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A review by randeetok
The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This is my fourth Abby Jimenez book and the first I’m not raving about. The story is cute and the writing is lovely but what I love about her books is how relatable and real the stories feel. This one just doesn’t feel possible, a relationship way too rushed for the circumstances and not as authentic feeling. I’m sad because I was SO excited for Sloan’s second big break.
Don’t get me wrong, the book is not bad. I read it in a day, I enjoyed it. The story just isn’t as relatable as her books have been so far.
I love that Sloan’s best friend supported her moving on and actually pushed for it. I was thrilled when Jason pushed Sloan to head of his parents so she can work on her art and take a break. I was also happy when Lola had a redeeming character arc.
It’s not realistic that an up and coming music star would date a nobody, only because they’d never have the time to date. I felt they feel hard and fast but were given a bunch of challenges right away, realistically that would have torn them apart. Maybe I’m just not a hopeless romantic enough ;). I love that she stated cooking and writing again and I wish we heard more about her realism drawing/painting.
Loving that the girls are having babies together and living next door to each other. That is the best friend dream!
I did read the authors note and I enjoy that she did write about her friend who was suffering from something that hopefully most of us will never have to experience. Check in on your loved ones.
Don’t get me wrong, the book is not bad. I read it in a day, I enjoyed it. The story just isn’t as relatable as her books have been so far.
It’s not realistic that an up and coming music star would date a nobody, only because they’d never have the time to date. I felt they feel hard and fast but were given a bunch of challenges right away, realistically that would have torn them apart. Maybe I’m just not a hopeless romantic enough ;). I love that she stated cooking and writing again and I wish we heard more about her realism drawing/painting.
Loving that the girls are having babies together and living next door to each other. That is the best friend dream!
I did read the authors note and I enjoy that she did write about her friend who was suffering from something that hopefully most of us will never have to experience. Check in on your loved ones.