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A review by tessa_talks_books
Just Some Stupid Love Story by Katelyn Doyle
4.0
Just Some Stupid Love Story by Katelyn Doyle is a romcom that spans five years with former high school sweethearts Seth and Molly. The pair, who reconnected at their fifteenth reunion, strike a wager that will keep their relationship alive until their twentieth.
The characters are very well-developed. Molly, for instance, suffers from a fear of commitment, which has led to a string of failed relationships. Seth, on the other hand, battles with imposter syndrome, constantly feeling like he's not good enough. These anxieties have defined them, creating complex and multifaceted characters who are often not likable. But together, this grumpy sunshine couple somehow makes sense.
The story went on a bit long. The constant back and forth, filled with misunderstandings and miscommunications, created a reading fatigue that made the book feel intolerably lengthy. This repetitive pattern of conflict resolution, or lack thereof, was a major aspect of the plot and not my favorite trope.
However, what truly captivated me was the premise of the wager between reunions. It injected the story with a delicious tension, akin to an enemies-to-lovers narrative, complete with witty banter that I couldn't get enough of.
All in all, Just Some Stupid Love Story offers a delightful exploration into anxiety, triggers, and childhood wounds, making it a very entertaining read.
The characters are very well-developed. Molly, for instance, suffers from a fear of commitment, which has led to a string of failed relationships. Seth, on the other hand, battles with imposter syndrome, constantly feeling like he's not good enough. These anxieties have defined them, creating complex and multifaceted characters who are often not likable. But together, this grumpy sunshine couple somehow makes sense.
The story went on a bit long. The constant back and forth, filled with misunderstandings and miscommunications, created a reading fatigue that made the book feel intolerably lengthy. This repetitive pattern of conflict resolution, or lack thereof, was a major aspect of the plot and not my favorite trope.
However, what truly captivated me was the premise of the wager between reunions. It injected the story with a delicious tension, akin to an enemies-to-lovers narrative, complete with witty banter that I couldn't get enough of.
All in all, Just Some Stupid Love Story offers a delightful exploration into anxiety, triggers, and childhood wounds, making it a very entertaining read.