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A review by roisinmarie_
Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I started this not realising it is the second in a duology, but I think it still works on its own (with only a few spoilers about the first that aren’t really spoilers, ie that there’s a happily ever after). I really enjoyed it! I would give it 3.5 stars. I feel like the characters were quite layered, and the plot was fun without being too typical. I find romance as a genre is quite predictable and sometimes repetitive, but I liked this one and read it in basically a day.
I liked the love of music Hannah has, and the connection she feels through songs. As a fellow music lover, this connected Hannah to me and I cared a lot about her. I also fully resonated with her belief that she is a side-character and not a main character, as that is how I feel about myself. However, just like Hannah, I should change my outlook on myself and realise that everyone is their own main character (cringe). I also really loved Fox’s character, and the more of this book I read, the more the name Fox started to sound normal. He is your classic sexy male love interest, but I liked that Tessa Bailey delved into his psychology of why he prefers to be a fuckboy. That is until he meets Hannah, kick-starting a hurricane of conflicting feelings. I liked the plot and the characters, and know I will re-read this again when I want a feel good romance book!
I liked the love of music Hannah has, and the connection she feels through songs. As a fellow music lover, this connected Hannah to me and I cared a lot about her. I also fully resonated with her belief that she is a side-character and not a main character, as that is how I feel about myself. However, just like Hannah, I should change my outlook on myself and realise that everyone is their own main character (cringe). I also really loved Fox’s character, and the more of this book I read, the more the name Fox started to sound normal. He is your classic sexy male love interest, but I liked that Tessa Bailey delved into his psychology of why he prefers to be a fuckboy. That is until he meets Hannah, kick-starting a hurricane of conflicting feelings. I liked the plot and the characters, and know I will re-read this again when I want a feel good romance book!