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Life's Too Short

by Abby Jimenez · 384 pages · Published April 2021
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4.16 / 5 across 65K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️ (2/5)

A emotional, funny Adult contemporary romance built around terminal illness, opposites attract, family. 384 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

Best for readers who want…

Emotional. Funny. Devastating.

Emotional Funny Devastating

Mood Match

Emotional Funny Devastating
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Content notes

Terminal Illness Death
Terminal Illness
Opposites Attract
Family
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
40%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
3/5
Spice
2/5
Core elements
Genre
Contemporary Romance
Moods
Emotional
Funny
Devastating
Key Tropes
Terminal Illness
Opposites Attract
Family
Ending
Satisfying
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Is Life's Too Short spicy?

Low heat (2/5) — some tension and mild scenes.

Who would enjoy Life's Too Short?

Readers who love emotional and funny stories with terminal illness and opposites attract. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is Life's Too Short?

A emotional, funny Adult contemporary romance built around terminal illness, opposites attract, family. 384 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for Life's Too Short?

Content notes include: terminal illness, death. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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