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sarahsbookss's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual content, Car accident, Violence, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Death, Cursing, and Grief
kfmcf's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This book is...a lot. I'm going to start off with what I like first.
Firstly, I really like the way that the author writes. It was fun, funny, and enjoyable. For this reason, I would most likely read another book of hers.
Secondly, the male lead Ben was alright. I wouldn't say I loved him but he was far more enjoyable than the FL (which, yes, I know is part of the point.
Onto the things that irked me.
Starting off - the first chapter of the book almost made me DNF (but my personal rule is two chapters to give it at least a chance). The FL berates her friend for having a Disney themed wedding at Disney world - basically what kind of grown woman does this, etc. So shaming at the start. Stellar. Also...I know this is goony but the way the author describes the layout of Disney World makes no sense. She says they're at a hotel but also right in front of the castle? Like they stepped out of the hotel to directly in front of it which doesn't make any sense if you look at a map. Just a technicality but it threw me.
Lee, the FL, is TERRIBLE. I know her growth is the vast majority of the story and I can appreciate that, but Jiminy Christmas she is unlikable. Even at the end. And the AMOUNT of TIMES she STORMED OFF and Ben had to go chase her down was obnoxious. I physically rolled my eyes at the 4th time (and there were more after).
The side characters have no depth except maybe Lee's sister who is Absolutely pathetic. I understand that her storyline with her cheating fiancé was supposed to be a counterpart to Lee being a cheater to Ben but it fell flat and she had nothing else going for her. And we never really got any time with Lee's friends to enjoy them.
Lastly, this is a personal thing, but the idea of the green machine bill in Texas was distracting - because it kept reminding me that this was fiction. Unfortunately, I would love if this bill were truth but it's not and that kept bumming me out.
Firstly, I really like the way that the author writes. It was fun, funny, and enjoyable. For this reason, I would most likely read another book of hers.
Secondly, the male lead Ben was alright. I wouldn't say I loved him but he was far more enjoyable than the FL (which, yes, I know is part of the point.
Onto the things that irked me.
Starting off - the first chapter of the book almost made me DNF (but my personal rule is two chapters to give it at least a chance). The FL berates her friend for having a Disney themed wedding at Disney world - basically what kind of grown woman does this, etc. So shaming at the start. Stellar. Also...I know this is goony but the way the author describes the layout of Disney World makes no sense. She says they're at a hotel but also right in front of the castle? Like they stepped out of the hotel to directly in front of it which doesn't make any sense if you look at a map. Just a technicality but it threw me.
Lee, the FL, is TERRIBLE. I know her growth is the vast majority of the story and I can appreciate that, but Jiminy Christmas she is unlikable. Even at the end. And the AMOUNT of TIMES she STORMED OFF and Ben had to go chase her down was obnoxious. I physically rolled my eyes at the 4th time (and there were more after).
The side characters have no depth except maybe Lee's sister who is Absolutely pathetic. I understand that her storyline with her cheating fiancé was supposed to be a counterpart to Lee being a cheater to Ben but it fell flat and she had nothing else going for her. And we never really got any time with Lee's friends to enjoy them.
Lastly, this is a personal thing, but the idea of the green machine bill in Texas was distracting - because it kept reminding me that this was fiction. Unfortunately, I would love if this bill were truth but it's not and that kept bumming me out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Death of parent, Drug use, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Infidelity and Sexism
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