491 reviews for:

The Key to My Heart

Lia Louis

4.03 AVERAGE

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

This was a cute read, but I didn’t feel much of a connection to it. I could easily stop reading and come back later. This book was a little heavy and I think I was hoping for something with a few more lighthearted scenes. I really liked Natalie and Shauna’s relationship.
emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

I really enjoyed this one, but it’s definitely not a holiday romance, and it’s a bit deeper than the lighthearted romance I was expecting. I think I had difficulty connecting with the characters at times because of my different expectations, but definitely recommend this for those that like a poignant story.

Perfection. I will read everything Lia Louis writes & I know I will love it. She is definitely on my list of favorite authors, especially after finishing The Key to My Heart, the third book from her I've read. Some of my favorite novels recently have dealt with grief like The Key to My Heart. Natalie is a young widow & is grieving 2 and a half years after her husband's death. We follow her journey in healing and I felt a range of emotions as I read. Lia Louis writes real characters, dialogue that makes me swoon, snort, & cry, and stories that are raw & hopeful.
medium-paced
emotional medium-paced
emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes