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A review by readandwright
Change of Heart by Falon Ballard
2.75
Thank you Putnam Books for my copy! All thoughts are my own!
Lease on Love by Fallon Ballard remains one of my all time favorite books and made her an auto-buy author for me. So, I was very excited to read her latest! Sadly, it felt a little disjointed and I didn’t connect to the romance or characters’ chemistry at all. It’s a fun, quick read, but not one I’ll return to.
Synopsis:
“Campbell Andrews despises exactly three things in life: incompetence, tardiness, and love stories. Making partner at her law firm at thirty-four, she has no time for anything or anyone else. And certainly no respect for those who choose love over work. That is, until she wakes up in Heart Springs—her own personal hell.
The good news? She’s not dead. She’s been magically transported to a small town straight out of the Hallmark channel, complete with a meddling mayor, seasonal festivals, and friendly townsfolk. Cam can’t stand it, but in order to make it back to her real life, she has to fulfill three tasks . . . foremost among them, experience true love. It seems impossible. But anything’s possible with a change of heart.” —NetGalley
The good news? She’s not dead. She’s been magically transported to a small town straight out of the Hallmark channel, complete with a meddling mayor, seasonal festivals, and friendly townsfolk. Cam can’t stand it, but in order to make it back to her real life, she has to fulfill three tasks . . . foremost among them, experience true love. It seems impossible. But anything’s possible with a change of heart.” —NetGalley
What I Liked:
- The Premise—I loved Book Lovers by Emily Henry, which she said was inspired by what happens to the “icy, corporate girlfriends” male characters in Hallmark movies leave behind. I thought the premise of this one kind of captured that feeling as well!
- The Self Awareness—It was funny and cute toin this fictional Hallmark-esque town.
What Didn’t Work for Me:
- The Pacing—Everything happened very fast and very slow.
- The Characters’ Chemistry—I did not vibe with this Romance. It felt so forced and not natural at all.
- General Disconnect—Overall, this book just wasn’t for me. I was sad, cause Fallon’s books are usually some of my favorites, but this one felt disjointed and forced in so many ways.
Character Authenticity: 3/5 Spice Rating:1/5 Overall Rating: 2.75/5
Content Warnings:
sexism, abandonment, toxic relationship