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Just Some Stupid Love Story by Katelyn Doyle
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Molly is a rom-com writer who doesn't believe in romance or love. Seth is a divorce attorney who believes in love and happy endings. They were high school sweethearts until Molly ghosted to Seth. They find themselves seated together at their 15th high school reunion and after a few drinks...

I have mixed feelings about this book. I enjoyed it, I felt it dragged, I was sucked in and fully invested, then I thought it would never end, etc. I listened to the audiobook and enjoyed the narrations but hoped that things would feel as if they were happening faster.

What I enjoyed was Seth's positivity, his faith in love, his vulnerability, and his outlook on life. I also enjoyed the banter between Molly and Seth. It took me some time to decide how I felt about Molly. She is a pessimist who self-sabotages a lot in this book. I do appreciate that she acknowledges her anxiety and the reason for the self-sabotage. This was a nice touch in the book. I also enjoyed getting both main character's POVs.

I just struggled with how long the book felt. I wish the pacing was more even.

Many are enjoying this book more than I did, please read their reviews as well.


Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Reading Progress

May 3, 2024 – Shelved
May 3, 2024 – Shelved as: to-read
May 13, 2024 – Started Reading
May 13, 2024 – Shelved as: audiobook
May 13, 2024 – Shelved as: romance
May 13, 2024 – Shelved as: netgalley
May 13, 2024 –
15.0%
May 15, 2024 –
30.0%
May 15, 2024 –
88.0%
May 15, 2024 – Finished Reading

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Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader Thoughtful review, Debra!


message 2: by Catherine (new)

Catherine (alternativelytitledbooks) - so very behind! A romance that feels long probably wouldn't hold my attention either...great review, Debra!


Jayme I enjoyed it but didn’t feel any chemistry! Fair review


Debra Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "Thoughtful review, Debra!"

Thank you, Jennifer!


Debra Catherine wrote: "A romance that feels long probably wouldn't hold my attention either...great review, Debra!"

Thank you, Catherine!


Debra Jayme wrote: "I enjoyed it but didn’t feel any chemistry! Fair review"

Thank you, Jayme!


Heather Adores Books Nice review, Debra! Looks like we had similar thoughts!


Debra Heather Adores Books wrote: "Nice review, Debra! Looks like we had similar thoughts!"

Thank you, Heather!


message 9: by Cheri (new)

Cheri I had this on my list to read for a while, but it sat there for so long that I finally just removed it. I am sorry it wasn't as good as you'd hoped for, but am kinda glad now that I removed it!


message 10: by Canadian Jen (new)

Canadian Jen Fair enough...hope your next one is better, Debra!


Debra Canadian Jen wrote: "Fair enough...hope your next one is better, Debra!"

Thank you, Jen!


Debra Cheri wrote: "I had this on my list to read for a while, but it sat there for so long that I finally just removed it. I am sorry it wasn't as good as you'd hoped for, but am kinda glad now that I removed it!"

you dodged a bullet, Cheri!


message 13: by Brandice (new)

Brandice Pacing has been one of my biggest challenges with books I hoped to enjoy a little more (than I did) this year. Great review Debra, hope your next book is a winner!


Debra Brandice wrote: "Pacing has been one of my biggest challenges with books I hoped to enjoy a little more (than I did) this year. Great review Debra, hope your next book is a winner!"

Thank you, Brandice!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill I was on the fence with reading this. I think I will give it a skip. Great review Debra!


Debra Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill wrote: "I was on the fence with reading this. I think I will give it a skip. Great review Debra!"

Thank you, Kim!


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