A review by mayaism_01
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Helen Hoang's books have been some of my favourite autism rep in media ever. The Heart Principle is just another brilliant (possibly my favourite) addition to her catalogue, this book specifically mirrors my own experience more than her previous books which made it pretty heart-wrenching to read. Hoang says in the author's note that this book is a work of fiction and half-memoir and you can tell. Hoang writes with so much love and compassion for the experience of discovering a diagnosis, being a caregiver, experiencing burnout, healing from shame, and learning to say no - it's so thoughtful and honest. I love love love how Hoang writes the autistic experience and it makes me so happy to see stories like this, especially love stories with healthy communication, patience, and understanding! Though the romance is a part of the story (it's great, they're so cute) it's more about Anna's personal journey, so if you're hoping for a rom-com maybe pass this one and come back to it when you're in the mood for more of a women's fiction with a side of romance instead! But definitely pick this up, this was so good and Hoang will forever be an instant-buy author for me. 
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