

rianlion's review

3.0

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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: Complicated

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One of the main plot points is that Marcela has been pining for Ben for 10 years. There wasn't anything in the book showing how they were even friends all this time later. Everything you see about Ben is that he's selfish, utterly self-centered, manipulative, and clearly using Marcela for free emotional labor while keeping her on the back burner "just in case." I almost DNFed this book a bunch of times because the Ben plotline took soooo long to get resolved. The main thing that kept me reading was what a great cinnamon role MC Theo is.