ARC received via Netgalley for an honest review

3.75 stars

I wasn't sure what to expect when I started reading Progress. I was intrigued by the synopsis, so clicked to review it.

Even now a few days later, I am not 100% sure what I felt about Progress. I loved the storyline (for the most part) and I could completely relate with Charlie's feelings of self doubt. But she holds her head high and doesn't let anyone see how their words hurt her.

I think Jesse was the problem for me more than anything. Ugh, I just wanted to nut punch him for some of (read: a lot) of the things he said and did, he was a douche for much of the story.

But then my heart would melt for him at other times. GAH! I don't know how Charlie put up with him for the most part. But this just may be me.

Progress is an emotional read. There were a few scenes where my heart was full on aching with what our characters, particularly Charlie, were going through. So many times I wanted to yell at my kindle, don't go running to him. Walk away before he does it again. But then again, as toxic as they were for each other, they helped each other change.

Progress is most than a book about a relationship/non-relationship between quite broken souls. It is a story of self discovery, learning to love yourself no matter what. It is not a hearts and flowers kind of story (well, maybe some flowers), so don't go into this expecting rainbows and puppy dogs.