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The Friend Zone By Abby Jimenez


            The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez was recommended to me by so many people, and now I know why! It has two lovable main characters who make you laugh and cry throughout the entire story. The Friend Zone tackles some really tough subjects like infertility, settling for less than true love, and death.
             Our main characters a Maid of Honor/Best Man combo, Kristen and Josh, are ridiculously funny. At 50 pages in, I texted the friend that highly recommended this book and told her about how I couldn’t stop laughing. It's seriously that good! While this book is definitely one that will bring the comedy, it also packs a solid punch with an emotional roller coaster involving infertility, heartbreak, and tragedy. Honestly, my heart broke towards the end of the novel and left me reeling for a few days. To avoid spoilers, I will avoid dropping the name of who this heartbreak surrounds, but will say I am anxiously awaiting Abby’s next book that will be released in 2020. The Friend Zone does allow the reader a happy ending and consolation.
            Not only is this book well written, but it is also very well developed giving the reader a complete story. The characters are dimensional, and you truly feel deeply connected to them all. The story is told from both Kristen’s and Josh’s perspectives, which I personally enjoy. Kristen is such a strong woman role, and watching her develop throughout the novel was very inspiring. Her battle is one that so many women can relate to, and it really hit me hard. Josh is an amazing guy. His struggles and the way he fights for what he wants made me love him even more. I highly recommend this book, and it is one of my favorite reads from 2019!

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-XOXO Racheal


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