A review by victoriakuo13
The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon

emotional lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

YOOOOOO I'm kinda shocked by how much I enjoyed this book. There were issues with it, for sure, but in general I really loved the height of the conflict between Shay and Dominic-- I thought it went past miscommunication (the first one was miscommunication. I'm talking about the second conflict here) and dove into what each of these characters were insecure about and combined those insecurities with the plot of the story. The flow of coworkers to enemies to cohosts to fwb to lovers was SUCH an evolution and whirlwind that honestly worked for me? The whole thing was in no way realistic, but escapism is not for the realistic. 

I also appreciated that this was an interracial couple, and though I liked the sprinkle of Dominic's Korean background, I thought it was all a little surface level. Even though I could spot the final big gesture romantic scene from a mile away, it did not make it any less enjoyable !! It was very cute 

Shay's character development was one of my favorites. She knew she wanted to be in radio, became complacent at her job, and her relationship and whole experience with Dominic and The Ex Talk helped her get out of that funk and into more of the 'unknown' which is just....REALLY resonating with me right now. 

I so wish this was a dual POV but it's fine I love Dom and the cover is so cute and Kent can SUCK it. 
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