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Just Friends
This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Thank you to Bookouture for my copy of this book via Netgalley and for letting me take part in this tour. This is the 4th book I’ve read by Jo and I really enjoy her writing style. I love a book about the right person at the wrong time which is a theme of Jo’s books.
Lily infuriated me a lot. I understand that she didn’t want to go back to feeling like the sick kid who is so fragile but her lack of communication drove me nuts. I admit I get the whole sympathy thing. My mum died when I was at primary school and when I went to secondary school with a whole bunch of new people I didn’t tell many people because the constant looks of sympathy and the awkwardness of it were hard. So from that point, I understand why Lily doesn’t necessarily share everything but to not tell someone you were in a long term relationship with is different. I don’t think Lily deliberately wanted to hurt Matt but she could have handled it better. I think she is still struggling with her childhood and therefore pretends it didn’t happen. I do like Lily. I just wanted her to trustna bit more.
Matt poor Matt. I just wanted to give him a hug most of the time. Lily broke his heart and he’s never got over it. Matt is such a sweetie I just wanted everything to go right for him.
I don’t think I would have been so calm and patient if I was Lily dealing with Tess’ bridezilla moments. Aaliyah was probably my favourite character. She wasn’t going to put up with Tess being selfish and brought some straight talking to the group.
The island sounded beautiful! I love Greece and all of the areas I have been to have been beautiful.
I love a dual (or more) POV so this was great for me. I thought it gave a more rounded view of the story.
The story is sweet with some really funny moments. It’s an easy read that lets you escape from your day to day life.
Thank you to Bookouture for my copy of this book via Netgalley and for letting me take part in this tour. This is the 4th book I’ve read by Jo and I really enjoy her writing style. I love a book about the right person at the wrong time which is a theme of Jo’s books.
Lily infuriated me a lot. I understand that she didn’t want to go back to feeling like the sick kid who is so fragile but her lack of communication drove me nuts. I admit I get the whole sympathy thing. My mum died when I was at primary school and when I went to secondary school with a whole bunch of new people I didn’t tell many people because the constant looks of sympathy and the awkwardness of it were hard. So from that point, I understand why Lily doesn’t necessarily share everything but to not tell someone you were in a long term relationship with is different. I don’t think Lily deliberately wanted to hurt Matt but she could have handled it better. I think she is still struggling with her childhood and therefore pretends it didn’t happen. I do like Lily. I just wanted her to trustna bit more.
Matt poor Matt. I just wanted to give him a hug most of the time. Lily broke his heart and he’s never got over it. Matt is such a sweetie I just wanted everything to go right for him.
I don’t think I would have been so calm and patient if I was Lily dealing with Tess’ bridezilla moments. Aaliyah was probably my favourite character. She wasn’t going to put up with Tess being selfish and brought some straight talking to the group.
The island sounded beautiful! I love Greece and all of the areas I have been to have been beautiful.
I love a dual (or more) POV so this was great for me. I thought it gave a more rounded view of the story.
The story is sweet with some really funny moments. It’s an easy read that lets you escape from your day to day life.