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A review by meghans_library
Love in Focus by Lyla Lee
2.75
Overall this book was fine. I loved the queer Asian representation in this book. There was also some much-needed character growth in this book that I appreciated.
I felt that Gemma and Celeste’s connection was described as almost entirely physical and not emotional at all. They dated for a few months in college and reconnect 8 years later, but there’s little conversation about how they may have changed during that time.
There’s a weird time jump after they decide they need time apart to focus on their individual growth. During that time, Celeste can’t stop thinking about being with Gemma. However, Gemma hasn’t really thought about Celeste in a year. They end up together shortly after. It’s confusing.
The book was dual POV, but Gemma’s chapters were written in first person and Celeste’s were written in third person. It made for a really weird and choppy reading experience.
Thank you to Forever Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC.
I felt that Gemma and Celeste’s connection was described as almost entirely physical and not emotional at all. They dated for a few months in college and reconnect 8 years later, but there’s little conversation about how they may have changed during that time.
There’s a weird time jump after they decide they need time apart to focus on their individual growth. During that time, Celeste can’t stop thinking about being with Gemma. However, Gemma hasn’t really thought about Celeste in a year. They end up together shortly after. It’s confusing.
The book was dual POV, but Gemma’s chapters were written in first person and Celeste’s were written in third person. It made for a really weird and choppy reading experience.
Thank you to Forever Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC.