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Never Vacation with Your Ex by Emily Wibberley, Austin Siegemund-Broka
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Kaylee is a junior who is feeling the pressure of always being perfect. Her mom was a professional volleyball player and she is constantly comparing herself to her mom’s accomplishments. She also has trouble in relationships- always breaking things off before anything gets too serious. Unfortunately for her, she broke up with her best friend after just two months and JUST before their families go on a three week vacation together.
I actually really enjoyed this! Kaylee was not a super likable character. She was self absorbed and selfish for the majority of the book, but I liked her self realization toward the end and how she tries to better herself and actually tries to share her feelings rather than keep them bottled up inside in order to give the air of put togetherness.
Dean and his emotions were spot on. I felt for him the entire time. I can’t imagine having to share a vacation with the girl you have loved forever AFTER she broke your heart.
Overall, I thought this was a cute YA second chance romance!
I actually really enjoyed this! Kaylee was not a super likable character. She was self absorbed and selfish for the majority of the book, but I liked her self realization toward the end and how she tries to better herself and actually tries to share her feelings rather than keep them bottled up inside in order to give the air of put togetherness.
Dean and his emotions were spot on. I felt for him the entire time. I can’t imagine having to share a vacation with the girl you have loved forever AFTER she broke your heart.
Overall, I thought this was a cute YA second chance romance!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Body shaming
Minor: Sexual content