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Deep End
by Ali Hazelwood
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Honestly, at this point, Ali Hazelwood could mash the keys of her computer in a Word Doc, publish it and I would still devour it.
I really enjoyed this book! The characters in this one seemed more relatable than in some of her other adult books.
Yes, Lukas was written to be stiff and seemed a bit more reclusive and socially awkward, but he really wasn’t. And as much as she lamented throughout the story that she was an outcast, Scarlett just seemed like a girl with a troubled past and confidence issues.
I *saw* myself in Scarlett and the bond that grew between her and Lukas.
Seriously, I ate this book up in 2 days (would have been 1 if it wasn’t for pesky things like a job, children, responsibilities… ya know, that pesky life stuff!) and now I’m sad it’s done.
The only part that kind of let me down was the epilogue. It was written from Lukas’ POV but it was just snippets of time stitched together and kind of clunky - I really wanted more from it!
I really enjoyed this book! The characters in this one seemed more relatable than in some of her other adult books.
Yes, Lukas was written to be stiff and seemed a bit more reclusive and socially awkward, but he really wasn’t. And as much as she lamented throughout the story that she was an outcast, Scarlett just seemed like a girl with a troubled past and confidence issues.
I *saw* myself in Scarlett and the bond that grew between her and Lukas.
Seriously, I ate this book up in 2 days (would have been 1 if it wasn’t for pesky things like a job, children, responsibilities… ya know, that pesky life stuff!) and now I’m sad it’s done.
The only part that kind of let me down was the epilogue. It was written from Lukas’ POV but it was just snippets of time stitched together and kind of clunky - I really wanted more from it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Death of parent, Alcohol