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Life's Too Short by Abby Jimenez

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danniandcolour's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad 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? It's complicated

3.75

I really liked this book and found myself tearing up at times. I think it was nice that we don’t find out right away what illness/disease the main character is worried about.

I loved the two main characters and getting to watch the relationship go from friends, to best friends, to taking a chance and being a couple. Those are the types of relationships I like to see. They have so much chemistry and I loved how they helped each other work through their family issues/ emotional trauma from family issues.

I like the message of not waiting or being a “one day” type of person. But I think there was too much going on to focus on the main topic, like the hoarding, the baby, and drug addiction, etc.

overall there was just something missing for me. I’m back and forth on rating.

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bookie27's review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring reflective sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

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hannahda's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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annabananadel's review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

“Like my life was a stuffy room, and you’re the breeze that came in when the window opened.”

First of all, why have I never read the synopsis of a book? I asked my cousin to pick a book I should read next amongst all other books in my TBR pile and she picked this one. Covered it up in a plastic, grabbed tabs, highlighters and pens, and put it in my book bag so I could easily grab everything later on during my flight to Fukuoka, Japan. Little did I know that I was in for a ride (and not just because of the turbulence on that plane ride lol). Second of all, I brought so many swoon-worthy and romance related tabs when in fact, I should have brought loads of quotes and sad tabs! I barely passed a third of the book and I was already out of it. Vanessa really do be out there being wise and giving so many quotable lines ugh. Good thing Japan is full of tabs I could buy for emergencies! Third and last of all, I loved it so much. My first Abby Jimenez book and I was not disappointed. I had to download an ebook so I could read them throughout the train rides or anywhere else since I can’t just sit down and read-underline-highlight a book. I had to transfer all those from my phone to my physical copy. I just can’t not read it. I had to know what will happened between Vanessa and Adrian. So thank you, Abby. I’ll definitely be recommending this book to my friends.

Enough about my experience though but more of about my thoughts about this book:

As I’ve said, I love this book not just because of the swoon-worthy (kilig) scenes but also because of it’s life lesson. Given the fact that Vanessa has an illness, she had to look NOT at the sun but basically look ay what’s in front of her - life. Life’s too short so go enjoy it. I’ve been looking too much into the future and too afraid of failing that I never enjoyed the present as much as I could have wanted to. I love how Vanessa had been the balance Adrian needed although it had been the same the other way around. Vanessa needed an Adrian (or maybe Jesus’ abs). That’s what’s so great about this couple, they compliment one another. I love how even though it’s a slow burn and my impatient ass can’t wait for them to be together, I enjoyed it thoroughly. I was smiling through it all out (with a little bit of sadness here and there). My relatives even noticed how big I was smiling because they’re just so cute! They’re the perfect pairing. An easy 5 🌟 even before the ending. I hope I could be like Vanessa. I aspire to be her when life hits me with a big problem such as hers (but hopefully not since I’m too scared). This book is a gem and the fact that the book community isn’t boasting about this is such a bummer.

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jelavision's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted sad 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? Yes

3.5

I have mixed feelings about this book. I think it started off strong. I liked both main characters; and, I thought they had good chemistry together. Vanessa is the sunshine to Adrian's grump. At times the book can be a bit contrived. I went along with it cause I was intrigued by the possibilities of where the story would go. Unfortunately, I felt like the book fizzled towards the middle. I feel writer fast-tracks their relationship - making them at ease with accepting each other off the bat - but then slowburns them with silly lack of communication. I don't think the writer gave Vanessa and Adrian's romance enough depth, so all the talk of them being each others One True Love didn't feel authentic. Then you get to end and realize all the drama in the third act really was for nothing cause a key point of Vanessa's story gets erased. Also, I had issues with Adrian barely taking care of the elder dog he fostered. I feel like the writer played these scenes as comedic, but neglecting a pet isn't funny to me. As a whole the book has some highs and lows, and it's up to the reader if they want to be on the rollercoaster

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eligru's review against another edition

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emotional funny sad 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? It's complicated

3.75

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mfspring's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

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shampainprblmz's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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katharina90's review against another edition

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lighthearted slow-paced

Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

1.5

A bit tedious to get through. A painfully slow pace and too many far fetched, unconvincing elements. Very cheesy. Reads like Fan Fiction. Several sentences start with "Aaaaand" [sic].

A baby is used as a prop and the way in which topics like addiction, mental illness and disability are handled feels off to me.

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atamano's review against another edition

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emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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