_readwithleo's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy, Death, and Cancer
Minor: Infidelity
jessicastewart's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
TJR never fails to write a good book, this was a good page turner :) I loved how all of the characters are really well developed whilst having a lot of plot. I think the book has a really realistic outlook on love. The only thing I didn't like is on Ryan's birthday when they are talking about sex, I thought the character went too far.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Death
Minor: Pregnancy
amanda_reads13's review
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Lauren and Ryan's marriage has come to a breaking point. They realize that they have fallen out of love with one another. They decide to take a year apart.
Lauren and Ryan are at their breaking point and cannot stand to be around each other. Every little thing leads to resentment and arguments. They do not communicate with each other at all. So all of these tiny issues lead to a huge blow up. This feels incredibly realistic. So many relationships blow up because of passive aggressive tendencies and lack of communication.ย
I would have loved to have seen a dual POV in this book and to have more of the book focus on their individual journeys as they make their way back to each other. We don't see much growth in the characrers.ย A bunch of things happen and they realize they love each other. That's great, but do they actually change? If so, how do they change?ย
The emails were cute, it was a way for them to keep tabs on each other without actally communicating. BUT I think it would have been better had they cut commutation completely and focused on self-growth rather than worrying and stressing about the other person. Without individual growth how will their relationship be any different this time?ย
Tropes: marriage in crisis
Lauren and Ryan are at their breaking point and cannot stand to be around each other. Every little thing leads to resentment and arguments. They do not communicate with each other at all. So all of these tiny issues lead to a huge blow up. This feels incredibly realistic. So many relationships blow up because of passive aggressive tendencies and lack of communication.ย
I would have loved to have seen a dual POV in this book and to have more of the book focus on their individual journeys as they make their way back to each other. We don't see much growth in the characrers.ย A bunch of things happen and they realize they love each other. That's great, but do they actually change? If so, how do they change?ย
The emails were cute, it was a way for them to keep tabs on each other without actally communicating. BUT I think it would have been better had they cut commutation completely and focused on self-growth rather than worrying and stressing about the other person. Without individual growth how will their relationship be any different this time?ย
Tropes: marriage in crisis
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy, Grief, and Death
rieriereads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-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
3.75
๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ค๐ข๐ถ๐ด๐ฆ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ค๐ข๐ฏ ๐ญ๐ช๐ท๐ฆ ๐ธ๐ช๐ต๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ต ๐ด๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฆ ๐ฅ๐ฐ๐ฆ๐ด๐ฏโ๐ต ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฏ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ธ๐ข๐ฏ๐ต ๐ต๐ฐ.
๐ฐ๐๐๐๐ ๐ธ ๐ณ๐ by Taylor Jenkins Reid was such a fun, honest, and heartwarming read. The book follows Lauren and Ryan's marriage as it reaches its breaking point. After so many miscommunications and fights, they end up confessing that they don't love each other anymore. Not ready to give up on their marriage, they came up with a plan to break up for a year with no contact with each other.
ย
At the very start, I was already hooked on TJR's storytelling. It was fun, easy to follow, and fast-paced. Although I found most parts predictable, they fortunately did not ruin my reading experience. I love how I easily navigated my way with Lauren and her dynamics with her family and friends. I love how they supported each other through both highs and lows.
ย
I also really like seeing the different kinds of relationships, opinions, and advice all throughout the book. I didn't agree with some, but I loved how each character was different and had their own personality and perspective on a certain problem.
Aside from being predictable sometimes, what I also didn't love was how much was going on towards the ending. Events pile up on top of each other, which makes it difficult for me to focus. Should I be happy? Sad? Or just be bittersweet?
Overall, I really liked After I Do, and I would without a doubt recommend it. If you're looking for a good, fast-paced book that focuses on the aftermath of falling in love or are just looking for a fun read this August, you should try this out.
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My Rating System
5 ๐ - Life changing, a new favorite read
4 โญ - I loved it
3 โญ - I liked itย
2 โญ - It was okay
1 โญ - I hated it but decided toย not dnf
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Death
Minor: Sexual content and Pregnancy
alysereadsbooks's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
2.0
I listened to the audiobook, it was okay. I liked the idea of the plot more than the execution and it just felt a little one dimensional, like something was missing from the characters or the plot.ย
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Pregnancy
Minor: Abandonment, Sexual content, and Cancer
martapsalvado's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
TJR does it again. This was so much fun, I just wanted to read and read and read
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, and Death
Minor: Alcohol, Abandonment, Infidelity, and Pregnancy
chloelj27's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Cancer, and Pregnancy
laurataylor's review
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Abandonment, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
ecrew's review
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Pregnancy, and Death
alisonreadsitall's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? Yes
5.0
Honestly, I think this is my favorite TJR read yet. (only book 2 for me lol)
While I didnโt love the idea of โtaking a breakโ from your marriage, I did love all of the emotions this book made me feel. ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฅฐ๐คฃ๐ซ ๐ฅน (I cried a lot.) I loved seeing some of the differences and nuances in relationships and how each character approached it. There was also a lot of growth in characters throughout the book, especially Charlie.
Rachel was the real star of the show. โญ๏ธ She gets a lot of flack because sheโs still single. She wants a relationship, but doesnโt see it as a requirement for her happiness, and would rather pursue happiness in other ways. (I relate to her so maybe thatโs why she was my favorite ๐)
The ending was heartbreaking and yet, also fantastic.
While I didnโt love the idea of โtaking a breakโ from your marriage, I did love all of the emotions this book made me feel. ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฅฐ๐คฃ๐ซ ๐ฅน (I cried a lot.) I loved seeing some of the differences and nuances in relationships and how each character approached it. There was also a lot of growth in characters throughout the book, especially Charlie.
Rachel was the real star of the show. โญ๏ธ She gets a lot of flack because sheโs still single. She wants a relationship, but doesnโt see it as a requirement for her happiness, and would rather pursue happiness in other ways. (I relate to her so maybe thatโs why she was my favorite ๐)
The ending was heartbreaking and yet, also fantastic.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Death, Pregnancy, and Cancer
Minor: Infidelity