A review by bree_h_reads
So This Is Love by Elizabeth Lim

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Overall I think the book was just okay. I thought it had a strong start and introduced a lot of interesting concepts and ideas. I was looking forward to something with political intrigue and seeing how this character from my childhood handled it all, but in the end it just fell flat.

I think there were a lot of interesting and likeable characters. Especially the women in the book, each one felt unique and stood out in her own way. I also liked the take on Charles (Prince Charming). I enjoyed him being more forward thinking and open to new ideas, something that helped him and Cinderella bond.

While I liked the characters I felt their conflicts were stated too openly and the story could have been more improved without such on the nose statements. This also was a detriment to the plot/subplots. Having such on the nose statements of intent and character weakened these and the attached plot twist. The book pitched political intrigue and just didn’t deliver.

I also didn’t find myself particularly invested in the romance, though I did find Cinderella and Charles’ interactions endearing. I wish the book had spent more time building up their relationship and dynamic.

Overall it was a fine book. Nothing to write home about, but I enjoyed it and Elizabeth Lim’s writing style.
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