A review by estar210
Thank You, Next by Andie J. Christopher

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

This could have been a fun, lively story with engaging characters, but ended up getting incredibly bogged down with the most introspection I may have ever read in a romcom. It truly felt like this book was 30% plot and 70% internal reminiscing/overthinking/musing. I also don't think that the tension between the two MCs (or their mutual attraction) was ever really illustrated - it felt very "tell, not show." Will's possessive jealousy got old REAL quick, and I wanted to love Alex, but the pattern of her never remembering the terrible traits of her exes just felt kind of short-sighted for such a sharp character. The side characters were really the best part (although I can't get over how Charlee was able to have a dinner date in the few days leading up to the restaurant opening when Will barely had time to sleep or breathe - small detail, but it stuck in my brain SO hard).
Overall, well written characters could have really buoyed the plot (which, let's be honest, was always going to be a little challenging to justify), but it wasn't realized enough for me to find it enjoyable.