A review by wordinessa
Life's Too Short by Abby Jimenez

emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This sweet romance novel ended up being a beautiful exploration of living your life to the fullest, no matter how much of it you think you might have left. It also grapples with how to deal with the possibility that your partner may die of a terminal illness, and the toll that anticipatory grief can have on both partners. It doesn't sound like fodder for a romance novel, but Jimenez's characters are happy,, vivacious, and inspiring - you want to root for their romance from the very beginning. I was slightly disappointed by the ending, but you know it's going to be a happily ever after, so there are only so many ways this story can go! 
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