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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
I'll round up to 3.5 stars. I really wanted to like this book, but I just didn't. The description sounded appealing and I expected the story to feel magical and romantic and it fell short. Was also definitely more sad than I was prepared for.
Love, Holly is a book that is wholly captivating from beginning to end. It is a book that is both heartbreaking and heartwarming. It will hurt, but it will also heal— and above all, it will show us how to not give up on ourselves. It will teach us how we are worthy of love, of second chances.
This book resonated with me deeply, particularly with the story of Emma. I didn’t expect it would be she I’d end up feeling the most attached to, but that’s exactly what happened. She won my heart, and her story broke mine. There is a particular gesture, related to letters, she gives Holly that had me basically on the floor sobbing. It was a stunning example of the power of words, the impact of connection, and the saving grace that is love. Platonic, familial, romantic.
Love, Holly is a beautiful book. Yes there is romance, a slow burn that is very well done, but it isn’t the sole focus. This book centers on connections. It centers on friendship. It centers on romance. It centers on family. It centers on betterment of self.
It is a book that will make us strive to find the motivation to dig ourselves out of a hole of our own making, to let go of past hurt and instead accept what happens and use it to propel us forward. It’s about not letting ourselves stay alone, not when there’s love to grab on to. Not when there are friends to steady us. It’s about letting ourselves follow our dreams and not let any guilt reside in us. It’s about allowing ourselves a victory instead of inflicting punishments.
And above all, it’s about trying. Simply trying. Never give up.
This book resonated with me deeply, particularly with the story of Emma. I didn’t expect it would be she I’d end up feeling the most attached to, but that’s exactly what happened. She won my heart, and her story broke mine. There is a particular gesture, related to letters, she gives Holly that had me basically on the floor sobbing. It was a stunning example of the power of words, the impact of connection, and the saving grace that is love. Platonic, familial, romantic.
Love, Holly is a beautiful book. Yes there is romance, a slow burn that is very well done, but it isn’t the sole focus. This book centers on connections. It centers on friendship. It centers on romance. It centers on family. It centers on betterment of self.
It is a book that will make us strive to find the motivation to dig ourselves out of a hole of our own making, to let go of past hurt and instead accept what happens and use it to propel us forward. It’s about not letting ourselves stay alone, not when there’s love to grab on to. Not when there are friends to steady us. It’s about letting ourselves follow our dreams and not let any guilt reside in us. It’s about allowing ourselves a victory instead of inflicting punishments.
And above all, it’s about trying. Simply trying. Never give up.
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
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
I sobbed. 10/10 recommend
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
Heart-wrenching, endearing, soul-searching, funny, romantic, and healing, this book was EVERYTHING for a holiday read. And yes, I did sob through the last 30 pages, and I wouldn’t change a thing. The way Stone writes her characters, you can’t help but get attached to them in so many ways. This was a journey through loss and grief and healing and forgiveness and I loved every word
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Sweet story with lovable characters. I would’ve rated it another half star higher, but some of the writing was a little rushed or something…there were some typos and small plot things that distracted from the story for me.
slow-paced
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated