A review by lost_windsock
Heart Me Up by Bix Barrow

emotional lighthearted tense 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? Yes

4.5

For the second time, I am pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. I usually stay away from books that have a lot of suspense and drama in them, but I've found that so far, Bix Barrow has hit the right balance of heavy drama versus easygoing sweetness. I really liked both Craig and Foster, and the side characters were all really fun and added a ton to the plot. I think the pacing was really good, and though this book had a bunch of time skips in it like the first in the series, this time it didn't feel too rushed. I still felt like we got that good character development. This book was truly a delight and I had trouble putting it down. I'm hoping the next book we get to see Malcolm lose that chip on his shoulder and find love!