Fully captivated. Absolutely obsessed. There aren’t enough words to explain how much I loved this book from the second it hit my kindle and I couldn't put it down. This is going to make an awesome audiobook, reading it I could already hear it in my head. I cannot wait to listen to the audiobook, cannot wait to read this book over and over again. The Easter eggs were *chefs kiss* perfect.

This was my most anticipated book of 2023 and I was HONORED to get an early copy of it. I am always obsessed with Abby Jimenez' books and this one was no exception. I started reading it the second it hit my kindle, stayed up way too late the same day to finish it after work. This book was PERFECT. So funny, so heartfelt, so inspiring and also informative. I always love how much I learn from Abby's books, about all different aspects of life. She writes the best characters, and I love watching how everything intertwines. Abby is a master at her craft, and I am so glad I'm able to watch her journey as an author. I absolutely loved this book, Briana and Jacob are my newest obsession, and their love story will be living rent free in my head for a long long time.

My review pales in comparison to how wonderful this book was. Again, there are not enough words to begin to describe how superb it was. There are not enough stars in the galaxy to rate it.

Thank you so much to Abby Jimenez, NetGalley and Forever for giving me an ARC. I will forever be grateful for being able to read it so early and I cannot wait to have the paperback and audiobook. I have already preordered both!

Abby did it again! I was pulled into the world of Brianna and Jacob and couldn't stop until I finished the book. How she writes such amazing banter is beyond me. I ended this book feeling fulfilled with how the couples' life together ended up. Abby makes all of her characters so relatable that I wish they were real people.

Never in my life have I ever sprinted to snatch an ARC as fast in my entire reading life as I did with this one.

My alarm went off exactly at the same time Abby's newsletter came in, giving me a link to a "read now" copy on Netgalley... I felt (still feel) the luckiest bookworm on earth. The adrenaline rush I felt when that little icon popped up on my Kindle app with the title "Yours truly" was the better than any other feeling... seriously. But then I started reading... and I couldn't stop. I couldn't put the book down for a second as I laughed, cried, and swooned... and laughed again and swooned and swooned for hours. And when I had to put it down (because being an adult sucks), knowing the last 20% of this book was waiting for me at home was what got me through my shitty day.

I know I keep saying this, but I mean it every single time...

<i>This is Abby's funniest book.
This is Abby's most romantic book.
This is Abby's masterpiece.
This is Abby's best book yet.

Until next one? Yes, probably. But for now it is. I'm not kidding. I'm in absolute awe with this magnificent love story. A story that pulled my heartstrings and made me cry tears of joy and love. That made me crave something that we may think it only belongs to romance novels, but when you really think about it, you realize it's possible. True love. The one that shows respect and understanding, that supports and shows up for you when you most need it is possible. I'm writing this with tears in my eyes because as a person who struggles with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and has seen herself as broken and difficult to love, this book hit home in so. many. ways. It really made me feel hopeful, it made me smile and it made me feel seen.

Let me back up a little bit and let me tell you what you can expect from this masterpiece:

- Doctor MCs.
- Interracial couple (Latina heroine, White hero)
- Fake Dating.
- Only one bed (hilarious forced proximity)
- The swooniest letter exchange.
- Anxiety representation.
- Family banter.
- Three leg-dog and a cussing parrot.
- Mutual pining like no other.
- A slow burn that will feel like warmest hug and sweetest kiss to the soul you've ever been given at the end!

I always say I can't choose a favorite couple from Abby's book, but I think Bri and Jacob are very close to steal that place. I can't even describe how many emotions I felt with them. From their most unfortunate meet-cute, the sweetest friendship they developed, to the purest love I've ever read. Their banter, their sweetest note/letter exchange they had going on, the way they became each other's safe space, the way they made sacrifices for one another simply because they wanted the other person to be happy... it was all a bundle of emotions I couldn't understand. It was so intense, so emotional. I can't evennnn!!!!

“If you're with someone who doesn't speak your language, you'll spend a lifetime having to translate your soul.”

Bri was the sweetest person ever. I loved how understanding, empathetic, gentle she was towards Jacob. Anxiety is such a tiring burden to bear and even though she didn't know how it felt, she did everything she could to lift the weight from Jacob's shoulders from the very moment she knew he was struggling. Her thoughtfulness brought tears to my eyes several times with even the smallest things she did for him, just for him to have a little peace and a safe place to be when the world became to much for him. I hated what she'd gone through and made me want to punch his ex in the face, because she was just such an amazing person. An amazing friend and she deserved all the love in the world and she deserved someone as sweet and perfect as Jacob.

"Briana is the lesson. She's the one who taught me what it really feels like to live for someone else."

Jacob is the sweetest, most selfless cinnamon roll hero I've ever read. He was perfection. The epitome of all book boyfriends. I'm so sorry for Josh (who had been my favorite hero from Abby since forever), but Jacob just took his rightful place as a King in Abby's kingdom. I cannot explain how much I love him. He was so sweet and had the biggest heart in the entire world. His love for everyone around him was so beautiful. He just wanted everyone to be happy, including his dog. Because Abby writes perfect men and perfect dogs that made the perfect pair. The perfect combination that makes my heart melt and the perfect blend of happiness for each heroine. (Jacob and Lieutenant Dan were not the exception of this basic rule in Abby Jimenez' fictional world). And I am not kidding when I say the anxiety rep was on point. I laughed, cried and cringed because I could relate to Jacob and his struggle to a T. It broke my heart to see him in his lowest but felt so redeemed and hopeful to see him at his best. He was indeed the perfect match in every sense of the word.

"Sometimes it felt like Jacob and I were to magnets being flipped over and over and pressed together. Pulling us in, pulling us out, pulling us in. Pulling me in."

I feel like I don't have enough words to say how much I loved them. Every single second of this read was filled with emotion, laughter and so much heart. I'm not lying when I say I was able to feel my heart melting inside of me with all that longing and hopefulness between them. I'm usually picky when it comes to slow burns and let me tell you, this one made me wait but it wasn't a torturous wait that felt like it was never going to end. Every moment that brought them together was a delicious, tasty and sweet cupcake of romance that I savored and enjoyed. The type of dessert that makes you break the diet and you have zero regrets afterwards because it was so tasty that you would eat it again in a heartbeat.

I also need to mention how funny the family dynamics were. Both Briana's and Jacob's family were such a delight! They were so. freaking. funny from the get go. They made me laugh out loud so many times and smiled hard with their banter, bickering and just by being so loving towards Briana and Jacob. They also had so many emotional moments that made my heart flutter with all the feelings and the hope while Briana and Jacob found their way to each other. It was seriously the perfect addition to such an amazing story.

I don't know how she did it again, but she did. I've never doubted her and never will. I don't care what the haters say, Abby is one of the pillars of this generation of Contemporary Romance writers. A giant in this genre and I feel so freaking lucky and blessed to be a witness of all the expectation and excitement she builds with each release.

Thank God and the universe for working in my favor. Thank you, Abby, Forever and Netgalley for gifting me, what was probably my best read of the year. April 11th 2023 couldn't come any sooner (not only because it's release day and I will officially have a paperback of this book, but it's also my birthday... aaahhh!)

Just finished this one and I've had a stupid grin on my face the entire time I read. It was so amazing. I loved every bit of it. Abby is definitely one of the very best authentic authors out there. The passion she puts into her writing is perfect. These characters were absolutely amazing. She didn't shy away from incredibly hard topics but she also made me laugh out loud. It's the perfect balance.

As someone who has had anxiety attacks and has lived with depression I really appreciated those aspects of this book. They were handled so well and I think they will be eye opening to people who haven't lived those experiences and will help those that have feel seen.

I also appreciated the social anxiety that was displayed in Jacob. I really felt like I saw how that affects people in a way that really was enlightening.

I adored Bri and Jacob's relationship. I loved how they got to know each other. I loved the fake dating trope. I loved the family dynamics. I loved the sexual tension. It was all just fantastic.

I can tell already this is one I will read over and over again. And will probably buy the audio too because her books are amazing on audio.

Do yourself a favor and preorder now!

Thank you @readforeverpub and #abbyjimenez for the advanced copy. This is my honest review.

After reading this book, I need about a gallon of ice cream to get me through all of the emotions. I ate this book like it was my only food on a deserted island and it left me full, but still so very hungry for more. I felt everything that Abby put these characters through. From the highest of highs and the touch of real love, to belly shaking laughter, anger hot like irons, sadness and grief, relief and just about everywhere damn near between. I didn’t just ride along with her characters on this journey, I experienced it with them and it was anxiety ridden and gut wrenching…but I loved it. Abby has a way of making you so invested in her characters journeys like they are friends of yours and you are routing for them. The characters feel like real people with real problems (Jacob and his anxiety, Benny's illness and in need of transplant, Brianna and her ex), they don't remain just characters on a page. I was on the edge of my seat for Brianna & Jacob, I found myself chanting under my breath “Just kiss already!” so many times, but the moment it finally happens was worth all the waiting. I find myself waiting for the next book to see what characters she wrties next and what rollercoaster they will take me on. The next time I decide to get creative with glitter, I'll remember Brianna Ortiz. Now if you excuse me, I think I am going to find me a ER nurse with a 3 legged dog and see what happens.
Reviewed for NetGalley #NetGalley #AbbyJimenez

Spoilers…..

I was very lucky to read this book via NetGalley prior to its release.

Once again, Abby Jimenez takes us on an emotional roller coaster and I don’t always trust her to not break my heart at least once during the journey. I don’t usually summarize a book since that’s usually included from the publisher,

I loved Bri and and Jacob’s story and how they fit together like a puzzle. Nothing and no one is perfect, but they grow to love each other “as is”.

Jacob sums it up, “We’re all a little broken, Briana. We are a mosaic. We’re made up of all those we’ve met and all the things we’ve been through. There are parts of us that are colorful and dark and jagged and beautiful. And I love every piece of you. Even the ones you wish didn’t.”

I have to also include a few more of my favorite passages below:

“I’m so sex starved and into him I’m not going to be able to say no. My legs will probably shoot straight out like one of those fainting goats the second he so much as breathes on me. This is a crisis!”

“So now I’m locked in a room with a man that I’m half in love with and extremely attracted to, who wants to have sex with me and I’m sorry, but I have about as much willpower as a piece of broccoli.”

So much heart, heartbreak and comic relief as well. You spoil us Abby!

BOOK REVIEW: YOURS TRULY by #AbbyJimenez 💊 ❤️
PUB DATE: April 2023.

Dearest Readers,

There’s only one appropriate way to write what I have to say about this book and it’s of course, in letter form. First, I want to thank @readforeverpub for the #ARC through @netgalley. I would also like to thank #abbyjimenez for writing the most perfect book I’ve read in my entire life.
You might think, “wait, she says this about every book that Abby writes.” Well friends, you are not wrong. But for #YoursTruly this statement is truer than true.

I can’t explain the wholesomeness in my heart while I was reading this and when I finished. This book is the perfect example that there are people that will hurt you but there are people that will always be harmless to you. This book is a reminder that when you love someone, you show up. That’s what love is, showing up, everyday, for the one you love. Love is understanding that we all have struggles, we all have things we need to work a little hard on, but that does not mean there’s something wrong with us, that doesn’t mean that we are not worthy.

For all the Brianas: just because someone leaves, doesn’t mean there’s someone that’s not going to stay.

Briana is perhaps my favorite heroine, with the most amazing personality. She is funny, smart, independent, reliable, selfless, caring, hardworking and deserving.

For all my Jacobs: the right one for you will get you, always. If they don’t, they’ll try and they won’t give up on you.

As someone who suffers from general anxiety disorder and has experienced her fair share of panic attacks, reading about things I’ve felt, a lot of times, in plenty of situations, so perfectly described… I don’t even know how to tell you how validated and seen it makes me feel. What a hero you are Jacob! I can’t wait for readers all over the world to fall in love with you.

I don’t want to write any spoilers because the book is not going to be out for a while. But what I can tell you, and will tell you, is that this book is everything. This book is exactly what our hearts need. This book is my favorite and I wish I could have more of Jacob and Briana.

Yours Truly,

Gaby

5⭐️

Abby Jimenez writes wonderful romances rooted in real world issues. This one deals with divorce, abandonment, kidney disease and anxiety. But it's a beautiful, uplifting story about three-dimensional people, people you actually become invested in and care about. I want to be Brianna's best friend and go to Jacob's family's parties and eat Brianna's mom's food and tease her brother with her. I want to know what's going to happen next, even after the book is over. The worst part about reading Abby's books is either finishing them and missing your new friends or realizing that it's going to be a year before you get to read a new one.

Amazing book! I love that although Bri and Jacob start out on the wrong foot, they resolve those issues fairly quickly. Their friendship is adorable, and I laughed out loud throughout the entire book.

However, it’s not all smooth sailing. Both characters are battling situations in their lives that makes things a bit more difficult. Jacob’s anxiety and Bri’s brother’s illness. Jacob’s brother getting married to his ex and Bri’s divorce. Seeing how they work together through these situations is so uplifting. #couplegoals

And, as always, the secondary characters in Abby Jimenez’s books are phenomenal. It’s always fun trying to figure out who the next book will be about… I have it on good authority Justin’s story is next! Eeeek! I can’t wait.

Abby Jimenez has done it once again! Yours Truly made me laugh and cry.
Brianna is dealing with her divorce and more importantly, her sick brother who desperately needs a new kidney. She is up for a promotion and in walks Jacob. He is a new doctor in the ER and also up for HER promotion. The two immediately bump heads, until he writes her a letter. The gesture completely takes her by surprise and she writes him back. The friendship grows from there. Brianna is jaded from her divorce and Jacob is crippled with anxiety. Yet, they somehow manage to fall in love.
I love that these characters are so REAL. You can easily understand how they are feeling. Some of the material is raw and so relatable.

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, Abby Jimenez has done it again,. She has written what could possibly be described as the perfect romantic comedy happily ever after. Bri and Jacob's love story is full of heart, intelligence, wit and just the right amount of steam. Fake relationships aren't usually my go-to romantic comedy trope but this version of it feels fresh and, more importantly to me as a reader, REAL. Everything about the relationship between the two main characters feels as though it could actually happen in real life, in the exact way it is written. There is an authenticity to the characters that can be difficult to achieve within the confines of 300ish page book but Abby strikes the right balance between action and character development time and time again in her story telling. I could not recommend this book and all of the other Friend Zone series books more if I tried.
Trigger warning: past infidelity, divorce, severe illness of a family member, descriptions of an anxiety disorder and panic attacks.
As someone who has been diagnosed with a generalized anxiety disorder, I found it be very refreshing not only how MMC's disorder is described as real medical diagnosis and not just something he needs to get over (complete with accurate coping mechanisms and medication), but also how the disorder doesn't just disappear through the power of love and positive thinking. Thank you for this Abby Jimenez!

Can an author really keep getting better with each book? Abby Jimenez definitely can! I love every single book Abby has released, and I really thought Part of Your World would be the pinnacle and she wouldn't be able to top it. enter Yours Truly.

I loved Briana in Part of Your World, so I was really excited when it was announced that Abby was going to write a book based on her. And I loved that Alexis and Daniel came back for this book, as well as some of the fun characters in Wakan. Briana meets Jacob when she crashes into him, breaks his phone, and Jacob falls in love at first sight. As someone with anxiety, Abby did a great job representing Jacob's anxiety and truly what it's like in some cases. Watching Jacob grow throughout the book, with his anxiety and trusting Briana, was a joy to read. Jacob edged out Daniel and Ali Hazelwood's Adam as my favorite book boyfriend.

I loved Jacob's whole family, even Amy and Jeremiah. I loved how fiercely his family protected him when the Amy and Jeremiah thing happened, and I loved seeing Jacob's selflessness to make sure his brother wasn't completely ostracized from the family. Jacob's selflessness also shined through when he decided to donate his kidney to Bri's brother.

Normally I do not enjoy books where there is major miscommunication that keeps the leads apart, but Abby did this masterfully where it didn't seem to farfetched that the communication was off. And I'm always a sucker for a happy ending! Loved every page of this book, Abby could write a non-fiction book on the mating rituals of dung beetles and she'd probably make it one of my most favorite books. She is definitely an artist of a author the way she brings in humanity, humor, and heart into her books masterfully.

This book was everything I hoped it would be & more. Abby Jimenez is an amazing storyteller. This book is the highly anticipated story of Briana Ortiz. She was first mentioned in "Part of Your World", which was released earlier this year. She is Alexis Montgomery's best friend. If you absolutely loved "Part of Your World", like I did, you have to read this book. I couldn't wait to learn more about Briana & find out who her perfect match would be. Jacob Maddox was perfect in every way. I loved learning more about him too. Jacob is most definitely my favorite swoon-worthy hero, that Abby has written so far. She has an amazing gift of writing about realistic characters, who face struggles with love & humor, from their collective support systems. There are plenty of moments that will make you cry one minute, and laugh out loud the next. Highly recommend.

Thanks for letting me read this book I love Briana and jacob so much I love how you dealt with Jacob's anxiety having social anxiety is really hard I've been dealing with it a long time and I could feel Jacob's anxiety in every word you wrote not that it's a bad thing just understood and I love how Briana handled it like she could just tell when he needed a break they are just fun people that you can really relate to and I loved the story it was such a fun read as always with an abby book you laugh cry and laugh again then cry some more and have mid panick attack and them keep at it

There are no words for how much I loved YOURS TRULY by Abby Jimenez. She has yet again wrote a book that has you laughing and crying on the same page and honestly this is her best book yet. I yet again read this the day it was released on Netgalley because I have zero self control when it comes to Abby Jimenez books.

I was eagerly awaiting Bri's story since October when I read Part Of Your World and couldn't wait to read Yours Truly. There are so many things I could say about this book but a few things I loved:
▪️fake dating
▪️the letters 😍
▪️glitter
▪️the catchphrase game
▪️Abby Jimenez inside jokes
▪️the raw real emotions
▪️Jacob's family
▪️Lieutenant Dan
▪️Xfinity

Also this book was personal for Abby around Kidney disease and organ donation and I'm so glad she shared with us what she's been going through.

I want to leave you with this quote:
“We’re all a little broken, Briana. We are a mosaic. We’re made up of all those we’ve met and all the things we’ve been through. There are parts of us that are colorful and dark and jagged and beautiful. And I love every piece of you. Even the ones you wish didn’t exist.”

A huge thanks to @readforeverpub for being so amazing and Abby for being so awesome to your fans!

Pre-order this now. It comes out April 11th!! I really want to be in Minnesota for an event for this one!

There are very few things that will make me set an alarm for 6am during my summer break- but the chance to get an ARC of Abby's newest novel? Alarm set and website open. Yours Truly is another five star read. Abby knows just how to write to make you fall in love with these characters, to understand them, to laugh out loud and cry with them. I deal with anxiety personally, so much of the things that Jacob described doing are things that I do also. Making her readers be able to make those personal connections to characters is something Abby excels at. It's a true testament to her writing prowess when my favorite two characters are minor ones (Jafar and Grandpa)! Set aside a weekend and fall in love with Yours Truly.

This book was so cute and wonderful to read. I adored Briana and Jacob, and I’m always in awe of how well Abby Jimenez works very serious issues into romance novels. I was specifically blown away by how delicately she weaved in tension. So much was happening in each character’s mind that was at odds with what the reader knew the other character was feeling, but it still managed to not feel contrived.

Brianna Ortiz was a busy ER doctor who was ready to move on with her life. Her divorce was soon to be final and she hoped to get the chief of emergency medicine appointment soon. She felt these changes would bring her a happier and less stressful life. Jacob Maddox recently started working as an ER doctor at the same hospital as Bri. His first day was a nightmare and he seemed to have gotten off on the wrong foot with his new co-workers. His social anxiety made him uneasy in new situations, but he loved working in the ER as the fast pace focused his mind and quieted the anxiety. Bri had yet to meet Jacob, but an accident caused an awkward introduction. Afterward, Jacob realized he caused the uncomfortable encounter, so he decided to write Bri an apology letter. He was much better at putting his thoughts onto paper. Bri was pleasantly surprised by the effort of a written letter. She wrote him back and before long, they were sending notes back and forth. An upcoming wedding between Jacob's younger brother, Jeramiah, and Jacob's ex-girlfriend was causing Jacob worry. He told his family he had moved on from the painful breakup and was dating someone new. The reality was he left his old job because his ex, Amy, and his brother also worked at the hospital and it was distressful to run into the happy couple. He was not dating anyone at the moment either. One day, one of his sisters visited the ER and saw Bri and Jacob having lunch together. She made the assumption the Bri was the new girlfriend and spread the word to the family. Jacob enjoyed Bri's company and had fun with her. He dreaded seeing Jeremiah and Amy at family dinners and attending pre-nuptial events alone, so he asked her if she minded posing as his girlfriend until after the wedding. Bri was happy to help out her new friend and agreed. With the two new friends spending more time together, feelings started to change.

This book had everything I could have asked for. Bri was a strong, intelligent woman. Jacob was the sweetest of cinnamon roll guys. He was as giving as a person could be. Jacob does something that few people would ever consider, but I don't want to spoil it. Trust me when I say he has the biggest heart. Bri easily read Jacob's emotions and gave him what he needed to navigate social situations. She didn't see him as broken as Amy had. She realized that he needed different things and it wasn't a problem for her. Jacob's family was fantastic. They were loud, loving, and supporting of each other. As always, Abby Jimenez has a dog in the book. Jacob's rescue dog, Lieutenant Dan, was a perfect addition to the cast. Because Bri's best friend is Alexis from Part of Your World, Alexis and Daniel make an appearance here too. Yours Truly made me laugh, cry, and sigh with happiness. It is definitely in the running for my favorite book for 2022.

I received an ARC for Yours Truly and want to thank Abby Jimenez, Hachette Book Group, and NetGalley for the opportunity to voluntarily read and give an honest review of this book. Reviews have been left on Goodreads, Instagram, and The StoryGraph and are linked below.

I’ve read 102 books this year, and Yours Truly is BY FAR my absolute FAVORITE!

*ADD THIS TO YOUR TBR NOW!*

It has literally everything I want & need in a romance novel.
Dual POV? Check.
Enemies to friends to lovers? Check.
Fake relationship? Check.
The perfect slow burn? Check.

On top of all that, Abby has written 2 incredibly beautiful characters that I could not only relate to A LOT, but that I fell in love with so deeply & NEEDED their happily ever after.
I could see a lot of my anxiety in Jacob’s, and saw my way of processing many things put down in these pages. I also really want to live in his house - I desperately need a plant room!

Bri is an ER doctor that we met in Part of Your World (Alexis’ tough-cookie of a best friend), who is just finalizing her divorce from her cheating ex-husband.
Jacob is also an ER doctor and recent transfer to the same hospital as Bri, which is not the ideal situation for someone with social anxiety. Their relationship begins in the absolute sweetest way, with writing letters, & phone calls in the rain *swoon*

This book was truly all about their histories & trauma, bringing them together and apart. What I love most is Bri’s patience with Jacob’s anxiety, and the calming effect she has on him.

This book made me smile, laugh & cry, and honestly may be my favorite book of all time.

Thank you SO MUCH to NetGalley & Forever for allowing me the pleasure of reading this ARC :)

Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez (Pub: April 11th, 2023)
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Abby Jimenez is the Taylor Swift of the literary world. Allow us to explain.

Like each of Abby’s novels, Yours Truly is intricately, intimately and intentionally crafted, soul-stirring, heart-expanding, endearing and transcendent.

Time and time again Abby bewilders our hearts, minds and senses with her inimitable and thoughtful blend of: narrative depth; uniquely lovable lead couples; immense creativity; an endearing cast of secondary characters; witty dialogue; humorous moments; tender and intimate introspection; raw emotion; brilliant banter; devastating conflict and unmatched chemistry.

Her characters are raw reflections of humanity in the best ways — they are flawed but whole, complete as individuals but better together, relatable but unique, lovable and lively, mature and emotional — bringing new meaning to our own understandings of trust, being harmless, confidence of self and the power of love.

Jacob is a considerate, loyal, self-sacrificing, courageous, generous and introspective empath whose anxiety is best regulated by routine, understanding and bravely built boundaries.

Brianna is an adventurous, giving, compassionate, fiercely protective, thoughtful and passionate ER doctor with a stained glass heart hesitant to let light, fearing the darkness if it departs.

Their love is everything romcom writers aspire to achieve. The amount of care they show each other made ur hearts flutter. The concept of “being harmless to each other” is life-changing.

Abby’s sprinkle of Easter Eggs elevate the reading experience. Identifying and following the single threads of gold tying together people and places from her previous books is thrilling for the mind and spirit. How special to be able to wholly commit yourself to a world of someone else’s creation and continue to revel in the beauty of it book after book? That is literary 𝙈𝘼𝙂𝙄𝘾.

The little trip to Wakan is everything. Like hurling acorns at interlopers, the town continues to take care of itself (and its hostages). #iykyk

In closing, we have to say: the most powerful imprint a book can make on your life is to leave you with a more nuanced understanding of yourself and/or those around you. It is a 𝙜𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙚 that Abby’s vibrant characters and dextrously developed stories will empower you to explore the scars etched on your soul and help you to identify triggers and sources of trauma that lie deep in the hearts of your loved ones, enabling you to 𝙎𝙀𝙀 them in a new light.

We are inconsolably and irrationally envious if you haven’t yet ventured into Abby’s books…we would 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 to read these precious pieces of perfection again for the first time. We know this is ridiculous, but our hearts ache at the thought of waiting 𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙨 before we can hold the weight of this masterpiece in our hands and pridefully slide it into place alongside its sisters only four shelves. Abby, you hurt and heal in equal measure and we can’t get enough.

We are in complete disbelief to be reviewing this magnificent novel 𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙨 in advance of its release. Receiving an ARC of Yours Truly at this moment in time is the epitome of a bookish blessing — wherein stories find you when you need them most.

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𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝘼𝙗𝙗𝙮, 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 — 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙘 𝙞𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬.

𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙧, 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙧.

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙮,
𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖, 𝙍𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙚𝙗𝙚

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