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A review by serahlunareads
Hello Stranger by Katherine Center
4.5
Overall Thoughts:
THIS. BOOK. I can’t wipe the smile off my face. I ate this UP.
The ending is pure perfection, but lead up is a crazy entertaining ride while getting there. The writing could have been better, the characters deeper, the plot more developed. But I flew threw it so fast and can’t deny the light & airy feeling it gave me throughout, which is the whole reason I read romance, anyways.
Things I Loved:
The dialogue was incredible, and there were so many little snippets of humor sprinkled throughout. I smiled and giggled throughout the entire book. Have I mentioned how FUN this book is?
The main love interest is precious. He is so sweet and supportive and easygoing.
There is major miscommunication throughout this book, and while it was infuriating, I felt that it ended up being a major reason why I fell in love with this book. I think it was done well and realistically.
The plot was super unique! I absolutely loved the concept AND the execution!
Things I Didn’t Love:
I had a bit of a hard time getting through the beginning of the book. There was a lot of repetitive inner dialogue when the main character finds out about her condition that had me thinking “WE GET IT”. That didn’t last forever, though it soured my experience in the beginning a little.
Didn’t love the family drama. I understand why it was there but also felt like it could have been completely left out and it would have been the same story?
The plot twist was incredible and had my jaw on the floor (I’m sure many could guess where this was going, but I insist on not thinking too hard because I LOVE a good plot twist and hate ruining it by guessing it). I just had one little thing that irritated me about it. HOW in the world did Joe go all that time without making it obvious he recognized Peanut? Or simply ask how he was doing? I don’t buy it. But I’m going to stop thinking about it because it’ll ruin this book high I’ve got going on.
Bonus Thoughts:
Please do yourself a favor and read the author's notes at the back.
The vet being so obviously irritated by Peanut’s diet but still allowing it is giving me life.
Tropes:
Strangers to lovers AND dislike to lovers
Love triangle-ish
Insta love-ish
Miscommunication
Spice: 1/5🌶️
Plot Twist: YUP
POV: First person, FMC throughout
Trigger Warnings:
Death of a parent
Bullying
I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
THIS. BOOK. I can’t wipe the smile off my face. I ate this UP.
The ending is pure perfection, but lead up is a crazy entertaining ride while getting there. The writing could have been better, the characters deeper, the plot more developed. But I flew threw it so fast and can’t deny the light & airy feeling it gave me throughout, which is the whole reason I read romance, anyways.
Things I Loved:
The dialogue was incredible, and there were so many little snippets of humor sprinkled throughout. I smiled and giggled throughout the entire book. Have I mentioned how FUN this book is?
The main love interest is precious. He is so sweet and supportive and easygoing.
There is major miscommunication throughout this book, and while it was infuriating, I felt that it ended up being a major reason why I fell in love with this book. I think it was done well and realistically.
The plot was super unique! I absolutely loved the concept AND the execution!
Things I Didn’t Love:
I had a bit of a hard time getting through the beginning of the book. There was a lot of repetitive inner dialogue when the main character finds out about her condition that had me thinking “WE GET IT”. That didn’t last forever, though it soured my experience in the beginning a little.
Didn’t love the family drama. I understand why it was there but also felt like it could have been completely left out and it would have been the same story?
Bonus Thoughts:
Please do yourself a favor and read the author's notes at the back.
The vet being so obviously irritated by Peanut’s diet but still allowing it is giving me life.
Tropes:
Strangers to lovers AND dislike to lovers
Love triangle-ish
Insta love-ish
Miscommunication
Spice: 1/5🌶️
Plot Twist: YUP
POV: First person, FMC throughout
Trigger Warnings:
Death of a parent
Bullying
I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Death of parent
Moderate: Suicide attempt