A review by mariahcervelli
Layla by Colleen Hoover

challenging dark emotional sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

to anyone reading this review, yes i’ve seen the bad reviews it’s gotten, yes i’ve read this book completely unaware that this wasn’t just another verity with a medical problem, instead it’s more of a paranormal ghost romance story. colleen hoover’s writing is addicting, so easy to consume, i was over 100 pages 3 hours into the book. the opening chapter was very unique and the plot twist about the book was insane, absolutely insane. a lot of people say it was predicable but it was an insane plot twist no one could see coming. colleen hoover makes you confused but in a good way with her thrillers and finding out the answer to the big conflict. the writing seems weird but it’s written in him recalling the events so you won’t understand until you dive deeper and deeper into the book and the most satisfying thing is getting towards the end because you realized you’ve read an amazing plot line and you can compare details you’ve missed. Moving on, i agree with the statement of the mistreatment of layla was terrible and is so crazy, no one should’ve been treated that way and gaslighted feeling as if their realities are warped and what abuse she had to endure. The ending cleared parts up but Layla should’ve never felt that pain at all and Leeds is terrible for doing it. i disliked his character but i’m happy with the ending because it was apart of the interesting plot line. I do not condone this behavior though and if anything like this happens in real life, run for the hills! coho can write a lot of toxic men! but, i’m so glad i read this book, yes i recommend! 

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