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meaghancook's review against another edition
3.75
Once again this one had me till the last 30%. Especially after reading the author’s note at the end, I get what she was trying to do - but my goodness it was just too much all at once for the ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Infertility, Mental illness, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Car accident
beate251's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Jesus wept, what have I just read? Abby Jimenez' debut novel, that's what. I loved the author's latest, "Just for the Summer" and gave it 5 stars. This is nothing like it.
It is chock full of misunderstandings & miscommunication (the tropes I hate the most) and a character who decides she knows what's best for another character while that character is incessantly protesting that she's wrong. Kristen emotionally cheats on her long-distance boyfriend Tyler (who is selfish and disrespectful himself), by falling hard in love with Josh but because he wants kids and she can't have any, she first ghosts him then pushes him away. Or the other way round. It happens a lot because she blows hot and cold. So I was on Josh's side for a while but he is another male character who doesn't know when to give up or take a woman's feelings seriously. Also, he owns a gun and Kristen finds that sexy - an attitude so alien to me that I can't compute it. I actually don't read many American authors because often the experiences feel so unfamiliar. Abby Jimenez had been an exception - now I'm not so sure anymore. Also, it's "firefighter", not "fireman", and it's a vocation - if you just moan about the people who call you out, why are you doing it?
And, what the heck was the storyline with Brandon? It's kind of cold tokill off a character just so you have a storyline for the next book. It came quite out of the blue but I am heartless enough to say at least it interrupted the constant exhausting "I love him so much but I can't be with him" and "why doesn't she love me?" angst for five minutes.
Apparently Kristen does not feel worthy of love without the ability of giving birth because her cartoon villain of a mother had put her down all her life. But it doesn't matter because Josh loves her and her uniqueness, which manifests in her simply being outspoken, sarcastic and getting hangry. 🙄
It annoys me not just that there was asurprise pregnancy but also that it was so predictable. I knew about 100 pages before Kristen herself did.
Basically, if you're someone battling with fertility issues, this book is not for you. Seriously, walk away now.
It is chock full of misunderstandings & miscommunication (the tropes I hate the most) and a character who decides she knows what's best for another character while that character is incessantly protesting that she's wrong. Kristen emotionally cheats on her long-distance boyfriend Tyler (who is selfish and disrespectful himself), by falling hard in love with Josh but because he wants kids and she can't have any, she first ghosts him then pushes him away. Or the other way round. It happens a lot because she blows hot and cold. So I was on Josh's side for a while but he is another male character who doesn't know when to give up or take a woman's feelings seriously. Also, he owns a gun and Kristen finds that sexy - an attitude so alien to me that I can't compute it. I actually don't read many American authors because often the experiences feel so unfamiliar. Abby Jimenez had been an exception - now I'm not so sure anymore. Also, it's "firefighter", not "fireman", and it's a vocation - if you just moan about the people who call you out, why are you doing it?
And, what the heck was the storyline with Brandon? It's kind of cold to
Apparently Kristen does not feel worthy of love without the ability of giving birth because her cartoon villain of a mother had put her down all her life. But it doesn't matter because Josh loves her and her uniqueness, which manifests in her simply being outspoken, sarcastic and getting hangry. 🙄
It annoys me not just that there was a
Basically, if you're someone battling with fertility issues, this book is not for you. Seriously, walk away now.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, and Pregnancy
maryboberry's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infertility, and Car accident
marisabenn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I want to love this. I was prepared to love this. But the FMC was exhausting. How hard is it to be upfront and have a fucking adult conversation?! I also didn't enjoy how the author wrote Kristen to act like infertility made her a freak or not a woman. And how she was CONSTANTLY gaslighting Josh. He's gotta be the world's most patient man.
I would have liked to see them adopt or another option that is so real for thousands of women. But surprise pregnancy it was.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Infertility, Mental illness, Grief, Car accident, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Pregnancy
booklvrkat's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
“Do you ever see yourself acting crazy, but you can’t stop because you’re not a quitter?”
Kristen Peterson is juggling her best friend’s wedding planning, her dog Stuntman Mike, and her medically necessary procedure that will be happening after the wedding. She doesn’t have time for a man, her boyfriend of two years will be leaving the marines in the next couple of weeks and moving in with her, so when she meets Josh Copeland, those balls she’s juggling start falling at a fast pace. Their attraction is instant, Kristen is doing everything in her power to keep Josh at arm’s length, because if she already didn’t have a boyfriend, he would be hers.
“I’d never met a woman like you before. You told me to go to hell and made me look forward to the trip.”
Abby Jimenez absolutely crushes emotional love stories. She explains in her author’s note that she authored this story with her best friend in mind, and her firsthand accounts of infertility & pregnancy. Although this makes up most of the problems for Kristen & Josh, it’s not everything in the story, there is trademark humor, breakups, karaoke, and even a sketchy taco truck. A fast read, I really enjoyed how the story came together, and am still emotional with some parts.
CW/TW: Infertility, Pregnancy, Grief, Car Accident, Medical Content
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility and Medical content
Moderate: Grief, Car accident, and Pregnancy
champagne_supernova's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
I read a different book by this author and loved it, but this one I *hated*. The main character was completely insufferable, refused to communicate, strung the MMC along, was stubborn, so immature, annoying and insanely selfish. I also hated that in the beginning she was fully emotionally cheating on her partner. Maybe they didn’t technically have sex until after they broke up but she was spending all her time with Josh, fell in love with him; and dodged calls from her partner. If she didn’t want to be with him fine, end it. The shadiness and lack of respect for her partner was a bad start to the book and I should’ve stopped there. The MMC was mostly okay but clearly didn’t understand consent which was frustrating for me at several points. I liked the secondary characters wayyy more than I liked the main ones. The accident was absolutely heartbreaking because I cared more about Sloane and Brandon than anyone else. The pregnancy at the end was so obvious and cliche and unrealistic I could see ir coming from miles away. At some point I may try reading another book by an author but I couldn’t wait to get this one over with and it left a sour taste in my mouth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infertility, and Car accident
Minor: Miscarriage
jkschumm17's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility and Car accident
redempta's review against another edition
emotional
informative
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.5 🌟
It's Abby Jimenez's first book but my fourth read. I agree with the fact that the other books are better.
I didn't really feel the connection between Kristen and Josh.
I didn't like that she was still in love with her ex at the beginning of the book while falling in love with Josh.
I'm glad that I got spoiled about the ending and the next book. I don't think I would have been ok woth it otherwise.
It's Abby Jimenez's first book but my fourth read. I agree with the fact that the other books are better.
I didn't really feel the connection between Kristen and Josh.
I'm glad that I got spoiled about the ending and the next book. I don't think I would have been ok woth it otherwise.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Infertility, Terminal illness, Grief, and Car accident
Minor: Medical content, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
emilyvelle's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail
lilocbpink's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infertility, and Car accident