Author: Colleen Hoover
Genre: Romance, Contemporary
Target Audience: New Adults, Adults
Reading Experience: 4.5/10
Story: 5.5/10
Writing: 6/10
My Verdict: 6/10
As I stated in past posts, I'm not a fan of romance. I'm more into action, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, thriller and horror. If it's sprinkled with romance and comedy, I wouldn't mind - as long as it's done right. Books that are made entirely of comedy and romance? No, thank you. Books with YA or NA in their labels? I'll pass.
I read this for two reasons:
- I was somewhat curious about the story and book, given that it was really popular among Colleen Hoover fans. So I had a "hunch" that I might actually like this book, even though it was a romance novel.
- My sister insisted that I read this book. Like, every single DAY. I was still reading Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard when she was already pushing the book towards me. It was only fair, since she read one I recommended her (which she loved it!).
My hunch was wrong, and so was my sister. Sorry, Sis. But this was not... enjoyable. At all. This is coming from someone that read ALL the Twilight books, most of John Green's (which were actually good) and even Fifty Shades of Grey. I mean, I've read good romances and really bad ones. This wasn't horrible, but it was cringe-worthy.
I know I will be lynched by my sister and all die-hard Colleen Hoover fans, but I have to write about my experience when reading the book, and it was not pleasant.
