A review by jazmin
Whatever It Takes by Krista Ritchie, Becca Ritchie

4.0

I’m smiling, a full-blown smile that I haven’t felt in years, honestly. I shake my head at myself. You’re in way too deep, Abbey. I know.

This book was so so so cute. Just a heads up that this review is more of an Addicted Series nostalgia review than an I’m-actually-analyzing-stuff-review, because I have missed being in the Addicted world.

First of all, I now admit that I should’ve read this before the Like Us series because it was pretty disorienting to essentially go back in time 20 years, especially because I know what happens to Willow and Garrison already. But I’m glad that I read this book now rather than waiting until I reread the whole series because I loved it.

Honestly, despite the fact that it can be read as a standalone series, please don’t. It’s so much better if you know all the side characters that are mentioned! I loved all of the glimpses we got of the core six that weren’t mentioned in the main series.

Rose and Connor wear these regal golden crowns. I don’t even think they’re plastic. Like, legit crowns. The Cobalts have to be the most extra people I know, and honestly, I can’t believe I work for one of them.

Now let’s talk Willow and Garrison. They are such a great couple, and I loved seeing how they became friends first because their story in the main series was very cut off. Some of their scenes were the cutest I’ve read in this whole book world.

@garrisonwither: @willowaIIflower looks like it was time for a change for me too *gasp* we’re matching

Willow was an amazing protagonist. The way Garrison explained her personality was the best: she’s shy but brave, which makes for a very interesting person. I loved how she could move away from home to meet someone she barely knew but had trouble giving Garrison a hug.

And Garrison’s story was just heartbreaking. We already knew what happened from Lo and Lily’s perspectives, but reading about his home life firsthand was completely different. I loved seeing him breaking out of his “bad boy” shell and being true to himself.

My Whatever It Takes Playlist:
The Story by Conan Gray
Hurt by Oliver Tree

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