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A review by megancperry
Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins
1.0
Ugh. This was such a disappointment. So much instalove. I really didn't like this. It's a shame, because the previous two books in the trilogy, [b:Anna and the French Kiss|6936382|Anna and the French Kiss (Anna and the French Kiss, #1)|Stephanie Perkins|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1358271931s/6936382.jpg|7168450] and [b:Lola and the Boy Next Door|9961796|Lola and the Boy Next Door (Anna and the French Kiss, #2)|Stephanie Perkins|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1358271832s/9961796.jpg|7149084], were great and cute and adorable and I thoroughly enjoyed them. However, the only parts I actually liked in Isla were towards the end when the old gang reunited. That's it.
I didn't like Isla and it frustrated me how all-consuming her love was for Josh. I understand that she was in love with him but it felt like she couldn't function without him, which is just an unhealthy relationship. Then some of her actions just annoyed me (basically she just annoyed me).
Plus, within a month Isla and Josh were head-over-heels for each other, which I felt was way too soon. I'd have preferred to see their relationship develop over time as they got to know each other, like a normal, realistic couple, but maybe that's just a personal preference. To be honest, it was a bit too insta-lovey for me.
I didn't like Isla and it frustrated me how all-consuming her love was for Josh. I understand that she was in love with him but it felt like she couldn't function without him, which is just an unhealthy relationship. Then some of her actions just annoyed me (basically she just annoyed me).
Plus, within a month Isla and Josh were head-over-heels for each other, which I felt was way too soon. I'd have preferred to see their relationship develop over time as they got to know each other, like a normal, realistic couple, but maybe that's just a personal preference. To be honest, it was a bit too insta-lovey for me.