BOOK REVIEW: Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
2022 Publication Date: April 19

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Pages: 401
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Sub-Genre: Fish Out Of Water Romance
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Time Period: Present Day
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota | Waukon, Iowa

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This proves it: Abby Jimenez cannot write a bad book.

I loved reading Part of Your World way more than I had anticipated. The writing was absolutely phenomenal. Abby Jimenez is a very talented writer, but I honestly feel like she outdid her self here. I was hooked on the story from page one and remained glued to this book going forward. The different character dynamics and relationships are what really made <i>Part of Your World</i> shine, however. Daniel and Alexis' connection was special from the beginning and I loved how it blossomed and grew as the story went on. The nature of their relationship and their reservations felt very authentic and relatable. Alexis' familial dynamics with her parents were another important aspect that I thought added a lot of strength and adversity to her character.

Part of Your World was truly a magical reading experience and I have nothing but great things to say about it! Definitely add this to your summer reading TBR!

What a great book! I loved this one. A big city Type A doctor has car trouble and ends up meeting Daniel. Daniel lives in a small town where he runs an inn and is a carpenter. Alexis falls for him but realizes the relationship will go nowhere with the differences in their lives. She is also worried because Daniel is 10 years younger than her. Daniel has other ideas and he tries to convince her their two worlds can come together. Their chemistry is great and they are both wonderful characters. There is depth to the characters and the storyline is exceptional. I loved the community where Daniel lives and the people there. This book is so well written I didn’t want it to end. I highly recommend this one!!

I will always and forever devour anything Abby Jimenez writes. I say it in every review for Jimenez, she has such a great way of dealing with heavy topics in a way that is not cliche. I would warn that this book may trigger those with issues around being gaslighted. It is such a journey for Alexis to become her own person, not the person her parents and ex want her to be. I am in awe of Jimenez for her ability to bring humor and make falling in love feel like magic.

Read if you liked any other Abby Jimenez or Talia Hibbert novels.

I was given an advanced reader's copy via NetGalley, thank you to them. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Another solid book from Abby! Can't get enough of her writing! I laughed, I cried, I swooned. It was perfection.

I actually received the ARC of this book after I hit the request button so fast I strained a finger, but once I actually read the description of it, I wasn’t really sold. I like Jimenez’ books a lot, and absolutely adore The Friend Zone most of all, but this one didn’t sound up my alley. And honestly it really wasn’t. Where I would give both of her other books five stars, easily, this only got three and a half out of me.

After getting stranded in a ditch in a random town, ER doctor Alexis is pulled out by handsome stranger Daniel and pulled into the wonderful little town he lives in. Fresh out of an abusive relationship and feeling the pressure of her job and family expectations, Alexis is looking for nothing serious, and can’t believe Daniel wants her in his life at all. But she’s glad for the reprieve in the little town of Wakan, with charming Daniel, a baby goat, and his B&B.

When things begin to look too serious, Alexis has to make a decision: does she continue the family legacy, even when it doesn’t bring her happiness, or does she throw away everything for a guy ten years her junior?

The ten year age gap thing really kept coming up and definitely was not crucial to the story…I think in the beginning, Alexis (who primarily goes by Ali, though I do not understand that jump) is worried about looking less than perfect in front of Daniel, but it’s more related to her past abuse than to being older. This was like a weird, forced part of the storyline that I didn’t care to be reminded of.

I really liked Bri, Ali’s best friend and one of the supporting characters…I’m really glad her story is coming next spring. I can’t wait to read that one because it sounds like she has a good sense of humor, which is what I think was really missing from Ali. She just *wasn’t* genuinely funny. Both her and Daniel had these very dumb inside jokes that just did not charm me. I don’t understand why this is, because Jimenez is clearly very capable of writing humor? All of her other books have had a natural warmth to them that this one just didn’t, in my opinion.

I loved the town of Wakan, and the description of the bed and breakfast. I could see both of those settings very easily in my mind. Ali’s natural surroundings, like her home and the hospital, were much harder to visualize. I’m guessing this is done purposefully; they are cold environments she doesn’t connect to or experience her life through, but it makes the story kind of jarring at times.

While this book does switch perspectives, I find that most of my criticism is with Ali and not Daniel. Daniel was likeable and warm; he fits well into his surroundings and comes off in the story as caring but not obsessed with Ali. I think this narrative is more about her, even if he does have issues of his own. She’s the one coming to terms with all of the change in her life. And the two of them, in turn, have some sparks and connection, but it’s not totally visible to the reader. I’m not watching it unfold but more reading about the after-effects. Daniel provides Ali with warmth and consistency after her abusive relationship, and Ali wakes Daniel up to all the possibilities available to him in life. Other than that, I’m only being informed that they somehow fit perfectly.

This book wasn’t bad, it just didn’t really do it for me. The subject matter, the lack of humor, and the *meh* romance don’t rate it high on my list, but I will definitely continue to read Jimenez’ books. The talent is still there, but I’d pass on this plot for a better one.

A copy of Part of Your World was provided to me by the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. It was published April 19, 2022.

I really enjoyed this book just like all other Abby Jimenez books. TW for domestic violence. It was a deep but pleasant romance
Thank you to Forever Pub for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own

It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of Abby Jimenez. Every book that I've read by her I have given 5 stars.

I honestly feel like this may be the best Jimenez novel yet. The meet cute between the two characters from completely different worlds was PURE bliss!

Oh my goodness. The chemistry between Daniel and Alexis is on another level my friends!

Ugh... loved everything about this book. Wakan, the dog, the pig, the baby goat!!!

Such kiddos and more to Abby for writing another incredible romance novel!

5/5 stars

Thank you so much to the author and Forever Publishing for my arc.

Unsurprisingly, I loved Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez. I’ll read (and love) anything she writes. I was so excited for this book that, not only did I buy a copy in the bookstore, but I didn’t realize I had preordered THREE other copies. Oops!

I’m the first to admit that I’m a romantic so I wanted Alexis and Daniel together from the start. I got a bit frustrated with Alexis at one point but then I reminded myself that she had to go through her own journey and realize that she had to set boundaries and stop doing things to please others.

There’s a great, realistic way things are handled in this book. Everything isn’t wrapped up perfectly in a bow but it’s happy and hopeful. There are also some deeper topics explored like domestic violence and emotional/mental abuse. It’s handled so respectfully.

As always, Jimenez is an auto buy author for me. Definitely grab a copy of this one (Or two! Or three!). It’s a beautiful story.

Abby Jimenez just keeps getting better and better. The dialogue is realistic, fast, and witty. The characters are imperfect yet likable, and I really appreciate that each also touches on a topic that is real for women. Delicately and sincerely.

This has to be one of my favorites this year! I am obsessed with Abby Jimenez’s books. This is now my third and they just keep getting better. I think she is just able to round out these characters in a way that you can’t help but love them and root for them.

In this book, Alexis is a hilarious lead and so fun to follow. I liked that there was a bit of an age gap here with the woman being older. Its so rare these days to see a relationship like this on screen or on the page. It was a breath of fresh air. And Daniel was the perfect guy for this scenario. He is so mature and sure of what he wants. It’s unique to have a guy in the relationship wanting to commit right away! He was all in from the jump. This was a fun and sweet book that I will be telling everyone I know to read. Plus there is a dog and a baby goat in pajamas so you really can’t go wrong!

I would honestly read Abby Jiminez' grocery list, but luckily, she keeps writing these amazing books so that I don't have to! Part of Your World is the latest 5 star winner from Jiminez and features Alexis and Daniel - two opposites who certainly attract. PoYW deals with the two of them navigating how they can fit into each other's worlds and is absolutely one of my favorite Abby books to date!

Thank you to Forever Pub for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

Content warning: gaslighting and domestic abuse (physical and emotional)

Who knew that a raccoon and a foggy night could lead to finding the love of your life? Alexis had her life completely planned out - at least her family had it completely planned out for her - but one fateful night, on her way home from a funeral and trying to dodge a raccoon in the road, her life is completely flipped on its head when she meets Daniel. The two never planned to fall in love, but what started as a bet and a one night stand turned into so much more. Alexis finds herself fitting seamlessly into Daniel's world. His small town accepts and welcomes her with open arms. The problem? Alexis can't see Daniel ever fitting into her world.

Abby Jimenez has done it again. She has made me ugly cry over fictional characters. Part of Your World is about so much more than two people finding their other half. It is about standing up for yourself, finding what you want and fighting for it. It's about learning to fight for the love that you want rather than the love you think you deserve.

My one complaint: After everything falls to pieces, it's all put back together far too quickly and neatly. Side stories that should have taken at least a chapter to wrap up are tied up nice and neat in a couple sentences.

Alexis and Daniel are two very different people. She's from the city, he lives in a small town in the middle of nowhere. She is highly educated, wealthy, and has always had privilege. He is an innkeeper and carpenter who struggles to make ends meet. All of these differences don't matter on the night they meet, when he pulls her car out of a ditch, she shows up at the local bar, and then she decides to go home with him. It's not until she bolts out of his home, stealing a hoodie along the way, that she truly realizes just how different they are, including that Daniel is almost 10 years younger! As they both fight the chemistry and connection from that first night, Alexis can't seem to stay away and Daniel can't stop thinking about her. Can they overcome obstacles and their differences for a happily ever after?

I particularly enjoyed the magical realism aspects in the story--that the town itself was affected by Alexis and Daniel's relationship. At first it seemed odd, but then it ended up being kind of fitting as small towns (especially to many outsiders) can seem magical and it was an interesting way to outwardly show the internal feelings of the characters.

I also appreciated the ways in which domestic abuse was depicted. Most people can recognize the violent sort of abuse, but emotional abuse is much more easily hidden and less well-known by many. It was interesting seeing several women in abusive relationships, and in different stages of the relationship. It brought to light how even though to outsiders they seem like very different situations (physical vs. emotional), when in fact they can be extremely similar. And I liked how the ending didn't necessarily wrap these women's stories up into nice bows; one was just starting to make changes to her situation. Everyone is different and you can't force someone to make a change they aren't ready for.

A recommended read for all, with the knowledge that there is discussion of and some depiction of abusive relationships.

I sometimes wonder why I let books sit on my kindle for so long 😑 this is absolutely one of the BEST RomComs I have had the pleasure reading. I love me some age gaps (usually older man, younger woman, not so much older woman younger man) but this? This was spectacular. The goat? The pig? Good lord I was dying 🤣 and phew boy the 🌶 was there my friends. It was there. Now that being said there are some serious themes in this so do some research before reading, and if you decide you want to take a ride with this one? Buckle up friends and grab your tissues; If you dont cry you'll need them for the laughter you will undoubtedly be doing for a good part of this book!

I really like Abby Jimenez and her writing and this book fit the bill! In this book we get to see two very different characters come together and see if they can fit into each other's worlds. I really loved the small town vibe in the town Daniel was from. Also Alexis' family was super toxic so it was interesting to watch her sort through her feelings. A great read overall and I look forward to reading more from Abby Jimenez in the future.

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review!

Abby has done it once again. Part of Your World is a great rom-com, meet cute story. Abby knows just how to give you all the feels and love and then rip your heart out and stomp all over it, but before she is officially done she always gives us a perfect happy ending. Her books are so easy to read and they always take you straight into their world. Alexis and Daniel are amazing characters with so much depth and history. She knows how to make a tough situation such as domestic abuse and shine a light on it in a very understanding and sensitive way. Oh and POYW has a dog and a baby goat in pajamas so go read it now! Abby will become your new favorite author too!

I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher for an honest review.

This book was so hyped on BookTok and Bookstagram that I was a little worried it would ruin the experience of reading it- boy was I wrong. this was the perfect mix of what want in a contemporary romance.

One of my favorite book qualities is the ability to be heavy while still remaining lighthearted. Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez achieved exactly that. This was such a charming read where the love interests had so much in common while coming from completely opposite worlds. I loved seeing the small town vibes juxtaposed with the dramatic and lavish hospital community.

This book also portrayed the many ugly faces of abuse - from physical to emotional to mental. It also portrayed it coming from a relationship aspect or even a parental aspect. Despite since sensitive topics, it was portrayed so realistically it was uncanny. However, it still remained digestible. It was like the perfect summer meal...it's heavy enough to satiate while still you feeling light and happy. It's not just fluff but it won't weigh you down either.

I also loved all the nods to Abby Jimenez's other books. The other 3 are marketed as a series, but this book makes mention of every single one. it's 100% a standalone though, with the references being something fun if you notice but not taking away or leaving any confusion if you don't.

Abby Jimenez has been an auto-buy author for me for some time now, and this one is easily my favorite.

Absolutely adored this book! The writing was great, it was laugh out loud funny, and I've met my new book boyfriend in Daniel Grant, the hot and helpful carpenter!

This was my first book by Abby Jimenez but I'll definitely be checking out her back list IMMEDIATELY!

If you're in a book slump, read this. If you love books with great characters and great writing, read this. If you love to laugh, read this!

All the stars for Part of Your World