kyrstin_p1989 's review for:

Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez

4.5

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad 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: Yes

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This book was incredibly touching. It has tropes that I typically don’t like, most notably the miscommunication trope, but I think it was well-done and I didn’t absolutely hate it. I loved the characters in this book. The FMC is strong, independent, and thoughtful (very relatable) and the MMC is introverted, kind, and adoring. I found myself feeling that the love story was somewhat relatable…there are so many nuggets of truth and wisdom buried in this book. The plot is silly — fake lovers — but it’s so cute you can’t help but smile. There are some heavy parts too that really felt sincere and made me cry. The spice level is low, but the storytelling makes up for it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Classism