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A review by bookishpatricia
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The first chapter was an instant hook. I love it when an author has that *magic*. From the beginning to the epilogue, I savored this novel like a big mug of hot chocolate with mini marshmallows.
I enjoyed Abby's writing style and appreciated the dual POV. It made the story make more sense as it unfolded. The voices are spot on. I feel a strong Brianna vibe in her chapters, and Jacob’s warmth and softness in his.
The pacing was fine. There could have been fewer push-and-pull moments, but what really kept me reading was Abby's depiction of anxiety through Jacob. If you're reading this novel for fun, those moments might be small fillers. But for someone like me who struggles with anxiety on a daily basis, I feel seen and heard.
I enjoyed Abby's writing style and appreciated the dual POV. It made the story make more sense as it unfolded. The voices are spot on. I feel a strong Brianna vibe in her chapters, and Jacob’s warmth and softness in his.
The pacing was fine. There could have been fewer push-and-pull moments, but what really kept me reading was Abby's depiction of anxiety through Jacob. If you're reading this novel for fun, those moments might be small fillers. But for someone like me who struggles with anxiety on a daily basis, I feel seen and heard.