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A review by readandsip
Layla by Colleen Hoover
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
✨ ROMANCE BUT MAKE IT SPOOKY ✨
Ok, anyone who’s said @colleenhoover’s #layla must be read during spooky season is correct. This was a perfect read for me this month - mixing romance, mystery and a little bit of ghosts.
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Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Review: This is my 3rd #coho book and it was paced just as perfectly as the rest. I found I wasn’t able to put this down - and when I did I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Much like how I felt reading Verity!
*very very light spoilers ahead, they won’t impact your reading of this story but stop here if you’d prefer to go in with no info!*
What starts as a love story between Layla and Leeds is interrupted by tragedy. This book follows as they find their way back to each other and the ending got me good.
There were a few times where I really disliked Leeds and felt like he was gaslighting his girlfriend who was understandably anxious and suffering PTSD from almost being murdered. And then when he starts prioritizing and falling for someone else while on a trip he planned to rekindle their connection I was so confused, then got to fuming at one point that’s somewhat problematic (IYKYK). The nerve!
But I’m glad I kept my hopes up for the love story to make it’s way back and loved the ending.
TW: gun violence, eating disorder, mentions of suicide
#readandsiprecommends: If you’re looking for romance with a splash of mystery and eeriness this is for you. Verity is still my #1 and if you want something that’s more of a thriller go for that one
Ok, anyone who’s said @colleenhoover’s #layla must be read during spooky season is correct. This was a perfect read for me this month - mixing romance, mystery and a little bit of ghosts.
•
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
•
Review: This is my 3rd #coho book and it was paced just as perfectly as the rest. I found I wasn’t able to put this down - and when I did I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Much like how I felt reading Verity!
*very very light spoilers ahead, they won’t impact your reading of this story but stop here if you’d prefer to go in with no info!*
What starts as a love story between Layla and Leeds is interrupted by tragedy. This book follows as they find their way back to each other and the ending got me good.
There were a few times where I really disliked Leeds and felt like he was gaslighting his girlfriend who was understandably anxious and suffering PTSD from almost being murdered. And then when he starts prioritizing and falling for someone else while on a trip he planned to rekindle their connection I was so confused, then got to fuming at one point that’s somewhat problematic (IYKYK). The nerve!
But I’m glad I kept my hopes up for the love story to make it’s way back and loved the ending.
TW: gun violence, eating disorder, mentions of suicide
#readandsiprecommends: If you’re looking for romance with a splash of mystery and eeriness this is for you. Verity is still my #1 and if you want something that’s more of a thriller go for that one
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Gaslighting, Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, and Gun violence