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annagwritesandreads 's review for:
You, Again
by Kate Goldbeck
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
General Description:
Josh is ready to cook for his girlfriend at her apartment for the first time. However, his girlfriend doesn't let him in. It's the annoying canvasser who attempted to get him to donate money early. Ari does get that donation as she lets Josh get into the apartment she shares with her roommate, who she does occasionally hook up with. There is immediate tension as Josh judges Ari and Ari judges Josh for their different ways of living. However, over the years, Josh and Ari continue to run into each other. When Ari turns to Josh for friendship, they learn a lot about each other and themselves. However, will they be able to sustain a relationship when they are so different?
The good:
- I love the friendship that's found in this book. The development of the relationship playing off dislike for each other, then friendship, then more was done nicely
- The multiple 'meet cutes' you get over the years were super fun to read
- The depth of conversation was engaging and had me reflecting on my own viewpoints of relationships
- Josh's family was a nice touch into the storyline
The loss of a star:
- The dialogue was a bit cringy throughout the book. I'm not sure if everyone would feel that way, but I feel like anytime I read a book with a comedian main character, sometimes I don't click with the dialogue.
Overall: If you're looking for a quick, quirky romance read, this would fit the bill!
Josh is ready to cook for his girlfriend at her apartment for the first time. However, his girlfriend doesn't let him in. It's the annoying canvasser who attempted to get him to donate money early. Ari does get that donation as she lets Josh get into the apartment she shares with her roommate, who she does occasionally hook up with. There is immediate tension as Josh judges Ari and Ari judges Josh for their different ways of living. However, over the years, Josh and Ari continue to run into each other. When Ari turns to Josh for friendship, they learn a lot about each other and themselves. However, will they be able to sustain a relationship when they are so different?
The good:
- I love the friendship that's found in this book. The development of the relationship playing off dislike for each other, then friendship, then more was done nicely
- The multiple 'meet cutes' you get over the years were super fun to read
- The depth of conversation was engaging and had me reflecting on my own viewpoints of relationships
- Josh's family was a nice touch into the storyline
The loss of a star:
- The dialogue was a bit cringy throughout the book. I'm not sure if everyone would feel that way, but I feel like anytime I read a book with a comedian main character, sometimes I don't click with the dialogue.
Overall: If you're looking for a quick, quirky romance read, this would fit the bill!