I would like to start off my review by stating that I received an E-Arc through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
Artifacts of an Ex by Jennifer Chen is a cute, quirky romance based in L.A. The main female lead, Chloe, has been uprooted from New York City and finds herself in a completely new community full of vibrant characters, eye opening art, and amazing food ( yum! ).
I went into this book blind, the cover completely drew me in and I knew that I didn’t need to know anything else. The opening of the book is just as charming as the cover suggests, giving you a main character that’s easy to relate to and has a typically positive outlook on her situation. Until her ex breaks up with her THROUGH THE MAIL!!!!
Now the character is relatable in a completely different way, showing a bit more of their insecurity and how negative their thoughts can be even when they’re doing amazing things with the friends that they’re making along the way.
At first, when Daniel was introduced, I thought he was going to be one of those totally cringe film bros, but I was pleasantly surprised by their charismatic dialogue and caring attitude towards their friends. I related to Daniel a bit more than Chloe in terms of getting used before people get back together with their ex. I also liked how this slowed the pace a little bit more, making it a bit of a slow burn.
This is a cute, fluffy romance that will make you grit your teeth and swoon within the same chapter. Parts of this book are absolutely tragic, creating a depth to this novel that draws you in and makes you want to finish it as soon as possible so you can find out how everything works out between Chloe and Daniel! ( I literally could not sleep until I knew they were endgame )
I would 100% recommend this to friends and family with common interests. Thank you for the opportunity!
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