A review by carbs666
The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez

emotional 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? It's complicated

2.5

Listen this book was fine. I think there's just something going on with most contemporary romances that doesn't click for me. I felt like the premise was solid and the plot moved along well, but there was something about the characterization that felt off. I sort of hated how much emphasis Marcela places on her body as a source of insecurity for her, and felt like the author made too much of a point of stating fat stereotypes in a (I guess) jokey way. But I was in a reading slump and I finished the book quickly, so I will give it credit for that.
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