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A review by kassielovestoread
Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was too cute! I really loved it. It was the lighthearted (yet touching) book that I was in the exact mood to read. I actually think Secretly Yours is one of Tessa Bailey's strongest releases and I'm genuinely excited for Natalie's book!
Hallie was such a great MC. She was full of so much life and it really conveyed beautifully throughout the story. She's pure sunshine! But she's also got depth to her. On the outside she's a successful businesswomen whereas she's a complete mess in just about everything else. We've also got Julian; the classic introvert and sometimes Debby downer MC who free falls straight for Hallie. Julian isn't without his issues as well- he's got a debilitating anxiety/panic disorder that he feels is 100% self managed with a rigorous schedule and a no nonsense approach to life. This couple was amazing!
The two things I'd say this book has missing is that the romance between Julian and Hallie could've been developed a little more and the obligatory breakup scene was probably too rushed. I would've liked to see them getting to know each other beyond relaying their traumas and secrets to each other. The third act breakup was a little unnecessary in the way Tessa Bailey wrote it. I usually feel that way in all rom-coms, however I didn't feel like Julian needed to leave without explanation like that. It could've been an argument/misunderstanding that didn't span a few weeks and instead was solved right then and there. Just a thought! I'd still recommend this book :)
Hallie was such a great MC. She was full of so much life and it really conveyed beautifully throughout the story. She's pure sunshine! But she's also got depth to her. On the outside she's a successful businesswomen whereas she's a complete mess in just about everything else. We've also got Julian; the classic introvert and sometimes Debby downer MC who free falls straight for Hallie. Julian isn't without his issues as well- he's got a debilitating anxiety/panic disorder that he feels is 100% self managed with a rigorous schedule and a no nonsense approach to life. This couple was amazing!
The two things I'd say this book has missing is that the romance between Julian and Hallie could've been developed a little more and the obligatory breakup scene was probably too rushed. I would've liked to see them getting to know each other beyond relaying their traumas and secrets to each other. The third act breakup was a little unnecessary in the way Tessa Bailey wrote it. I usually feel that way in all rom-coms, however I didn't feel like Julian needed to leave without explanation like that. It could've been an argument/misunderstanding that didn't span a few weeks and instead was solved right then and there. Just a thought! I'd still recommend this book :)
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders