A review by scoodle42
Love in Reverse by Chassilyn Hamilton

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? No

4.25

Oaklynn is having a hard time, and things aren't going her way. She walks into an interview, hoping it's the job she needs to get back on her feet and finds out the boss is none other than her ex, Jabari. Jabari isn't surprised to see her, in fact he was hoping he would. And the more they spend time, the more he knows he has to keep Oaklynn around--by any means necessary.

Jabari and his Lynnie were so super cute! I identified with Oaklynn's struggles, and I felt for her. Thinking you have your life mapped out only to have the rug pulled from underneath you again and again is tough, and she was tough for the way she handled it. I loved her. Jabari was a self-aware man, and you know how I love those. He knew what happened, why he changed, and sought to be different. He corrected his course, mostly without being told, and I appreciated that. Plus, he took care of Oaklynn. Quietly, but in the important ways. The last thing he wanted was her out there flailing and he made that known. I loved that about him. The two of them were very passionate and I loved that too. The blackmail came across as slightly far-fetched but you knew why he was doing it and that gave it humor.

Great story. I enjoyed it. And the bonus chapters.