A review by emmazucati
Love Her or Lose Her by Tessa Bailey

emotional hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I'm struggling a bit to buy into the ending and the forgiving of secrets, but I respect that others see this "good" secrets that end up as romantic gestures as cute and wholesome. Just not my vibe, and I think there could've been a bit more nuance and care. The story just felt a little sloppy and rushed around the edges. I love romance novels and all the tropes and quirks that come with them, but it felt a bit more like the author threw a few darts and picked whatever they landed on, as opposed to putting care and thoughtfulness into the decisions (opening a restaurant dream, no sex rule, hippy therapist). I liked it enough that I plan to read the third one, it's just not at the topic of my recommendations pile.