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mimmheyboer 's review for:
Heavy Hitter
by Katie Cotugno
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Diving into a celebrity romance novel can be a delightful escape, and this one promised a whirlwind of fun, read in just a day. It was amusingly surreal, almost like delving into a narrative spun from Taylor Swift's own romantic escapades. The blossoming romance at the heart of the story had its genuinely tender moments, capturing the sweetness of newfound love.
However, the narrative felt somewhat unfinished. Intriguing plot points were introduced—his brother's tragic demise, his battle with alcohol, her fraught relationship with her mother, and the growing gap with her assistant—yet these threads dangled without development. They were mere whispers in a tale that could have roared. The conclusion, too, was jarringly swift, leaving a lingering sense of dissatisfaction.
One can't help but ponder if the author, Katie Cotugno, or perhaps the influences of her editorial team, were keen to ride the wave of the Taylor/Travis mania that has gripped the nation. The novel had the skeleton of a standout story, yet it lacked the flesh to bring it to life. It stood on the brink of greatness, only to falter at the final hurdle—a narrative with the promise of a home run that unfortunately didn't quite make it to base.
However, the narrative felt somewhat unfinished. Intriguing plot points were introduced—his brother's tragic demise, his battle with alcohol, her fraught relationship with her mother, and the growing gap with her assistant—yet these threads dangled without development. They were mere whispers in a tale that could have roared. The conclusion, too, was jarringly swift, leaving a lingering sense of dissatisfaction.
One can't help but ponder if the author, Katie Cotugno, or perhaps the influences of her editorial team, were keen to ride the wave of the Taylor/Travis mania that has gripped the nation. The novel had the skeleton of a standout story, yet it lacked the flesh to bring it to life. It stood on the brink of greatness, only to falter at the final hurdle—a narrative with the promise of a home run that unfortunately didn't quite make it to base.