A review by ebonyessencebookshelf
He's My Next Mistake by Jahquel J.

funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

“You’re enough for the right man, Jru.”

Even though i liked the book i didn’t love it as much as book one. Jru really had me pissed off with her dumb ways behind a no shit man. She gave off “it’s better to have a piece of man than no man.” When knowing damn well she wanted to be loved and claimed properly. I kept thinking “woman, you have your own business and this is how you act?” Getting treated like a booty call. I will say i love that she was perfectly imperfect but that confidence was swaying. Like girl go to therapy. Being in relationship after relationship is not the answer. 

Crew to me was the favorite out of the MCs. I loved everything about his story and the adorable relationship between him and his sister. You can hear his passion about making beats and working with artist helping their vision come to life. Outside of that he wanted to have a love that was all his. Especially after dealing with someone like Toni. Love the way he spoke to and reassured Jru. Speaking life into her while not being afraid to show his flaws. Jru for sure needed someone like him because she started questioning everything this man did and him having to remind her he’s not Milo. 

I don’t know if i like the friend group. I loved Wren in book one but something was off with all three of them. I’m excited to see how Sade tight behind will act in book three. 

“Does he act right or does he deliver dick that makes you act right?”
“You were a women in love, and good women go above and beyond for the men they loved. Even the shitty ones who don’t deserve it.”
“Love you more than Mac and cheese, Indy. Love you more than brisket, Coo.”
“I think your goal was realistic. You were just fucking around with bums who couldn’t make it a reality.”