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A review by lisacanteven
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-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
I read the first 100 pages in the physical book over two days. Then I started the audiobook and read the last 300 pages on audio in 1 day. I could not turn it off. Fantastic performances!
Besides that....everything was perfect about this book.I didn't think it could be done, but I felt like this fake dating was done differently. And I actually liked it? I feel like it is the most used trope, and I am kind of over it. Take note, authors, this is how a fake dating trope is done.
What did I love so much about the fake dating? They actually wanted the best for one another going into it, so their feelings didn't get in the way for a long time and they were really able to fall in love in a more genuine way. The mistake authors make is to begin the dating and the secret pining simultaneously. Abby really let them start the con as genuine friends wanting to do right by one another.
As much as I love how the fake dating was done, I really appreciated the neurodivergent rep the most. The only way I will enjoy a straight romance these days is if there is some damn good rep, and the mental health rep alone was perfection. No notes. But seriously, the fact that Abby creates a character that so many neuro-spicy people can relate to is itself a service but then to make that character a man? These are the only male love interests I want in my books.
Men everywhere, are you listening?? Women just want men who go to therapy and care about your needs. These are the men who are getting the girl.
For the record, I do not understand women who want the "bad guy." How does anyone find that sexy? I'm not here to yuck anyone's yum, but how is therapy and a room of plants not the sexiest thing ever? Maybe this is why for the most part, I am appalled by men. But if I'm appalled by men then so is Abby Jimenez. This is why she creates the most perfect men for us. Ladies, I better not see y'all settling for anything less than Dr. Jacob Maddox - the PHD is optional.
Besides that....everything was perfect about this book.
What did I love so much about the fake dating? They actually wanted the best for one another going into it, so their feelings didn't get in the way for a long time and they were really able to fall in love in a more genuine way. The mistake authors make is to begin the dating and the secret pining simultaneously. Abby really let them start the con as genuine friends wanting to do right by one another.
As much as I love how the fake dating was done,
Men everywhere, are you listening?? Women just want men who go to therapy and care about your needs. These are the men who are getting the girl.
For the record, I do not understand women who want the "bad guy." How does anyone find that sexy? I'm not here to yuck anyone's yum, but how is therapy and a room of plants not the sexiest thing ever? Maybe this is why for the most part, I am appalled by men. But if I'm appalled by men then so is Abby Jimenez. This is why she creates the most perfect men for us. Ladies, I better not see y'all settling for anything less than Dr. Jacob Maddox - the PHD is optional.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Infertility, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Terminal illness
Minor: Suicide