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A review by kb33
Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
I’m not a huge fan of the previous Tessa Bailey books I’ve read, nor do I like when the male character is a huge player. But this book...
Hannah and Fox were so great, so likable and relatable. Hannah took a chance in her job, not because of a man, but because she planned to anyway, and Fox just made her feel better about it. Fox knew his reputation and the things he’d done to perpetuate that were all bullshit, and he’d already been wondering if he could be different. Hannah just helped give him the courage to visualize it and do it. And sure, some people will bitch about “woke” or complain about trying to remove masculinity instead of just toxic masculinity, and I’m pretty sure those people just feel guilty about their role in toxic masculinity so fuck them. I thought it was truthful, brave, and amazing.
I also liked that the little additions of Piper and Brendan didn’t feel phoned in like in so many other series.
And the epilogue. Holy shit. Not over-the-top sweet, and so perfect.
Hannah and Fox were so great, so likable and relatable. Hannah took a chance in her job, not because of a man, but because she planned to anyway, and Fox just made her feel better about it. Fox knew his reputation and the things he’d done to perpetuate that were all bullshit, and he’d already been wondering if he could be different. Hannah just helped give him the courage to visualize it and do it. And sure, some people will bitch about “woke” or complain about trying to remove masculinity instead of just toxic masculinity, and I’m pretty sure those people just feel guilty about their role in toxic masculinity so fuck them. I thought it was truthful, brave, and amazing.
I also liked that the little additions of Piper and Brendan didn’t feel phoned in like in so many other series.
And the epilogue. Holy shit. Not over-the-top sweet, and so perfect.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Toxic friendship and Death of parent