A review by kfmcf
Just My Type by Falon Ballard

funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Personally, I think Falon Ballard is highly underrated. She writes quippy, fun dialogue banter with endearing characters. Is this book perfect? No. Does it have to be? Also no.

Lana is very relatable (almost to a fault). As a serial monogamist, I was very invested in her journey of discovering independence. There of course was always going to be the hiccup of the fact that this is a romance book so she's not going to end up alone. But it was still cute. I do think the Marvel references were a little heavy handed and she's started to lean into pick-me territory. Also I did appreciate the self awareness of her privilege but she still did come across and a "poor little rich girl" a times. 

Seth was fun. Their back-and-forths were fun to read and I liked getting to see his layers peel away.
I do think his being in love with Lana the whole time was meh and I wish we'd got a bit deeper of a look into his time away from her. I also think their reunion 'issue' was weak and I really wish that it handed being infidelity adjacent.
Let me tell you tho, him calling her Parker was *top notch*.

Ballard is a go-to for me. I'm excited to see how her writing and storytelling continue to develop. My only ask of her really is to diversify her casts a bit.
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