A review by acethirtynine
Ready or Not by Cara Bastone

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book was very charming, and I really enjoyed Eve's journey - the balance of her own personal growth, her pregnancy, and navigating all of the complicated relationships and emotions that go along with such a huge life change. 

I rarely highlight things in my e-books, but this quote from toward the end of the book (not a spoiler) really stuck with me. 

Eve and another character are talking about the difference between being self-centered, being selfish, and being other-centered. This is a conversation and a revelation for Eve that is a real turning point for her - and it also just feels like such an important reminder in life, especially while the world can seem super dark. The other character talks about those who are other-centered seeing the world as a web - where everyone is connected. Where every single person is somebody else's favorite person on earth.

“That’s what it means to be other-centered? To see the web? To treat everyone like they’re somebody’s favorite person on earth?”
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