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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was MESSY. Ben when I catch you…it was cute in some ways but ultimately I did cringe towards the end. Also there wasn’t much build up and the narrator went on for way to long sometimes. 3.75/5⭐️
as a professional Yearner For A Friend lemme just say that i KNOOOOW miss gamez has gone through that as well! because the way she described it is insanely and incredibly accurate. spent a good 75% of the book crying! marcela y yo de un pájaro las dos alas
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I listened to the audiobook, and finished it within the day. Enjoyed it for what it was. Found myself relating to the FMC.
emotional
funny
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Alcohol
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail
The Next Best Fling follows Marcella and Theo as they use each other to get over their unrequited feelings for another couple. I'm not usually one for too much drama, but I absolutely loved it in this book! The messy and chaotic energy worked so well with the romance and how Marcella and Theo fell in love. I loved that once Theo got over his feelings for Alice, he was 100% in with Marcella, the man was so sweet and willing to do anything to make her happy. The story flowed so well and while there was quite a bit of back and forth, I think it worked out so well in the end with how Marcella came to realize her feelings.
Read For:
Read For:
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I love supporting Latina authors, so when this book popped up in my Goodreads recs, I had to read it. Plus, that cover grabbed my attention immediately! For a debut novel, Gabriela Gamez really delivered—she’s got serious talent.