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mbenzz's review against another edition
2.0
While the book is fast paced and will definitely keep you turning the pages, I did NOT care for it. I really didn't like Charlotte (the main character). Yes, her husband Jake is a douche-bag, but she was just as much at fault for the collapse of their marriage. She's nagging and bossy, and expects her husband to kiss her ass and tell her how wonderful she is all the time! Yet she never TALKS to him, and tells him what she wants. The whole birthday thing really irritated me. She DID say she didn't want anything, then bitched when he didn't get anything? I'm not a guy, but even I hate that crap. Men are not mind-readers. And then when they were in the restaurant and she was telling him what he could order off the menu? Ahhhh... don't think so. I would NEVER order for my husband, nor would he do it to me. He's a big-boy, he can pick out his own dinner
Then there was the whole Jesse thing. It was great, he's amazing, then boom...she just throws it all away for her jack-ass ex? Without TALKING to him about the situation? Idk...I probably would have wanted a definitive answer to "Are we getting back together?" before breaking up with someone as perfect as Jesse.
The ending was ridiculous. The story about Jesse cheating on his wife made no sense. It felt like it was thrown in at the last minute to justify to the reader why Jesse would stay with Charlotte after she lied to him. It was so out of character for the way he'd been built up as this perfect spouse/widower/boyfriend/chef/human being.
And can I just say...what 42 year old woman who's back out in the dating world DOESN'T USE BIRTH CONTROL?!?!
Nope...didn't like it. I flew through it cause I was hoping Charlotte would man-up and take control at some point, but in the end she didn't have to. Everything just works out like a perfect little fairy tale for her. Lame.
Then there was the whole Jesse thing. It was great, he's amazing, then boom...she just throws it all away for her jack-ass ex? Without TALKING to him about the situation? Idk...I probably would have wanted a definitive answer to "Are we getting back together?" before breaking up with someone as perfect as Jesse.
The ending was ridiculous. The story about Jesse cheating on his wife made no sense. It felt like it was thrown in at the last minute to justify to the reader why Jesse would stay with Charlotte after she lied to him. It was so out of character for the way he'd been built up as this perfect spouse/widower/boyfriend/chef/human being.
And can I just say...what 42 year old woman who's back out in the dating world DOESN'T USE BIRTH CONTROL?!?!
Nope...didn't like it. I flew through it cause I was hoping Charlotte would man-up and take control at some point, but in the end she didn't have to. Everything just works out like a perfect little fairy tale for her. Lame.
julieanncordero's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. It was pretty predictable, but the story kept me entertained and was a good lighthearted read. There is a lot of swearing and the content is pretty adult.
stephleda's review
4.0
3.5 stars*
The whole story was huge lovely mess. Wasn’t a bad book but the timelines and the characters were something else lol. I’m into the drama/rom com genre. I felt like this is how a spin off of a character from a real housewives reality tv show would be.
The whole story was huge lovely mess. Wasn’t a bad book but the timelines and the characters were something else lol. I’m into the drama/rom com genre. I felt like this is how a spin off of a character from a real housewives reality tv show would be.
dreamer4ever's review against another edition
3.0
This was a really quick read. I found Charlotte, whom the story was about, to be a spoiled, vain and whiney 42 year old woman, I loved her best friend Lizzy though. How this woman could not see herself for what she was, was baffeling, but then, sometimes we don't see or choose not to see what's right in front of us. She does finally make her way through all the things happening and has sort of a light bulb moment where she sees herself and the things she did to help cause the up-ending of her life. Parts of this were funny and it wasn't a bad story just nothing really stood out. I really disliked her husband, so damn selfish.
itsheyfay's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Infidelity, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Body shaming, and Gaslighting
Minor: Vomit
livermoresweetheart's review against another edition
2.0
Not "hilarious", mostly just bitter rantings from irritatingly flawed characters.
livermoresweetheart's review
2.0
Not "hilarious", mostly just bitter rantings from irritatingly flawed characters.
writerrhiannon's review
3.0
Read my full review here: http://ivoryowlreviews.blogspot.com/2015/08/review-of-pretty-much-screwed-by-jenna.html
Between the title and the cover image, I knew this would be a fun, light read. With the "four girlfriends" setup (why is always four?) readers are first given main character Charlotte's, best friend Lizzy's marriage meltdown. Though shocking, when privy to Charlotte's marriage (aka asshole husband) you can't help but hope that "the D word" is catching. I don't like when characters are absolutely clueless about obvious situations, and I found myself wanting to smack Charlotte a few times to wake her up. Along with a few eye rolls, I chuckled several times and found the conversations and banter realistic. I smiled as I read this and would recommend it to someone wanting a light read or to someone dating again after a divorce.
Between the title and the cover image, I knew this would be a fun, light read. With the "four girlfriends" setup (why is always four?) readers are first given main character Charlotte's, best friend Lizzy's marriage meltdown. Though shocking, when privy to Charlotte's marriage (aka asshole husband) you can't help but hope that "the D word" is catching. I don't like when characters are absolutely clueless about obvious situations, and I found myself wanting to smack Charlotte a few times to wake her up. Along with a few eye rolls, I chuckled several times and found the conversations and banter realistic. I smiled as I read this and would recommend it to someone wanting a light read or to someone dating again after a divorce.
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