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Babymoon or Bust by Ava Hunter
3.0
Overall Rating: 3/5
Meh... this was mid. Started off strong then it began to drag and then the "3rd act breakup" really solidified that this was just...an ok book. Audio narrators were great tho!
So this is a insta-love/attraction, one night stand romance where Tessie goes on one last vacation to Mexico and Solomon crashes it hoping to be in her and their baby's life. I like that it wasn't a "jerk who left and now wants a second chance" type of book as poor Solomon really didn't know until Tessie was well into her pregnancy. As they spend more time together you can tell that they both want to be active parents and have a lot of issues.... like a lot... like so much that they need therapy.
They have so many issues that irl I doubt they would work. Like those videos of book couples who wouldn't make it they would be on the list unless they went to therapy. Cuz their kid isn't gonna do anything but highlight their insecurities.
However, I did like the characters. While they were annoying and stupid... they were still likeable to a point. Tessie isn't my favorite FMC but she knows how to get shit done. I like how she prioritized her baby and was getting a hang of the working mom thing. She was so passionate but she kept people at arms length so communication with her was... just... ugh... Her insecurities dragged the story soooooo much it just made me like the book less and less... especially when Solomon was doing everything she wanted AND THEN SOME! Man was literally an angel and I loved his character more than Tessie's. However, despite her annoying insecurities, she did have the most growth from being tight knit to taking risks and being vulnerable with herself and with Soloman.
As for Soloman... he's literally the sole reason for the 3 stars. Despite his atrocious cooking advice... (i.e. BEING A BAR CHEF.... BAR... who specializes in AMERICAN BAR food.... is giving critiques about pozole from 5 star MEXICAN hotel restaurant chef....) he was always trying to actively be a better father and partner. He wanted the communication (even while being a socially awkward individual) and was constantly putting her needs first as the mother of his child and his future partner. He was so closed off in the beginning and I was so happy that Tessie took him out of his shell.. He believed her from the minute they met and stook up for her against his jerk of a sister and friend. He's what men should strive to be as a father and as a partner fr. He should still go to therapy for the amount of anxiety he has tho... was lowkey annoying how overprotective he was.
One thing I will add onto this review is about Soloman's sister... because while she was a jerk she was standing by her bestie that passed away and I respect it... If my bestie passed away I would be bitter about the life that was taken from her and from us as a duo. I respect her but the situation Soloman was in.... she did a bit too much. Nevertheless, I understand her anguish.
Overall it was a cute story but I've read better pregnancy books.... Idk if I'll keep the physical copy I have but.. eh... I'll keep it for now and I'll see if I ever re-read it.
Meh... this was mid. Started off strong then it began to drag and then the "3rd act breakup" really solidified that this was just...an ok book. Audio narrators were great tho!
So this is a insta-love/attraction, one night stand romance where Tessie goes on one last vacation to Mexico and Solomon crashes it hoping to be in her and their baby's life. I like that it wasn't a "jerk who left and now wants a second chance" type of book as poor Solomon really didn't know until Tessie was well into her pregnancy. As they spend more time together you can tell that they both want to be active parents and have a lot of issues.... like a lot... like so much that they need therapy.
They have so many issues that irl I doubt they would work. Like those videos of book couples who wouldn't make it they would be on the list unless they went to therapy. Cuz their kid isn't gonna do anything but highlight their insecurities.
However, I did like the characters. While they were annoying and stupid... they were still likeable to a point. Tessie isn't my favorite FMC but she knows how to get shit done. I like how she prioritized her baby and was getting a hang of the working mom thing. She was so passionate but she kept people at arms length so communication with her was... just... ugh... Her insecurities dragged the story soooooo much it just made me like the book less and less... especially when Solomon was doing everything she wanted AND THEN SOME! Man was literally an angel and I loved his character more than Tessie's. However, despite her annoying insecurities, she did have the most growth from being tight knit to taking risks and being vulnerable with herself and with Soloman.
As for Soloman... he's literally the sole reason for the 3 stars. Despite his atrocious cooking advice... (i.e. BEING A BAR CHEF.... BAR... who specializes in AMERICAN BAR food.... is giving critiques about pozole from 5 star MEXICAN hotel restaurant chef....) he was always trying to actively be a better father and partner. He wanted the communication (even while being a socially awkward individual) and was constantly putting her needs first as the mother of his child and his future partner. He was so closed off in the beginning and I was so happy that Tessie took him out of his shell.. He believed her from the minute they met and stook up for her against his jerk of a sister and friend. He's what men should strive to be as a father and as a partner fr. He should still go to therapy for the amount of anxiety he has tho... was lowkey annoying how overprotective he was.
One thing I will add onto this review is about Soloman's sister... because while she was a jerk she was standing by her bestie that passed away and I respect it... If my bestie passed away I would be bitter about the life that was taken from her and from us as a duo. I respect her but the situation Soloman was in.... she did a bit too much. Nevertheless, I understand her anguish.
Overall it was a cute story but I've read better pregnancy books.... Idk if I'll keep the physical copy I have but.. eh... I'll keep it for now and I'll see if I ever re-read it.