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black_flamed_candle_b00ks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
DNF’ed at 10%.
Honestly, I might come back to this book in the future, but at the moment I just can’t push through this. Evidently, the book is written really well and convincingly so, that the main character (forgotten his name, I don’t care I hate him) is incredibly triggering because of his gaslighting, not just with one woman, but multiple and it is so aggravating that I literally can’t stand him. I can’t stand to read this book; like I’ve tried to read the same few pages multiple times and I just get completely infuriated and close the book. So for now it’s a DNF, however excellent writing because it does what it’s meant to and conveys the hatred for the main d*ckhead of a guy.
Honestly, I might come back to this book in the future, but at the moment I just can’t push through this. Evidently, the book is written really well and convincingly so, that the main character (forgotten his name, I don’t care I hate him) is incredibly triggering because of his gaslighting, not just with one woman, but multiple and it is so aggravating that I literally can’t stand him. I can’t stand to read this book; like I’ve tried to read the same few pages multiple times and I just get completely infuriated and close the book. So for now it’s a DNF, however excellent writing because it does what it’s meant to and conveys the hatred for the main d*ckhead of a guy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Minor: Domestic abuse
wisewayfarer's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Infidelity, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
ashleyj_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexism and Gaslighting
ruthiedr89's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Classism
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexism
gaietta's review against another edition
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting
stacy837's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.75
Finally a book with bisexual/pansexual characters that don't end up with the straight guy
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, Sexual content, and Grief
micaelacccc's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
piperrhoads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Car accident, and Gaslighting
Minor: Biphobia
dogoodwithbooks's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
CW: cheating, explicit language, gaslighting, parent abandonment (mentioned), drowning, sexism, car accident (mentioned off-page), slut-shaming
I would like to thank NetGalley and Wednesday Books, a division of St. Martin’s Press, for providing me a free e-ARC of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Maya ends up taking the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to humiliate her ex-boyfriend, Jordy Miller, on national TV by winning his new reality show, Second Chance Romance. However, she doesn’t take into account the fact that Skye, the girl Jordy cheated and left her for, would end up on the show. Even having to share bunk beds together, Maya and Skye realize they can work together to expose Jordy for who he is.
After reading the first chapter, I knew I was going to love this book. And rightfully so. Never Ever Getting Back Together has been getting a lot of talk in the bookish community and I was excited to have been given an e-ARC to review before it releases at the end of the year.
The whole concept of Second Chance Romance and how it's written in the book is definitely a unique component to the plot. I could not stop laughing at the production team’s attempts to get Maya to join the show. While it occasionally spurs out to say and do cheesy things, you get to see first-hand what it means to be on reality TV.
I also loved Maya and Skye’s relationship. Personally, it was great to see their banter throughout the book and their transition from enemies-to-friends-to-lovers. It also features a dual POV between Maya and Skye, which definitely helps the plot and can allow you to get inside their heads.
So if you want to read a book that takes forced proximity to a whole nother level or want to find a book that you can easily somewhat tie a Taylor Swift into, you will definitely want to read Never Ever Getting Back Together.
I would like to thank NetGalley and Wednesday Books, a division of St. Martin’s Press, for providing me a free e-ARC of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Maya ends up taking the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to humiliate her ex-boyfriend, Jordy Miller, on national TV by winning his new reality show, Second Chance Romance. However, she doesn’t take into account the fact that Skye, the girl Jordy cheated and left her for, would end up on the show. Even having to share bunk beds together, Maya and Skye realize they can work together to expose Jordy for who he is.
After reading the first chapter, I knew I was going to love this book. And rightfully so. Never Ever Getting Back Together has been getting a lot of talk in the bookish community and I was excited to have been given an e-ARC to review before it releases at the end of the year.
The whole concept of Second Chance Romance and how it's written in the book is definitely a unique component to the plot. I could not stop laughing at the production team’s attempts to get Maya to join the show. While it occasionally spurs out to say and do cheesy things, you get to see first-hand what it means to be on reality TV.
I also loved Maya and Skye’s relationship. Personally, it was great to see their banter throughout the book and their transition from enemies-to-friends-to-lovers. It also features a dual POV between Maya and Skye, which definitely helps the plot and can allow you to get inside their heads.
So if you want to read a book that takes forced proximity to a whole nother level or want to find a book that you can easily somewhat tie a Taylor Swift into, you will definitely want to read Never Ever Getting Back Together.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Sexism
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Car accident and Abandonment
whosfernn's review against another edition
hopeful
tense
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
4.25
I've been looking forward to this book since it came out, so glad I finally got the chance to read it! Cute, great bisexual representation, with a whole heap of the forced proximity and enemies to lovers tropes. One of my favourite reads of 2023 so far.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Infidelity, Car accident, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Misogyny
Minor: Biphobia and Homophobia