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A review by reading_seas0n
Happily Ever Afters by Elise Bryant
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.5
It truly displays how overthinking, imposter syndrome and anxiety can hold you back, yet it is hard to overcome without support systems and coping mechanisms.
The story was lovely. Seeing Tessa regain her writing groove and discover an excellent real love story instead of what she thinks it is. I can understand the draw to fit in, but she really let too many things slide that were not who she is and not what she believes.
The perils were too long. And her family & friends were put on the back burner more than I thought they would be and would have preferred - however, Tessa was growing and working through things, so that’s understandable.
I wish Tessa would have run when she noted the red flags with Nico because just because the wrapping is pretty does not mean the insides are sweet. While he had good moments, Nico was immature, out of touch and privileged. PLUS, I was disappointed in Tessa and her friend for being dismissive about the fact Nico had a girlfriend, yet STILL trying to enact a love story between her and him.
SAM & TESSA, UGH! I loved this couple so much! It was the unexpected Love that she deserved and needed; someone who knows her, she feels comfortable with him, he can feel calm with her, and they both are familiar and inspiring to each other! HE HELPED INSPIRE HER AGAIN!
The story was lovely. Seeing Tessa regain her writing groove and discover an excellent real love story instead of what she thinks it is. I can understand the draw to fit in, but she really let too many things slide that were not who she is and not what she believes.
The perils were too long. And her family & friends were put on the back burner more than I thought they would be and would have preferred - however, Tessa was growing and working through things, so that’s understandable.
I wish Tessa would have run when she noted the red flags with Nico because just because the wrapping is pretty does not mean the insides are sweet. While he had good moments, Nico was immature, out of touch and privileged. PLUS, I was disappointed in Tessa and her friend for being dismissive about the fact Nico had a girlfriend, yet STILL trying to enact a love story between her and him.
SAM & TESSA, UGH! I loved this couple so much! It was the unexpected Love that she deserved and needed; someone who knows her, she feels comfortable with him, he can feel calm with her, and they both are familiar and inspiring to each other! HE HELPED INSPIRE HER AGAIN!