A review by arieanstar
Canadian Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday

hopeful reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I have continuously said this and I will continue to say it, but Rory and Mike didn't really have chemistry so their romance personally felt so forced. I didn't really think that was possible in books but somehow their dynamic just didn't work that well, which is such a bummer because they do make great friends.

Aside from the romance though, this definitely was a great book on the characters' journeys to healing and Jenny Holiday really doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of it. It realistically affected the way Rory and Mike approached each other and their relationship, and I'm so glad their relationship aided and guided them to healing instead of being the reason they miraculously got better.
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