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sea_tea_books's review
4.5
Don't get me wrong, I really, really enjoyed this fake relationship contemporary romance. I'm hooked on Abby Jimenez stories. But, as I read this particular story, I kept thinking about how unrealistic Jacob is, or maybe how rare. And that led to me feeling a bit glum.
- He carries tissues in his pocket in case a friend is in need.
- He apologizes without having it dragged from his lips.
- He thinks about consequences and plans ahead in order to alleviate future stress.
- He holds his fair share of the emotional baggage.
The world needs more emotionally competent people like Dr. Jacob Maddox. Heck, I need more.
P.S. Read the Author's Note.
4.5 ⭐
Moderate: Abandonment, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
caro531'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? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Terminal illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Miscarriage
booklvrkat'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
Moderate: Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Medical content, Infidelity, and Gaslighting
hanawoo's review against another edition
- 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
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Miscarriage
maraandra's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Moderate: Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, and Chronic illness
Minor: Miscarriage
amanda_reads13's review against another edition
4.0
This book is very cute and absolutely hilarious! I didn't love it as much as the first because of the constant miscommunication and repetition. Like chapters and chapters of miscommunication. They make countless assumptions about each other and instead of talking to each other, they just let it get in the way. Due to the miscommunication we get internal monologues odlf
“there’s no way she likes me it’s fake”/ “there’s no way he likes me it’s a rebound" on repeat for 1/3 of the book.
Briana is a successful doctor who is dealing with a terrible divorce and a brother who needs a kidney transplant. She is so strong, but she is in desperate need of therapy. She has trust issues due to her father leaving her family and her husband cheating on her with her friend. She has never dealt with those insecurities and issues, she just lets them consume her and let's it stand in the way of her possible relationship with Jacob. She has a secret crazy side, which was hilarious - the glitter story!!!!
Jacob is the greenest of green flags. He is considerate, thoughtful, and sweet. He has crippling anxiety that leads him to isolate himself and have panic attacks. At times it seemed like he was more on the ASD spectrum than anxiety, but either way, I felt like the author approached this topic with compassion and in an understandable way. He is such a selfless and caring man - he donates a kidney and forgives his brother for marrying his ex (wtf!)!
I really love these two together. The letters are so adorable! You can feel how much they love each other. She takes the time to understand Jacob and does what she can to make his life better. I love how he never gives up on Briana, he understands her issues and is there with her through it all.
Tropes: slow burn, rivals to friends to lovers, fake dating, co-workers
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Mental illness, Abandonment, Chronic illness, Grief, Pregnancy, and Toxic relationship
zealandrc's review against another edition
- 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
Minor: Miscarriage
savannahsshelf's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Pregnancy, and Infidelity
Moderate: Miscarriage, Medical content, and Infertility
Minor: Vomit
sreya_booksandbeans'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
4.75
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Abortion and Miscarriage
alukasavitz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Pregnancy and Miscarriage