manikahemmerixh 's review for:

The Lovers by Rebekah Faubion

3.0

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Yet another book I picked up because of it's beautiful cover, but I'm happy to say I didn't have to DNF this one. As I feel is true with most of these romance books, the pacing could use some work, but I didn't find it so insta-love and cringe inducing that I couldn't get through it. Partly because this is a second chance romance, as well as one with elements of fate being a main theme of the story, the immediacy of the FMCs feelings for each other can be explained away easier. The secondary storyline with Kit's parents is pretty rough around the edges, and I didn't love it, same with Julia's ex Piper, but I see what purpose they're both meant to serve. I think the fact that the themes and overall vibe of the story match what I'm into made this one a better read for me than other similar romance books I've struggled with in the past.