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funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This is my first Alexandria House and I will be continuing the series
Imma be honest though, I didn't always like Jo or Big South. While there is never an official third act break up, there are multiple scenes with one of them questioning if the other will leave them when there's either something obvious being ignored or lack of communication. In particular the scene where her ex shows up calling her his wife and it's very obvious that he's abusive but South's (I know that's not actually his name lol) first instinct is to believe him. She then starts spiraling and is contemplating if she should just be her ex husband's mistress when it's clear he doesn't respect her and I just couldn't get on board with that.
I also dislike Jo's best friend at times. Especially the scene where she accuses Jo of being pregnant and AGAIN South just assumes it's accurate instead of asking clarifying questions.
Jo's low self-esteem and insecurity was also a struggle for me. Granted I think they are trauma responses to her marriage, the part where Jo tells South that if he has to let her go for Ella she understands (I agree, his child comes first) but then to go on saying that she doesn't serve any purpose for him anyway................ girl no
This part is just my personal opinion: I joked about him proposing at the award show and then he actually does and I love this for them but the fact that he sang to her and then proposed in front of a large audience on national television made me cringe. DONT GET ME WRONG it was cute but me personally.....hard pass lol
So then I was confused because the very next chapter starts with Jo saying that he's better off without her and I'm like I highly doubt she did anything wrong and it probably has to do with her ex....surprise surprise I was right. And then the bodyguard going off on her saying she's poison and what not.......Two grown men got into a fight. South was defending her (as he should) but she is not responsible for the actions of two grown ass men not to mention the fact that y'all witness her ex attempt to assault her and you're blaming her?? Be so fucking for real
Side note: I was irritated by the scene with South and his brother (Leland?) where the brother says he doesn't want kids and South is like you'll change your mind. And then Leland says he's too selfish.... Not wanting kids is not selfish, parenthood isn't for everyone. If he ends up having a kid I will be pissed
Esther's bitchass needs her ass beat. Who the fuck hides in a closet and records her ex husband having sex? The delusions are out of control with that one. Same with Bugs wife...that man told you from the jump that he still loved someone else and instead of having dignity you chose to stay, have a child, and then release revenge porn? Over a man that don't give a shit about you and told you as much??? Seek therapy
The messy ass twist with Ella's true parentage was shocking but also I didn't like the way that South reacted to Jo knowing. Like she's (going to be) your wife and she respects your decision so why are you making a big deal out of this? Like yeah it was shocking but you had to know she wouldn't really do what she said.
I'm glad Ella is starting to form a relationship with Jo and Nat. Nat is adorable and the ending overall was satisfying.
Imma be honest though,
I also dislike Jo's best friend at times. Especially the scene where she accuses Jo of being pregnant and AGAIN South just assumes it's accurate instead of asking clarifying questions.
Jo's low self-esteem and insecurity was also a struggle for me. Granted I think they are trauma responses to her marriage, the part where Jo tells South that if he has to let her go for Ella she understands (I agree, his child comes first) but then to go on saying that she doesn't serve any purpose for him anyway................ girl no
This part is just my personal opinion: I joked about him proposing at the award show and then he actually does and I love this for them but the fact that he sang to her and then proposed in front of a large audience on national television made me cringe. DONT GET ME WRONG it was cute but me personally.....hard pass lol
So then I was confused because the very next chapter starts with Jo saying that he's better off without her and I'm like I highly doubt she did anything wrong and it probably has to do with her ex....surprise surprise I was right. And then the bodyguard going off on her saying she's poison and what not.......Two grown men got into a fight. South was defending her (as he should) but she is not responsible for the actions of two grown ass men not to mention the fact that y'all witness her ex attempt to assault her and you're blaming her?? Be so fucking for real
Side note: I was irritated by the scene with South and his brother (Leland?) where the brother says he doesn't want kids and South is like you'll change your mind. And then Leland says he's too selfish.... Not wanting kids is not selfish, parenthood isn't for everyone. If he ends up having a kid I will be pissed
Esther's bitchass needs her ass beat. Who the fuck hides in a closet and records her ex husband having sex? The delusions are out of control with that one. Same with Bugs wife...that man told you from the jump that he still loved someone else and instead of having dignity you chose to stay, have a child, and then release revenge porn? Over a man that don't give a shit about you and told you as much??? Seek therapy
The messy ass twist with Ella's true parentage was shocking but also I didn't like the way that South reacted to Jo knowing. Like she's (going to be) your wife and she respects your decision so why are you making a big deal out of this? Like yeah it was shocking but you had to know she wouldn't really do what she said.
I'm glad Ella is starting to form a relationship with Jo and Nat. Nat is adorable and the ending overall was satisfying.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
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