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A review by scoodle42
Love And Other Things by Christina C. Jones
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This anthology follows three friends: Tara, who meets Chris when he's investigating her ex; Val and Devon, who have a love that could everything they need, if Val can get out of her own way, and Kristin and Jackson, who have a brief encounter that turns into forever.
I loved Tara and Chris. Meeting the future the moment you're fed up with the past in such an interesting way reeled me right in. I enjoyed the way the interacted with each other, and I loved Chris being intentional with Tara.
Val got on my nerves, but I didn't hold it against her; she was on her own nerves, too lol. This was the most emotional story because you could feel Val and Devon's love so acutely. There was never any doubt, but fear was holding everything back. I'm glad they got the push they needed, and also glad they were able to move on after loss.
Kristin and Jackson were the shortest story, and my biggest complaint was that I wished I'd gotten more of them. An instant connection, derailed by their situation. What Kristin had to go through to get her freedom after years of investment spoke to her bravery; starting over is not easy. And Jackson waiting in the wings gave the story a wonderful romantic lift.
I loved the updates for all of them, and seeing what their futures were.
I loved Tara and Chris. Meeting the future the moment you're fed up with the past in such an interesting way reeled me right in. I enjoyed the way the interacted with each other, and I loved Chris being intentional with Tara.
Val got on my nerves, but I didn't hold it against her; she was on her own nerves, too lol. This was the most emotional story because you could feel Val and Devon's love so acutely. There was never any doubt, but fear was holding everything back. I'm glad they got the push they needed, and also glad they were able to move on after loss.
Kristin and Jackson were the shortest story, and my biggest complaint was that I wished I'd gotten more of them. An instant connection, derailed by their situation. What Kristin had to go through to get her freedom after years of investment spoke to her bravery; starting over is not easy. And Jackson waiting in the wings gave the story a wonderful romantic lift.
I loved the updates for all of them, and seeing what their futures were.
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity and Miscarriage