Scan barcode
A review by thesmutsister_emma
Just My Type by Falon Ballard
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is an Advanced Review Copy I received to give an honest review
Who Here Has Felt Personally Victimized by Falon Ballard?
So I summoned a demon in the woods as a child... (I'm going somewhere with this, I promise.) I summoned said demon because I wanted friends. I'm pretty sure the demon stuck around to be my friend themself but also helped me with human friends. After a while, surely the demon left.
Fast forward however long and I start reading this book. I notice a startling number of similarities between myself and the FMC in this book.
My theory as to what has happened is that Falon Ballard made a deal with the same demon I made a deal with as a child so that she could write a best selling book. The demon panicked and gave her my life story that I am now reading as an ARC.
In all seriousness, Falon called my ass out way too many times for comfort.
Perpetually in a long term relationship? Check.
Not having any idea who I am outside of a relationship? Kind of check. I'm working on that one.
Parental issues? Double check (working on that one too.)
Amazing therapist? Hell yes.
A house full of books that you write about? Well. Y'all can figure that one out yourselves.
I felt like I was reading what's going to happen to me in 6 years if I don't pull my shit together.
The Characters
Lana: I have already talked about Lana quite a bit, but truly. Lana is such an enjoyable character who is incredibly relatable. I honestly had a hard time not seeing myself in everything she did. I kept seeing what I would do in her shoes, especially in times where she frustrated me. Because do not get me wrong, as much as I loved and adored Lana, there were times where she was infuriating. She did everything she could as best as she could but certain choices (pushing a gay man to kiss her because it "wouldn't mean anything" to him, the way she treated Seth on the last "task") really pissed me off because of the way she treated those around her. Despite this, I ended up getting past it and my love for the book shined through.
Seth: I sound like half of mothers being interviewed after their sons get arrested, but my baby did nothing wrong and I refuse to believe he has ever done anything wrong ever. He is the most precious bean who needs to be protected at all costs.
Things I Loved
I loved 99% of everything about this book honestly. I loved the writing style, loved the characters, loved so much about it.
Things I Didn't Love
On the flip side... as I stated earlier, I had a problem with the way Lana treated Seth at times and the way she treated the men at the bar for the "kiss a stranger" task. They both really rubbed me wrong and honestly are the only reasons this book is not 5 solid rather than 4.5.
The Final Verdict
This book was honestly exactly what I needed after the experiences I've had reading the past few weeks. It was adorable and refreshing. I could not recommend it more.
Who Here Has Felt Personally Victimized by Falon Ballard?
So I summoned a demon in the woods as a child... (I'm going somewhere with this, I promise.) I summoned said demon because I wanted friends. I'm pretty sure the demon stuck around to be my friend themself but also helped me with human friends. After a while, surely the demon left.
Fast forward however long and I start reading this book. I notice a startling number of similarities between myself and the FMC in this book.
My theory as to what has happened is that Falon Ballard made a deal with the same demon I made a deal with as a child so that she could write a best selling book. The demon panicked and gave her my life story that I am now reading as an ARC.
In all seriousness, Falon called my ass out way too many times for comfort.
Perpetually in a long term relationship? Check.
Not having any idea who I am outside of a relationship? Kind of check. I'm working on that one.
Parental issues? Double check (working on that one too.)
Amazing therapist? Hell yes.
A house full of books that you write about? Well. Y'all can figure that one out yourselves.
I felt like I was reading what's going to happen to me in 6 years if I don't pull my shit together.
The Characters
Lana: I have already talked about Lana quite a bit, but truly. Lana is such an enjoyable character who is incredibly relatable. I honestly had a hard time not seeing myself in everything she did. I kept seeing what I would do in her shoes, especially in times where she frustrated me. Because do not get me wrong, as much as I loved and adored Lana, there were times where she was infuriating. She did everything she could as best as she could but certain choices (pushing a gay man to kiss her because it "wouldn't mean anything" to him, the way she treated Seth on the last "task") really pissed me off because of the way she treated those around her. Despite this, I ended up getting past it and my love for the book shined through.
Seth: I sound like half of mothers being interviewed after their sons get arrested, but my baby did nothing wrong and I refuse to believe he has ever done anything wrong ever. He is the most precious bean who needs to be protected at all costs.
Things I Loved
I loved 99% of everything about this book honestly. I loved the writing style, loved the characters, loved so much about it.
Things I Didn't Love
On the flip side... as I stated earlier, I had a problem with the way Lana treated Seth at times and the way she treated the men at the bar for the "kiss a stranger" task. They both really rubbed me wrong and honestly are the only reasons this book is not 5 solid rather than 4.5.
The Final Verdict
This book was honestly exactly what I needed after the experiences I've had reading the past few weeks. It was adorable and refreshing. I could not recommend it more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Minor: Abandonment