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Both Things Are True
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“Over the last few years-and the last few months, in particular-I've spent so much time thinking about all the ways my life would be different if I'd made other decisions”
This book is the perfect description of what a toxic relationship is like, mostly because of how much they depend on each other’s presence to feel happy but also because of the miscommunication trope, but if that’s your thing, then this book is definitely worth checking out!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
⭐️ miscommunication trope
⭐️ second chance
⭐️ she’s extroverted
⭐️ he’s shy
⭐️ 2/5 spice
⭐️ HEA
Our female MC, Vanessa, was a bit of a letdown. She spent most of the book dwelling on the past and dwelling on what she should’ve done differently. The worst part was that she kept repeating the same mistakes, even though she had plenty of time to think about how she could’ve done them better this time. She also seemed to be stuck in a victim mentality, feeling sorry for herself even though she was the one who made the choices and didn’t want to try to be better. It was a bit disheartening to witness her self-pity, especially since she had raved about the benefits of yoga and how it could help her navigate life’s challenges.
Our male MC, Sam, lacked a personality. He was a mess in the past and still is. He didn’t try to understand her or make things work, he just followed orders and didn’t think for himself. He made excuses for his mistakes and didn’t even convince me that he cared enough about her to make things better.
The side characters felt like they were just there for the sake of it. I didn’t really care about them, and I felt like they were trying too hard to make the main characters seem more relatable.
Overall, the book was a quick read, but it felt a bit rushed. The story didn’t feel long, but it also felt shallow because the main characters were so obsessed with each other that their personalities were completely defined by their relationship.
Thank you NetGalley for providing an e-ARC copy in exchange for an honest review! All opinions are my own. 💗
This book is the perfect description of what a toxic relationship is like, mostly because of how much they depend on each other’s presence to feel happy but also because of the miscommunication trope, but if that’s your thing, then this book is definitely worth checking out!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
⭐️ miscommunication trope
⭐️ second chance
⭐️ she’s extroverted
⭐️ he’s shy
⭐️ 2/5 spice
⭐️ HEA
Our female MC, Vanessa, was a bit of a letdown. She spent most of the book dwelling on the past and dwelling on what she should’ve done differently. The worst part was that she kept repeating the same mistakes, even though she had plenty of time to think about how she could’ve done them better this time. She also seemed to be stuck in a victim mentality, feeling sorry for herself even though she was the one who made the choices and didn’t want to try to be better. It was a bit disheartening to witness her self-pity, especially since she had raved about the benefits of yoga and how it could help her navigate life’s challenges.
Our male MC, Sam, lacked a personality. He was a mess in the past and still is. He didn’t try to understand her or make things work, he just followed orders and didn’t think for himself. He made excuses for his mistakes and didn’t even convince me that he cared enough about her to make things better.
The side characters felt like they were just there for the sake of it. I didn’t really care about them, and I felt like they were trying too hard to make the main characters seem more relatable.
Overall, the book was a quick read, but it felt a bit rushed. The story didn’t feel long, but it also felt shallow because the main characters were so obsessed with each other that their personalities were completely defined by their relationship.
Thank you NetGalley for providing an e-ARC copy in exchange for an honest review! All opinions are my own. 💗
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February 9, 2025
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February 9, 2025
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February 10, 2025
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