A review by itsjojo
The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez

emotional sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Ugh! I’m mad. I’m mad that I wanted to love this book! Usually tears are the mark of an epic book for me. I cried many times. But if there’s one thing I hate more than a miscommunication troupe, it’s a surprise pregnancy troupe. The extreme extent of the miscommunication was already enough to knock one star off; but the cliche ending really just put me off. Why wasn’t it enough for Josh to just accept Kristen’s situation as it was? Life doesn’t always turn out the way we planned it, but that doesn’t mean happiness can’t look a little different. I just don’t think the book needed the surprise ending. It was just as predictable as them naming their child Brandon. Give me a break. 🙄

“I’ll orbit around you and be your universe, because you’ve always been my sun.” 🌌