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emotional
reflective
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
2.5
I almost gave up on this audiobook early in the story. Something about the narrator's cadence, almost ending each sentence with a growl, left the female lead character seeming smug, aloof and self-centered. However, I thought the opposites attract trope was unique by having a woman with dyslexia fall for a male librarian and was interested to see how it played out. Although the dyslexia representation was great, as the story developed, her negative self-talk seemed immature for an adult. There was a lot going on in this book, with at least three prominent subplots, which led to some inconsistencies, predictability, and unanswered questions. As the different storylines resolved, I enjoyed the highlights but felt the book ended abruptly where it could have gone just a little farther.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexual content
Moderate: Mental illness and Grief
Minor: Cancer, Death of parent, and Alcohol