A review by downtown_kb
Glitterland by Alexis Hall

emotional funny sad 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

4.0

 Ash is struggling with his life, his mental health, his happiness and is very much feeling like he’s at rock bottom. Until a chance meeting with Darian at a club.

It took me way too long to get around to reading this book and I understand the hype. I think it’s well deserved. I appreciated just how unlikely a pair these two are and just how much Darian made Ash happy. This is a great example of a character conflict you could see coming a mile away but knowing there is some growth that needs to happen. Ash’s continued journey of recovery, letting go of who he was and accepting himself for who he is, was heartwarming. I think Alexis Hall has a gift for bringing life to his characters and making things funny amidst the very human struggles. I'm gonna have to say tho, I'm not one that insists on open door romances but it is sad to know just how well a certain author can write them and then to know they hardly ever do anymore. 

A great audiobook narration by Nicholas Boulton. 

 
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