Sophie Sullivan

A Novel

Guide to Being Just Friends

catalina

2.5-3.0

se me quitó el interés cuando dejaron de ser amigos

Vivi

★★★☆☆ (3)
“All these years, I've been trying to figure myself out. Turns out I should have just taken a Cosmo quiz.”
los quizzes fueron lo MEJOR del libro, yo también quiero hacerlos todos.

Faith Kitowski

thank you netgalley and the publisher for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
3.5/5. i would have given it a little bit of a higher rating if it wasn’t for the big scene towards the end. i felt like i either missed a HUGE plot point with wes or it wasn’t covered enough because it was a big surprise to me when that all happened. otherwise i thought it was a good book

Haney Hayes PR

adventurous, emotional, funny, hopeful, inspiring, lighthearted, reflective, sad, medium-paced

This story bothered me for many reasons. One, I didn't know it was a book three. Had I known, I would not have picked it up without reading the others first. Now let's add in all the body shaming! No, just no. You don't do that! 

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Emotional abuse
Minor: Cursing

Jennifer mitchell

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC in exchange for a review!

I truly loved this book. I have always said friends to lovers is a superior trope and this book is no exception. Wes and Hailey have an unfortunate meet-cute moment and quickly strike up a strong friendship before realizing they have stronger feelings for each other.

What I loved most about this story was how genuine their friendship felt. I loved how they just spent time together doing mundane, every day things like grocery shopping on Saturdays. While its always nice to read about characters getting dressed up for a fancy event together or going on some crazy adventure, I feel like the strongest relationships are formed when you can enjoy each other's company every day doing basic boring things. 

I just all around really loved this story. It was well paced, funny, light, and exactly what I needed.

Courtney

3✨ Firstly, thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the E-ARC of A Guide to Being Just Friends by Sophie Sullivan. The below is my honest opinion!

Sophie Sullivan brings together the Jensen brother’s for one last happily ever after. We’ve seen Chris find his Everly and Noah love his Neighbor, Grace, but now it’s the oldest Jensen brother’s turn for love. However, Wes doesn’t believe in love, nor does he want what comes with love: marriage & kids. 

Enter Hailey, the sunshine salad maker who is on a mission to make it on her own after a shitty break up. Haily just moved to the area of San Verde and opened up her salad shop, By the Cup. When a case of mistaken identity at the bakery next door brings Wes into Hailey’s life, the pair agree to becoming “just friends.” For months, they hang out, grow closer and depend on one another more and more and still dent the undeniable attraction they have for each other. Hailey because she doesn’t want to be heartbroken again and Wes because he is not down with love. 

After a drunken mistake leads to questioning if they have feelings for each other beyond friendship, they come together. Now they have to work through the ups and downs of a relationship. Can Wes open his heart to love? Will Hailey fall and not be caught? 

This was a very slow burn romcom. I mean the two didn’t even kiss until 50% into the story and then it seemed rushed to get to the “conflict” and inevitably the resolution. I disliked the miscommunication and wishes that the romance started a little sooner and that we got more of their romantic story rather than the build up. Overall, it was an enjoyable romance and a nice ending to the Jensen brother’s loves.

Guide to Being Just Friends A Novel

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