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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I don't think I have anything good to say about this book.
*Probably some spoilers ahead but I you shouldn't read this book anyways*
It should have been a DNF, but I felt obligated to get through it for NetGalley purposes.
First and foremost, I find it incredibly irresponsible and tasteless that there were no trigger warnings given at the start. The way Katie's eating disorder is handled tries to make light of it and poke fun, but it is a heavy topic that deserves way more care.
Katie was a selfish, irritating, self-centered FMC. While a literal hurricane is happening, she is worried about if a man she just duped repeatedly was mad at her. I could not roll my eyes hard enough.
Cole and Hutch had a familiar sibling rivalry thing going, but they were both so one-dimensional, I found it hard to care. Cole's "drinking contest" idea with a man who was wholeheartedly sober - disgusting. Sobriety is not something that you turn off and on.
And what in God's name was the fake-dating plot with Cole????? That was so off the rails and insane. It made absolutely no sense within the story, served no purpose other than to stir up trouble, and was then just resolved with no one really caring?
Honestly, two stars feels generous for this. It deserves one star, but the other one is for me for even finishing this travesty of a book.
I'm disappointed because this is my first Katherine Center book. I wanted to love her, but I will definitely not be rushing to pick up anything else by her.
*Probably some spoilers ahead but I you shouldn't read this book anyways*
It should have been a DNF, but I felt obligated to get through it for NetGalley purposes.
First and foremost, I find it incredibly irresponsible and tasteless that there were no trigger warnings given at the start. The way Katie's eating disorder is handled tries to make light of it and poke fun, but it is a heavy topic that deserves way more care.
Katie was a selfish, irritating, self-centered FMC. While a literal hurricane is happening, she is worried about if a man she just duped repeatedly was mad at her. I could not roll my eyes hard enough.
Cole and Hutch had a familiar sibling rivalry thing going, but they were both so one-dimensional, I found it hard to care. Cole's "drinking contest" idea with a man who was wholeheartedly sober - disgusting. Sobriety is not something that you turn off and on.
And what in God's name was the fake-dating plot with Cole????? That was so off the rails and insane. It made absolutely no sense within the story, served no purpose other than to stir up trouble, and was then just resolved with no one really caring?
Honestly, two stars feels generous for this. It deserves one star, but the other one is for me for even finishing this travesty of a book.
I'm disappointed because this is my first Katherine Center book. I wanted to love her, but I will definitely not be rushing to pick up anything else by her.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martens Press for an E-ARC of The Love Haters.
This was a cute rom com perfect for summer. Katie was very relatable with her struggles with her body image. After being assigned a film job to showcase Hutch (super hot and a hero of course) and the coast guard in Key West she meets Rue and her friends who slowly help Katie to love herself!
Definitely would recommend for a summer read!
This was a cute rom com perfect for summer. Katie was very relatable with her struggles with her body image. After being assigned a film job to showcase Hutch (super hot and a hero of course) and the coast guard in Key West she meets Rue and her friends who slowly help Katie to love herself!
Definitely would recommend for a summer read!
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was less a romance than it was a book about love and relationships as whole, but I liked the direction it took. Admittedly, it is a little corny to realize that the relationship someone has with themselves is a relationship that needs attention, too, but it’s a sentiment some forget. There was a lot more of Katie falling in love with herself than Katie falling in love with Hutch, WHICH IS FINE, but the book title and cover had led me to believe the latter, so I was a little put off. At first, anyway.
I did have a difficult time getting through the first chapters as we were introduced to Katie’s body image issues. I remember thinking, “I hope to God she doesn’t start loving herself just because someone else loves her,” and I’m glad we steered clear of that direction. Thank God for Beanie, we all say in unison.
I do wish there was more to the Katie/Hutch romance, though, especially in the epilogue. But I get it, the book was about love in its many forms! Love between family, however estranged, between friends, between future lovers… Love beyond grief and beyond distance, and above all, love for yourself. It’s an excellent sentiment to leave off with, but I’m still left wanting more. Intentional? Maybe. Probably. Overall…
I did have a difficult time getting through the first chapters as we were introduced to Katie’s body image issues. I remember thinking, “I hope to God she doesn’t start loving herself just because someone else loves her,” and I’m glad we steered clear of that direction. Thank God for Beanie, we all say in unison.
I do wish there was more to the Katie/Hutch romance, though, especially in the epilogue. But I get it, the book was about love in its many forms! Love between family, however estranged, between friends, between future lovers… Love beyond grief and beyond distance, and above all, love for yourself. It’s an excellent sentiment to leave off with, but I’m still left wanting more. Intentional? Maybe. Probably. Overall…
- Plot: 4/5
- Characters: 4/5
- Relationships: 3/5
- Writing: 3/5
- “Feels” : 3/5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming
Minor: Death of parent
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes