Title: A Guide to Being Just Friends
Author: Sophie Sullivan
Published On: January 17, 2023
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Source: Digital (NetGalley)
Pages: 336
Synopsis:
Hailey Sharp has a one-track mind. Get By the Cup salad shop off the ground. Do literally everything possible to make it a success. Repeat. With a head full of entrepreneurial ideas and a bad ex in her rearview, her one and only focus are living life the way she wants to. No distractions.
Wes Jansen never did understand the fuss about relationships. With a string of lackluster first dates and the pain from his parents’ angry divorce following him around, he’d much rather find someone who he likes but won’t love. Companionship, not passion, is the name of the game.
When Hailey and Wes find each other in a disastrous meet cute that wasn’t even intended for them, they embarrassingly go their separate ways. But when Wes finds Hailey to apologize for his behavior, they strike a friendship. Because that’s all this can be. Hailey doesn’t want any distractions. Wes doesn’t want to fall in love.
What could possibly go wrong?
Welcome to day 5 of my review spree. Today I am excited to share this upcoming release with you all. I was granted early access to A Guide to Being Just Friends which will be released in January of 2023. I started this book on July 20th and for some reason, it was taking me a long time to get through some of the beginning chapters. It wasn't that I wasn't enjoying it but it seemed like the progression was taking some time. I finished on the 27th and oh my goodness, I can not even begin how shattered my heart became in the last few chapters. I realized that the slow progression of the story was actually allowing me time to become connected with these characters without knowing it. Needless to say, the tears were flowing, but I really am a hopeless romantic, corny sap! I really enjoyed this book and I look forward to checking out the 2 previous stories in this series. Each book focuses solely on each of the 3 Jansen brothers (Noah, Chris, and Wes)
My Thoughts
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Wow! This was a great read. I didn't realize that this was a part of a series, but I would say that it did not affect this story at all. This could definitely be a stand-alone. I love the character progression throughout. The story started, with what I thought to be very predictable, but I was pleasantly surprised with the twists that the plot took. There were times I thought I knew what was going to happen and I was wrong. I really liked that because it made me want to continue to read to see what was going to happen next. I'm kind of sad to know that this was the last in the Jansen brother series but I am so excited to go back and read the other two. I really felt true emotions for these characters as they were exploring new friendships or maybe more. I have to admit, the last few chapters really tugged on the heartstrings and I was not sure how this story was going to end. Tears were shed because I felt my heart shattering for this character because I felt like I knew them personally. I really love when a book can draw the reader in like that. I didn't realize how connected I felt until the tears were rolling. I think Sophie Sullivan is super talented with her words and I am pleased to say that she has a new fan. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for the opportunity to read an ARC of this upcoming story!
So are you interested in checking out Sophie's other books before this one comes out, check them out below! (click each cover to take you to the Goodreads page for each one) Let me know if you check them out! I will be reading both, so definitely look out for those reviews to come!
Have an amazing Sunday! Keep an eye out for my next review coming soon! Currently working on 2 more books. I am so happy to be back in the book world and I am so thankful for NetGalley and Publishers for allowing me access to these amazing books to help keep this fire going!
Leah❤
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