A review by taliyahslibrary
The Canary Cowards by Jescie Hall

Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.

I really think this book has a lot of potential. I am someone who LOVES the athlete x physical therapist trope, so I was really hoping to fall in love with this book. Unfortunately, I just cannot connect with the characters 😩 The mmc is kinda insufferable 😅 Which normally wouldn’t bug me because I’m all for a redemption arc, but I just cannot get on board with his thoughts and behavior. It seems like the author was trying to go for a charming but he’s just annoying. I actually really the fmc but there certain scenes where I feel like she’s acting out of character (if that makes sense). Like she’s established as a go-getter, as someone that is headstrong, and takes no BS, but then all of a sudden she’s doing stupid things because of her “attraction” to the MMC...I don’t know it just feels off.  I also feel like the beginning of the book was rushed.  They went from being standoffish, to hating each other, to all of a sudden being so attracted to each other they keep doing and saying stupid things. It’s confusing. Maybe I’ll come back to it and give it a second chance, idk. I just don’t have the patience or desire to continue reading rn.