A review by redlipstickandreading
Next to You by Hannah Bonam-Young

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Of course I read the interconnected novel with Next of Kin. I was a little unsure about this one, but I really felt the aimlessness that Lane felt watching her friends get married and be settled. I thought the love story and family relationship development was sweet and well written. I would have MUCH preferred if the resolution to the third act conflict was.... different. Spoilers ahead so don't read if you don't want to...I was SO frustrated that it was we dated for a few weeks, broke up, and then they get engaged before they've both said I love you?!?!? WILD. Also I think the epilogue was unnecessary and added to my frustration with the end of the book. I loved everything but the ending