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adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted 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

4.0

I don’t know what I expected from this book. I know it’s somewhat popular, but I never saw it on my FYP/Tiktok or anything. I honestly got it because it’s a cartoon cover and was on sale on Audible. But I was blown away! I loved it. I have not seen a plus size FMC represented like this. So many times, the FMC loses weight or hates herself. While body image is a primary factor in this story, it’s done so well. I don’t know if Olivia Dade is plus size herself, but either way, it is portrayed so well. Everything is discussed great. Additionally, I love that there is representation of dyslexia and it isn’t treated like something is wrong or the person is sick. It’s just part of who they are. Some people in the book look down on this person, but I am so glad that the author intentionally avoids and insists that this is not a diminishing factor of a person but just part of who they are. Plus I love the fanfiction of it all! I love that there are small snippets of fanfiction that reflect the current happenings of the scene/part of the book as well. It is third person which took a minute of getting used to, but I still loved it all in all. I think I would’ve given 5 whole stars if it was first person, but that’s pretty much the only flaw I saw.

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Forever, Interrupted by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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challenging emotional funny sad 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? No

5.0

This book was the last book I had to read of Taylor Jenkins Reid, and it did not disappoint at all. All of her books are so great at personifying her characters. To any aspiring writer, She is a great example of detailed and realistic characters, and that is a large reason she is so successful. She not only portrays the best in these characters and how impressive they are like Evelyn Hugo or Carrie Soto, but also their weaknesses and worst times. We see their darkest moments, and it gives them so much more depth. I also love the layout of this book, similar to Maybe in Another Life, in that it switches back and forth in time without being confusing at all, and the closer you get to the end, the more the pieces fall into place and begin to be understood. This book really hit home the severity of loss of a spouse or child and what coping through those experiences can look like. In fact, I have been writing or trying to write a story that deals with loss of loved ones and this helped me tremendously to put together pieces to make it better. I recommend this book so much, and the audio version was fantastic as well. Taylor Jenkins Reid never misses.

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