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4.5
emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Monique is a pastor's daughter with a boyfriend, who her parents trust. If they only knew that Monique and Dom have been trying to have sex for months, but can't because it's too painful for Monique. When Dom breaks up with her because of it, Monique is overwhelmed and focused on finding a way to fix it. Two unlikely sources of help in the form of a straight-laced Christian girl from Monique's church (Sasha) and the "bad boy" who is going there to be reformed (Reggie) help her with her issue: vaginismus. Her muscles contract to prevent penetration, probably because of shame or past trauma. But even if Monique can fix this issue, does she really want Dom back?

I love the journey Monique goes on in this book, from realizing what a jerk Dom is to learning about how different two people are from her first impressions. I very much loved Sasha. Religion is never put down in this book as a bad thing, just the way people apply it. It's also very sex positive, as well as positive about choosing to wait. It does wrap up a little neatly, but honestly, a lot of people could learn from this book.