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A review by woahshereads
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
4.5
I had high hopes going into this book because I loved A Part of Your World and following Alexis & Daniel’s story. I was really nervous this sequel wouldn’t be able to live up to the hype or fill the shoes it’s predecessor left but I LOVED it just as much. I loved that it was in the same world, same atmosphere with even some cameo scenes from previous characters that made reading it all too familiar. I have some small “Ickes” but that’s to be expected.
First, PROTECT JACOB AT ALL COSTS. I think I was in love with him too. This story didn’t feel like the typical romance kind with soulmate, fun, sexy vibes. It was a slow burn & it had depth to it that I haven’t seen too much. Jacob’s struggle with anxiety felt all too real and I thought it was really well represented and expressed in this book. I can see how it seems to dissipate when he is around Briana BUT it did feel like it happened too easy and should have also been a slow process where over time she helps him manage it in the long run, not a few weeks. The letters and journaling hold a special place in my heart. My husband and I dated distantly for 2 years and we also wrote letters and journaled to each other throughout that time so - I loved this part dearly.
Also, Briana girl I struggled with her. She frustrated me SO MUCH. There was so much miscommunication in this book, I felt like I was watching two friends argue and fight over nothing. Too many times did these two come together and say what the other wanted to hear but it was like they weren’t practicing active listening!! These two FINALLY have sex but it is so abrupt and quick I had to check my pages and make sure I wasn’t missing one. If you’re looking for spice and slow burn to relief, this isn’t it.
Overall, there were so many inner monologues I did find myself skimming over sentences a lot more than usual & in the end it wasn’t imperative that I did. I also HATED Amy & do not feel like what they did would have been redeemable so quickly in the real world. Like no way is anyone going to be okay with that so quickly?! That relationship felt like it was important for Jacob’s character and background & I get that it had to be different than Briana’s best friend situation but a sibling?! We couldn’t come up with anything else?! About 80% through the book I had a bad feeling that something tragic was going to happen & I was going to be left in tears but that was not the case at all. I was disappointed that I didn’t cry at all during this book (it’s a known fact that I cry at EVERYTHING) but regardless I really enjoyed following Briana & Jacob’s love story!!
First, PROTECT JACOB AT ALL COSTS. I think I was in love with him too. This story didn’t feel like the typical romance kind with soulmate, fun, sexy vibes. It was a slow burn & it had depth to it that I haven’t seen too much. Jacob’s struggle with anxiety felt all too real and I thought it was really well represented and expressed in this book. I can see how it seems to dissipate when he is around Briana BUT it did feel like it happened too easy and should have also been a slow process where over time she helps him manage it in the long run, not a few weeks. The letters and journaling hold a special place in my heart. My husband and I dated distantly for 2 years and we also wrote letters and journaled to each other throughout that time so - I loved this part dearly.
Also, Briana girl I struggled with her. She frustrated me SO MUCH. There was so much miscommunication in this book, I felt like I was watching two friends argue and fight over nothing. Too many times did these two come together and say what the other wanted to hear but it was like they weren’t practicing active listening!! These two FINALLY have sex but it is so abrupt and quick I had to check my pages and make sure I wasn’t missing one. If you’re looking for spice and slow burn to relief, this isn’t it.
Overall, there were so many inner monologues I did find myself skimming over sentences a lot more than usual & in the end it wasn’t imperative that I did. I also HATED Amy & do not feel like what they did would have been redeemable so quickly in the real world. Like no way is anyone going to be okay with that so quickly?! That relationship felt like it was important for Jacob’s character and background & I get that it had to be different than Briana’s best friend situation but a sibling?! We couldn’t come up with anything else?! About 80% through the book I had a bad feeling that something tragic was going to happen & I was going to be left in tears but that was not the case at all. I was disappointed that I didn’t cry at all during this book (it’s a known fact that I cry at EVERYTHING) but regardless I really enjoyed following Briana & Jacob’s love story!!