bookwormed 's review for:

Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert

3.5

challenging funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I liked many things about this book (especially their email conversation, too bad there was just one), but what bothers me in romance books is that the pacing of a relationship seems so off/unrealistic (at least to me) and they tend to be heavy on the sexual intercourse and less on the actual in-depth conversations (repeatedly) that build actual trust and connection. Not necessarily a Hibbert-specific critique, but definitely a romance-critique. BUT, to end on a positive note: very nice to have a chronically ill character (invisible illness!) that is an actual person (and not just a ticking box for diversity reasons) and who can have a relationship that is equal in supporting, loving, and respecting each other and an actual sex life (yes, with the necessary accomodations). Loved that!