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leligavi's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
This book should have easily been a 3 or 4 star read, but it just really really wasn't. I didn't like the main characters at all, except maybe Lou once I found out she wasn't really cheating. But the whole book you think she is and I can't STAND cheating tropes. So the book was already a goner and by the time they reveal she's just foreplaying with Sven, it's too late. It's tainted. So, I didn't like it. I wish we had more time with Nick, because everyone else just really really sucked. Except for Rich the Bastard. And while the story's main focus was on Bibi's, Esther's, and Lou's friendship, I feel like there was this manic obsession of the mission and a lack of communication amongst them that felt so frustrating. I just think it was so oddly written and then when the book was wrapping up, everything just had an explanation...and if it was so easily explained, why the heck were they so concerned about not sharing it or explaining it?
Really didn't like it. Kinda sucks.
Really didn't like it. Kinda sucks.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Mental illness, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
bookedbymadeline's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Thank you to Harper Perennial for the eARC! All opinions expressed are my own.
The story switches between past and present with looks back at each of the seven exes and 3 interactions from the past that explains their relationship from how it started to how it ended!
The story switches between past and present with looks back at each of the seven exes and 3 interactions from the past that explains their relationship from how it started to how it ended!
I mean it’s not life-changing literature that makes you examine your life (which isn’t a bad thing!); it’s an easy and enjoyable enough read. The writing is okay but there are some parts that felt forced like the discussions on feminism and the patriarchy, it was randomly placed and made no sense.
Esther’s friends feel more like background characters there to prop up Esther instead of being fully formed, complex characters themselves. We get zero descriptions of any characters so I couldn’t picture anybody, I usually prefer at least some descriptions. And Esther is clearly a shitty friend.
Esther is kind of immature and selfish (she’s like Carrie from Sex and the City, and I mean that in a derogatory way 😂), i didn’t hate or love her but felt meh towards her and just couldn’t get myself to really care about her, often feeling annoyed at her playing the victim with her friends and a couple of her exes.
The ending was well done but predictable (I saw it coming by the 15% mark). Reminds me of What’s Your Number-that 2010s romcom with Anna Faris and Chris Evans-and kind of gives me Sex and the City vibes. It’s a fun, quick read which I think many will enjoy especially as a beach read! I didn’t love it or hate it, it was a decent enough read that was enjoyable but ultimately forgettable and one dimensional.
Rep: bi MC, WLW romance
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Minor: Rape and Stalking
mjscooke's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Promoted by an old magazine article, Ester is going to seek out her exes to see if any of them could have been the one; A premise that is equal parts hilarious (because it isn’t actually you doing it and they aren’t your exes) and cringe inducing (because it’s immensely relatable and you can’t help reflecting on what it would be like if it was you and your exes). As much about friendship as it is about love, Vine contemplates what makes a great life in a fast paced, light, & amusing way reminiscent of Bridget Jones, Angus, Things and Full Frontal Snogging, and Ghost of Girlfriends Past.
Minor: Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Gaslighting