MEANT TO BE (Emily Giffin) - October 15/22

 This typically easy read from Giffin features two likeable (albeit fairly one-dimensional) characters and I enjoyed reading about their burgeoning relationship. The opening stretch, detailing the heroes' respective pasts, did grow a little tedious, and I thought the reason for the couple's fake break-up was especially absurd (ie just tell him the truth, weirdo), but the book ended on a very satisfying note. *** out of ****