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A review by a_devine_read
Bloom by Helen Hardt
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
3.5
Frankie was supposed to get married today but he broke it off. When her sister announces her engagement, today of all days, it puts Frankie out of sorts. Trying to get her mind right, Frankie goes to a bar where she meets Phantom. Phantom is mysterious, alluring and sexy. The only problem is that he won't tell Frankie his name nor take off his mask. Despite this, Frankie can't stop thinking about him.
Opinion
I thought the book was going well until I got around the last 100 pages. It felt like Hardt was trying hard to have some sort of climax (pun not intended) but couldn't make one fit well. I was 100% into the story but when Phantom had his crisis, I checked out. I usually love all of Hardt's books but will have to offer that this one was just okay. 3.5 stars
Many thanks to Net Galley and Entangled Publishing, LLC for providing me with an ARC of this book.
Opinion
I thought the book was going well until I got around the last 100 pages. It felt like Hardt was trying hard to have some sort of climax (pun not intended) but couldn't make one fit well. I was 100% into the story but when Phantom had his crisis, I checked out. I usually love all of Hardt's books but will have to offer that this one was just okay. 3.5 stars
Many thanks to Net Galley and Entangled Publishing, LLC for providing me with an ARC of this book.