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A review by dogoodwithbooks
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
CW: ableism, parental abandonment, infidelity, divorce (recounted), miscarriage (recounted), emesis, sibling with end stage renal failure and autoimmune disease, anxiety & panic attacks (on-page), depression, suicide (mentioned), unplanned pregnancy
Closed Door Modifications: Chapter 39 (some parts)
Following Part of Your World, Briana Ortiz feels like her life is falling all around her. After getting a divorce, her best friend moves away, her brother still doesn't have a kidney donor, and she still can't get the promotion she wants at work, Briana doesn't know how things can get any worse. When she develops a friendship with Jacob Maddox, a new doctor in the ER department, she realizes how great of a guy he is. As their friendship grows and Jacob decides to give her brother a kidney,
I can't decide which book in this series is better. Yours Truly is just as good as Part of Your World and Jimenez delivers in this sequel for a romance with strong characters and moments that will make you feel all the feels.
I loved reading Briana's and Jacob's POVs in this book. Jacob is such a great book boyfriend and I love the fact that Jimenez took the time to explore Jacob's vulnerable side with his social anxiety struggles (which I feel can resonate with readers). Briana was funny and strong lead and I think she complements Jacob really well in Yours Truly. Since I listened to the audiobook version of this book, the dynamics between narrators Zachary Webber and Kyla Garcia really bring the two characters to life.
Now, the miscommunication trope is a huge part of the book and that might be something that can annoy readers (including me). If you are not a fan of the miscommunication trope, you might want to consider if you think Yours Truly is worth reading. Yet, from my experience reading Yours Truly, I think the wait is worth it.
For readers who want a rom-com featuring pen pals and finding your perfect match, you should keep an eye on Yours Truly.
Closed Door Modifications: Chapter 39 (some parts)
Following Part of Your World, Briana Ortiz feels like her life is falling all around her. After getting a divorce, her best friend moves away, her brother still doesn't have a kidney donor, and she still can't get the promotion she wants at work, Briana doesn't know how things can get any worse. When she develops a friendship with Jacob Maddox, a new doctor in the ER department, she realizes how great of a guy he is. As their friendship grows and Jacob decides to give her brother a kidney,
I can't decide which book in this series is better. Yours Truly is just as good as Part of Your World and Jimenez delivers in this sequel for a romance with strong characters and moments that will make you feel all the feels.
I loved reading Briana's and Jacob's POVs in this book. Jacob is such a great book boyfriend and I love the fact that Jimenez took the time to explore Jacob's vulnerable side with his social anxiety struggles (which I feel can resonate with readers). Briana was funny and strong lead and I think she complements Jacob really well in Yours Truly. Since I listened to the audiobook version of this book, the dynamics between narrators Zachary Webber and Kyla Garcia really bring the two characters to life.
Now, the miscommunication trope is a huge part of the book and that might be something that can annoy readers (including me). If you are not a fan of the miscommunication trope, you might want to consider if you think Yours Truly is worth reading. Yet, from my experience reading Yours Truly, I think the wait is worth it.
For readers who want a rom-com featuring pen pals and finding your perfect match, you should keep an eye on Yours Truly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Chronic illness, Infidelity, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Miscarriage, Vomit, Medical content, and Abandonment
Minor: Suicide