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A review by ekcanales
Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey
challenging
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
4.75
Tessa Bailey does it again with another sweet, lighthearted, yet surprisingly poignant romance!
This story felt very similar to Piper and Brendan's in It Happened One Summer, but was different enough to keep the reader engaged and excited for more! I was so excited to get back into this universe and reconnect with these characters and check in on their lives after the first book ended and Bailey was masterfully able to incorporate new and existing characters, while still keeping the focus on Hannah and Fox.
The dual-perspective between the two really gives this romance a whole new depth and allows the reader to understand the tensions, desires, and challenges facing the relationship. This will-they-won't-they and forbidden romance is so well done, as the tensions slowly build throughout the novel. The side plot about Hannah's career and connecting to her father was really impactful and deep, which shows her independence and strength as a character as she learns to stand up for herself and pursue what she truly wants (in more ways than one). Learning about Fox's past allows the reader to better understand his actions and sympathize with his struggles, while adding a layer of difficulty to the relationship that forms throughout the book.
Overall, this book was a fast, easy romance with some tension and deeper elements that keep it interesting. Although, the romance feels similar to some of Tessa Bailey's other works.
This story felt very similar to Piper and Brendan's in It Happened One Summer, but was different enough to keep the reader engaged and excited for more! I was so excited to get back into this universe and reconnect with these characters and check in on their lives after the first book ended and Bailey was masterfully able to incorporate new and existing characters, while still keeping the focus on Hannah and Fox.
The dual-perspective between the two really gives this romance a whole new depth and allows the reader to understand the tensions, desires, and challenges facing the relationship. This will-they-won't-they and forbidden romance is so well done, as the tensions slowly build throughout the novel. The side plot about Hannah's career and connecting to her father was really impactful and deep, which shows her independence and strength as a character as she learns to stand up for herself and pursue what she truly wants (in more ways than one). Learning about Fox's past allows the reader to better understand his actions and sympathize with his struggles, while adding a layer of difficulty to the relationship that forms throughout the book.
Overall, this book was a fast, easy romance with some tension and deeper elements that keep it interesting. Although, the romance feels similar to some of Tessa Bailey's other works.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment