A review by dreamervibes
The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez

emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I liked the premise of the book but by the end it felt really repetitive like "we get it already". I don't mind the miscommunication trope when done well but this got way too frustrating for me. 

I loved the banter and there were a lot of funny moments but it got to the point where Kristen was too "not like other girls" and it soured the character for me. 

I wish more of the conflict had to do with Kristen and her mother or her boyfriend/ex.
The lunch where Josh stands up to Kristen's mom was my favourite part because it showed how much he knew and loved her. I feel like there isn't an opportunity for Kristen to show the same for Josh.


I really liked the way infertility was talked about in this book but
  then felt betrayed by her getting pregnant in the end. They had this great moment where Josh listed all the ways he would be fine with them having their family and Kristen could have the hysterectomy and everything would be fine and then her being pregnant felt like a really cheap plot twist right at the end.


Also, I know
killing off Brandon was probably to set up Sloan's story next, but I really hated it.
I just think this story would have been stronger if it had gone a different way.

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