A review by justkarlah
The Ex List by Grace Pearce

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

▫️1st person POV▫️

This book got me hooked instantly. The characters were fun to read about, and you could just FEEL the drama and tension between Ryan and Grey. Grey was the most loveable, frustratingly wonderful cinnamon roll I've read about in a long time. And Ryan using humor to avoid talking about her feelings was way too relatable.

I loved the progression of the list, and how Ryan chose to allow herself to vent her feelings privately.
When she showed the list to Grey? My heart could barely take it.
The friends are supportive and wonderful, and I'd honestly love to read their own story if they ever get one!

It was kinda sad to read about Grey having such a long relationship with someone when he was still in love with Ryan. Felt like he was just using someone for 3 years instead of admitting how he really felt and looking for Ryan after she was done with school, but I guess he was in denial that entire time?


I liked that the book felt different from other second-chance romance books. Their interactions/emotions were made clear to everyone around them, and there wasn't really a huge miscommunication trope (which I personally hate with a passion). You get a front row seat to all the reasons why they didn't work out in the past.

I was worried my heart would break if I kept reading with all the pining and heartbreak, but it was SO worth it! This is a second-chance romance with some spice, forced proximity, and a HEA.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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