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On the Ropes by Kathryn Nolan

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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? No

5.0

The Joy of Love Can't be Contained!
This book is pure joy and hope and humanity at its brightest. I don’t know if my review will do this beautiful story justice, but I hope it conveys a tiny bit of the wonder that is Kathryn Nolan. On the Ropes is a book about love. Love of self, of family, of community, of living in the moment, and  romantic love.

Now let’s get to the heart of Ms. Nolan's writing...the characters. Dean and Tabitha are so flirty and fun together. Her bold, dazzling nature and his quiet, thoughtful demeanor compliment one another splendidly. They both have strong family bonds that only tighten throughout the story. Their internal struggles are validated and explored organically. Also, Ms. Nolan does a wonderful job of bringing a South Philly neighborhood to life. The Tenth Street community and South Philly feel like pertinent characters in the story, not simply the setting. With every book she writes her skill of depicting full, rich characters sharpens. Not just the main characters, but secondary characters as well. There are no caricatures for dramatic effect. Every word and person and setting feels essential. Intentions match actions.

Dean Knox-Morelli had my heart from his first scowl at an eyesore of a vacant lot. His love of community and found family added to his swoon factor.  And Tabitha Tyler had me crushing hard! Her live in the moment attitude was a reminder to   get out of my own head, sometimes. The slow burn chemistry simmers and sizzles in true Kathryn Nolan fashion. Meaning it culminates and combusts with quite a kaboom! The tightrope of sweet heat and consuming passion is magnificent. This book will make your heart feel full.
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