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emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
"In a world where you can choose anger or empathy, always choose empathy"
Amazing real world situtations explored in this book, mwah
Amazing real world situtations explored in this book, mwah
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Abandonment
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content, Vomit, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness
Moderate: Vomit
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
This one was possibly my favourite Abby Jimenez book so far. I loved the characters and the unique twist to their love lives.
I saw the development to Justin's character as minor compared to Emma's, but both of them had things to work through and, at times, accept. I was glad that Emma made the decision she did, because at no point did I like Amber (which was the point).
One character stirred something in my memory, but I dismissed it, only for it to turn out that I was right all along! It was nice to bring the books full circle and link back to book 1, not just book 2 and I liked that it made sense and wasn't just done in a way that felt like an afterthought- it linked properly and, to some extent, made the story.
Honestly, I just really enjoyed this one and look forward to reading the rest of the author's books!
I saw the development to Justin's character as minor compared to Emma's, but both of them had things to work through and, at times, accept. I was glad that Emma made the decision she did, because at no point did I like Amber (which was the point).
One character stirred something in my memory, but I dismissed it, only for it to turn out that I was right all along! It was nice to bring the books full circle and link back to book 1, not just book 2 and I liked that it made sense and wasn't just done in a way that felt like an afterthought- it linked properly and, to some extent, made the story.
Honestly, I just really enjoyed this one and look forward to reading the rest of the author's books!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit
Minor: Sexual content, Death of parent
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It's a rom-com about trauma and mental health crises. A little too heavy for the comedy to hit but also a little too light for the drama to hit. The character work was enjoyable, though. Emma and Justin make a very sweet couple.
And yes, there is a third act breakup. I've decided that third act breakups are acceptable, though, if it's because one of the characters is healing from massive amounts of trauma and wants to better themselves. Love does not cure all.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Abandonment
Minor: Alcoholism, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Minor: Vomit
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Vomit, Abandonment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I loved these characters and was so invested in their love story! Deep character development and dealing with sensitive mental health issues like attachment and trauma helped make these characters feel so real and flawed and deeply human. I'm sure this won't be the last Abby Jimenez book I read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Abandonment
Moderate: Cursing, Vomit
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Fire/Fire injury
challenging
emotional
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 book was good but so emotional! I was expecting more of a lighthearted rom-com, but it was tough emotionally.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Vomit
emotional
hopeful
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment
Minor: Vomit, Medical content, Gaslighting
emotional
funny
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:
Yes
My first Abby book. I’ve said it once I’ll say it again, I don’t love reading about people throwing up for a 1/3 of the book cough cough the hating game I had the same issue.
Other than that, it was a deep emotional romance that I liked the layers of each character and how that impacted their actions. It felt really realistic. So don’t go into this for a fluffy upbeat romance, its actually kinda sad just cause theres so much life stress with both of the main characters. Again this made them feel real but it wasn’t a head in the clouds read.
The writing was good, I laughed out loud a few times, I will definitely read Abbys other books, I liked the characters’ depths and growth. It felt long and it was, but it needed to be to be fleshed out. It felt complete and not rushed. I’m writing all this like, all this sounds like a high rating book, is the sick scenes bringing it down that much? I think yeah. Maybe theres just a vibe I can’t put my finger on but for now its just a 3. Writing and plotline id give a 4, it is objectively good and the characters didn’t feel one dimensional. Loved the dual pov that always helps me see the male main character better, I just didn’t love this book 🤷🏻♀️
Other than that, it was a deep emotional romance that I liked the layers of each character and how that impacted their actions. It felt really realistic. So don’t go into this for a fluffy upbeat romance, its actually kinda sad just cause theres so much life stress with both of the main characters. Again this made them feel real but it wasn’t a head in the clouds read.
The writing was good, I laughed out loud a few times, I will definitely read Abbys other books, I liked the characters’ depths and growth. It felt long and it was, but it needed to be to be fleshed out. It felt complete and not rushed. I’m writing all this like, all this sounds like a high rating book, is the sick scenes bringing it down that much? I think yeah. Maybe theres just a vibe I can’t put my finger on but for now its just a 3. Writing and plotline id give a 4, it is objectively good and the characters didn’t feel one dimensional. Loved the dual pov that always helps me see the male main character better, I just didn’t love this book 🤷🏻♀️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit