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A review by shinypurplepants
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
emotional
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Yes, this is listed as a contemporary romance. And yes there is a fairly decent romance here. The two leads genuinely feel like they love each other. I like them both together. I enjoyed their journey to come together.
The Heart Principle as a whole, however, is much more a story about mental illness, grief, family, and learning to stand up for yourself. It was far heavier a read than I was in the mood for and that definitely colors my rating. I just want a fun fluffy romance that won't give me secondhand trauma!
CW as follows:
emotional manipulation, gaslighting, death of a loved one, hospice care, suicidal ideation, depression and anxiety, ableism
The Heart Principle as a whole, however, is much more a story about mental illness, grief, family, and learning to stand up for yourself. It was far heavier a read than I was in the mood for and that definitely colors my rating. I just want a fun fluffy romance that won't give me secondhand trauma!
CW as follows:
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Ableism, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Mental illness