A review by nikki1211
This Love Story Will Self-Destruct by Leslie Cohen

4.0

I received a free advanced copy of this book from NetGalley for my honest review.

4.5 stars

Before I start with a brief synopsis, I just want to say that the writing was superb. It is the author's debut novel and it was written with such care, I was very impressed.

We are introduced to Eve and her group of girlfriends as they navigate friendship and love in NYC. There are a group of guys who always seem to be just around, cue in Ben. Eve is anxious and over analyzes everything, that she feels most of her relationships are doomed from the start. Ben is not her typical type and also has a connection to her former life that she is not aware of; they have a moment and a series of meet-ups soon after lead to the story of Eve and Ben.

The characters are relatable and the dialogue is authentic, it felt very real. I felt very connected to Eve, and often as I read I would say "me too" when she was working through the feelings or thoughts in her head.

I read this book in 1 day, as I had to get to the ending to see what transpired. It was a quick, delightful read. I highly recommend.