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A review by kerosenelit
Better Left Unsent by Lia Louis
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Ah, I adore Lia Louis! As much as I cherish her heart-wrenching stories, I equalled loved this more lighthearted romantic comedy from her. I genuinely laughed multiple times! Whatever she writes, I'm guaranteed to read it.
The premise of this one is absolutely mortifying to imagine happening! For years Millie Chandler has used her email as a diary — spilling out her inner frustrations in a drafted email with zero expectations of them ever being seen. But thanks to a supposed server glitch in the workplace, Millie wakes up to discover the entirety of her drafted email list has been sent. Gah!
I loved the way this took a seriously terrible situation and pulled the good from it. It was a blessing in disguise for Millie, truly. Seeing Millie own her truths, owning who she is in the process was so lovely. On top of that, the background mystery regarding exactly how the emails got sent was a fun time!
The romance with a certain coworker was delightful. The sweet, deeply romantic gestures (the rhubarb farm! the treehouse!) made my heart giddy. His so what? mentality was exactly the support Millie needed in embracing an authentic life. A man that loved her exactly as she is!
(heat level: kissing only)
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own
The premise of this one is absolutely mortifying to imagine happening! For years Millie Chandler has used her email as a diary — spilling out her inner frustrations in a drafted email with zero expectations of them ever being seen. But thanks to a supposed server glitch in the workplace, Millie wakes up to discover the entirety of her drafted email list has been sent. Gah!
I loved the way this took a seriously terrible situation and pulled the good from it. It was a blessing in disguise for Millie, truly. Seeing Millie own her truths, owning who she is in the process was so lovely. On top of that, the background mystery regarding exactly how the emails got sent was a fun time!
The romance with a certain coworker was delightful. The sweet, deeply romantic gestures (the rhubarb farm! the treehouse!) made my heart giddy. His so what? mentality was exactly the support Millie needed in embracing an authentic life. A man that loved her exactly as she is!
(heat level: kissing only)
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Gaslighting