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Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
4.5
I FLEW through this book. I simply could not put it down. Every time I finished a chapter, I found myself saying the notorious “just one more chapter” until I had no choice but to finish it. Abby Jimenez does an amazing job in telling this story & I am so excited to read Bri’s story next!
This book reminded me of Virgin River (which I have never read but watched the series) and/or Alexis and Mutt’s dynamic on Schitt’s Creek. Small town, opposites attract and complicated relationships are pretty much right up my alley for romance novels and although this story didn’t feel entirely original it definitely came to life on the page. It was so easy to imagine Alexis and Daniels life through a screen as if it were a movie and Abby does an amazing job at setting the scene.
A few but minor issues I have:
The “magic” Wakan is said to have and hold. There were unexplainable weather events that happened and some of the locals believed the town had a way of protecting itself and getting people to stay. But I wish this magic was expanded further beyond just Daniel and Alexis. I also don’t know why it would keep Jake around for so long.
The dick pick situation was just awkward..I grew up in a VERY small town & I can confidently tell you that I don’t know a single person who’s female cousin would be helping them take a dick pick let alone their male best friend? That kind of stuff is private and is so because people like to take advantage of such intimacy so having the entire town know about it….just unnecessary.
Lastly, the extremities of which Alexis is written to be ignorant of. She doesn’t know how to sweep? She doesn’t know how to peel potatoes? I get it, we’re thinking about Kardashian level wealthy and sheltered BUT even Kendall knew how to somewhat cute a cucumber. If she grew up with a household of help wouldn’t there be a chance she would have at least witnessed these things let alone know what they’re called?! I get all of this to extent but it seems like it was taken just a tad too far to be believable. Especially because she is a doctor & has been through medical school twice…? Seems unlikely she would call a broom a “sweepy thingy” & not know whether her oven was gas or electric.
Regardless of these I still give this books 4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and I am really excited to continue reading Abby Jimenez’s writing with Your’s Truly.
Also, brb recommending this to all my small town girlfriends!!
This book reminded me of Virgin River (which I have never read but watched the series) and/or Alexis and Mutt’s dynamic on Schitt’s Creek. Small town, opposites attract and complicated relationships are pretty much right up my alley for romance novels and although this story didn’t feel entirely original it definitely came to life on the page. It was so easy to imagine Alexis and Daniels life through a screen as if it were a movie and Abby does an amazing job at setting the scene.
A few but minor issues I have:
The “magic” Wakan is said to have and hold. There were unexplainable weather events that happened and some of the locals believed the town had a way of protecting itself and getting people to stay. But I wish this magic was expanded further beyond just Daniel and Alexis. I also don’t know why it would keep Jake around for so long.
The dick pick situation was just awkward..I grew up in a VERY small town & I can confidently tell you that I don’t know a single person who’s female cousin would be helping them take a dick pick let alone their male best friend? That kind of stuff is private and is so because people like to take advantage of such intimacy so having the entire town know about it….just unnecessary.
Lastly, the extremities of which Alexis is written to be ignorant of. She doesn’t know how to sweep? She doesn’t know how to peel potatoes? I get it, we’re thinking about Kardashian level wealthy and sheltered BUT even Kendall knew how to somewhat cute a cucumber. If she grew up with a household of help wouldn’t there be a chance she would have at least witnessed these things let alone know what they’re called?! I get all of this to extent but it seems like it was taken just a tad too far to be believable. Especially because she is a doctor & has been through medical school twice…? Seems unlikely she would call a broom a “sweepy thingy” & not know whether her oven was gas or electric.
Regardless of these I still give this books 4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and I am really excited to continue reading Abby Jimenez’s writing with Your’s Truly.
Also, brb recommending this to all my small town girlfriends!!