Who doesn't wonder about that high school crush they had once in a blue moon? Who hasn't been set-up with someone by a well meaning but slightly misguided friend? And who hasn't had a date go completely horribly? One more...who hasn't been through a heartbreak??? Well, if you can honestly say you haven't been put through any of that you are doing far better than me. And probably thousands of other people that have gone through some of the things on that list. But!!! So has our main character, Cara. She has decidedly shitty love life. First she gets dumped, then she gets set up with the hot guy from high school, then their date takes a nosedive, and when you don't think it can really get much worse...
Well. It's best if you just read the book. There were a few things I really enjoyed about this book. One of them being that it really shows how important closure is when you end a relationship. I do understand that not everyone feels the need for closure but for the rest of us...without it, we're left with a lot of questions. This book really showcases that fact. Another thing that has really made a big impression on me from this book is the way these friends come together when Cara is going through her rough patch. Breaking-up is really hard on a lot of people and it really helps to have friends by your side, pushing you to get back on the horse, bringing you ice-cream, and setting up dates for you with hot guys. Everyone deserves friends like that by their side.
That being said, a few things did bother me. I didn't like how short the book was. The story only being 116 pages made it seem too fast. It didn't have the depth it could have had if it had been a little longer. I feel like it just wasn't lengthy enough to really develop any really connection with the characters. Which is something I really enjoy doing. I like to really feel like I know who a charater is by the time I turn that last page. This book just didn't do that for me. I did notice the writers inexperience as well. It shows in her writing but it's not glaringly obvious. Although is it present throughout the whole book, so if that's a pet-peeve anyone has, this isn't the book for you. The story was also a bit predictable...but overall the story is still super cute and worth the read.
3 Stars.
A copy of this book was provided to me in exchange for an honest review. This has in no way impacted the way I rate this book.
