A review by itsjustkatereading
Must Love Books by Shauna Robinson

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

I loved this book almost as much as I loved the cinnamon roll that is Andrew Santos.

Must Love Books is a raw and nuanced exploration of a side of depression not often discussed; not necessarily wanting to die but not knowing why you want to live. It's about a woman in her twenties not knowing where she fits in the world and not having the energy to find it. It's a messy story of keeping your head above water with lies and doing your best to try and seem okay. It's a gentle love story of many parts; romantic, familial and self love are all represented and given time to shine. 

I can see why people might be thrown if they went into this expecting a light romance. Yes, the romance is sweet and flawed and heartwarming but it's not this story's centre. At its centre, this is a story about a woman doing her best to keep up with the world she's found herself in, a world that she doesn't always feel strong enough to withstand. It's a story that truly stole my heart.
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