A review by callanisreading
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang

emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Violinist Anna has been stuck in a loop, unable to play past the beginning of a piece, when her partner Julian suggests they explore an open relationship. An attempt to break out of her loop and exact revenge on Julian leads Anna to Quan, and they discover they both want more than the one-night-stand they'd planned. In this heart-warming romance about belonging, caregiving, and self-knowledge, Anna falls in love and in the process, finds ways to love herself.