A review by caseythereader
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Thanks to Libro FM for the free advance listening copy of this book.

- The second I finished the audiobook I needed to own my own copy of this incredible book. (And a sidenote that the audio is excellent: separate narrators for Anna and Quan's POV's really helped this audiobook newbie keep track of the plot.)
- It is a romance novel, but it's a HARD one. So many difficult things happen, ranging from family not accepting an autism diagnosis to terminal illness, but Anna and Quan are so tender that it's worth the tears. (Yes, I cried, and I am not a book crier.)
- Hoang is so great at writing multifaceted characters who just need someone to see them for who they are. Oh dear, I'm crying again just thinking about how kindly Quan treats Anna, especially when she doesn't treat herself with kindness. 
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