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A review by sophiesometimesreads
Never Ever Getting Back Together by Sophie Gonzales
funny
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
4.0
The title may be a reference to We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together but this is the ending to the Betty/James/Augustine love triangle we all wanted and needed.
Taylor Swift reference aside, I really enjoyed this book. It was a lighthearted, fun read about two girls on a dating show getting revenge on their ex. It wasn’t overly deep, but the witty banter and detestable MMC that definitely made the revenge deserved meant it was entertaining.
I would’ve liked a little bit more depth to the characters outside the revenge plot. I felt we learned a lot about who Maya and Skye were in their relationships but not a lot outside of that, with the exception of a couple reoccurring traits.
I also don’t think this necessarily needed to be YA, and the character could’ve been aged up a bit, but honestly I didn’t really notice this too much outside of when their ages were mentioned at the start. They felt like they could be older so this didn’t bother me too much.
I thought the romance side was cute, and I was really rooting for them to get together. Obviously, this is a YA romance so everything is very PG and closed-door, so if you’re looking for a smutty romance then this may not be the right place. If you love a bit of fluff and pining, though (like me), then you’re in for a treat.
Overall, I’d recommend this as a fun rom-com. If you’re looking for something deep, this may not be for you, but if you want cute, fluffy, easy-reading with Vigilante Sh*t vibes (can’t help with the Taylor Swift reference, Sophie Gonzales started it!) then this is for you.
Taylor Swift reference aside, I really enjoyed this book. It was a lighthearted, fun read about two girls on a dating show getting revenge on their ex. It wasn’t overly deep, but the witty banter and detestable MMC that definitely made the revenge deserved meant it was entertaining.
I would’ve liked a little bit more depth to the characters outside the revenge plot. I felt we learned a lot about who Maya and Skye were in their relationships but not a lot outside of that, with the exception of a couple reoccurring traits.
I also don’t think this necessarily needed to be YA, and the character could’ve been aged up a bit, but honestly I didn’t really notice this too much outside of when their ages were mentioned at the start. They felt like they could be older so this didn’t bother me too much.
I thought the romance side was cute, and I was really rooting for them to get together. Obviously, this is a YA romance so everything is very PG and closed-door, so if you’re looking for a smutty romance then this may not be the right place. If you love a bit of fluff and pining, though (like me), then you’re in for a treat.
Overall, I’d recommend this as a fun rom-com. If you’re looking for something deep, this may not be for you, but if you want cute, fluffy, easy-reading with Vigilante Sh*t vibes (can’t help with the Taylor Swift reference, Sophie Gonzales started it!) then this is for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Misogyny
Moderate: Biphobia and Toxic relationship