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ARC Review: The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez


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I received an ARC on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review (Thanks!)

Rating: 4 stars


I loved the emotional rollercoaster that was Abby Jimenez's first book, The Friend Zone so I was ecstatic when my wish was granted to read the ARC of The Happy Ever After Playlist. 

This book takes place after the events of The Friend Zone so I would recommend you pick that book up before this one (you just get a better emotional connection to all the characters, okay?). Sloane is a lot less wacky than the main character of The Friend Zone, Kristen. Sloane is still grieving a year after the events of the last book when a dog suddenly jumps into her convertible when she's driving. When she meets the guy who owns the dog, she finds out he's a musician and they fall in love. This book is riddled with drama as the guy's popularity surges and Sloane still tries to deal with her grief. 
I think I'm officially obsessed with Abby Jimenez's books. She writes adorable, complex, romantic relationships and amazing friendships. I would say this book was a lot lighter than The Friend Zone. 

 While this book felt very wish-fulfillment-y at the end, it felt deserved after all Jimenez put her characters through. My only complaint with her books is that her men do fall into those weird masculine stereotypes of raging when they get upset. 


All in all, I'm looking forward to seeing what Abby Jimenez comes up with next.
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