A review by ventiristretto
How to Excavate a Heart by Jake Maia Arlow

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

- Not huge on first person POVs, but I liked how this one was handled :) 

- The book made me feel annoyed at the characters in the start. And that is a good thing! Because there is character development happening and I loved slowly warming up to them as I got to know them more 

- I enjoyed the side characters, the banter between the MCs and the depiction of "young love" (I'm 26, I'm not THAT old, but certain things are just different haha)

- Don't expect spice, but expect heart-fluttery scenes!

- This story makes you care about more than just the main characters and I find that very lovely

- Comedy aspects were handled nicely and I could definitely see this filmed as a movie 

4 stars from me :)