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A review by theamyleblanc
Change of Heart by Falon Ballard
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
First, I'd like to say that I really enjoy Falon's work. That's part of why I wanted to read this one. The summary painted all the appropriate Hallmark movie vibes but knowing Falon's other works, I expected a more tongue-in-cheek approach.
Unfortunately, this reads exactly like a Hallmark movie.
I was hoping we'd get more The Good Place vibes from it. I thought it might subvert the Hallmark narrative a bit but it didn't. The story is told from Cam's PoV and she felt like a hostage the whole time. Like she didn't want to be in this story. I struggled to connect with her and all the other characters felt like caricatures.
I skimmed a lot of this because I kept hoping there'd be a twist that made it worth it. Instead, I scoffed at the ending because it was so obvious and trite.
This is a big miss for me.
Many thanks to NetGalley, G.P. Putnam's Sons, and the author for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Unfortunately, this reads exactly like a Hallmark movie.
I was hoping we'd get more The Good Place vibes from it. I thought it might subvert the Hallmark narrative a bit but it didn't. The story is told from Cam's PoV and she felt like a hostage the whole time. Like she didn't want to be in this story. I struggled to connect with her and all the other characters felt like caricatures.
I skimmed a lot of this because I kept hoping there'd be a twist that made it worth it. Instead, I scoffed at the ending because it was so obvious and trite.
This is a big miss for me.
Many thanks to NetGalley, G.P. Putnam's Sons, and the author for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.