The FMC in this book was pissing me off so bad… like girl whaaa?????
The FMC literally had me exhausted nearly the entire story. Her fantasy about Seat F turned into delusion, and it took her the whole story to realize it. Then Sasha told Wes, “You never told me you felt like this.” but I genuinely don’t know how much more clearer he could have been with her lol. He literally told her he couldn’t resist her, couldn’t be her friend because he couldn’t “pretend not to feel anything,” and constantly showed how much he cared for her. She was just choosing not to believe it. It felt like Sasha didn’t want to be vulnerable by admitting her feelings for Wes, but wasn’t sleeping with him already an act of vulnerability? I’m all for the man being the pursuer, but Sasha kept letting Wes slip through her fingers instead of simply communicating her feelings that annoyed the heck outta me!!
Then she described Seat F as “one of the kindest, most intriguing people she’d ever met, and so much more than he seemed,” as if Wes didn’t exist????? the man she actually KNEW, who protected her even when it cost him his career and his relationship with his father. Even in the end, Wes still had to be the one to confess his feelings first, while Sasha never reached out beyond thinking about him. It started to feel like a game of cat and mouse with her. She claimed to feel so much, but only in her own thoughts, never to Wes (until the VERY END). I honestly think he deserved so much more than the confusion and mixed-signals she was giving him. Oh and lastly it was nice for my boy Ezra to pop out too 🤭 #fyp #blackauthors #fyp #bookwormsoflemon8 #booktok
Reading 'The Missed Connection' brought up a lot of emotions about communication and vulnerability in relationships, especially through the FMC, Sasha. I completely related to the frustration when a character keeps their feelings bottled up, causing unnecessary confusion for everyone involved. It’s interesting how the book shows that even when someone tries to protect themselves emotionally, actions like intimacy can be a form of vulnerability. What stood out to me was the dynamic between Sasha and Wes. Despite Wes clearly expressing his feelings and his struggles with pretending otherwise, Sasha’s reluctance to openly communicate created this tension that felt very real. It reminded me of times in my own relationships where mixed signals caused confusion and missed opportunities. Sometimes, we hesitate to admit our feelings due to fear of rejection or vulnerability, which only prolongs misunderstandings. The imagery of Seat F in the story added another layer. Sasha’s fantasy about this character contrasted with her complicated reality with Wes, highlighting how we can sometimes idealize someone unknown while overlooking the genuine care from someone who's truly present. This theme of recognition and acceptance of real feelings over illusions was something that resonated deeply. I also appreciated the subtle appearances of characters like Ezra, which enriched the story and gave it a broader emotional context. Stories that balance romantic tension with authentic character development and side characters always feel more immersive to me. In summary, this book sparked a lot of reflection on the importance of clear communication and emotional honesty. For anyone who’s ever experienced uncertainty in love or the challenge of expressing true feelings, this novel captures those struggles in a relatable, heartfelt way.
so it is not a good book.