We don t Talk Anymore review

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5.0 out of 5 starsThe song is a nice break from so much hip-hop

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These two voices blend together well, neither overpowers the other! The song is a nice break from so much hip-hop, hard rock, and just loud and obnoxious songs. This is my kinda music!

We don t Talk Anymore review

Charlie Puth and Selena Gomez have been secretly cooking some music. We had no clue about it until this amazing collaboration until the track dropped on Spotify on 23rd January. “We Don’t Talk Anymore” is supposedly from Charlie Puth’s upcoming album ‘Nine Track Mind’ due on January 28, 2015.

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Album artwork of Charlie Puth’s upcoming album ‘Nine Track Mind’

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New collaboration track with Selena Gomez is titled “We Don’t Talk Anymore” and is a nice paced-down track featuring some nice vocals by the duo. We should say, their voices sync up quite nicely.

Listen to “We Don’t Talk Anymore” by Charlie Puth and Selena Gomez

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSZLswgNJfk

There isn’t much to be analysed as in the lyrics-sense, since the lyrics are pretty self-explanatory.

I just heard you found the one you’ve been looking
You’ve been looking for
I wish I would have known that wasn’t me
‘Cause even after all this time I still wonder
Why I can’t move on
Just the way you did so easily

The verse speaks of a classical fall out situation between a guy and a girl. Apparently, the girl had moved on to another guy-the ‘one’ she had been looking for. And for some reason, the guy had believed it was him. But when the ‘one’ turns out to be not him, he’s hurt and he cannot move on.

Don’t wanna know
What kind of dress you’re wearing tonight
If he’s holding onto you so tight
The way I did before
I overdosed
Should’ve known your love was a game
Now I can’t get you out of my brain

After the fall-out comes the hardest part-the wondering, questioning and self-torture. The one left broken-hearted suffers day in day out wondering what the other one is doing. It is worse if he knows that she is already daring.

I just hope you’re lying next to somebody
Who knows how to love you like me
There must be a good reason that you’re gone
Every now and then I think you
Might want me to come show up at your door
But I’m just too afraid that I’ll be wrong

Selena Gomez too joins in on the wondering game. She wonders if he wants her back. But she is too afraid to make a move think that she might be wrong. None of them are bold enough to do anything about the fall-out. It’s such a shame it is.

A nice melody, beat and simple lyrics take “We Don’t Talk Anymore” to a whole other level of adorableness.

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Not my fav troupe.
Best friends to lovers.
'Through the floorboards, I can hear the telltale rhythm of Archer and Sienna screwing — those periodic moans, the tap-tap-tap of the headboard, the creaky springs in the mattress.'
And of course the heroine is a virgin..... Sigh....

It turns out the Hero and heroine were both virgins at this point and the above scene was him loosing his. Think they both 17.
Of course he is full of regret, it was the wrong girl etc
The Hero and heroine have different social b

Not my fav troupe.
Best friends to lovers.
'Through the floorboards, I can hear the telltale rhythm of Archer and Sienna screwing — those periodic moans, the tap-tap-tap of the headboard, the creaky springs in the mattress.'
And of course the heroine is a virgin..... Sigh....

It turns out the Hero and heroine were both virgins at this point and the above scene was him loosing his. Think they both 17.
Of course he is full of regret, it was the wrong girl etc
The Hero and heroine have different social backgrounds, his family works for hers.
Also he's protecting her as his brother is in trouble with drugs.
This plot has been done soooo many times.

The Hero then stops another man kissing the heroine, of course he knows the other man has dubious motives.
Even if it's true, which it likely is, it smacks of double standards. The heroine does call him out on it.
Why can't an author write that the heroine has interest from a genuinely nice man who isn't the Hero, why does every other man have to be a villian.
She does meet a nice guy later on but she's not feeling it, again this has been done so many times.
The heroine has been secretly pining for the Hero but she does tell him it stops and she's moving on. Finally....

The above scene is the only intimate scene with another woman though we see it from both the heroine's POV and the Hero's, so we get more details when we read the Hero's. As if once wasn't enough.

Dual POV.
Cliffhanger ending as a duet I think.

Spoiler....

At the end they are separated, due to circumstances, it will be interesting to see if either one moves on and sleeps with anyone else until they see each other again.

And where is book 2?
Delayed on release, cancelled from Amazon. As far as I can see no communication from the author as to why.

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It has the beloved plot point of heroine hearing the hero have sex while she is a virgin. also for ppl who this really triggers, the book opens this way so its in the sample

Also seems to be he is sleeping with girls to "save" her. Oh but to be a hero in a female authors romance book where they always get to have sex with OW to save the heroine or protect her, truly a hardship 🙄🙄😂

Honestly the answer to anyhing for a hero in a romance book is sex with OW:

To get heroine out of hi

Spoilers kind of
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It has the beloved plot point of heroine hearing the hero have sex while she is a virgin. also for ppl who this really triggers, the book opens this way so its in the sample

Also seems to be he is sleeping with girls to "save" her. Oh but to be a hero in a female authors romance book where they always get to have sex with OW to save the heroine or protect her, truly a hardship 🙄🙄😂

Honestly the answer to anyhing for a hero in a romance book is sex with OW:

To get heroine out of his mind
To protect her
To push her away
To stop his hurt

Etc and so on

The answer to anything for the heroine......sit your ass down, dont let anyone touch you and wait till the hero is ready for you and why not just make him a sandwich while you wait because he will have worked up an appetite sleeping with women to protect you 🙃😩

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Sep 01, 2020 Julie Johnson rated it it was amazing  ·  (Review from the author)  ·  review of another edition

🌸 THE DUET IS NOW COMPLETE! 🌸
Good news, binge-readers! WE DON'T TALK ANYMORE and WE DON'T LIE ANYMORE are both available on all platforms in ebook and paperback. There's never been a better time to dive into Josephine & Archer's epic, angsty, slow-burn love story....

"We're just friends. Well... we used to be."

For as long as I can remember, Archer Reyes has been by my side. My closest confidant. My truest ally. My best friend.

That is, until the summer we turned seventeen, when I started pictur

🌸 THE DUET IS NOW COMPLETE! 🌸
Good news, binge-readers! WE DON'T TALK ANYMORE and WE DON'T LIE ANYMORE are both available on all platforms in ebook and paperback. There's never been a better time to dive into Josephine & Archer's epic, angsty, slow-burn love story....

"We're just friends. Well... we used to be."

For as long as I can remember, Archer Reyes has been by my side. My closest confidant. My truest ally. My best friend.

That is, until the summer we turned seventeen, when I started picturing him as something else entirely.

The love of my life.

I knew confessing my feelings wasn’t going to be easy; I had no idea he’d reject me so cruelly… or that he was breaking my heart to save my life....

FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR JULIE JOHNSON.... a heart-stopping new story of first love, second chances, and the lengths we go to hold onto each other when everything else falls apart... It is the first part of a duet. Part two, WE DON'T LIE ANYMORE, will be released in December 2020.

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. 1.5 Stars

Yeah... no. This book did not do it for me. For one, it left a very bad first impression on me. How? Well, when the opening of the book is the H screwing another woman (the "town/school bicycle" since she basically sleeps with everyone with a penis) and losing his precious virginity at that, via the h's POV, then you already know it's a recipe for disaster. To make it worse, the H already knew the h, had strong feelings for her, and KNEW that doing that would break the h's heart. He eve

1.5 Stars

Yeah... no. This book did not do it for me. For one, it left a very bad first impression on me. How? Well, when the opening of the book is the H screwing another woman (the "town/school bicycle" since she basically sleeps with everyone with a penis) and losing his precious virginity at that, via the h's POV, then you already know it's a recipe for disaster. To make it worse, the H already knew the h, had strong feelings for her, and KNEW that doing that would break the h's heart. He even did it on purpose to actually hurt the h and push her away. I don't care what his reasons are (it was supposedly to "protect the h" HAH give me a damn break, yeah some "sacrifice" that was for the H, PUHLEASE)... for me that was one MASSIVE dick move which makes the H barely redeemable (like it would take one giant groveling and making up to somewhat counter what he did). But no, instead, he loses his shit (this on the same night he lost his virginity to some school bicycle who he didn't even like) when he sees the h about to kiss another guy and even punches said guy. WHY HELLO DOUBLE STANDARDS. I ABSOLUTELY HATE IT when author's do this. It would've actually made me feel somewhat better if the h also lost her virginity to someone else -- the H sure as hell did not deserve it (even though he still ended up taking her V-card GAH such bull). To make it EVEN worse, the H did not do any groveling whatsoever to win the h back all-throughout the book. The h... Oh Josephine. The entire time I pictured the word "doormat" on her forehead in blinking neon lights. That's how much of a pushover she was. She just accepted everything the H did to her -- hurt her, walk all over her, and use her time and time again. It was seriously painful to read about. Anyway, I'm gonna end my rant here because if I keep thinking about this book some more, I might not be able to sleep well tonight out of extreme frustration and annoyance. Yes, to be fair, it was written well (that's where the 0.5 is coming from). But the story was just all kinds of wrong. It did end on a cliffhanger, but you wouldn't see me wasting my time on the next book. I have officially given up on these characters.

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4 ⭐'s

This is not quite your typical childhood sweethearts/rich girl-poor boy story. Right from the get-go, it's very obvious that Archer is doing whatever he can to push Josephine away.

Naturally, Josephine is very hurt. She's quite introverted so it's hard for her to navigate some things and when she's pulled into certain events quite vigorously, she barely keeps her head above water.

I enjoyed getting to know the different characters and how all the family dynamics were playing out. Archer's p

4 ⭐'s

This is not quite your typical childhood sweethearts/rich girl-poor boy story. Right from the get-go, it's very obvious that Archer is doing whatever he can to push Josephine away.

Naturally, Josephine is very hurt. She's quite introverted so it's hard for her to navigate some things and when she's pulled into certain events quite vigorously, she barely keeps her head above water.

I enjoyed getting to know the different characters and how all the family dynamics were playing out. Archer's parents were quite amazing while Josephine's were not.

The drama is a bit overboard and some parts too unbelievable and what happened to Archer was too cliche.

This is book one and it definitely did its job building circumstances up. The story is left up in the air and I'm quite looking forward to the conclusion, We Don't Lie Anymore, coming out December 8, 2020.

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Oct 25, 2021 Melluvsbooks marked it as not-for-me

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Ends in a separation and the 2nd book has been delayed by at least a year - I wanna know if they sleep with OP during separation before I commit. Otherwise, is a no-go until it’s finished

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. A change of cover doesn't change my opinion.

Not my fav troupe.
Best friends to lovers.
'Through the floorboards, I can hear the telltale rhythm of Archer and Sienna screwing — those periodic moans, the tap-tap-tap of the headboard, the creaky springs in the mattress.'
And of course the heroine is a virgin..... Sigh....

It turns out the Hero and heroine were both virgins at this point and the above scene was him loosing his. Think they both 17.
Of course he is full of regret, it was the wrong girl etc

A change of cover doesn't change my opinion.

Not my fav troupe.
Best friends to lovers.
'Through the floorboards, I can hear the telltale rhythm of Archer and Sienna screwing — those periodic moans, the tap-tap-tap of the headboard, the creaky springs in the mattress.'
And of course the heroine is a virgin..... Sigh....

It turns out the Hero and heroine were both virgins at this point and the above scene was him loosing his. Think they both 17.
Of course he is full of regret, it was the wrong girl etc
The Hero and heroine have different social backgrounds, his family works for hers.
Also he's protecting her as his brother is in trouble with drugs.
This plot has been done soooo many times.

The Hero then stops another man kissing the heroine, of course he knows the other man has dubious motives.
Even if it's true, which it likely is, it smacks of double standards. The heroine does call him out on it.
Why can't an author write that the heroine has interest from a genuinely nice man who isn't the Hero, why does every other man have to be a villian.
She does meet a nice guy later on but she's not feeling it, again this has been done so many times.
The heroine has been secretly pining for the Hero but she does tell him it stops and she's moving on. Finally....

The above scene is the only intimate scene with another woman though we see it from both the heroine's POV and the Hero's, so we get more details when we read the Hero's. As if once wasn't enough.

Dual POV.
Cliffhanger ending as a duet I think.

Spoiler....

At the end they are separated, due to circumstances, it will be interesting to see if either one moves on and sleeps with anyone else until they see each other again.

Book 2 is finally out.

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For as long as I can remember, Archer Reyes has been by my side. My closest confidant. My truest ally. My best friend.

That is, until the summer we turned seventeen, when I started picturing him as something else entirely.

The love of my life.

I knew confessing my feelings wasn’t going to be easy; I had no idea he’d reject me so cruelly… or that he was only breaking my heart to save my life.

It’s been 365 days since I told my best friend I loved him.
365 days since he didn’t say it back.
365 days

For as long as I can remember, Archer Reyes has been by my side. My closest confidant. My truest ally. My best friend.

That is, until the summer we turned seventeen, when I started picturing him as something else entirely.

The love of my life.

I knew confessing my feelings wasn’t going to be easy; I had no idea he’d reject me so cruelly… or that he was only breaking my heart to save my life.

It’s been 365 days since I told my best friend I loved him.
365 days since he didn’t say it back.
365 days since he lied straight to my face.

Holy freaking crap! I don't have words to adequately describe how amazing this book is. Please note that this is a duet, personally I prefer knowing that when I start a new book. This book will take you an en emotional journey like no other. I love every page of Asher and Josephine's story and can wait for the conclusion in December. Freaking amazing read!!

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Oct 24, 2020 Lytania rated it it was amazing

I’m sitting here after spending my morning immersed in the story of Archer and Josephine and I loved it so much. I have been a big fan of JJ for years because her writing draws you in with carefully crafted dialogue that allows you to be the character! As someone who grew up in a seaside community and had lots of fun prep school adventures, it took me back to a ton of things I hated about high school and missing my best guy friend from high school.
During that ONE boat scene the Dave Mathews Son
I’m sitting here after spending my morning immersed in the story of Archer and Josephine and I loved it so much. I have been a big fan of JJ for years because her writing draws you in with carefully crafted dialogue that allows you to be the character! As someone who grew up in a seaside community and had lots of fun prep school adventures, it took me back to a ton of things I hated about high school and missing my best guy friend from high school.
During that ONE boat scene the Dave Mathews Song “say Goodbye” and “Lover Lay Down” were on my Spotify. It was perfect. And then it was over. If you haven’t ever listened to those songs it was basically a play by play. Gah I’m trying to avoid spoilers to this heart wrenching story. I was so sad!!! I am worried about Josephine. I worried about Archer. I am worried for his parents- the best people ever. I hate her parents. Loathe them. That’s when I know it’s A great book- I’m thinking about the characters after and feeling for them.
I can’t wait for December. Christmas and book 2!!!
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Sep 05, 2020 Ssssarah rated it it was amazing

HOLY FREAKING SH!TTTTTT!
From the first moment I read the title, I suspected I was going to love WE DON'T TALK ANYMORE... but honestly I had no idea I was going to love it THIS much. I am obsessed. OBSESSED, I TELL YOU! I need more ASAP.

The main characters are the heart and soul of this story. Jo & Archer's chemistry was off the charts. It had me flying through the pages, shaking my kindle, even tearing up at a few points because it was just SO INTENSE. I've never read anything like it before,

HOLY FREAKING SH!TTTTTT!
From the first moment I read the title, I suspected I was going to love WE DON'T TALK ANYMORE... but honestly I had no idea I was going to love it THIS much. I am obsessed. OBSESSED, I TELL YOU! I need more ASAP.

The main characters are the heart and soul of this story. Jo & Archer's chemistry was off the charts. It had me flying through the pages, shaking my kindle, even tearing up at a few points because it was just SO INTENSE. I've never read anything like it before, and I read a lot of romance novels.

If you need me, I will be in the fetal position, rocking back and forth until further notice.... aka until December 8.

JJ, if you have a soul, please release early?!?!
I need to know what happens to my babiesssss. Jo & Archer are everythinggggggg.

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Oct 26, 2020 Kyra rated it it was amazing

You know this feeling when you read a book and know you‘ll love it after reading just the first pages?
When you simple connect with an author‘s writing?
When you‘re so lost in this story, you forget everything else around you?
That when you have to pause reading all you can think about are the characters and what’s going to happen next?
When story and reality run together in your mind?
That‘s what Julie Johnson did to me with „We don’t talk anymore“! It‘s the first story in a long time that captur
You know this feeling when you read a book and know you‘ll love it after reading just the first pages?
When you simple connect with an author‘s writing?
When you‘re so lost in this story, you forget everything else around you?
That when you have to pause reading all you can think about are the characters and what’s going to happen next?
When story and reality run together in your mind?
That‘s what Julie Johnson did to me with „We don’t talk anymore“! It‘s the first story in a long time that captured me completely.
I cannot find words to tell you how much I loved this story! In this crazy world now, Julie gave me the opportunity to leave everything behind and just enjoy!❤️

Jo and Archer‘s story was everything I could have asked for. The two of them are so amazing together! 😻 While reading, I wished I could have such a connection with somebody, such a friend, someone who‘s simply your person, period.
They are so cute together, even when they fight. Their chemistry is just great! 😍

The only thing I do not like about „We don‘t talk anymore“ is the fact that Julie(whicked you!😈😉😘) made it a Duet, so I have to wait til December to read the second part of Jo and Archer‘s story.
I‘m soooo excited, I cannot wait for December to come! 😍 I want to know what happens to our two lovebirds, ASAP! 😂

Hey everyone, one-click this story as fast as you can! You won’t regret it, I promise! 😉

*** I received an Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review. ***

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Oct 25, 2020 Amy Schoppman rated it it was amazing

I seriously have to wait until December for more Archer & Jo?  Oh, the agony.... I don't care how many times I wanted to smack Archer up side the head, I NEED MORE!! 
While I definitely didn't attend a private prep school (as well as it being quite a few years since😉), there are definitely some aspects of high school that stand the test of time & transcend socioeconomic boundaries. Jo & Archer's story took me back like it was yesterday!!
I'm in awe of these two characters. Completely ensnared in
I seriously have to wait until December for more Archer & Jo?  Oh, the agony.... I don't care how many times I wanted to smack Archer up side the head, I NEED MORE!! 
While I definitely didn't attend a private prep school (as well as it being quite a few years since😉), there are definitely some aspects of high school that stand the test of time & transcend socioeconomic boundaries. Jo & Archer's story took me back like it was yesterday!!
I'm in awe of these two characters. Completely ensnared in their web of strengths and flaws, hopes and dreams, truths and lies. I can't wait to see what happens next, where their lives & decisions take them!
Super well done, as always, Ms. Johnson! Another 5 star read❤
I was so lucky to receive an ARC copy of this book & have given an honest review.
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Oct 25, 2020 Mia Miller rated it it was amazing

Julie Johnson has a knack for leaving readers breathless and yearning.

We Don't Talk Anymore doesn't break this pattern - with lively, relatable characters you want to root for, and vivid scenes you just crave being a part of.

I adored, nay, devoured, every page of this book. It's a whirlwind of emotion, which will make you relive your first love, and all the madness and hurt it brings with it.

Will it break your heart? YES! Is it worth it? ABSOLUTELY!

"I haven't forgotten the way you look at t

Julie Johnson has a knack for leaving readers breathless and yearning.

We Don't Talk Anymore doesn't break this pattern - with lively, relatable characters you want to root for, and vivid scenes you just crave being a part of.

I adored, nay, devoured, every page of this book. It's a whirlwind of emotion, which will make you relive your first love, and all the madness and hurt it brings with it.

Will it break your heart? YES! Is it worth it? ABSOLUTELY!

"I haven't forgotten the way you look at that girl."
"How's that?"
"Like she's the light at the end of a very dark tunnel."

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Oct 24, 2020 Eleonora rated it it was amazing


Oh the feels!!!! Like always don’t make any plans when you start a Julie Johnson book because it will take over your day! I absolutely fell in love with Josephine and Archer. They are an inevitable pair who you passionately root for with every turn of the page. Even with all the passion and drama that pulls you into the story there are always these snippets of humour and snark that mark all of Julie’s books that make you laugh as you grip the book (or in my case iPad) wanting to read further, bu

Oh the feels!!!! Like always don’t make any plans when you start a Julie Johnson book because it will take over your day! I absolutely fell in love with Josephine and Archer. They are an inevitable pair who you passionately root for with every turn of the page. Even with all the passion and drama that pulls you into the story there are always these snippets of humour and snark that mark all of Julie’s books that make you laugh as you grip the book (or in my case iPad) wanting to read further, but not wanting the ride to end. Intense and incredibly addictive; to say that I can’t wait for December is a huge understatement.
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Yep. Finished in one sitting!!!! Simply amazing. The intensity of jo and archer - it’s insane. Their love. Their friendship and most of all their souls. Every written word built up the story perfectly and I CANNOT wait for the ending!!!!

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Oct 24, 2020 Sarah Gulyas rated it it was amazing

Please, please, please don't make me wait for December!!! I need to know more!!

This was an amazing story! Josephine and Archer were great characters. They had a solid friendship and, boy, did that not go as I had hoped. Lol!!

I cannot wait for December!!

Please, please, please don't make me wait for December!!! I need to know more!!

This was an amazing story! Josephine and Archer were great characters. They had a solid friendship and, boy, did that not go as I had hoped. Lol!!

I cannot wait for December!!

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Oct 24, 2020 Hayley rated it it was amazing

~4.5 stars~

Another great read by Julie Johnson! Johnson consistently brings passionate romance, emotional depth, and great conflict scenes. I’m not usually a fan of high school romances—they typically read a little juvenile to me—but this book definitely had mature characters, fit for adult readers. The beginning was slightly off-putting to me (you’ll know what I mean when you read it), but it is explained in a way that made me comfortable to continue and still like the hero. While Archer was a

~4.5 stars~

Another great read by Julie Johnson! Johnson consistently brings passionate romance, emotional depth, and great conflict scenes. I’m not usually a fan of high school romances—they typically read a little juvenile to me—but this book definitely had mature characters, fit for adult readers. The beginning was slightly off-putting to me (you’ll know what I mean when you read it), but it is explained in a way that made me comfortable to continue and still like the hero. While Archer was a bit of a self-imposed martyr, his deep devotion to Josephine and his family was indisputable. And Josephine’s introversion, yet undeniable strength, made her an extremely relatable character. As I assume there will be a time jump going into the next story, I’m looking forward to seeing how these characters grow as they progress into adulthood.

I do wish there was a little more character interaction and a little less exposition and interior monologue—I found myself skimming these parts. However, beyond this slight issue and the fact that I hate cliffhangers (and this one was a doozy), the book was truly riveting.

I highly recommend this deeply emotional novel to anyone who enjoys second chance or friends to lovers stories with the archetypal boy from the wrong side of the tracks. I am eagerly anticipating the sequel!

*I received an ARC of this novel. This is my complete and honest review.*

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Oct 25, 2020 Becky rated it it was amazing

Julie Johnson is simply one of the best writers I read. This book is no exception to that rule. What you get with this story is two characters who have such depth. There's no simple character tropes here, these feel as complex and rich as the lives we live in the real world.

Then you get her story, the plots. This time it's Archer and Jo. We're right there as their world falls apart. We worry for them, we love them and fear for what is to come.

As usual I read this in a single sitting and it's the

Julie Johnson is simply one of the best writers I read. This book is no exception to that rule. What you get with this story is two characters who have such depth. There's no simple character tropes here, these feel as complex and rich as the lives we live in the real world.

Then you get her story, the plots. This time it's Archer and Jo. We're right there as their world falls apart. We worry for them, we love them and fear for what is to come.

As usual I read this in a single sitting and it's the type of book that lingers long after the actual read is over. I shall go back and reread some sections, to reconnect not just with the characters, but with the experience of reading the book. 2020 has seemed like a long year, December seems so distant, but I can't wait for the final part of the duet.

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Oct 27, 2020 Heartsandlace rated it it was amazing

Wow! ★★★★★ I flew through this book so quickly, desperate to reach the end and yet also dreading the moment I'd run out of pages. This is the kind of story you want to savor and devour simultaneously. I fell head over heels for Josephine and Archer. They had such an intense connection, it practically crackled off the screen of my kindle!

I can't wait for WE DON'T LIE ANYMORE. I'm sure it will be just as angsty and passionate and full of family drama! December 8th can't come fast enough.

I highly

Wow! ★★★★★ I flew through this book so quickly, desperate to reach the end and yet also dreading the moment I'd run out of pages. This is the kind of story you want to savor and devour simultaneously. I fell head over heels for Josephine and Archer. They had such an intense connection, it practically crackled off the screen of my kindle!

I can't wait for WE DON'T LIE ANYMORE. I'm sure it will be just as angsty and passionate and full of family drama! December 8th can't come fast enough.

I highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy coming-of-age/mature YA love stories with fully developed characters and beautiful writing.

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I loved this book! The prose was so beautiful, and lyrical.
Example: “We are merely two souls, spiraling deeper and deeper, like smoke from separate wicks on the same candle.” Sigh
I felt like I wanted to read and re-read every word.
The author has a way of writing that just sucks you in and makes you feel...everything.
This is a two book series, and I can’t wait for the next book to come out, and I am rooting for a HEA for Archer & Josephine. I would highly recommend!

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Oct 25, 2020 Heather rated it it was amazing

This book had me from the very beginning. Heartache, happiness, angst. We Don’t Talk Anymore has it all. Julie Johnson has such a way with words that you can’t put her books down until you finish. This book is no different and I can’t stress enough how much I loved it. Jo and Archer are the embodiment of angsty love that is so real you feel like it’s you in their love story. Cannot wait to have the second part in my hands!

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did the characters annoy me and was this full of tropes I dislike? yes
was I entertained most of the time? also yes
will I pick up the sequel? probably

nothing really innovative plotwise. but still a decent read, with a writing style that was easy to follow.

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Fab, YA read, looking forward to book 2!

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I can’t believe I paid for this

This was insanely cheesy, stereotypical, and honestly a little vapid. The characters were own dimensional and had no character growth.

Jo’s a rich girl and Archer is the son of her families house keepers. Her parents are never around, and while Jo thinks they love her they do nothing to prove that. The highschool both Jo and Archer attend is full of generic rich kids, it almost doesn’t even make sense to add so mant side characters. Archer’s brother having a drug p

I can’t believe I paid for this

This was insanely cheesy, stereotypical, and honestly a little vapid. The characters were own dimensional and had no character growth.

Jo’s a rich girl and Archer is the son of her families house keepers. Her parents are never around, and while Jo thinks they love her they do nothing to prove that. The highschool both Jo and Archer attend is full of generic rich kids, it almost doesn’t even make sense to add so mant side characters. Archer’s brother having a drug problem moves the story along but not in anyway that is meaningful. And drug dealers threatening Archer & Jo is unrealistic.

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I almost didn't read this based on what some people said happened in the reviews, but I'm really glad I went for it because it's fantastic!

The connection between the MCs feels so powerful. I love both Archer and Josephine, they're so fully formed and relatable and real feeling. At first glance, it may seem like you've heard it all before-the overachieving wallflower heroine and the jock best friend hero-but they are far from trite. Also, the hero is a POC, which I am damn glad for. BIPOC MCs, e

I almost didn't read this based on what some people said happened in the reviews, but I'm really glad I went for it because it's fantastic!

The connection between the MCs feels so powerful. I love both Archer and Josephine, they're so fully formed and relatable and real feeling. At first glance, it may seem like you've heard it all before-the overachieving wallflower heroine and the jock best friend hero-but they are far from trite. Also, the hero is a POC, which I am damn glad for. BIPOC MCs, especially BIPOC heroes are exceedingly, frustratingly rare in romance novels*, and it makes me feel gross. Jo in particular is smart, not just academically but clever and strong-willed. I love the detail about how Archer always finding her off on her own at parties, watering the neighbors' plants or loading the host's dishwasher, because I could totally see myself doing the same shit. She's observant, thinks critically, and is principled. Both of the MCs are, actually. I think the moment that gets me for Archer is when he (view spoiler)[saves that koi fish from that stupid bet and runs him back to the pond. (hide spoiler)] Right there, he's got me.

In terms of the first scene that has some reviewers up in arms, it's devastating to read, but didn't turn me off of the hero or their love story. SPOILERS:(view spoiler)[ The book opens to the heroine sitting in a quiet room off of a party, tortured by the sounds of the hero losing his virginity to the school's mean girl in the room above her. Holy fuck does it hurt to read. While the 'hero-fucking-another-woman-as-martyrdom' trope is overdone and often a ridiculous, over-the-top shitty decision that seems wildly unnecessary and feels at least somewhat like a lame excuse to fuck somebody else, this situation doesn't come off that way in my eyes, for the following reasons:

1.Technically, it's all above board. The MCs are just friends at the time, and, while both had romantic feelings for each other, neither have expressed them to the other(or anyone). In fact, the heroine is surprised to discover that she is hurt by what's happening, suggesting that she's still coming into awareness of her feelings.

2.In the next chapter, you read the hero's perspective of the scene. That's where you learn that this is a calculated move on the Archer's part, designed to sever the connection he has with Jo once and for all, in an effort to keep her safe. Now, an important distinction here to me is that he has been trying to push her away constantly for the past month using less hurtful methods, to no avail. He didn't just immediately jump to the 'inflict irrevocable heartbreak' method, this is a last resort.

But, I think what ultimately makes this whole situation work for me is that the hero is not enjoying this--at all. He hates it, he seems as miserable as Jo as this is happening, he's not attracted to the girl he's with, he's struggling lamely to stay hard through this blow job as what he's doing makes him sick with disgust, remorse, and grief for the loss of his best friend and girl he's in love with that's sure to follow. It's clearly not a pleasurable experience for him, on any level. (hide spoiler)]

On the other hand, if someone were to take issue with how quickly Josephine chooses to overlook Archer's behavior, I could feel that for sure. But, while she could be interpreted as a bit of doormat at times, I can empathize with her desperation. It's not just desperation for him to be with him romantically, it's to have her best friend back. Also, while she may be quick to forgive at times, she never prostrates herself before him, or humiliates herself, or acts pathetic in any way. She doesn't stay home and pine for him, she makes new friends, and entertains romantic possibilities with other men. She maintains her self-respect, and my respect for her with it.

I'm excited and scared for the second half of this duet. The angst and suspense are so heavy in this story, and it doesn't look like it's about to let up any time soon!

*If romance novel were an accurate reflection of global demographics, like half the world's female population would be redheads (and zero percent of the male population, somehow), the entire female BIPOC population would all be able to live comfortably on the island of Malta, and the prevalence of BIPOC males would rival the abominable snowman. And the rest would have black hair, pale skin and blue eyes. I wish I were exaggerating more than I am.

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This book was a ball of childhood bestfriends to lovers  ANGST. Nothing hurts quite so deliciously as thinking the only person you've ever loved doesn't like you back. Not even that, but that he doesn't want anything to do with you. However it just got too angsty for me. It was angst overdosis. It isn't just that Jo's best friends doesn't love her (or is pretending to not love her), she had no friends and her parents are awful. And of course Archer is poor, falls victim to a drug gang, loses the This book was a ball of childhood bestfriends to lovers  ANGST. Nothing hurts quite so deliciously as thinking the only person you've ever loved doesn't like you back. Not even that, but that he doesn't want anything to do with you. However it just got too angsty for me. It was angst overdosis. It isn't just that Jo's best friends doesn't love her (or is pretending to not love her), she had no friends and her parents are awful. And of course Archer is poor, falls victim to a drug gang, loses the only girl he's ever loved blablabla. Real Greek tragedy up in here.
The reason why Archer pretends to not be head over heels with his bestie is actually only 30% into the novel. Why he pretends before that? Guess we'll never know.
But the grovelling was kind of DELICIOUS.
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“Jo!” I call, resting my forehead against the thick wood. I strain to hear any signs of life inside. “Jo, open up! It’s me.” My voice breaks. “It’s Archer.”
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Anyway this book didn't need to be 2 books. It being 2 books meant they kept going back and forth and back and forth. The problem was resolved but oh wait, no its not. I don't think I'm going to read book 2. Even if this one ended on a cliffhanger. It will be simply more angst and wallowing.

But we also need to talk about the grave sin of (American) High school contemporary's painting all the female characters- except our delicate innocent wallflower MC ofc- as fake slutty strumpets out to sleep with every man in existence.
But fear not folk, our FMC is NOT like other girls. And we get told that numerous occasions like by our MMC;
"In a kaleidoscope of skin-tight dresses and spray tans, she’s a pure ray of light."

Oh and dear Archer, if the head cheerleader is such a slut for sleeping with you (and other men) what does that make you?
"Her voice holds no room for doubt. Why would it? She’s fucked every guy on the baseball team. It’s basically a rite of passage."

The internalised misogy is RAMPANT in this book. Honestly I get second hand embarrassment for the grown woman that writes this. Do better.

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DNF. Huge double standards and doormat heroine. I was very excited for this duet...but I can't be bothered reading (let alone paying for) books with the same annoying, unrealistic cliches that only hurt the reading experience. The author is a good writer...but gah, not like this...

The hero loses his virginity to a bully OW to purposely hurt the heroine so she doesn't fall for him, while at the same time he becomes extremely jealous and prevents the heroine from being with other guys - literally

DNF. Huge double standards and doormat heroine. I was very excited for this duet...but I can't be bothered reading (let alone paying for) books with the same annoying, unrealistic cliches that only hurt the reading experience. The author is a good writer...but gah, not like this...

The hero loses his virginity to a bully OW to purposely hurt the heroine so she doesn't fall for him, while at the same time he becomes extremely jealous and prevents the heroine from being with other guys - literally punching a guy who tries to kiss her. The heroine is briefly hurt by him, but she ultimately gets over it with zero grovel.

The hero suffers from the worst Romance novel tropes ever: the "I'm not good enough for you so let me just fuck around with every other woman BUT you" trope combined with the "If I can't have you, then no one else can" trope. Makes for an extremely unlikeable, hypocritical hero.

Even worse, the next book's description indicates that they separate for a year...and I saw from reviews that the heroine remains celibate while its unknown if the hero does (we all know what that means...he was def playing the field).

I just don't get why authors continue to write stories like this and what the heroine being celibate adds? Why can't the heroine lose her virginity to (or at least have sex with) someone else, which would be a realistic and natural consequence of the hero fucking up? You don't lose any of the emotion or heartbreak...in fact, it adds more, because both of them now have the chance to feel regret about not waiting for each other. Having the heroine being the only "faithful" one solely serves to make her a frustrating, doormat character. Character realism in books is usually a good choice!!

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Well written (vocab wise) YA book with somehow far-fetched storyline. As much as I deeply enjoyed the author’s -The Girl Duet- books, this one was a step down from her previous work. Main characters seemed like they needed some honest conversation instead of running in circles and making stupid decisions. On the one hand they seemed so mature, giving wise speeches and whatnot, on the other, they behaved like kids who didn’t even know what they do most of the time. Poor-rich Jo, in such a need of Well written (vocab wise) YA book with somehow far-fetched storyline. As much as I deeply enjoyed the author’s -The Girl Duet- books, this one was a step down from her previous work. Main characters seemed like they needed some honest conversation instead of running in circles and making stupid decisions. On the one hand they seemed so mature, giving wise speeches and whatnot, on the other, they behaved like kids who didn’t even know what they do most of the time. Poor-rich Jo, in such a need of love and connection, and Archer - a true knight in shining armor, deciding it’s better to alienate his best friend/love of his life than to tell her the truth about Jaxon and his gang, so she could at least get some proper security, or be aware what’s going on (instead of almost losing it when they came to her for intel). Secondary characters were not that interesting and it was hard to believe Jo’s parents were so cold and uncaring towards their own daughter while playing saviours of the world at the same time - it just doesn’t click. However, nice touch with blackmail at the end, although I didn’t take Archer for someone without backbone. Again, he could have played it in a different manner, but I guess it was the author’s idea of a cliffhanger. I’m curious of what is going to happen to Jo and Archer, so I will be buying the second book and hope not to get disappointed. I give 3 stars for this one. ...more

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Story was intriguing, wealthy h with philanthropic working parents essentially living overseas falls in love with the caretakers son. Since she's always alone there friendship finally builds into more and when he finally agrees to have a relationship with her and she has sex with him; he wakes up to an urgent text, parents have been kidnapped bc his druggie brother owes a gang, he's in a car accident and drugs are found on the vehicle when his professional pitching arm is ripped apart. He parent Story was intriguing, wealthy h with philanthropic working parents essentially living overseas falls in love with the caretakers son. Since she's always alone there friendship finally builds into more and when he finally agrees to have a relationship with her and she has sex with him; he wakes up to an urgent text, parents have been kidnapped bc his druggie brother owes a gang, he's in a car accident and drugs are found on the vehicle when his professional pitching arm is ripped apart. He parents show up, offer to get him going to prison but he has to end things with her, plus they'll give his parents a severance package. He agrees. Cliffy ...more

JULIE JOHNSON is a Boston native and USA Today bestselling author of more than a dozen contemporary romance novels. When she's not writing, Julie can most often be found adding stamps to her passport, drinking too much coffee, striving to conquer her Netflix queue, and Instagramming pictures of her dog. (Follow her: @author_julie)

She published her debut novel LIKE GRAVITY in August 2013, just bef

JULIE JOHNSON is a Boston native and USA Today bestselling author of more than a dozen contemporary romance novels. When she's not writing, Julie can most often be found adding stamps to her passport, drinking too much coffee, striving to conquer her Netflix queue, and Instagramming pictures of her dog. (Follow her: @author_julie)

She published her debut novel LIKE GRAVITY in August 2013, just before her senior year of college, and she's never looked back. Since, she has published a dozen more novels, including the bestselling BOSTON LOVE STORY series. Her books have appeared on Kindle and iTunes Bestseller lists around the world, as well as in AdWeek, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today.

You can find Julie on Facebook or contact her on her website www.juliejohnsonbooks.com. Sometimes, when she can figure out how Twitter works, she tweets from @AuthorJulie. For major book news and updates, subscribe to Julie's newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bnWtHH

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