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Yours Truly

by Abby Jimenez
2023 · 416 pages · Fiction
74.5Must-Read
Score New
Lifetime bestseller
≈ 10 hours to read · about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day

What it's about

Dr. Briana Ortiz's life is flatlining. Her divorce is almost final, her brother is running out of time to find a kidney donor, and the promotion she wants is probably going to the irritating new doctor, Jacob Maddox. Then Jacob sends her a letter, and everything changes.

Why it's worth reading

It was a Goodreads Choice Awards finalist for romance. Abby Jimenez's novels are known for being funny, emotional and big-hearted.

You'll love it if you liked

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Good to know

It's a romantic comedy with real emotional weight, including illness and anxiety. It's a companion to Part of Your World.

By the numbers

74.5Must-Read Score
  • Readers82 out of 100 · counts 42%
  • Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
  • Bestseller45 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
  • Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%

Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.

Where it ranks

Why it made the list

Shortlisted
Goodreads Choice (romance) finalist (2023)

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Quick answers

Is Yours Truly worth reading?

Yes. It was a Goodreads Choice Awards finalist for romance. It ranks #844 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 74.5 (the best book we found scores 99).

What is Yours Truly about?

Dr. Briana Ortiz's life is flatlining. Her divorce is almost final, her brother is running out of time to find a kidney donor, and the promotion she wants is probably going to the irritating new doctor, Jacob Maddox. Then Jacob sends her a letter, and everything changes.

How long does it take to read Yours Truly?

About 10 hours (416 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.

What should I read after Yours Truly?

If you liked it, try Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez, Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez or Book Lovers by Emily Henry.