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A review by laura_ge
The Valentine's Hate by Sidney Halston
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
2.5
I’ve been in a huge reading slump for the past month or so, mostly due to college applications and general burnout, so I’m grateful for this book for helping me get out of it. That being said, this was pretty mediocre. The writing felt very juvenile at times, especially in sentences like this one on page 54:
“Unfortunately, one day Lizzie’s father just packed his bags and left. “
This was supposed to be an emotionally impactful passage revealing aspects of the MC’s past that influence her behavior in the present, but the overly conversational tone makes it hard to sympathize with her backstory.
The third act conflict in the last 20 or so pages was pretty predictable.
Overall, this was fun in the beginning but I doubt it’ll make a lasting impression on me.
“Unfortunately, one day Lizzie’s father just packed his bags and left. “
This was supposed to be an emotionally impactful passage revealing aspects of the MC’s past that influence her behavior in the present, but the overly conversational tone makes it hard to sympathize with her backstory.
The third act conflict in the last 20 or so pages was pretty predictable.
Overall, this was fun in the beginning but I doubt it’ll make a lasting impression on me.