A review by giuliaathenalombardo
Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Ever since ‘It Happened One Summer’ I have been dying to read about Hannah and Fox. I really enjoy their dynamic and the way he has such a soft spot for her, while she initially desperately tries to only see him as a friend. The entire forced proximity trope was done so well and the way Fox talked about Hannah was so heartwarming and sweet. For me the only issue I had was that Fox feeling like he was just seen as a playboy or as a one hit wonder kind of guy was slightly self-pitying and overdone, he had such powerful insecurities when it came to what others saw him as that it prevented him from opening himself up to Hannah, which was so frustrating because it was crystal clear that she didn’t just see him like that. If he had been able to make himself vulnerable and talk about his true sentiments then all would have been resolved a lot sooner, but I guess that would have made this book a short story. Despite this, I loved Fox’s character and his development, as well as Hannah’s perseverance and the way she stands up for herself, specifically in front of her coworkers. 
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