A review by dlrosebyh
The Love Square by Laura Jane Williams

lighthearted slow-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

2.5

The Love Square centers on cancer survivor Penny. She said that because of her ex-boyfriend, she wanted to put all of her attention on herself and avoid letting any men into her life. She started hanging out with another chef named Fransesco after meeting him one day. Little did she know, she started falling for him.

Penny has always believed that she is unfortunate in either love or in life in general. After taking "a break" with Franseso, she bumped into Priyesh, the wine salesman for her Uncle David, and Thomas, a player who had a soft place for her. We watch as Penny regains her composure and allows herself to make errors, experience pain, and cope with the three guys who are in love with her. 

I'm not sure what it was about this book that I didn't like, but I didn't particularly like it. It contains strong prose, complex characters, and an engaging storyline. The numerous love interests trope, in my opinion, is just not for me. No matter how much I attempt to appreciate that trope, I always end up abhorring it intensely. I also abhorred her eventual partner, which is another thing. I wished she would simply concentrate more on herself and stop basing her decisions on men she had just met.
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