yvo_about_books's review against another edition
1.75
Finished reading: August 17th 2023
“Stacy can choke on store-bought sugar cookies like the rest of us. Why's he even bringing them? They're dentists. They should be eating celery.”
WARNING: Guess what? It's unpopular opinion time again!!
I had such a great time reading Twice Shy last year, and I've been meaning to read more of her books ever since. I decided to turn to her debut You Deserve Each Other next, because I do enjoy a good enemy-to-lover romance and the premise sounded like so much fun... But sadly it just wasn't ment to be in the end. Honestly, this book made me. SO. ANGRY. It's been a long time since I despised a main character this much, but Naomi definitely wins the prize here. Self-centered, immature, vindicative, mean and simply despicable; I honestly could not find one thing I liked about her. I only started to hate her more and more with each page, and Nicholas was no picnic either. He is basically a mommy boy who still does everything she demands of him even though he is in his thirties. Healthy relationship much? Plus he is just as bad with him returning Naomi's bad behavior. Oh yes, the two definitely deserve each other after all, and not in a good way. Basically, Naomi has been lying to Nicholas from the very beginning of their relationship, then gets mad when things aren't going her way... Nevermind the fact that she doesn't exactly stand up for herself in the beginning either. The miscommunication trope seems to be a big part of the plot, but I didn't like how it was developed and it was mostly Naomi refusing to communicate properly or accept her faults. Sure, the second half did have some redeeming moments, but for me it was too little too late and I was already actively hating the story too much by then to be swayed by it. I confess that I started skimreading sooner than later, and I kind of wish I had just DNFed it instead... Oh yes, it's easy to say that You Deserve Each Other and me most definitely didn't get along.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Infidelity, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Body shaming, Bullying, Classism, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
lindseyhall44's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I loved the ending of this book, but the beginning was not necessarily for me! This is of no fault of the author, Hogle expertly blends hatred with yearning in a beautiful display of second chance romance. For me, I’m not a fan of miscommunication, which is why I rated You Deserve Each Other the way that I did. That being said, I would recommend this novel to readers who enjoy comedy, character development, and a sweet romance:)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual content
dianaschmidty's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
4.75
This book gives a new, adorable, meaning to the concept of a second chance romance!
“Too much One Life to Life in his formative years turned him into a vindictive diva.” Having spent most of my childhood calling OLTL my favorite show, I can relate to this book on a spiritual level.
“Too much One Life to Life in his formative years turned him into a vindictive diva.” Having spent most of my childhood calling OLTL my favorite show, I can relate to this book on a spiritual level.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Eating disorder
Minor: Torture
thefatpaperback's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Grief, Sexual content, Eating disorder, and Fatphobia
valeria_gzz's review
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
OH MY GOSH I hated these people so much in the first half of the book because WTF why are you not talking to each other??!!! If you hate being with someone so much I’m pretty sure you’re supposed to leave. The second half was pretty freaking cute though and I really liked them there so 2.5 half stars but GEEZ I seriously was not digging that first half I don’t think I would have finished this book if it was not in audiobook format.
2,5 stars but I put 2 stars because this rating needs to go down because this book was meh. I really really REALLY loved the second half and if the first had been even a little more like it I probably would’ve given this book 4 stars. I just did not and don’t think I will ever get why Naomi acted like she did and same with Nicholas it didn’t seem like something two thirty year olds would do and LITERALLY EVERY PROBLEM could have been fixed with a quick conversation (which I know I am correct about because it happened in the second half)
2,5 stars but I put 2 stars because this rating needs to go down because this book was meh. I really really REALLY loved the second half and if the first had been even a little more like it I probably would’ve given this book 4 stars. I just did not and don’t think I will ever get why Naomi acted like she did and same with Nicholas it didn’t seem like something two thirty year olds would do and LITERALLY EVERY PROBLEM could have been fixed with a quick conversation (which I know I am correct about because it happened in the second half)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming and Eating disorder
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, and Sexism
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