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A review by stephsnextread
The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez
4.0
Note: There are lots of content warnings for this book. Some are spoilers so you can look them up if you’re interested. I will mention infertility though, because it is a main plot point throughout the book.
I absolutely love how Abby Jimenez writes about mental health. She uses metaphors that tell the true story of what it is like to have mental health struggles. In this book, Kristen compartmentalizes trauma by closing off heavy doors in her mind. It gives such a clear picture of what is going on in her brain that allows her to keep going.
The meet-cute in this book is adorable and starts the book out with a hint of what’s to come. Josh is a great book friend-turned-boyfriend. He pays attention to the little things about Kristen, down to never letting her get hangry. You could just tell that they each felt at home with the other. There was a lot of miscommunication/lack of communication that got frustrating at times. However, I could empathize with Kristen’s insecurities and hesitation to talk with Josh about the situation. The second half of the book is an emotional rollercoaster, and the ending makes me want to read the next book in the series right away (but don’t make the mistake of reading The Happy Ever After Playlist’s synopsis before reading The Friend Zone, because it has spoilers!)
I absolutely love how Abby Jimenez writes about mental health. She uses metaphors that tell the true story of what it is like to have mental health struggles. In this book, Kristen compartmentalizes trauma by closing off heavy doors in her mind. It gives such a clear picture of what is going on in her brain that allows her to keep going.
The meet-cute in this book is adorable and starts the book out with a hint of what’s to come. Josh is a great book friend-turned-boyfriend. He pays attention to the little things about Kristen, down to never letting her get hangry. You could just tell that they each felt at home with the other. There was a lot of miscommunication/lack of communication that got frustrating at times. However, I could empathize with Kristen’s insecurities and hesitation to talk with Josh about the situation. The second half of the book is an emotional rollercoaster, and the ending makes me want to read the next book in the series right away (but don’t make the mistake of reading The Happy Ever After Playlist’s synopsis before reading The Friend Zone, because it has spoilers!)