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A review by rereadsromance
One-Star Romance by Laura Hankin
emotional
hopeful
slow-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
4.5
One-Star Romance was a surprisingly emotional slow burn romance about friendship and love.
Natalie is a young aspiring writer; she and her best friend Gabby are in their early twenties and ready to chase their dreams. However, everything comes to a crashing halt when Gabby unexpectedly becomes engaged.
Natalie likes Angus, Gabby’s new fiancé, well enough, but she believes that Gabby is too young and full of promise to settle down at such an early age. Deep down she also fears what Gabby’s marriage will mean for their friendship.
Rob is Angus’ best friend and despite their initial attraction, he is a serious academic whose personality is the opposite of Natalie. While forced to work together as the maid of honor and the best man, Natalie discovers that Rob has given her debut novel a one-star review. This is the catalyst for the hate-love relationship they embark on over the next ten years.
Natalie is a young aspiring writer; she and her best friend Gabby are in their early twenties and ready to chase their dreams. However, everything comes to a crashing halt when Gabby unexpectedly becomes engaged.
Natalie likes Angus, Gabby’s new fiancé, well enough, but she believes that Gabby is too young and full of promise to settle down at such an early age. Deep down she also fears what Gabby’s marriage will mean for their friendship.
Rob is Angus’ best friend and despite their initial attraction, he is a serious academic whose personality is the opposite of Natalie. While forced to work together as the maid of honor and the best man, Natalie discovers that Rob has given her debut novel a one-star review. This is the catalyst for the hate-love relationship they embark on over the next ten years.
Rob and Natalie come back together year after year to celebrate Angus and Gabby’s life accomplishments and each time their attraction is as strong as ever, but so is their dislike. However, as they transition from their twenties into their thirties and live through various highs and lows, they also mature and begin to realize what is most important in life.