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A review by bargainsleuth
Artifacts of an Ex by Jennifer Chen
5.0
Whenever I’m in a reading slump, I like to rely upon lighter reads to pull me out of it. Artifacts of an Ex is a YA contemporary romance that did the trick for me.
Chloe is a type A perfectionist who has recently moved from New York City to Los Angeles so her family is closer to her grandmother, who is in the early stages of dementia. Her boyfriend back in New York broke up with her via snail mail. Ouch!
Being an art-centric teen, and finding an unused gallery space, Chloe decides to turn her heartache into an exhibit called Heartifacts. Remember keeping a shoebox of mementos from your relationships? Chloe sends a request out to the WWW for these break-up boxes and gets about ten. On opening night, she meets Daniel and his friend, Vincent, who came to look at his box on display. There’s an instant attraction, but Daniel has been on the wrong side of dating several times over and doesn’t want to be a rebound.
This was a neat book if you enjoy art and social media and a clean romance. I also liked the LGBTQ representation throughout the book, which didn’t feel forced. I also enjoyed learning about a different culture and the foods they eat, broadening my horizons a bit. Recommended!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and Wednesday Books; I am leaving this review voluntarily.
For more reviews, visit www.bargain-sleuth.com
Chloe is a type A perfectionist who has recently moved from New York City to Los Angeles so her family is closer to her grandmother, who is in the early stages of dementia. Her boyfriend back in New York broke up with her via snail mail. Ouch!
Being an art-centric teen, and finding an unused gallery space, Chloe decides to turn her heartache into an exhibit called Heartifacts. Remember keeping a shoebox of mementos from your relationships? Chloe sends a request out to the WWW for these break-up boxes and gets about ten. On opening night, she meets Daniel and his friend, Vincent, who came to look at his box on display. There’s an instant attraction, but Daniel has been on the wrong side of dating several times over and doesn’t want to be a rebound.
This was a neat book if you enjoy art and social media and a clean romance. I also liked the LGBTQ representation throughout the book, which didn’t feel forced. I also enjoyed learning about a different culture and the foods they eat, broadening my horizons a bit. Recommended!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and Wednesday Books; I am leaving this review voluntarily.
For more reviews, visit www.bargain-sleuth.com