A review by nicolehitchcock
Will She Run by Alyssa-Ray Bouman

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

4.0

Will She Run is an engaging read that kept me hooked from start to finish, but it was longer than I feel it needed to be. The story follows Della navigate a budding romance in the Adirondacks while hiding a secret, which was enjoyable to watch unfold, though at times it felt repetitive. While the main relationship had sweet and heartfelt moments, the middle of the book contained a lot of filler that made the pacing drag. 

The writing itself was strong, and Bowman’s storytelling kept me invested enough to read the book in one sitting. However, I found myself wishing that the climax had been more drawn out—after such a slow build, the resolution felt a little too quick. A more developed and intense final act could have made the conclusion more satisfying.

Overall, Will She Run is a solid read with complex characters and a romance that will appeal to fans of slow-burn relationships. While the pacing and length could have been tightened, the story still delivered enough intrigue to keep me turning the pages.

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