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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
Following Haleigh, this novel takes us on a journey with her while her family and close friends set her up on dates to help her find the one. She’s prepared to take a break from dating when these dates go horribly wrong, which she fully expects, but is willing to give it a try if it means getting those close to her to get off her case about dating and her job.
I loved ‘On The Plus Side’, it was such a great read and this started off so strongly for me. I enjoyed reading it, though Haleigh annoyed me a little bit - to be fair, I annoy myself so I pushed on because she had enough redeeming qualities for me.
However, I could not stand her “best friend”, Jack. How she remained friends with him and still romantically interested in him is beyond me. He did some lovely things for her, sure. But, nothing to ever come back from some of the things he said to her and how he treated her. Every scene with him in it made me cringe, it’s been a long time since I’ve disliked a character in a book this much.
Jack really annoyed me, I couldn’t get over my distaste for him throughout the book.
Overall, if I ignore that Jack existed and the somewhat predictable ending, it was a fun read that I really enjoyed, just a shame that I had to read so much about that insufferable man.
3.5/5, rounded up to 4.
I received an e-arc in exchange for an honest review, and I’d like to thank NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Jenny L. Howe for the opportunity.
I loved ‘On The Plus Side’, it was such a great read and this started off so strongly for me. I enjoyed reading it, though Haleigh annoyed me a little bit - to be fair, I annoy myself so I pushed on because she had enough redeeming qualities for me.
However, I could not stand her “best friend”, Jack. How she remained friends with him and still romantically interested in him is beyond me. He did some lovely things for her, sure. But, nothing to ever come back from some of the things he said to her and how he treated her. Every scene with him in it made me cringe, it’s been a long time since I’ve disliked a character in a book this much.
Jack really annoyed me, I couldn’t get over my distaste for him throughout the book.
Overall, if I ignore that Jack existed and the somewhat predictable ending, it was a fun read that I really enjoyed, just a shame that I had to read so much about that insufferable man.
3.5/5, rounded up to 4.
I received an e-arc in exchange for an honest review, and I’d like to thank NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Jenny L. Howe for the opportunity.
In a word: Loved!
4.5 ⭐️ rounded up for Goodreads
My Review: Life long friends who had a previous disastrous attempt at romance are at a crossroads: will they rekindle or move on?
It was wonderful to see some of the characters I loved in On The Plus Side adjacent to this story. I really enjoyed the normalcy approach to LBGTQ+ characters as well as body diversity. I love reading about characters who are living in a world I would want to hang out it. (Otherwise I would read non-fiction.) I did find frustration with the FMC’s inner struggle that was often based on false assumptions she was making about others. (It frustrates me because I do it in real life and is not a trait I enjoy about myself.) I wanted her to stop mind-reading others and making life decisions based on her assumptions.
I love the love triangle plot, the adorable pets and the family dynamics.
So much to love in this book!
I’m really looking forward to the next book by Jenny Howe.
Please note, I did receive this ARC for free; I am writing this honest review voluntarily and appreciate the opportunity provided by the author to review this book.
Thank you to Net Galley, St. Martin’s Griffin and the author for the opportunity to review this book.
4.5 ⭐️ rounded up for Goodreads
My Review: Life long friends who had a previous disastrous attempt at romance are at a crossroads: will they rekindle or move on?
It was wonderful to see some of the characters I loved in On The Plus Side adjacent to this story. I really enjoyed the normalcy approach to LBGTQ+ characters as well as body diversity. I love reading about characters who are living in a world I would want to hang out it. (Otherwise I would read non-fiction.) I did find frustration with the FMC’s inner struggle that was often based on false assumptions she was making about others. (It frustrates me because I do it in real life and is not a trait I enjoy about myself.) I wanted her to stop mind-reading others and making life decisions based on her assumptions.
I love the love triangle plot, the adorable pets and the family dynamics.
So much to love in this book!
I’m really looking forward to the next book by Jenny Howe.
Please note, I did receive this ARC for free; I am writing this honest review voluntarily and appreciate the opportunity provided by the author to review this book.
Thank you to Net Galley, St. Martin’s Griffin and the author for the opportunity to review this book.
2.5 stars. I DNF’ed the audiobook a couple months ago but assumed I was just too busy multitasking that I missed the plot. Picked it up when my hold came in and man, I didn’t really enjoy the majority of the characters, the plot, or the pieces in between. I almost put it down a ton of times and kept going mostly because I would’ve felt stupid DNFing the same book twice. This just wasn’t it for me.
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Deducted half a star at the very end because he proposed at her sister’s big day! Everyone knows you’re not supposed to do that. Also after only a few months? What’s the rush?
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
emotional
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
This was realistic in that it was body positive for women and men, (no curvy women with men with abs for days and a monster cock), and included mental health representation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content
Minor: Body shaming, Death of parent
Manic pixie millennial cringe. FMC spouts off Snapple facts like her life depends on it and puts her mail in the freezer because she doesn’t like adulting. Holds up spork very random just call her t3h pengu1n of d00m.
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book is millennial cringe personified (and I say that as a millennial cusp baby). This was a hard listen. I feel like there was 0 chemistry between Jack and Haleigh until maybe 70% of the way through and at that point I was rooting for the other guy. Haley spends most of the book picking people apart (obv some were valid) despite not having her own shit together. Jack came off as moody and unlikeable. I’m all for a friends to lovers plot, but this was was a miss. At least it counts towards my reading goal (and truly the only reason for not DNFing)
But small points for the premise of the plot and representation.
But small points for the premise of the plot and representation.