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A review by jess_read
The Love Haters by Katherine Center
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
This Katherine Center book was a silly, fun romance, while also exploring some sensitive topics. Definitely check the trigger warnings, as it heavily focuses on the FMC's struggle with body image.
The main characters, Katie and Hutch, were cute and definitely had chemistry, but it felt weaker and less developed compared to her other books. This might be because the author attempted to juggle several plot points simultaneously: Katie's struggles with body image, Hutch's grief, and the mystery surrounding Cole's resentment toward Hutch. All the characters were still very endearing and lovable in their own ways. Hutch's dog, George Bailey, was definitely the highlight of this book and might be one of my favorite animal characters I've read. As usual, her romances are closed-door, so if that's a deal-breaker for you, you probably won't enjoy this as much. I think anyone who loved Katherine Center's previous books will like this one.
The main characters, Katie and Hutch, were cute and definitely had chemistry, but it felt weaker and less developed compared to her other books. This might be because the author attempted to juggle several plot points simultaneously: Katie's struggles with body image, Hutch's grief, and the mystery surrounding Cole's resentment toward Hutch. All the characters were still very endearing and lovable in their own ways. Hutch's dog, George Bailey, was definitely the highlight of this book and might be one of my favorite animal characters I've read. As usual, her romances are closed-door, so if that's a deal-breaker for you, you probably won't enjoy this as much. I think anyone who loved Katherine Center's previous books will like this one.
Moderate: Body shaming
Minor: Eating disorder, Car accident, Death of parent, and Abandonment