A review by readundancies
Hate Mail by Donna Marchetti

hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I remember thinking when I finished this book a couple days ago that it really had potential but the execution was a bit messy.

And now I’m thinking it’s been just under 48 hours since I finished this and it’s not entirely as memorable as I thought it would be.

Bits here’s what I do remember thinking about it once I had finished:

• The plot was very obvious and predictable. I saw the Jake reveal coming a mile away, and it was exactly as lacklustre as anticipated once it occurred.
• Although there wasn’t per se an actual road trip in the story, it was giving off road trip vibes, which I enjoyed.
• Luca’s plotline is a heck of a lot more memorable than what’s her face’s. And I know I could look her name in the synopsis but I am choosing not to because it validates my point.
• The romance was cute but not swoon-worthy, the family dynamics were okay but nothing to write home about and the friendship dynamics, while not what I would consider fantastic were still enjoyable and probably my favourite aspect of the story.

I wanted to like this story so much more than I actually ended up liking it, but I’m not upset at the outcome. I just think it could’ve been better than it was.