christinekm22 's review for:

The Key to My Heart by Lia Louis

5.0

hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I will read anything that is produced by Lia Louis. When I'm browsing the shelves of new releases and I see her name, I pick it up with trust and confidence. This is the third book I've read by her and it might just be my favorite. I think all her books deal with real issues and this time it was no different, and so there are moments where I think I have to stop and just give my heart a little room to breathe before continuing but nevertheless she always brings everything and everyone together perfectly. Sometimes I read books for the escapism and to leave my own life behind, and then sometimes I think I read stories hoping it'll bring me perspective but somehow root me further into this ground I'm standing on and slow down the days passing me by just enough so I can see them. Lia Louis does this for me with wit and warmth. Her characters are always somewhat laden but charming and changing and therefore enticing you to the end. And of course, it must be be said, the romance is always the key to my heart and she unlocks it effortlessly every time.