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A review by katymul
Never Ever Getting Back Together by Sophie Gonzales
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
slow-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? Yes
4.0
This book has a lot of fun hooks -- a peak behind the curtain at the "real" story edited out of reality TV, how it feels to be part of that machine, two bisexual girls who make the logical choice to choose one another over a man, ex rekindling going poorly because sometimes relationships need to die, and even a Taylor Swift song-inspired title.
With all of that going on, having two delicate, emotionally sophisticated character arcs going at the same time was ambitious, but Gonzales pulls it off. There was plenty of lovely romantic moments, but the thrust of the book was Maya learning to let go of anger and Syke learning to trust. Learning to value each other enough to do the scariest thing for each of them -- change and grow. Proof that love makes you stronger.
With all of that going on, having two delicate, emotionally sophisticated character arcs going at the same time was ambitious, but Gonzales pulls it off. There was plenty of lovely romantic moments, but the thrust of the book was Maya learning to let go of anger and Syke learning to trust. Learning to value each other enough to do the scariest thing for each of them -- change and grow. Proof that love makes you stronger.