A review by thesmutsister_emma
The Plus One by Mazey Eddings

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

For the Love of Terrible Fathers...
This one hit way too close to home. As someone going into counseling and someone who also had an awful relationship with her father (ie. him missing major life events to spend time with his new family) this was a little too close for comfort. Despite this, I could not have loved this book more. I truly think I will read anything that Mazey Eddings puts her name on. She could throw alphabet soup at a paper and call it a manuscript and I would read and adore it. She can do not wrong in my eyes.

The Characters
Indira: We have discussed my similarities to Indira and lord have mercy, I am so so so ready to love on her some more when I get my signed copy. I am such a simp for this woman but I think that shows just how much therapy has helped me because honestly, Indira is just me but older with her shit together. Same daddy issues, same relationship history, same just about anything. I feel like I am going to keep loving her no matter what.
Jude: My sweet, precious Jude. Bless his heart. I can't think of this sweet baby without crying. I am seriously considering putting him on the book partner list because oh my heart.

Things I Loved
I loved the representation of PTSD and therapy. The way they were each portrayed was handled with such care and it made someone who struggles with PTSD feel seen. It was very nice to see it being represented as something other than just being spooked baby fireworks.

Things I Didn't Love
I cannot think of anything I didn't like in this book. It will hold a special place in my heart because it was the first ARC I ever received, but even without that bias, I love this book beyond words.

The Final Verdict
If I tried saying how much I recommend this book, I would. be talking for ages. I cannot express it in words, you just need to see for yourself. Happy early release day!!

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