nobookmark_noproblem's review
5.0
Let me start by saying that if a book can capture my heart at the dedication page, I’m likely going to love it. ❤️ The Plus One by Mazey Eddings was no exception! The authors dedication stuck with me the entire time I read this beautiful novel:
“For those who hurt, those who've healed, and those who are somewhere in-between. You are worthy of love even on your hardest days. And for the younger me that still gets stuck in the bad place. You make it out.”
With a dual point of view between main characters Indira and Jude, The Plus One is the perfect enemies to lovers romance. Jude, the best friend of Indira’s older brother, practically grew up loathing Indira. The feeling was mutual! Now, both in the medical profession, they are reunited again for the wedding of Indira’s brother, Collin to Jeremy.
While there is a lot of cute banter between the two main characters, and a lot more to the plot than what I’ve described above, I want to focus on how well the author focused on mental health. Jude, who suffers from severe PTSD, struggles with accepting help, like so many others in our society today do. Indira, a psychiatrist, who also has her own psychiatrist, does such an amazing job guiding Jude throughout the book. I found myself gathering strength from Eddings words and I cannot be more thankful to her for including such a difficult topic, and for doing it so well!
I absolutely loved this book and without a doubt give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you to the publisher, St. Martin’s Press, the author, Mazey Eddings, and to NetGalley for providing me with a gifted copy of The Plus One!
“For those who hurt, those who've healed, and those who are somewhere in-between. You are worthy of love even on your hardest days. And for the younger me that still gets stuck in the bad place. You make it out.”
With a dual point of view between main characters Indira and Jude, The Plus One is the perfect enemies to lovers romance. Jude, the best friend of Indira’s older brother, practically grew up loathing Indira. The feeling was mutual! Now, both in the medical profession, they are reunited again for the wedding of Indira’s brother, Collin to Jeremy.
While there is a lot of cute banter between the two main characters, and a lot more to the plot than what I’ve described above, I want to focus on how well the author focused on mental health. Jude, who suffers from severe PTSD, struggles with accepting help, like so many others in our society today do. Indira, a psychiatrist, who also has her own psychiatrist, does such an amazing job guiding Jude throughout the book. I found myself gathering strength from Eddings words and I cannot be more thankful to her for including such a difficult topic, and for doing it so well!
I absolutely loved this book and without a doubt give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you to the publisher, St. Martin’s Press, the author, Mazey Eddings, and to NetGalley for providing me with a gifted copy of The Plus One!
marissalouisee's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
4.0
lizzles's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-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
2.75
jrv45's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
ljoy3's review
emotional
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
5.0
beatrizruivinho's review against another edition
4.75
Amei este livro!! 😍
Foi sem dúvida alguma o meu favorito dos três!
Adorei as personagens, a sua química, conexão e o quanto se ajudaram mutuamente; adorei a história; e acima de tudo amei o facto de não haver aquele típico e completamente desnecessário "third act breakup"
Foi sem dúvida alguma o meu favorito dos três!
Adorei as personagens, a sua química, conexão e o quanto se ajudaram mutuamente; adorei a história; e acima de tudo amei o facto de não haver aquele típico e completamente desnecessário "third act breakup"
carolineinthecardigan's review
4.0
This was my first Mazey Eddings book, and it did not disappoint! The romance was sweet, the characters were interesting, and the storyline seemed very realistic. The banter between the two main characters created the perfect level of tension for a classic enemies-to-lovers situation. I love the de-stigmatization of therapy and mental health struggles as well as the lack of a third act breakup.
The narration was very well done by both actors! I will definitely be pursuing more of their work as well. They did a great job portraying the characters thoughts and emotions without being too over the top.
Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the ARC!
The narration was very well done by both actors! I will definitely be pursuing more of their work as well. They did a great job portraying the characters thoughts and emotions without being too over the top.
Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the ARC!
bookishlove85's review
4.0
Another great addition to this world! This author knows how to handle such heavy topics in relatable and accurate ways. This was a childhood nemesis to lovers story that had so many LOL moments and also some amazing heart warming lines that had me “aweing” out loud. I love the writing and the narrators were perfectly matched to the characters.
the_thousand_lives_of_a_reader's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5