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cole_razz's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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
4.0
kathleenboggs's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
geauxgetlit's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this was a cute little basic rom com. It made me hunger for salad, which is better than junk food at least lol
sarenna_m's review against another edition
2.0
misnomer. should be called “a guide to owning a salad shop”. This book barely has a plot
ghh2023's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
4.0
A Guide to Just Being Friends was seriously a great time. I had no idea that this book was in a series but I am seriously tempted to go out and buy the other two books. I really adored Wes and Hailey's story. The author did an amazing job writing a story that was believable but still really fun. I liked how she portrayed Hailey as an independent woman who was hesitant to ask for help. I think that there are many stubborn people out there who are feel too full of pride to ask for help. It is amazing that she has goals and aspirations for her own business and she works really hard to make them a reality on her own. The discussion surrounding discrepancies in finances was also really good. There are too many people out there with Wes's money who are never truly loved because everyone is constantly chasing after their money. I like how Hailey made it a point to express that she didn't want his money and that she was only with him for him. That really strengthened the authenticity of their relationship and made it even cuter than it was before. This book didn't feel as insta-lovey as many books do because it took place over the course of a year or so. It was really fun to stay in this world so long. I really enjoyed the banter between Wes and his brothers because they really helped each other during the highs and lows of their lives. Wes's opinions on relationships were really valid because I would imagine it would be hard to believe in a relationship if you never had a good role model of one. But, I am so glad that he decided to take a chance on Hailey at the end of the book. The scene at the wedding and in the backyard are so so cute. You can really tell that he put in his romcom movie research. I could write about this book for so much longer but I am going to stop here. I know that every time that I look at this book on my shelf it is going to bring a smile to my face. I really liked it and I will definitely try to read some more of her books in the future!!
bookreviewsbyjules's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you to NetGalley for letting me read the advanced copy of this story. I thought it was a cute read but certain elements of the story, I found to be slow and/or predictable. Perhaps it’s because I didn’t read the other two books in the series. Still, I thought it was a cute read and might consider reading again.
alyssa_joyce's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.5
jadedjill's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0