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I really truly loved this book until about 50% in. I got so tired of the back and forth between Josh and Kristen. He was completely insufferable and wouldn’t take no for an answer. Kristen’s lack of honesty and communication throughout the book really bothered me. I’m glad they got their happy ending but this book wasn’t what I hoped it would be

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emotional funny hopeful reflective sad 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

3.5

This book was going very strong for me for the first 75%, but the last 25% was a whirlwind in not the best way. I love Abby Jimenez's work so I do wonder if I read this by another author, if I would have rated it lower.

I just wish that Kristen's friends and partner could have given her the space to recognize she had been SUFFERING for years, and didn't push the pregnancy thing. I understand she wanted it too, but it felt invalidating at times. Also, did Brandon need to die??? The plot could definitely have been serious without killing off a character for literally no reason.

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fpalladino's review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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ginger_snap316's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny hopeful sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

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rachaellid's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny lighthearted sad 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

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melm1216's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I hated both of them throughout the entire book and then Abby goes and does that to me???

Real talk though, it was well written (of course, it's Abby Jimenez). I know I was supposed to like Kristen but how she handled Tyler was so slimy.

girl didn't even officially end things before sleeping with the other guy? It felt really off putting and I was not cheering for her in the moment. Also, I hate surprise pregnancy my Lord.

Anyway, 3 stars just because I could not tolerate these characters but loved the book

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medium-paced

3.75

abby jimenez my beloved ... this book was aight.

like it was kinda haha funny in the beginning kristen n josh's banter is fun but also at one point the book felt like

a giant miscommunication trope like kristen SPEAK UP JUST SAY IT??????

and another thing!-

the ending felt kinda rushed like ok after all this shes suddenly pregnant and also i luv a good cr im a stan but the way that he kinda out of nowhere was like lets get married! bro what LMAO????? also she said no to tyler's proposal and he just disappeared off the face of the earth i guess?? and lastly how did her ice queen mother suddenly become civil with them like hello?? i don't believe it sry that woman is bitter as fuck

the last third of the book kristen kinda had me annoyed a bit bc of how stubborn n repetitive she was like i understand why you feel the way that you feel but you are doing nothing to combat the issue at hand kristen PLZ

i also hated shawn like i get he's supposed to be this like player-esque male character but i wanted to throw him into the same water he threw their phones into (iykyk) like i'd be fine if i never heard about him ever again but like the book wasn't that bad

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4.0

I cried so much on this! There are some heartbreaking twists but worth the read.

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