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Not in Love
by Ali Hazelwood
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
Without a doubt, Ali Hazelwood's best book EVER. Everything about this book was truly beautiful, heartbreakingly beautiful, to me. I LOVED the characters, more than any others that she has done before. The two main characters were so incredibly well developed, as I would argue the supporting ones are.
One of the best things that has to be said for this book, which makes it so much better than Ali's other books (which are also incredible) is the DUAL narrative. FINALLY. To be able to hear from the MMC and see his processes. Again, FINALLY.
This book I would argue might not be for the faint hearted. It has some really serious undertones that Ali is very clever in not letting you forget. There are TWs at the beginning, and they are not to be disregarded. I think the subject matters only add to the beauty of the work. The characters are flawed, but beautiful.
I will be rereading this over and over. I absolutely loved it.
One of the best things that has to be said for this book, which makes it so much better than Ali's other books (which are also incredible) is the DUAL narrative. FINALLY. To be able to hear from the MMC and see his processes. Again, FINALLY.
This book I would argue might not be for the faint hearted. It has some really serious undertones that Ali is very clever in not letting you forget. There are TWs at the beginning, and they are not to be disregarded. I think the subject matters only add to the beauty of the work. The characters are flawed, but beautiful.
I will be rereading this over and over. I absolutely loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Chronic illness, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol