ACCLAIM FOR ABBY JIMENEZ ANDTHE FRIEND ZONE
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“Your next rom-com to obsess and cry over.”
—Cosmopolitan
“Your next favorite romantic comedy…The Friend Zone is that rare beach read with tons of heart that will make you laugh and cry in equal parts.”
—PopSugar
“Jimenez’s dazzling debut is a brilliantly written romantic comedy that seamlessly toggles back and forth between scenes of laugh-out-loud, snarky wit and serious emotional issues without missing a beat.”
—Booklist, starred review
“Jimenez manages to fulfill all expectations for a romantic comedy while refusing to sacrifice nuance. Biting wit and laugh-out-loud moments take priority, but the novel remains subtle in its sentimentality and sneaks up on the reader with unanticipated depth.…Deeply relatable.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“An excellent debut that combines wit, humor, and emotional intensity.”
—Kirkus
“A deliciously hot, sweet debut full of banter I couldn’t get enough of. This book is an absolute treat.”
—L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author
“The Friend Zone gave me belly laughs, shook me up, and made me feel hopeful about love and the human strength of spirit. A romance for the ages!”
—Tessa Bailey, New York Times bestselling author of Fix Her Up
“Heartbreaking, gut-wrenching, and emotional. Abby Jimenez wrote a difficult story line with sensitivity, heat, humor, banter, and unwavering friendship.”
—Harlequin Junkie, Top Pick
“A beautiful tale of learning to accept the love you deserve and finding a path to self-acceptance along the way…a zippy, instantly recognizable voice and fresh, funny characters.”
—Entertainment Weekly
“A laugh-out-loud, wickedly clever book that sneaks up on you with a cathartic emotional payoff.”
—Jenny Holiday, author of Mermaid Inn
“This novel doesn’t shy away from anything—it’s fiercely loving all the way to the HEA.”
—NPR