Jayme C (Brunetteslikebookstoo)'s Reviews > Both Things Are True

I haven’t seen the Apple TV+ series-Truth Be Told, but I remember reading and enjoying the book years ago, so I was excited to get the opportunity to read an early copy of the author’s latest-Both Things Are True.

Vanessa is a yoga influencer engaged to Jack, a crypto entrepreneur who is perfect on paper. But, she would trade their opulent lifestyle for another chance with Sam-the one who got away.

When Jack is accused of fraud and flees the country, Vanessa’s only option is to fly home to Chicago and move in with her younger sister, Faith. Fortunately, Serendipity will put Sam in her path, almost as soon as she arrives.

They weren’t any good at communicating years ago, when they impulsively got married in Las Vegas, and just as quickly annulled the marriage, 72 hours later when they sobered up-and they aren’t any better at communicating now.

In fact at 44%, Faith advises her sister to JUST TALK to Sam, but then we would not have a story. This entire “second chance” romance revolves around MISCOMMUNICATION.

I think that your enjoyment (or lack thereof) will depend on whether or not you sympathize with Vanessa. Unfortunately, I found her self pity, and self sabotaging behavior, and her excuses for her chronic tardiness to be annoying. She seemed to be CRYING on every other page.

For a romance to work-you need to root for the characters to get together, and I wasn’t doing that, so the book failed for me. If you find yourself rooting for Vanessa-you will have a different experience with this story, and I hope that you do!

Did MarilynW and DeAnn have better luck with this one? Be sure to watch for their reviews!

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Thank You to Lake Union Publishing for the gifted ARC provided through NetGalley. As always, these are my candid thoughts.