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sorina_boeriu 's review for:
The Wrong Heart
by Jennifer Hartmann
emotional
sad
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
“All broken things can be fixed. The hard part is deciding that they’re worth fixing.”
“The Wrong Heart” is the first book by Jennifer Hartmann that I read. This is an emotional read that deals with heavy themes, such as loss of a loved one, child abuse and self-harm/suicide.
The story is told through Melody and Parker’s perspectives. The start is already emotional, as Melody writes to the person that received her husband’s heart.
“Grief is a mechanical bull. You can hold on as tight as you can with white-knuckled fists, clenched teeth, and tears biting at your eyes, but you’re destined to lose your grip. You’re going to get thrown. And when you hit the ground, it’s going to hurt like hell. “
People deal with grief and trauma differently, but it is important to accept help. It was hard to read about Melody’s pain and Parker’s past, but I almost managed to not cry, until the epilogue.
The writing is beautiful, there are some twists and the main characters have a beautiful development.
I received a digital copy of the book from SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books and Netgalley.
Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
“The Wrong Heart” is the first book by Jennifer Hartmann that I read. This is an emotional read that deals with heavy themes, such as loss of a loved one, child abuse and self-harm/suicide.
The story is told through Melody and Parker’s perspectives. The start is already emotional, as Melody writes to the person that received her husband’s heart.
“Grief is a mechanical bull. You can hold on as tight as you can with white-knuckled fists, clenched teeth, and tears biting at your eyes, but you’re destined to lose your grip. You’re going to get thrown. And when you hit the ground, it’s going to hurt like hell. “
People deal with grief and trauma differently, but it is important to accept help. It was hard to read about Melody’s pain and Parker’s past, but I almost managed to not cry, until the epilogue.
The writing is beautiful, there are some twists and the main characters have a beautiful development.
I received a digital copy of the book from SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books and Netgalley.
Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Grief, Suicide attempt
Minor: Suicide