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bringmybooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
fast-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
5.0
✨Bring✨ | Borrow | Bypass
Notes: The 2nd in the "The Improbable Meet-Cute" novella series (6 stand-alone novellas released around Valentine's Day 2024), and I just adored it. Both MCs were so cute and felt so real, and I just loved this story. I wanted so much more of it!!
Notes: The 2nd in the "The Improbable Meet-Cute" novella series (6 stand-alone novellas released around Valentine's Day 2024), and I just adored it. Both MCs were so cute and felt so real, and I just loved this story. I wanted so much more of it!!
Overall Rating: ★★★★★ / 4.88
Rating each element of the book out of 5★
Characters ★★★★
Atmosphere ★★★
Writing ★★★★
Plot ★★★★★
Intrigue ★★★★
Logic ★★★★
Enjoyment ★★★★★
Pacing ★★★★★
Dialogue ★★★★★
★ did not like / ★★ it was okay / ★★★ liked it / ★★★★ really liked it / ★★★★★ loved it
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Animal cruelty, Murder, Rape, Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Medical content, Sexual content, Infidelity, and Domestic abuse
antidietleah's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness and Death
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Domestic abuse and Infidelity
readyforit's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
3⭐️0🌶️
This was my first by Abby Jimenez and it won’t be my last! She gave us quite a few characters and their backstories in 60 pages. She tackled some heavy topics while adding in humor to lighten the mood. My only complaint was that I wish it could’ve been longer, but I guess I am just not a short story kinda gal. I need to get emotionally attached to the characters. Loved the invisible string theory though. I both read and listened to the audible narration and I thought Holly’s narrator was a bit flat. I enjoyed but probably won’t read again.
This was my first by Abby Jimenez and it won’t be my last! She gave us quite a few characters and their backstories in 60 pages. She tackled some heavy topics while adding in humor to lighten the mood. My only complaint was that I wish it could’ve been longer, but I guess I am just not a short story kinda gal. I need to get emotionally attached to the characters. Loved the invisible string theory though. I both read and listened to the audible narration and I thought Holly’s narrator was a bit flat. I enjoyed but probably won’t read again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Minor: Infidelity
michbrito's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Terminal illness
adogmomsbookishlife's review against another edition
emotional
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? No
5.0
- I loved how much heart this story had. They were also some very funny “LOL” moments and several important quotes about life. Holly‘s job has to be one of the hardest ones out there (hospice nurse). To take on what she did is truly an act of love. The way John met his puppy, Doobie, broke my heart. But I adored that John kept him without hesitation. I would love to have had a full length story of this one!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Death, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Infidelity and Murder
brandie_abbie19's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Terminal illness
Moderate: Infidelity, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Murder
amateur_bookworm's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Genre: Contemporary romance, novella, fiction
My summary: Holly is a hospice nurse taking care of her grandma. John is helping his brother fix up his condo. His brother asks him to leave a Valentine’s Day card on his girlfriend’s car but John puts it on the wrong car. He starts exchanging notes with the woman of the mystery car, and they soon hit it off. Their notes are just what the other person needs in the moment.
My thoughts: I’m a sucker for dogs being rescued, especially by a hot handyman that does random acts of kindness, so this was great for me. Leave it to Abby Jimenez to wrench your heart out, stomp on it, heal it up, and inspire you to seek out your own happiness in only 61 pages. This was very sad but still witty and inspiring, which is especially impressive for the length of this novella.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Minor: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Animal cruelty, and Grief
jessicastewart's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
I really liked this book but was kinda disappointed in how it ended, I would have loved an epilogue. However very cute and an easy listen defo recommended!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Death
Minor: Infidelity
dkgreads's review against another edition
For what was advertised as a romantic comedy, this was really depressing. I especially didn’t care for the part about the abandoned puppy. Are you trying to make me sad and angry? Also didn’t care for the writing style. Short, blocky sentences and not enough contractions made it feel stiff.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Terminal illness, and Medical content
Moderate: Infidelity
avidreaderandgeekgirl's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Holly's grandmother is dying but there's a mysterious man leaving notes on her car and helping her deal with the grief. But will she ever meet him in person?
This was a cute quick read, but not as lighthearted as I would have liked. I did love Grandma's secret and her last message to her granddaughter. I think a book about the grandma's life would be a good read!
Narrator Rating: 5 stars
Both narrators did an amazing job!
Elemental Levels: Fluff-3/5 Heartfelt-4/5 Helpful-NA Horror-NA Inspiration-NA
Love aka Romance-4/5 Mystery-NA Predictability-NA Spice-NA Suspense-NA Tear- 2/5 Thrill-NA Humor-2.5/5
This was a cute quick read, but not as lighthearted as I would have liked. I did love Grandma's secret and her last message to her granddaughter. I think a book about the grandma's life would be a good read!
Narrator Rating: 5 stars
Both narrators did an amazing job!
Elemental Levels: Fluff-3/5 Heartfelt-4/5 Helpful-NA Horror-NA Inspiration-NA
Love aka Romance-4/5 Mystery-NA Predictability-NA Spice-NA Suspense-NA Tear- 2/5 Thrill-NA Humor-2.5/5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Death of parent, Medical content, Cancer, and Infidelity
Minor: Murder, Alcoholism, Dementia, Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse