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A review by azieyosabor
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
First things first, it's marketed as a rom-com, but it felt more like a com-com—lots of laughs, but where's the rom? 🤷♀️ Abby nailed the comedy, but the romance had me rolling my eyes more than falling in love.
Abby's writing is good, no doubt. Unique style, easy to get into, but this book? It could've definitely been a short story. Dragged out, repetitive, especially with Alexis and her “we can't be together” mantra. Got a bit boring, gotta be real.
Alexis (FMC): Ugh, Alexis was a mess, seriously. Can’t believe she’s 37. So unreasonable, dumb, and a huge pushover. Controlled the relationship, did whatever she wanted, never cared about Daniel’s feelings. I get she had issues, emotionally abused by every man in her life, but that doesn’t justify hurting sweet Angel Daniel. Hated how awful she was to him. She doesn’t deserve Daniel.
Abby's writing is good, no doubt. Unique style, easy to get into, but this book? It could've definitely been a short story. Dragged out, repetitive, especially with Alexis and her “we can't be together” mantra. Got a bit boring, gotta be real.
Alexis (FMC): Ugh, Alexis was a mess, seriously. Can’t believe she’s 37. So unreasonable, dumb, and a huge pushover. Controlled the relationship, did whatever she wanted, never cared about Daniel’s feelings. I get she had issues, emotionally abused by every man in her life, but that doesn’t justify hurting sweet Angel Daniel. Hated how awful she was to him. She doesn’t deserve Daniel.
But wait, it gets worse. 400 pages of “I can’t fall in love with you,” “You can’t be my boyfriend,” “I love you, but I don’t see a future with you.” Seriously, girl, your twin brother ditched the life your parents planned; why can’t you?! Letting her father run her whole life at almost 40? Girl, bffr?
And don’t even get me started on her treating a full-grown 28 year old man like a child needing to change his diapers. Oh, and the worst part? This 37-year-old woman can deliver a baby but can’t sweep a damn floor or peel potatoes? Come on, she can’t be that clueless. Damsel in distress level is off the charts.
Daniel (MMC): is the ultimate cinnamon roll. He treats Alexis so well, even when she doesn’t deserve it at all. Daniel is just too perfect, maybe a tad forced – felt like he’s the kind of guy written by a woman for women: flawless, no mistakes, no faults, no will of his own. Still, I really loved him; he’s hands down my favorite character in this book. I admire him, and he deserves the world – a world without Alexis in it. Such a sweet guy. The two stars I gave this book? Well, they’re basically for him and him only, the sole saving grace of this book.
Now, I wasn’t convinced by their love either. It was truly meh. Where's the tension, the pining? There was Just Insta-lust, maybe insta-love, because they went from liking each other to full-blown love in the blink of an eye. Zero communication, and the chemistry? Non-existent. Good sex and comfy friendship, that's about it.
Overall, if you're into cheesy romances that skip the emotional depth, give it a whirl. Not really my cup of tea, but I might give the second book a shot. Fingers crossed Abby's characters don't drive me up the wall again.
Daniel (MMC): is the ultimate cinnamon roll. He treats Alexis so well, even when she doesn’t deserve it at all. Daniel is just too perfect, maybe a tad forced – felt like he’s the kind of guy written by a woman for women: flawless, no mistakes, no faults, no will of his own. Still, I really loved him; he’s hands down my favorite character in this book. I admire him, and he deserves the world – a world without Alexis in it. Such a sweet guy. The two stars I gave this book? Well, they’re basically for him and him only, the sole saving grace of this book.
Now, I wasn’t convinced by their love either. It was truly meh. Where's the tension, the pining? There was Just Insta-lust, maybe insta-love, because they went from liking each other to full-blown love in the blink of an eye. Zero communication, and the chemistry? Non-existent. Good sex and comfy friendship, that's about it.
Overall, if you're into cheesy romances that skip the emotional depth, give it a whirl. Not really my cup of tea, but I might give the second book a shot. Fingers crossed Abby's characters don't drive me up the wall again.