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A review by annagwritesandreads
The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
*Please check the trigger warnings before you read this book. If it's advertised as a rom-com and that's all you know, you will be shocked by the tragedy in this book.
General Description: Kristen doesn't take anyone's shit (well except her mom's) and unfortunately for her, she will need a procedure to keep her alive that will make her unable to have kids. She's been keeping this from her best friend, who's wedding is coming up. Kristen meets the best man in the wedding, Josh, and there is an instant connection (at least to best friend Sloane) but in reality, Kristen and Josh had an awkward meet cute shortly before they are formally introduced. When Kristen needs a handyman for her business, Josh steps in. From there, their relationship begins, but with Kristen harboring her secret. How will their relationship grow?
The good:
- I really appreciated Kristen being a woman with firm boundaries and standing by those boundaries, even if she was kind of toeing the line, she was consistent.
- Josh is probably one of my new favorite MMC: he's a bit cheeky, but deep down, he took the time to really understand Kristen and I appreciate it.
- Sloane MADE this book for me as well. I am so excited to follow her journey in the next book.
- While the book gets extremely emotional, I feel like that added to the complexity of the story which I greatly appreciated as a reader.
The loss of a star:
- I just couldn't understand how Kristen did not tell Josh about her personal struggles sooner just based on how their relationship progressed/Kristen just assuming what Josh wanted without giving him the full context. It wasn't miscommunication, it was a lack of communication, which I feel is an important distinction as I don't mind miscommunication, but I don't like lack fo communication.
Overall, if you're look for a heavier romance book, one that reminds you to find love even in the darkest moments, this is the book for you.
General Description: Kristen doesn't take anyone's shit (well except her mom's) and unfortunately for her, she will need a procedure to keep her alive that will make her unable to have kids. She's been keeping this from her best friend, who's wedding is coming up. Kristen meets the best man in the wedding, Josh, and there is an instant connection (at least to best friend Sloane) but in reality, Kristen and Josh had an awkward meet cute shortly before they are formally introduced. When Kristen needs a handyman for her business, Josh steps in. From there, their relationship begins, but with Kristen harboring her secret. How will their relationship grow?
The good:
- I really appreciated Kristen being a woman with firm boundaries and standing by those boundaries, even if she was kind of toeing the line, she was consistent.
- Josh is probably one of my new favorite MMC: he's a bit cheeky, but deep down, he took the time to really understand Kristen and I appreciate it.
- Sloane MADE this book for me as well. I am so excited to follow her journey in the next book.
- While the book gets extremely emotional, I feel like that added to the complexity of the story which I greatly appreciated as a reader.
The loss of a star:
- I just couldn't understand how Kristen did not tell Josh about her personal struggles sooner just based on how their relationship progressed/Kristen just assuming what Josh wanted without giving him the full context. It wasn't miscommunication, it was a lack of communication, which I feel is an important distinction as I don't mind miscommunication, but I don't like lack fo communication.
Overall, if you're look for a heavier romance book, one that reminds you to find love even in the darkest moments, this is the book for you.