A review by readswithree
Tim Te Maro And The Subterranean Heartsick Blues by H.S. Valley

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-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

5.0

< Mild Spoilers Ahead>

I saw “enemies to lovers” and rwrb; instantly knew this was something I wanted to read.

I’m absolutely devastated that this book is over because I got to a point where I just never wanted it to end. The writing, the dialogue and just the general storytelling is such a pleasure to read.

We meet these set of characters that are so easy to completely fall in love with and root for - both is the platonic and romantic sense. The friendship between Tim and his gang, Elliot and Manaia and how the two groups just sort of combine is the greatest. 

Tim and Elliot being the biggest idiots in love is a vibe, the whole fake parents to accidentally married was just gold. And Tim’s bond with both his parents silently (not in his dad’s case) teasing him is just everything.

Overall such an amazing book and I will definitely be re-reading this and patiently waiting to get my hands on a physical copy.