A review by laheath
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez

emotional funny hopeful 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

Another fantastic book from this author! Such a great cast of characters and some laugh out loud moments! The main plotline of the fake dating between Briana and Jacob was so cute and sweet, as they were both dedicated to the ruse and seemed to naturally support each other in the ways that each needed. Both were deeply scarred by their previous partners. Briana being emotionally traumatized by her father leaving when she was young added another layer to her distrust of men. Jacob is just the ideal teddy bear for her, as he is dedicated to his large family and his role as an uncle. Yes, there are some predictable moments in the plot, but they are so well-written that it doesn't matter. It was fun to see how things played out.

As before, the author includes some serious topics so there's a real-life aspect to the plot, not just a sweet romance. In this book, she addresses chronic kidney disease, organ donation, infidelity, abandonment, miscarriage, and panic attacks. Again she addresses each appropriately, using sensitivity readers and mental health advisors, according to her author's note (kudos for this!). 
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