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agrippinaes 's review for:
Heroes Are My Weakness
by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
This is awarded 5 stars with some caveats that this book ticked a lot of boxes for me and what I enjoy reading, but also is something I think I’d reread. I get the impression this isn’t a very popular book of hers and I can see why. Some of the plot is a bit weird, some of it’s a bit dark, and some it’s a bit slow, but overall I really enjoyed it.
I liked the relationship between the two main characters. It was complicated and difficult, but I enjoyed watching it develop and, despite everything, I did feel they genuinely cared for each other by the end of the book. Annie was an enjoyable main character; Theo was a bit harder to like, but I think that was the point. I warmed to him a lot more once I worked out.
The puppet part of the story is one that seems to be divisive, but I actually liked it. I squirmed a bit at some of the things they said, I liked them as an addition to the story and as a way to see into Annie’s head a bit more. The central mystery was one I enjoyed, too. I thought the conclusion of it was interesting and wasn’t what I expected.
However, whilst I’ve given it 5 stars, I can concede there’s a lot not to like. Their past together is difficult and unpleasant. Whilst, it’s still a bit much to swallow at points. There's also the fact that some parts of the plot are just a bit weird. A lot happens. Some of it doesn’t seem relevant at the time and doesn’t feel relevant by the end. But still - I loved reading it and it's firmly stuck in my head now as a favourite.
I would recommend it if you like quite unusual romances that are a bit darker.
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I liked the relationship between the two main characters. It was complicated and difficult, but I enjoyed watching it develop and, despite everything, I did feel they genuinely cared for each other by the end of the book. Annie was an enjoyable main character; Theo was a bit harder to like, but I think that was the point. I warmed to him a lot more once I worked out
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that he was unlikely to have been the one who tried to kill her when they were teenagersThe puppet part of the story is one that seems to be divisive, but I actually liked it. I squirmed a bit at some of the things they said, I liked them as an addition to the story and as a way to see into Annie’s head a bit more. The central mystery was one I enjoyed, too. I thought the conclusion of it was interesting and wasn’t what I expected.
However, whilst I’ve given it 5 stars, I can concede there’s a lot not to like. Their past together is difficult and unpleasant. Whilst
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it’s revealed that he was not the one who bullied her and he was trying to protect herI would recommend it if you like quite unusual romances that are a bit darker.
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