A review by lacyparrish
Soft Flannel Hank by Eliza MacArthur

4.5

This is a new to me author and I hope to pick up book two in a few weeks. The overall world does have fantasy touches, but it is treated as everyday and the main characters are what make this story sing. The honesty which Hank finds through therapy, both with himself and those in his life is refreshing.  I loved the sparks with the meet-cute and enjoyed the push-pull being driven by Esther's genuine concern for not wanting to drag Hank into the mess in which she finds herself.  While I thought I would be mad at that plot point's 'resolution,' I admit that I was too smitten with Hank, Esther and the rest of the townsfolk in World's End to let it bother me terribly.  Upon reflecting a bit, I think it will work out for future books' benefit. 

Full Rating (out of 10 possible): 8 (based on a modified CAWPILE system)
Romance level (out of 5 possible): 4 (for on-page, detailed intimacy scenes)