A review by tjminus
This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan

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

3.5

As someone who loved Before I Let Go, the first book in this standalone series, I was really excited to read this book once I knew it was coming out. I still enjoyed this book and reading about Soledad's story. I do feel at times, it felt a little instalove-esque and almost leaned on this idea that if a man borderline stalks you it is romantic which is expected in romance novels, but I don't know if I loved it here. 

This book also started this idea that Soledad was going to be on this self love journey, but I don't know it if was really fleshed out. I wish we got a longer timeline, like Soledad being single longer than just under a year and seen her ease her way back into dating rather than just jumping with Judah. Given her more time to really be on her own, but that is just me.


Overall, I still compelled to read because of Ryan's writing and her characterization work and I am excited to read Hendrix's story when it comes out!
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