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A review by jaklyn_heath_reads
Next of Kin by Hannah Bonam-Young
3.5
I wasn’t sure about the concept of this book- I was worried it would feel like a pregnancy trope almost. But I liked it more than I thought I would. Warren was quite swoony though I had trouble relating to these characters as they just seemed so young.
I loved how the author included such heavy topics such as adoption, foster care, child protective services, abandonment, drug and alcohol abuse, fetal alcohol syndrome, deaf and hard of hearing. These all played a role in making this romance feel grounded in real life. It wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows and I really love a book like that.
I think Chloe and Warren were great together- and their chemistry was 🔥🔥🔥 I just wish there was a bit more depth after they got together- there was so much building of their friendship beforehand and the trust and romance that they had. But after deciding to give a relationship a try, it felt like it was mostly just physical. Maybe that’s just me though.
I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to most people- but with the warning about the tough nature of Chloe’s adoption story and her mother’s recovery. I will definitely check out more from this author.
I loved how the author included such heavy topics such as adoption, foster care, child protective services, abandonment, drug and alcohol abuse, fetal alcohol syndrome, deaf and hard of hearing. These all played a role in making this romance feel grounded in real life. It wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows and I really love a book like that.
I think Chloe and Warren were great together- and their chemistry was 🔥🔥🔥 I just wish there was a bit more depth after they got together- there was so much building of their friendship beforehand and the trust and romance that they had. But after deciding to give a relationship a try, it felt like it was mostly just physical. Maybe that’s just me though.
I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to most people- but with the warning about the tough nature of Chloe’s adoption story and her mother’s recovery. I will definitely check out more from this author.