A review by cortanasreadingnook
Love Redesigned by Lauren Asher

challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

“I missed out on a chance to make you mine before, but I don’t plan on making the same mistake again. We’re the real deal, sweetheart, and I’m done letting you believe anything else.” 

Lauren Asher is back with a new billionaire’s series that I think I loved more than her previous books. Love Redesigned is such a sweet, adult romance about childhood rivals taking a second chance at love. 

This book definitely served the whole fucking meal when it gave us Julian Lopez, the most ideal version of Bob the Builder. He is without a doubt smoking hot, but he’s one of the greenest fictional men ever. I’ve said this before, but to be loved is to be known and this man went above and beyond for Dahlia. To me, her character was refreshing, but also quite reflective to read about. Before anyone of you complains how she’s always overthinking, self-sabotage is very common for individuals with anxiety (take it from me). The depiction of her experience with depression was genuine as well and to be able to see myself in women like her makes me feel empowered. I also love how this tackles reproductive complications, which many women face. Dahlia and Julian’s love story is quite the romantic thrill, but what was it that appealed me to her writing even back then? Not everything is perfect. Lauren’s storytelling may be lengthy, but it never affected her delivery. There’s some semblance of reality and emotional maturity in the way she shares her characters to us. She makes them more human and easier to connect with as a reader. 

Love Redesigned’s take on second chances, grief, and regret reminds me a lot of Redeemed, also my favorite from Dirty Air. So, I highly recommend reading this book! I can’t wait for Love Unwritten. 
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