A review by imskylow
The Breakaway by Jennifer Weiner

challenging emotional inspiring reflective medium-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 love all of the experiences Abby has had as a plus sized woman. I understand and relate to her fears and trauma on a spiritual level as I am plus size myself. All of her experiences not only with strangers and doctors but her own mother was so relatable and heartbreaking. It was great to watch her character power through the negativity. This books would have gotten 5 stars if the ending was more satisfying.
With all the talk of going for what she wanted and doing things her way, it was frustrating to watch Abby not reach out to Sebastian even though she desperately wanted to. It was annoying to watch her make assumptions about what he wanted and needed. And it was crazy making that while, it ended happily, it was just a short reconnecting scene. I would have liked to see them thriving together for a bit and maybe even a love scene. But nooooo. They meet up and the book ends. Sighhh.
I know authors don’t want to overdo and ending but underdoing it is terrible if not worse.

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