Elle’s A to Z of Love is author Claire Huston’s second contemporary romance novel. That being said, one would expect the same or better caliber of writing like the first novel. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the case for me. Perhaps I just had very high expectations especially since I enjoyed her first novel so much.

The novel is a slow read and the realization behind the meaning of the title doesn’t occur until you are invested in at least 30% of the book. Something that I’ve grown not to appreciate so much these days.

The characters were developed enough, but were not at all likeable. Elle is painted as a bullied youngster that grew up with mommy issues. And the men in Elle’s life before she meets “the one,” are cads in my opinion.

The plot is simple. Boy meets girl, something sparks but nothing becomes of it until several years later. There isn’t much in between except flashbacks to childhood events and family drama that shaped Elle into the woman that she is.

Overall, Elle’s A to Z of Love is a respectable read. Too bad it wasn’t what I expected. Two acceptable stars.

I received a digital copy of the book from the author. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.