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amandasxo 's review for:
Just the Way You Are
by Barbara Freethy
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This journey started with one of those dumb TikTok ads where they start a story, show you a couple chapters, and then want you to download the app to read the rest. I refused to download said app, but I did google the title because I have a sickening need for closure. Though this book was not the one I was originally looking for, comments said they are pretty much the exact same book etc etc.
This book only gets two stars because though I hated every second of it- I did finish it. The fact that I read this entire book whilst hating it, just because of my need for resolution, is something I feel like I need to explore with my therapist.
I am infuriated by the treatment of Alli throughout this book, while also somehow disliking Alli. I think I just pity the woman because Sam/Tessa treated her like garbage for the majority of this book.
I cannot get over the fact that even though Sam cheated on Tessa with Alli (her sister), both Sam and Tessa blamed Alli 100% for it. Sam said Alli ruined his life, as if he didn’t stick his d*ck in her and make a baby. Sam and Alli were together for 9 years after making said baby, and he doesn’t even figure out that he loves her until after she leaves him! Tessa said that Alli also ruined Sam’s life, and he “made a mistake”, but didn’t give that same amount of grace to her sister. Tessa straight up accuses Alli of seducing/manipulating Sam, and then baby trapping him.
Ugh- I hate everyone. Except Jimmy who should have ran far away from all these red flags.
This book only gets two stars because though I hated every second of it- I did finish it. The fact that I read this entire book whilst hating it, just because of my need for resolution, is something I feel like I need to explore with my therapist.
I am infuriated by the treatment of Alli throughout this book, while also somehow disliking Alli. I think I just pity the woman because Sam/Tessa treated her like garbage for the majority of this book.
I cannot get over the fact that even though Sam cheated on Tessa with Alli (her sister), both Sam and Tessa blamed Alli 100% for it. Sam said Alli ruined his life, as if he didn’t stick his d*ck in her and make a baby. Sam and Alli were together for 9 years after making said baby, and he doesn’t even figure out that he loves her until after she leaves him! Tessa said that Alli also ruined Sam’s life, and he “made a mistake”, but didn’t give that same amount of grace to her sister. Tessa straight up accuses Alli of seducing/manipulating Sam, and then baby trapping him.
Ugh- I hate everyone. Except Jimmy who should have ran far away from all these red flags.