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A review by technicallyaly
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I usually love a romcom, I love fake dating, I love the idea of turning gender norms on it's head (it's so refreshing She was protecting Him, and there was no macho masculinity in the way).
I wish I liked this more than I did, but something about the writing style/narration didn't work for me. It felt a little juvenile, a little immature. The characters were lovable but it didn't click for me. The plot hit all the beats I was looking for, checked all my boxes, but somehow this felt flat and shallow, which was really disappointing.
Still, it was a fun, quick read. I tore through it and was finished in a night. 3.5/5 stars.
I wish I liked this more than I did, but something about the writing style/narration didn't work for me. It felt a little juvenile, a little immature. The characters were lovable but it didn't click for me. The plot hit all the beats I was looking for, checked all my boxes, but somehow this felt flat and shallow, which was really disappointing.
Still, it was a fun, quick read. I tore through it and was finished in a night. 3.5/5 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Car accident
Moderate: Death of parent, Gun violence, Grief, and Physical abuse