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Who hasn’t fantasized about finding a soulmate? In acclaimed author Yamile Saied Mendez’s charmingly romantic new novel, a young woman whose perfect partner literally appeared to her in a dream must search some unusual places—including the truths hidden within her own heart . . . Madi Ramírez has it all—a thriving career she loves, a successful boyfriend, and a wedding to plan—when he finally proposes. So why does she feel like there is something missing? Jayden even has the right initials—the JR that appeared to Madi years ago, in a dream visitation from her beloved, wise abuela. Madi’s friends think her expectations are too high—but she can’t help wishing for that dreamy feeling in real-life. Wishing that Jayden would show her a little more affection. That she could really believe they were meant to be . . . When a business trip to Puerto Rico presents itself, Madi is quick to take it. She can finally scatter her abuela’s ashes on the beach, as she wished. And maybe time apart will remind Jayden how much Madi means to him—and maybe he’ll begin to show it. But in Puerto Rico, Madi finds something—well, someone—else. A man who makes her heart beat triple-time—and who feels as right as someone Fated—except for those nagging initials . . . Brimming with the magic of old San Juan and la Isla del Encanto, The Love of My Lives is the perfect read for anyone who has longed for a legendary love story that transcends time and distance—and the powerful magic of steering their own dreams.
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I was really disappointed with this one. I don't usually love instant love type books, but will still enjoy them. Love of My Lives just really fell flat for me. I enjoyed the writing, it was descriptive and kept my attention but the plot is what fell flat for me. I felt as though the narrator, Madi, was unreliable. Per personal preference, I really didn't enjoy her view on love of your lives, as well as her view on the dreams she had. I thought her relationship with Peter wasn't realistic. She really only accepted him at the end after she realized he was indeed who she saw in her dream as a child. It just made her love for him seem conditional and not real. Overall, I had fun reading the book but didn't love how the plot played out.
Thank you to NetGalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.
Bad writing, silly plot, no character development whatsoever. I can't judge the accuracy of the setting, but it wasn't well integrated, it's all info dumping.