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Jana Goes Wild by Farah Heron
4.5
emotional funny fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

 
When Jana Suleiman's best friend announces she's getting married and better yet, that the destination wedding will take place in Serengeti National Park, she's thrilled. She's looking forward to going on safari's with her 5 year old daughter and cut loose with her friends. There's only one problem: her ex-not-husband and father of her child, Anil will also be there. And even worse? Her mother keeps referring to Anil as her ex-husband to anyone who asks. What started as a trip of a lifetime, just might end up a major headache even as Jana comes to realize Anil isn't as bad as she thought.

Can I just say that this book really creeps up on you. Anil and Jana's story is not easy. In fact, after a whirlwind romance, it's littered with tension even if both of their feelings are being kept under an icy facade. Here's the thing: Anil and Jana love the child they made together, even if circumstances make their relationship complicated. I loved the co-parenting aspect of this book and thought that it was beautifully handled. I also loved how supportive Anil was when it was so clear how vulnerable Jana felt. I devoured this book in one sitting. I literally stayed up all night to finish it. If you want a book with big feelings and a happily ever after, I 100% recommend this one! And I am definitely planning to re-read this soon.

Thank you to Netgalley and Forever publishing for giving me an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.