DNF. Will hopefully come back and try again at another time. I really wanted to enjoy this but I struggled to get into it.

this book was so relatable, always falling for the wrong people over and over. its about self growth which is sometimes the best type of growth

This book was unnecessarily long for the depth of the plot in my opinion. I was a little weirded out by the friendship dynamic. Wanted to love it but just did not.

I loved this! I found the female charactet to be so relatable. I loved the romance and it was so damn sweet

3.5 Stars

Imogen is curse with bad luck in love. Coming second in everyone's lives, with a long list of breakups, she feels she is doomed to be alone forever. That is until the one that got away, Eliot Swift, returns home for his father's funeral.

Their childhood friendship was shattered when Eliot left for greener pastures after high school and cut off all contact with Imogen and their other friends. Years have passed, but Imogen can't shake the love she has harbored for him since high school. Turns out Elliot may feel the same, but will he be able to put down roots and live the 'traditional" life?

I always love a second chance romance/childhood crush realized. Imogen and Eliot had such a warm understanding of each other, and they both struggled to take care of themselves, while being mindful of the other's needs and feelings. I really appreciated Imogen's selflessness in caring for her mother and setting aside her own artistic dreams. Eliot felt a little more selfish of a character, so I was not as connected to his storyline. I was a little indifferent about the ending, I thought it was going to wrap up a little differently, but aside from that it was a cute read overall

The Predictable Heartbreaks of Imogen Finch by Jacqueline Firkins is a poignant and charming young adult contemporary novel that explores the complexities of love, friendship, and self-discovery in a refreshingly honest manner. The story centers around Imogen Finch, a high school senior who has resigned herself to a pattern of predictable heartbreaks. Imogen believes she has a knack for picking the wrong guys, and she navigates her romantic endeavors with a mix of humor, cynicism, and vulnerability. When she meets Preston Frank, a charming and mysterious new student, Imogen's beliefs about love and relationships are put to the test. I loved this story. It was so sweet and relateable.

After seventeen failed relationships, Imogen’s love life seems to be cursed. Just when she’s ready to give up on the hope of ever finding mr. right, her highschool crush, Eliot arrives back in town.

I wouldn’t strictly categorize this one as a romance. The Predictable Heartbreaks of Imogen Finch is more contemporary fiction with romance woven in. It was quite a bit more emotional than I was but the writing is excellent. The heartache is palpable and the tender moments are fulfilling.

Overall, The Predictable Heartbreaks of Imogen Finch was a wonderful read. I have read one of Jacqueline Firkins’ books previously and look forward to reading more of her work in the future.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The Predictable Heartbreaks reminded me that love can appear at anytime, anywhere... sometimes when you least expect it.

Imogen Finch believes that people date and then break up with her to find their actual happily ever after. She knows she'll never be anyone's first priority or first anything. Not only does she know this, but everyone else throws this idea into her face via talk most days. Yet when Eliot Swift comes back in town after his dad's death to help his Mom put her home back together, he puts faith back in her. Faith that she can truly find her person and love again..smack dab in their city. The only issue is that Imogen is falling for Eliot and she cannot go through another heart break again...even if he may be there to pick up the pieces of her heart.

This novel is a sweet ode to loving yourself and realizing your worth. I adore Firkin's writing style and the love/ommph that she puts into every word she places on the page. Immediately, I can be transported to whatever small town, character and emotion out there- fighting for true love and everything good in the world.

When Imogen goes through her 17th heartbreak, she isn't very upset because she was expecting it. Her mother told her a long time ago that she would never be first to anyone and she has decided to accept it. When Eliot, the guy she had a crush on in high school comes back to town it makes her desperate for a win, of any kind, to help her believe in herself again.

This book was so cute. I wasn't sure when it started what to think. The author did a wonderful job making the characters very relatable. This story is wonderfully charming.

I will definitely be recommending this to my other rom-com loving friends.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

This was such a sweet story! I loved the MC and her journey through this book. The friends-to-lovers trope is a favorite of mine, and these characters had chemistry in spades.

This cute friends to love with a bit of open door was so good! I'm a sucker for a good solid second chance romance.

There was a bit of odd moments that I felt didn't belong, but that didn't distract from my overall enjoyment.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC. All thoughts are my own.

The plotline sounds fun, but the book is not done well. Some of it is a bit crass. Sorry, not for me.

This was another good friends to lovers that kept me entertained. I finished this book in less than two day because I could not put it down. This book had me sucked in right from the start. I loved how the characters found themselves and were able to grow. It was funny at parts and had me at the verge of tears on others. If you love a lighthearted book about love and second chances than this is your book

This book was sweet without being saccharine. The characters felt down to earth and there was just the right amount of a magical premise without making the whole book feel unrealistic. Solid read and cute to boot.

A sweet rom-com story about a woman whose high school crush returns to town after the death of his father. Lots of steamy scenes ensue. Imogen looks back at her past heartbreaks with men in little interstitial sections and I enjoyed those best - they had good humor. I also liked seeing how she grew as a person and developed self-esteem.

Imogen gives of herself, from boyfriends to her mother who needs near constant care, only to find no one thinks to put her first. Ever. Until her first love, Elliot, returns home from his world travels. Thing is, I LIKED Imogen. I liked her spirit, the way she approached life, and the way she worked so hard to get back the things she loved like her art. But Elliot...oof. It took him way too long to get it together.

The ending missed the mark by a WIDE margin. All that character growth out the window, with just a sliver in the final paragraph.
Ugh.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a very good book. I enjoyed reading it. The characters and plot kept me interested. I would read another book by this author.

Cute story but nothing special for me. I didn't really connect with the characters or feel much for them throughout the story so didn't fall in love with them falling in love.

I received a ARC copy from Netgalley, with my first book from Jacqueline Firkins. Imogen believes her mother's prophecy is dead on. She will never come first. Fast forward to double digit breakups....she is feeling doom that she will never be anyone's first. Suddenly her past comes back to her present, her childhood friend Eliot returns...shortly.
He knows her 'curse' and hasn't seen her since left after graduation, not keeping in touch.
I found this story sweet until Eliot comes back, then the angst.... and you want him to be her person... You start wishing he can change his DNA and stay and put her first.
I ended up really liking the story, but found the ending too rushed for me. I wanted a little more for their story.
4.5 stars!