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bookish_selkie 's review for:
Right Where We Left Us
by Jen Devon
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really loved book one in the series, Bend Towards the Sun, so I was thrilled to read this sequel. Temperance (TJ) and Duncan have always been in each other's orbits. They dated when they were younger, before separating. Now as they find themselves back in the same place for a summer wedding, sparks fly between them. Can TJ and Duncan find a way back to each other?
Right Where We Left Us is a charming second-chance romance. Jen Devon balances the large cast of characters with ease, creating a strong sense of family (both blood and found). Duncan’s struggles with getting his family to take him seriously and to follow his own dreams were very relatable. TJ also has her own family struggles, including finding the balance between making her parents proud and living her own life.
TJ also deals with a chronic and rare disease called ITP, which seemed thoughtfully written and researched. The diagnosis never stops TJ from pursuing her dreams and she uses her knowledge to help as many people as possible. I enjoyed the cameos from book one and I love the affectionate chaos of the Brady family. I really love the distinct characters that Devon has created and I hope to see more books in this series! I hope Mal and Frankie are next! Readers who enjoy second-chance romance, lovable characters, and a strong sense of family will enjoy this book.
Thank you to Jen Devon, St. Martin’s Griffin, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Right Where We Left Us is a charming second-chance romance. Jen Devon balances the large cast of characters with ease, creating a strong sense of family (both blood and found). Duncan’s struggles with getting his family to take him seriously and to follow his own dreams were very relatable. TJ also has her own family struggles, including finding the balance between making her parents proud and living her own life.
TJ also deals with a chronic and rare disease called ITP, which seemed thoughtfully written and researched. The diagnosis never stops TJ from pursuing her dreams and she uses her knowledge to help as many people as possible. I enjoyed the cameos from book one and I love the affectionate chaos of the Brady family. I really love the distinct characters that Devon has created and I hope to see more books in this series! I hope Mal and Frankie are next! Readers who enjoy second-chance romance, lovable characters, and a strong sense of family will enjoy this book.
Thank you to Jen Devon, St. Martin’s Griffin, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.