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A review by renaeann
A Lot Like Adiós by Alexis Daria
2.0
I finally had to give up on this one after having zero interest in continuing it for months, then giving it another go and realizing it’s just not worth it. Daria is not a bad writer - I loved the first book in this series - but this book has zero suspense. They’ve loved each other since the beginning, and quickly begin opening up to each other in ways Michelle didn’t think she could. This happens early on and keeps happening.
There is no reason for the story to keep going when they’ve conquered all obstacles between them minus an “I love you” before the halfway mark. The book seems to think we want to read a ton about the hero’s family problems, but we’re not shown the scene where he leaves them, which basically sets up the entire book. There is no investment there.
So, with only tiny obstacles to clear with Michelle, a family who easily accepts him again, a flimsy plot about a gym and a story that keeps going for no reason - this was a disappointing read.
There is no reason for the story to keep going when they’ve conquered all obstacles between them minus an “I love you” before the halfway mark. The book seems to think we want to read a ton about the hero’s family problems, but we’re not shown the scene where he leaves them, which basically sets up the entire book. There is no investment there.
So, with only tiny obstacles to clear with Michelle, a family who easily accepts him again, a flimsy plot about a gym and a story that keeps going for no reason - this was a disappointing read.