A review by what_karla_reads
Friends Don't Fall in Love by Erin Hahn

emotional funny hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

4.25/5 stars
2/5 spice

Friends to lovers with maaaaad pining coming from the MMC... yessss 

Tropes:
Friends to lovers
Country singer FMC
Producer MMC
Close proximity/neighbors
One night stand turned more
Songwriting with love messages
Erotic poetry
Banter & tension
He fell first and hard
Dual timeline
Dual POV 

I only have a few things that irked me about this book, and that was the length and the miscommunication. Other than that, I really enjoyed both MCs. They have so much ground to cover in this book, so I understand the length, but it did feel like a few things could have been edited out. I loved both MCs, but I could relate to Lorelai and her inner dialogue so much. The pep talks and arguments she had with herself were funny and real. As for Craig/Huck... goodness me, that man was just amazing. The bestest friend and supporter a girl could ask for... which is why I was so mad Lorelai was so blind to his love for her. Just the way he takes care of her... uuuugh swoon 🫠

Everything wrapped up really nice and sweet in the end. I highly recommend this book for fans of friends to lovers or secret pining. This is an open door romance with some nice tension via songwriting and poetry 🥵

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own and offered voluntarily. 

Trigger/Content warnings:
Mentions school shöötings, misogyny, sexual harassment, sexual content
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