A review by thecozyarchivist
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez

emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Part of Your World has got to be my favorite Abby Jimenez book. I loved Alexis and Daniel so much, and it was wonderful to see their relationship blossom. I’m a sucker for the big city gal and the small town guy falling in love. And while this trope can be played out, the reasons behind why Alexis feels like she needs to stay in the city had much higher stakes and really made sense. I don’t expect romance novels to feel real, but there was something about this story that felt really authentic.

The book tackled so many tough topics, but did it with grace and empathy. I really appreciated the care taken into telling Alexis’s story of emotional abuse. This isn’t something I see very often in books, especially the aftermath of a emotionally abusive relationship. This can be so easy to hide from your family and friends, so exploring this in a romance novel will hopefully help others see the signs in real life.

I really hope we get more stories that are set in this small town because all the side characters were hilarious. They brought so many fun moments to the story, and who doesn’t love a magical small town?

Thank you to Forever Romance and NetGalley for the advanced reader copy.
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