Reviews

Soft Flannel Hank by Eliza MacArthur

guiltlesspleasures's review against another edition

It’s a DNF at 58%, I’m afraid. This started SO strong, with wonderful writing, an intriguing premise and fantastic spice. And the cover is beautiful. 

But then, it became an endless loop of “you want to leave!” “I thought you wanted me to leave!” “I have to leave!” “Why did you leave!” and Esther moves to about 16 different places in approximately two days. 

We’re meant to feel their fear that the bad guys found them once again, but then they never show up. And then Esther and Hank move again.  

Then Hank tells her, endlessly, “I’ll take care of you. I won’t let anything happen for you. I’ll die for you if I have to!” He has known her three days. 

It’s a mobius strip in book form 

MacArthur needed to tighten things up a LOT and maybe add a sub-plot or something to add interest. Because it just isn’t holding mine. Bummer.

birdee_'s review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.5

angisnowflake's review

I am so freakin annoyed by these two. First he is always pushing her away and then she is always leaving him without a word. I do get that he went through some tough shit and therefor is scared of new relationships and I also get that she has her problems too, but there was this one moment when they finally really talked with each other. I did hope it would finally mean that if something happens they talk about it but when it happened once again I just didn’t care enough to continue.
The story around these two is good but I just can’t with these two as lovers. Maybe they are just not meant to be together.

erin_s21's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

4.5

shelleys_shelf's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

maddiewagner's review against another edition

4.25

Took me a moment to get into it but then I was carried away into the story. 

enchantedtomeetcute's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

angieisbooked's review against another edition

emotional tense medium-paced

• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

emilybolivia's review

4.0

Fantastic writing. I loved all the characters! I think Hank’s therapy sessions were my favorite parts. The author does a great job of writing these very human characters in a paranormal world. It was great.

bookishjae's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment

Moderate: Death of parent, Alcohol, and Police brutality

Minor: Blood

Police brutality not on page and challenged