Meant to Be Book Reviews

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You might want to skip this one. I have enjoyed Emily Giffin’s books in the past and was looking forward to this one. However, it was a real disappointment. I was rolling my eyes most of the way through with all the cliches. The story was very pedestrian and shallow. Not at all like other Giffin books. The author’s notes at the end were much more interesting than the book.

Gets me every time. Once again I have smashed a book in one day and wanted another 300 pages, idk how she does it!

Good read.. Good story, it slowed and flagged in places, however moved me in several spots. The constant self doubt is a little overwhelming, but the truest of heart warming romance is buried here, just requiring the reader to persevere. A definite do not miss, addition to your must read list.

Amazing read!. Emily Griffin never disappoints. Another great book that I just couldn’t put down.

Amazing as always!. Really enjoyed the story line!

Just Wonderful!. Meant to Be was outstanding! I enjoy all of Emily Giffins novels, but I must say this was was one of my favorites. I really liked the modern day spin on Kennedy inspired U.S. history. Between the romance, family drama, and friendships you aren’t going to want to miss this one!

too much.. the first half was SO good. But then the ending really ruined it for me.

Great Summer Read. I love all of Emily’s books, however this one was really good. I could not put it down.

Hard to get past…. The story of Joe is a clear rip off of the Kennedys . It’s so similar I found it distracting.

So good!. I read it in a day! I couldn’t put it down. I have always been a huge fan of Emily’s books. I think this might be her best yet!

I couldn’t stop reading!!. While reading, I kept noticing similarities between the Kennedy’s and John Jr. And Caroline Bessett. I loved hearing in the end, that this story was, indeed based on them and the Kennedy name. If only their ending could have been as perfect. They sure deserved it!

Loved it!. I have loved almost all of her books. Stayed up all night when I started reading this one and finished the next day. Loved the characters and storyline. Hoping they turn this one into a movie one day. I really enjoyed it.

Just ok. Very slow start. And it felt like the ending was rushed and predictable.

It’s cute easy read. I’m not sure why everyone is salty and hating on this book. I thought it was unique. While I’m not detailed on the inspiration for the book I can appreciate her passion for the real events. You won’t be disappointed, it’s worth the read.

Meant To Be. Not her best book. I would save your money and pass on this one. It’s a copy story of John Kennedy Jr. and it’s not even interesting

Good read. I love the “What could have happened” scenario. We were all plagued by the plane crash of John Jr and this was a nice story of what nice life they could’ve had. I’m a dreamer and so I really enjoyed this book. I read it in three days. If not for work, I would’ve stayed home for 48 hrs reading straight. I couldn’t put it down reading in the car, reading on my breaks between work and reading into the late night when I knew I should be sleeping.

Straight trash. I adore Emily Giffin, but this book was terrible. Worse than I imagine the worst Harlequin romance novel fan fiction would be. Incomplete , amateurish, and soulless.

Too predictable. I knew as soon as I started reading it that it was taken from the pages of a “true life” Kennedy…with some twists and turns. Although I am a reader of the whole Kennedy clan, I didn’t really appreciate that this was attempting to follow real life. Way to predictable, i.e., knowing what would happen next before I turned the page

Copy cat. Taken from JFK and Caroline. It was awful. Sorry I bought it.

Uninspired. This story is basically a rip off of the real life love story of John F Kennedy Jr and Carolyn Bessette minus the plane crash - right down to him failing the bar exam and her wedding dress. It’s so uninspired as we all already know that REAL love story. I knew everything that was about to happen because the author did not even try to use her imagination, other than to change the characters names. 👎🏻

Skip it. Caroline and JFK with their names changed. Ridiculous

Enjoyable read.. A not so predictable love story with some unexpected twists and turns. The male character Joe is who made this book for me.

Great book!. Meant To Be is inspired by John Kennedy and Carolyn Bassett-Kennedy. The author writes in an authors note at the end of the book about the inspiration. I know of the couple and picked up on some similarities but this story stands on its own. It is about two people with different backgrounds forming a relationship with the added pressure of fame and expectations. The book is told from Joe’s POV and Cate’s POV. Often I got to see the same discussion from each characters POV which let me see more info their minds. I absolutely loved this book for the romance, can love conquer all, story. I’ll admit I thought of John and Carolyn throughout the book and wondered how many of the scenes were from their lives vs fiction. It added another element to an amazing book! This is the perfect escape read!

Great read. Perfect summer book, just what I needed.

Disappointed. This feels like a departure from other books I’ve read by this author. It too closely resembled JFK Jr and his wife. Pretty early in the book the story becomes too parallel to JFK Jr. It’s one thing to resemble one another and completely different to copy JFK Jr. only changing small details. Such a shame, I’ve truly enjoyed the rich characters I know this author can create.

If only…. Perfection, down to the title. I’ve always wondered what life would have been if they had lived, especially current political issues. Thanks for letting us dream a bit!

Love letter to the Kennedys. This book was so beautifully written in a way that makes you fall in love with the Kennedys all over. Of course it’s not truly about the famous family, but about the fictional Kingsley family. I couldn’t put it down and just loved when I came across something and thought “wait that’s familiar.” Like didn’t JFK Jr have a dog named after a day of the week? Friday? I would find myself putting the book down and googling about the Kennedys. Although, it was very hard to put the book down. I was too young to remember much about JFK Jr, but this book sent me down a rabbit whole. Even if you don’t much about the famous family, you will love this book.

A quick and good read.. loved the Carolyn and JFK Jr. theme. Sweet story about honest love of complicated people.

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