A review by megansmith
Writers & Lovers by Lily King

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Woooowow I really loved this. This was a surprise for me! I was looking for a different book at the local bookstore, couldn’t find it and landed on this, and I’m really glad I did. I could resonate with a lot of the narrator’s feelings - the accurate personification of my grief of recently lost family members, the constant underlying anxiety, and a feeling of just trying to get through life and get where I want to be. And I love that’s what Lily King was going for all along, to make an experience where you can find yourself rather than trying to say something profound and deep. It doesn’t matter why the curtains are blue, its how the blue makes you feel. This was such a cozy read and I devoured it and cried and felt so seen. Even though I haven't lived many of these experiences. I could see where someone might find critiques of this book but it was just what I needed when I got it so, I give it five stars!