Review: Built to Last by Lexi Blake

★★★ ½ #builttolast #LexiBlake

The final one on of the trio of best friends, Harper finds her one. I struggled with this story because of how much I hated Harper's family. Instead of a supportive family, she was always not enough because she didn't come with a twig and berries. Her father and uncle made grave mistakes with their family by letting them live above their means. I am completely baffled by a family that doesn't understand the IRS and thinks they can just not pay taxes.

The majority of the story, I wanted to rage and beat on the people hurting Harper. The number one target would be her mother. What a sorry excuse of a human being. I loathed her. Every word out of Harper's mother's mouth were sharp and designed for maximum damage. I cannot understand treating a child borne of one's body in this manner. I wanted Harper to walk away from all this toxicity. She has created her own family through friends. The stark contrast between Harper's mom and the other "moms" makes it that much more painful to witness.

Reid's past is not pretty either. I am not won over with his treatment of Harper either. Their interactions turn me off. Reid's words and actions are hurtful. I felt ill at easy for them. I don't know that I would like a relationship like theirs. Nor do I believe it will last, even after the reveals plus the ending. Basically this is a story of non ending family drama and dysfunction.

I did love the ending and I am happy to have anticipated it. The ending is sweet and lovely. This contemporary romance is recommended to readers who enjoy enemies to lovers theme.

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