A review by lindsaymck
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

My first Abby Jimenez book, but certainly not the last. Such well-written characters with incredible chemistry and she handles complex issues, emotions, and relationships with such care and depth. The emotional manipulation and emotional/physical abuse depicted is tough to stomach, but inspiring to see being handled by empowered women and the people who support them. 

Alexis and Daniel have an adorable meet-cute and their opposites attract romance is as fairytale-ish as the name suggests. I loved reading about each of the MCs navigating their insecurities - Alexis with her age and Daniel with his finances. They may seem like opposites on paper, but their dedication to upholding their obligations to their family really show the similarity of their characters. 

The small-town and found family tropes hit perfectly, especially with the joke that the town itself decides to keep Alexis. The way nature intervenes to show these two are meant to be - all the signs, like the dragonflies - really added to this sweet story. 

I also loved these important and beautifully simple words to for anyone handling trauma:
“I believe you. I can handle anything you need to tell me. You don’t need to protect me from the truth and I’m here to help you in any way I can. It’s not your fault. And you don’t deserve it.”
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