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A review by sophiesometimesreads
How to Excavate a Heart by Jake Maia Arlow
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
What a cute, fun, heartwarming, nerdy read!
I loved the writing style in this, it was super easy to read and engaging. I liked the couple and the self-discovery part of this story, learning how to live as yourself as well as part of a relationship. I also loved the nerdy little references to fossilised fish and science in general, being a science nerd myself. I also really enjoyed learning a bit more about Jewish holiday traditions and some perspectives on Christmas from the outside.
The story did feel a little short though, and I felt that it could’ve done with a bit more substance in the middle to flesh out the characters and conflict a bit more. In saying this, it did feel like everything progressed at a reasonable speed and was resolved by the end of the story, I just would’ve liked a little more.
In the end, it was an enjoyable, wintery, fluffy, fun read that I would consider reading again in the holiday season (though maybe not on a 40 C day next time, that kind of ruined the immersion a bit 🥵)
I loved the writing style in this, it was super easy to read and engaging. I liked the couple and the self-discovery part of this story, learning how to live as yourself as well as part of a relationship. I also loved the nerdy little references to fossilised fish and science in general, being a science nerd myself. I also really enjoyed learning a bit more about Jewish holiday traditions and some perspectives on Christmas from the outside.
The story did feel a little short though, and I felt that it could’ve done with a bit more substance in the middle to flesh out the characters and conflict a bit more. In saying this, it did feel like everything progressed at a reasonable speed and was resolved by the end of the story, I just would’ve liked a little more.
In the end, it was an enjoyable, wintery, fluffy, fun read that I would consider reading again in the holiday season (though maybe not on a 40 C day next time, that kind of ruined the immersion a bit 🥵)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Emotional abuse