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A review by alysonbookishthoughts
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Each time I read Abby Jimenez's latest book, it becomes a favorite and not only is Part of Your World an instant favorite of mine, it is a book that a few days after finishing I'm still thinking about and made me feel so many emotions while reading.
The chemistry between Alexis and Daniel was incredible from their meet cute while Alexis and her car were in a ditch and throughout their relationship that neither one of them was calling a relationship. Reading about them, you just know that these two characters are destined to be together, even if Alexis tried fighting it. They balanced each other so well coming from two different worlds and were exactly what the other needed, even if they weren't ready to admit it yet.
While I have loved every character so far that Abby has based her books on, Alexis felt to me like the most relatable character. There are so many instances when we put what everyone else wants ahead of what we want, when we let our jobs dictate our lives, and don't follow our hearts because we are afraid of the damage it will do to those around us, and my heart not only broke for her, but it was also so easy to sympathize with her because I've found myself in those situations before. Her growth throughout the book as she learned to stand her ground with Neil, realize things about her family and friends, and follow her heart both romantically and in what she wanted her legacy to be, was so powerful.
Abby knows how to write the most swoon worthy book boyfriends, and Daniel is one you will easily fall in love with as soon as you meet him. He was so caring to Alexis and all of those around him and was always willing to do what anyone needed of him, even if it meant putting his own needs second. At first, Alexis and Daniel seem like they have nothing in common and won't work, but they are more alike than they both realize and at the end of the day, they both just want to help those around them. It is a pairing that you will root so hard for, because you know deep down how much they truly love each other.
Part of Your World is a small town romance with little bits of magical elements mixed in. The cast of characters that you meet — aside from one — will make you understand why Daniel loves his hometown so much and how easy it is for Alexis to fall in love with the town. And it wouldn't be an Abby story without a dog that is so lovable even when he is misbehaving! This story deals with abuse, both physically and emotionally, and it is written with such care and respect.
I highly recommend Part of Your World. It will leave you with a book hangover and you will be so glad you read it. I now cannot wait for my physical copy of the book to arrive!
Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for an advance digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
The chemistry between Alexis and Daniel was incredible from their meet cute while Alexis and her car were in a ditch and throughout their relationship that neither one of them was calling a relationship. Reading about them, you just know that these two characters are destined to be together, even if Alexis tried fighting it. They balanced each other so well coming from two different worlds and were exactly what the other needed, even if they weren't ready to admit it yet.
While I have loved every character so far that Abby has based her books on, Alexis felt to me like the most relatable character. There are so many instances when we put what everyone else wants ahead of what we want, when we let our jobs dictate our lives, and don't follow our hearts because we are afraid of the damage it will do to those around us, and my heart not only broke for her, but it was also so easy to sympathize with her because I've found myself in those situations before. Her growth throughout the book as she learned to stand her ground with Neil, realize things about her family and friends, and follow her heart both romantically and in what she wanted her legacy to be, was so powerful.
Abby knows how to write the most swoon worthy book boyfriends, and Daniel is one you will easily fall in love with as soon as you meet him. He was so caring to Alexis and all of those around him and was always willing to do what anyone needed of him, even if it meant putting his own needs second. At first, Alexis and Daniel seem like they have nothing in common and won't work, but they are more alike than they both realize and at the end of the day, they both just want to help those around them. It is a pairing that you will root so hard for, because you know deep down how much they truly love each other.
Part of Your World is a small town romance with little bits of magical elements mixed in. The cast of characters that you meet — aside from one — will make you understand why Daniel loves his hometown so much and how easy it is for Alexis to fall in love with the town. And it wouldn't be an Abby story without a dog that is so lovable even when he is misbehaving! This story deals with abuse, both physically and emotionally, and it is written with such care and respect.
I highly recommend Part of Your World. It will leave you with a book hangover and you will be so glad you read it. I now cannot wait for my physical copy of the book to arrive!
Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for an advance digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Physical abuse