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A review by eicart_reads
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I was invested in Anna and Quan from the very beginning. Even as my heart was being ripped out, as I literally yelled at my phone (listened to audiobook,) as I wanted to reach into the book and snatch Anna away to protect her from the emotional abuse and gaslighting from her family, I loved every second of this story. It was painful and extremely hard to bear witness to their story at times. I cried, but also laughed and swooned, and ultimately adored their unique love story. I highly recommend this, but please be aware of content warnings and take care of yourself if any of them would be challenging for you.
Graphic: Ableism, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Death of parent
Minor: Suicidal thoughts