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jackie_recommends's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Secondly, Helen, thank you so much for this book. To me, it was amazing. It deals with some pretty heavy things, and it does it well, and it does it in a way that feels authentic.
The Kiss Quotient was the first book I had ever read that featured a main character, let alone a heroine, with ASD, and I stayed up past midnight to finish that one. The Bride Test was more difficult for me to love, but upon rereading it I appreciated the culture and the storyline so much more. And now we have Heart Principle, a book that truly feels like it’s Helen’s baby; for those who don’t read author’s notes or acknowledgments, I encourage you to do so for this book, and for Helen’s other two books- they enrich the story and really put everything into perspective.
This is not a romcom. Not in the slightest.
But it does feel real.
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
elidhios's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
just_klaudia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
library_of_alexandra_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Medical content, and Death of parent
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Grief, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
kayladaila's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Torture, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, and Death of parent
Moderate: Addiction, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Gaslighting
Minor: Cursing, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Xenophobia, Vomit, and Gaslighting
narsere's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Infertility
kath_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Anna is an amazing and a very relatable character. Her struggles (especially when dealing with her family) were hard to read at times and her character development brought me to tears. Quan, is sweet and just incredible. I adored him since I've met him in The Kiss Quotient. Just like Anna, he's also going through some hard times. The chemisty between the two is undeniable.
This isn't a light and fluffy romance. I don't even think that romance is the main focus in this book. It reads more like a women's fiction for me. Unlike the first two books, The Heart Principle is written in first person POV which I really liked. This book is also personal to the author and I admire her for being so brave.
There wasn't a lot of focus on Quan's character which was a little disappointing. Honestly, he's one of the main reasons why I (or probably most of us) was excited for this book. Overall, this is a heavy and an emotional read but it's also powerful and inspiring.
Graphic: Ableism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Cancer and Suicidal thoughts
theunabridgedlifeofsalamacita's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This isn't just a laundry list of things that were mentioned in the story, it's merely a highlight of the profundity that dominates this book. It's such a beautiful story of love that brings two seemingly very dissimilar people together, and that love is not perfect, and (spoiler) there are second chances that are given, but it is soooo beautiful. It literally ripped my heart into pieces and put it back together. HIGHLY recommend!
Graphic: Bullying, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Outing, and Gaslighting
annalisaely's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I adored the representation and also as with the previous two books the relationships between the characters are so immersive and enjoyable.
I have dealt with autistic burnout myself, am still recovering after 4 years. I also deal with rejection sensitive dysphoria as the main character does, and seeing her go through these things and the affirming way the author handles it is so meaningful to me.
Graphic: Bullying, Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Toxic relationship
kateflood's review against another edition
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Infertility, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Medical content, Death of parent, and Gaslighting