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A review by selbs2004
Those Who Wait by Haley Cass
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Yearning truly is an art when it comes to writing, and again I think Haley Cass truly hit the mark when it came to this book.
There were of course moments of frustration, but I would like to start with things I loved first.
The character development of both Sutton and Charlotte was evident throughout this novel in a way that really stood out to me. It felt real and not overly self-indulgent, and it allowed for them to both not be perfect but still maintain the loveabilty of both of them.
The way the side characters were incorporated in Suttons and Charlotte's romance was very well balanced and allowed for all characters to be understood on a deeper level without taking away from the center of the story.
Yes, there were times that the story, exposition, and dialogue felt repetitive, but the pacing felt very well thought out and kept me on the edge of my seat just waiting for Charlotte and Sutton to admit the love they had for one another.
In the beginning, it was difficult to believe in the chemistry between Sutton and Charlotte, mostly due to how the characters weren't as relatable compared to the characters in When You Least Expect It, and often I felt a small distance between me as the reader and the characters due to how the world in this story was built around Sutton and Charlotte. As we get to know them more outside of this very privileged life both Sutton and Charlotte have it became clear to me how much I was going to adore them. And I appreciated the way Cass displayed both their commonalities and differences in a way that fully made me understand the love they had for one another. And Sutton is a remarkable character and I know for a fact that the scene in the coffee shop where she admits she is in love with Charlotte will always be at the back of my mind I'm excited to read more about her and how she grows and brings more of the best out of Charlotte when I read Forever and Day.
Overall 4.5, another wonderful romance from Haley Cass
There were of course moments of frustration, but I would like to start with things I loved first.
The character development of both Sutton and Charlotte was evident throughout this novel in a way that really stood out to me. It felt real and not overly self-indulgent, and it allowed for them to both not be perfect but still maintain the loveabilty of both of them.
The way the side characters were incorporated in Suttons and Charlotte's romance was very well balanced and allowed for all characters to be understood on a deeper level without taking away from the center of the story.
Yes, there were times that the story, exposition, and dialogue felt repetitive, but the pacing felt very well thought out and kept me on the edge of my seat just waiting for Charlotte and Sutton to admit the love they had for one another.
In the beginning, it was difficult to believe in the chemistry between Sutton and Charlotte, mostly due to how the characters weren't as relatable compared to the characters in When You Least Expect It, and often I felt a small distance between me as the reader and the characters due to how the world in this story was built around Sutton and Charlotte. As we get to know them more outside of this very privileged life both Sutton and Charlotte have it became clear to me how much I was going to adore them. And I appreciated the way Cass displayed both their commonalities and differences in a way that fully made me understand the love they had for one another. And Sutton is a remarkable character and I know for a fact that the scene in the coffee shop where she admits she is in love with Charlotte will always be at the back of my mind I'm excited to read more about her and how she grows and brings more of the best out of Charlotte when I read Forever and Day.
Overall 4.5, another wonderful romance from Haley Cass