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beckyremillard's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Medical content, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Minor: Child death and Death
lyzaspages's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Medical content and Gaslighting
Minor: Death, Violence, and Pregnancy
marioosa517's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Classism, Physical abuse, Medical content, Cursing, and Bullying
Moderate: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Death, and Medical content
Minor: Pregnancy, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Animal cruelty, Violence, Infertility, and Child death
jenheitland's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Mental illness and Medical content
Minor: Death and Pregnancy
kelly_e's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Author: Abby Jimenez
Genre: Romance
Rating: 4.75
Pub Date: April 19, 2022
T H R E E • W O R D S
Spicy • Refreshing • Entertaining
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Alexis, an ER doctor with sophisticated city-girl vibes and ultra-wealthy and controlling parents, has her world turned upside down when a raccoon runs her off the road as she's driving through a small-town on her way home. Daniel, a ridiculously handsome carpenter and the town's mayor, comes to her rescue. They live completely different lives. And yet after a wild bet and a gourmet grilled-cheese sandwich their chemistry in undeniable. Yet letting their relationship become anything more than a short-term fling would mean turning her back on her family and giving up the opportunity to help thousands of people.
💭 T H O U G H T S
Title: Part of Your World
Author: Abby Jimenez
Genre: Romance
Rating: 5.00
Pub Date: April 19, 2022
T H R E E • W O R D S
Spicy • Refreshing • Entertaining
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Alexis, an ER doctor with sophisticated city-girl vibes and ultra-wealthy and controlling parents, has her world turned upside down when a raccoon runs her off the road as she's driving through a small-town on her way home. Daniel, a ridiculously handsome carpenter and the town's mayor, comes to her rescue. They live completely different lives. And yet after a wild bet and a gourmet grilled-cheese sandwich their chemistry in undeniable. Yet letting their relationship become anything more than a short-term fling would mean turning her back on her family and giving up the opportunity to help thousands of people.
💭 T H O U G H T S
I went into Part of Your World attempting to keep my expectations in check. I'd seen all of the glowing reviews and best-of-the-year lists, but I also knew my tastes. The romance genre remains one I'm extremely picky about as I need plot depth and not just a HEA. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down.
The small town setting absolutely captured my heart - the rural setting, the people, the sense of community - all of it. Daniel was so swoon worthy, coming across generous, caring and kind. Heck, I was invested as soon as the baby goat was introduced. Alexis' character development from start to end was refreshing. Being narrated in split POVs really allowed me to get into both main characters' heads. And the cast of supporting characters, from Daniel's friends (Doug, Brian and Liz) to Alexis’s best friend, Bri, really shone bright.
While I loved so much about this book, the romance came off a little too insta-lovey for my tastes. There were also parts that were a little over-the-top dramatic (the gala scene at the end anyone?), yet I didn't mind. I absolutely loathed Alexis' father (the author's intent) to the point I wanted to skip his scenes. And of course, the lack of communication grated on me at times, even though I know it played a central role in the unfolding of the plot.
I came away pleasantly surprised by Part of Your World and look forward to exploring more of Abby Jimenez's work. I'm pleased to learn some of the side characters will be getting their own stories in upcoming releases. I like my romance with depth, and this one certainly delivers.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• fans of Hallmark movies
• small town romance trope lovers
• readers who like their romance with depth
⚠️ CW: toxic friendship, toxic relationship, physical abuse, emotional abuse, domestic abuse, gaslighting, medical content, medical trauma, classism, sexual content, pregnancy, mental illness, abandonment, addiction, infidelity, death, child death, ableism
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"Love follows you. It goes where you go. It doesn't know about social divides or distance or common sense. It doesn't even stop when the person you love dies. It does what it wants."
"There's something more final than forever. It's never. Never is infinite."
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• fans of Hallmark movies
• small town romance trope lovers
• readers who like their romance with depth
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"Love follows you. It goes where you go. It doesn't know about social divides or distance or common sense. It doesn't even stop when the person you love dies. It does what it wants."
"There's something more final than forever. It's never. Never is infinite."
Graphic: Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Classism, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Abandonment, Toxic friendship, Medical trauma, and Medical content
Minor: Death, Infidelity, Addiction, Ableism, Child death, Mental illness, and Pregnancy
depression, PTSDcady_sass's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved everything about this. I read it in one sitting, stayed up until 2am to finish because I couldn’t go to bed during the inevitable third act fallout and needed, really NEEDED, to see the happy ending. Wholesome and adorable with the perfect amount of spice. And an adorable mess of a deaf dog. What’s not to love?
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Medical content, Physical abuse, Violence, Toxic relationship, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Medical trauma, Sexual content, Stalking, and Toxic friendship
theresabridges's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Death, Grief, and Medical content
readsbyrach's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Physical abuse and Medical content
Minor: Death and Body shaming
uwuramengirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Death and Mental illness
kels24's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Gaslighting
Minor: Alcohol and Death