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Next To You

Hannah Bonam-Young

4.12 AVERAGE


The beginning really dragged for me which is why I rated it lower. I thought that Lane’s anxiety was written well but it was so hard to be in her head sometimes. 
Matt is amazing and deserves everything good in this world! I thought the ending was perfectly paced and had just enough details and follow-ups. 
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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I’ve never had a 3rd act break up piss me off more. HOWEVER, I loved the rest of this too much to give it any lower than 4 stars. This was a sweet story about overcoming grief and learning how to heal and trust. Matt and Lane were so sweet, and Matt is definitely one of my new favorite MMC’s. 

Was such a nice book! This is the first book from Hannah I’ve ever read and I’m so glad I did!
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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional fast-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

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