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A review by the_vegan_bookworm
The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez
Did not finish book. Stopped at 35%.
This book is layered with internalized misogyny and the praising of the "cool girl" over all other women (while shaming those other women for daring to exist and/or interact with the men of the novel). The main character is also emotionally unfaithful, because she meets a hot guy and likes him better than her partner. Monogamy isn't for everyone, but cheating on your partner (even if not physically) is immoral and cruel. There is also a huge focus on being a successful woman only if you're able to have kids biologically.
There are more interesting romance books that don't rely on such obvious and disappointing tropes.
There are more interesting romance books that don't rely on such obvious and disappointing tropes.
Graphic: Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual harassment