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A review by kath_reads
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
Anna's long time boyfriend suddenly wants them to have an open relationship before deciding on getting married. So if he wants it then she does too. She decides to use a dating app and have one-night stands. She is matched with Quan, who is still recovering from a surgery. The one-night stand doesn't go according to plan but it doesn't stop them from having a deep connection. Until an unexpected tragedy strikes Anna's family.
Anna is an amazing and a very relatable character. Her struggles (especially when dealing with her family) were hard to read at times and her character development brought me to tears. Quan, is sweet and just incredible. I adored him since I've met him in The Kiss Quotient. Just like Anna, he's also going through some hard times. The chemisty between the two is undeniable.
This isn't a light and fluffy romance. I don't even think that romance is the main focus in this book. It reads more like a women's fiction for me. Unlike the first two books, The Heart Principle is written in first person POV which I really liked. This book is also personal to the author and I admire her for being so brave.
There wasn't a lot of focus on Quan's character which was a little disappointing. Honestly, he's one of the main reasons why I (or probably most of us) was excited for this book. Overall, this is a heavy and an emotional read but it's also powerful and inspiring.
Anna is an amazing and a very relatable character. Her struggles (especially when dealing with her family) were hard to read at times and her character development brought me to tears. Quan, is sweet and just incredible. I adored him since I've met him in The Kiss Quotient. Just like Anna, he's also going through some hard times. The chemisty between the two is undeniable.
This isn't a light and fluffy romance. I don't even think that romance is the main focus in this book. It reads more like a women's fiction for me. Unlike the first two books, The Heart Principle is written in first person POV which I really liked. This book is also personal to the author and I admire her for being so brave.
There wasn't a lot of focus on Quan's character which was a little disappointing. Honestly, he's one of the main reasons why I (or probably most of us) was excited for this book. Overall, this is a heavy and an emotional read but it's also powerful and inspiring.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Cancer and Suicidal thoughts