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The Problem with Forever by Jennifer L. Armentrout

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luinerys's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense 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

5.0

I really enjoyed reading from the perspective of a character that is so vastly different than me. I think the conflict was realistic and I could comprehend the actions of every character. I loved that the book dealt with slow healing and involved but also flawed parents that had the grace to apologize when they messed up. Even a good teacher had some time to shine.

The two were very cute and I loved the way they learned to speak to each other.

The Ex is not a complete bitch in the end. I don't believe girls always have to be pitted against one another especially over a guy. I don't think her being this mean in the beginning and middle was necessary either, Mallory's struggling with standing up for herself could have been shown differently. But at least the aspect that they could still be friends was not an issue and cheating just not the typical drama.

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susie_reads_24_7's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful sad slow-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

5.0

THIS BOOK!!! I couldn't stop reading and i bawled my eyes out. I love these people so much. I want to read it again. This book broke my heart. One of my favs. The only thing that i don't like is

that rider abandend his girlfriend like page deserved better. I ended up feeling so bad for her esspecially after we find out that she comes from an abusive household aswell. What happens to her in the end is never resolved and that still bugs me.

but i love this story to much. One of my favorite reads EVER

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tkreadsbooks's review against another edition

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challenging emotional inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.0

I absolutely adored this book. It had such a powerful message that being quiet is okay!

Mallory is the main protagonist suffering from the trauma she was faced with as a child. Defending herself left her with scars and bruises, so she always stayed quiet as her best friend Rider stood up for her and protected her. Years later, Mallory decides she wants her senior year in school instead of being homeschooled where she bumps into her childhood friend: Rider.

I loved all the characters. Mallory had such great character development as she was shy (therefore given the nickname ‘Mouse’ that Rider calls her) to being confident and standing up for herself. The emotions she felt were so realistic.

The reunion and reconnecting that these two main characters had was beautiful. The attraction that sparked between them from the very first moment, I loved that.

There is also some of the cliche high school drama such as a mean girlfriend involved. It’s obvious that Rider would straight away choose Mallory over Paige. I felt like he didn’t even really care for Paige, although he mentioned it, I just felt like he never did and it was always just Mallory. Yet Paige understands this and I like how the main male character’s ex is understanding! It’s not like that much in ya high school books. I hated Paige in the beginning because I thought she’d be the stereotypical mean girl but I ended up loving her in the end.

Rider and Mallory have such a deep and emotional connection as they did grow up in the same abusive foster home. They understand each other and Rider always feels like he needs to protect Mallory. I also love Mallory’s connections with Keira, her best friend Ainsley who I adored and the brothers Jayden and Hector. It was a plot twist that

Jayden was murdered and I’m not sure how I feel about it

But it’s not just a romance. Mallory ends up with this great courage that she didn’t have at the start of the book!

in her speech class, Mallory didn’t like presenting and so she only presented her speech to her teacher and not to the class. In the end, she does a powerful speech about the not just one but multiple people that influence and inspire her to the front of the class

and I think that really shows her confidence and character development.

There are several messages in this book such as be your true self, do what you want to do! This is demonstrated as Mallory’s foster parents Carl and Rosa want her to follow in their footsteps of being a doctor. However, Mallory wants to do something else. I loved every minute of this book.

Not a 5 as it was a bit predictable in some points but for sure worth the read! This has become a favourite romance contemporary of mine!

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talia728's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny hopeful sad tense 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

4.0

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j_hudbook's review against another edition

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emotional informative reflective slow-paced

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

3.25

*SPOILERS*

Gonna be honest this book was a
big letdown. I went into it thinking I was going to cry but noope nothing.

The story is all about mallory who got brought up in Foster care with her "protector" rider. They got split up after a traumatising event and (now fast forward 5 years) mallorys starting public high-school and guess who she crosses paths with..... rider.

From there they fall in love but then after someone they care about dies they split up only to get back together a WHOLE 3 DAYS LATER.

The story dragged and basically went knowhere. I just didn't find it developed or was as great as it could've been :/

Saying that if you want to find out the effects trauma has on people or just generally want to learn about the Foster care system this book if for you, just be aware there is little to no plot development at all :))

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rupxli's review against another edition

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emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

'The Problem With Forever' is an okay-ish book. I didn't love it, didn't hate it either. It had some cute moments, some devastingly sad moments and some triggering moments. Overall, a good one time read, I would say.

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