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A review by beesandbooks
Along for the Ride by Mimi Grace
3.0
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The Good:
Both Jolene and Jason are great characters. They’re each well rounded, fully aware characters with motivations completely separate from the relationship they form. Jason’s relationships with his family, and participants in his volunteer program, go a long way towards softening his rougher edges. On Jolene’s side, her career ambitions are admirable and the story actually does a very good job of demonstrating how talented and capable she is in her role. With such well rounded characters, it’s hard not to root for them even during the downs of their up-and-down relationship (where it starts). Even some of the less interesting plot beats do in fact serve the development of either the characters or the relationship to some degree.
The Bad:
I don’t have much in terms of concrete criticism. One thing I found mildly disappointing was the plot moving on from the road trip so quickly. I was surprised, at first, by how quickly the road trip plot was moving. Then, with the surprise robbery plot beat I was excited for the mystery, and especially for the longer stay in the motel for Jason and Jolene. Unfortunately for me, that plot was wrapped up very quickly. I was disappointed when it ended, especially considering the false hope that the robbery subplot gave me for them remaining at the motel a little longer.
The Good:
Both Jolene and Jason are great characters. They’re each well rounded, fully aware characters with motivations completely separate from the relationship they form. Jason’s relationships with his family, and participants in his volunteer program, go a long way towards softening his rougher edges. On Jolene’s side, her career ambitions are admirable and the story actually does a very good job of demonstrating how talented and capable she is in her role. With such well rounded characters, it’s hard not to root for them even during the downs of their up-and-down relationship (where it starts). Even some of the less interesting plot beats do in fact serve the development of either the characters or the relationship to some degree.
The Bad:
I don’t have much in terms of concrete criticism. One thing I found mildly disappointing was the plot moving on from the road trip so quickly. I was surprised, at first, by how quickly the road trip plot was moving. Then, with the surprise robbery plot beat I was excited for the mystery, and especially for the longer stay in the motel for Jason and Jolene. Unfortunately for me, that plot was wrapped up very quickly. I was disappointed when it ended, especially considering the false hope that the robbery subplot gave me for them remaining at the motel a little longer.