I didn't realize this book was a sequel before requesting it, but after reading other reviews, I learned that I didn't need to read the original I decI didn't realize this book was a sequel before requesting it, but after reading other reviews, I learned that I didn't need to read the original I decided to give this story a try anyway. However, I quickly learned that I am not the intended target audience, and overall, the story just wasn't working for me.
A majority of the book is told in the format of texts and emails exchanges to chronicle a slice of life between two best friends just out in their first post-college jobs which I personally didn't enjoy. The dialogue and text-heavy format made it difficult to pinpoint the exact plotline of the story, and it eventually grew stale. Some issues and topics were handled insensitively which I found rather problematic.
I've been a fan of Gaby and Allison since their Buzzfeed days and was ecstatic at the opportunity to support their literary career. However, this book fell flat and just wasn't my cup of tea....more