A review by readingunderthecovers
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I love Helen Hoang. She might be my favorite romance author. The Heart Principle had all the best parts of Hoang’s writing. It was emotional without being dramatic, lighthearted enough to make me laugh, and had the sweetest romance. The Heart Principle had slightly darker themes than either The Kiss Quotient or The Bride Test so check the content warnings if you are concerned.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Terminal illness

Early in the book Anna has a panic attack. Her sister is emotionally abusive to her and gaslights her at least one time.

Midway through the book Anna's father suffers a huge stroke and is confined to bed/severally disabled for the rest of the book before passing away. Her father does not enjoy the process of being kept alive but her family cannot let you. The whole thing is very hard on Anna who has suicidal thoughts after her father passes.