Reviews

Next of Kin by Hannah Bonam-Young

readingwithmelodie's review against another edition

emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

3.5 stars

ahHHh I’m so sad, this one just fell flat

chloe & warren are FAR too insta love, and I just don’t see why there was this instant attraction? love in two weeks? two months? is INSANE. and also warren is just so one dimensional despite having A History, I think it’s just not explored well enough 

the plot’s a bit weird, i’m not sure what exactly is wrong with it but it just doesn’t feel right. i feel like a lot of things just aren’t properly explained in a believable way, like her two ex-roommates/friends just appearing out of nowhere and being besties 

doggearredreadss's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

emilybredberg's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

readwithme_rach's review against another edition

5.0

Stayed up until 6AM to finish and then cried myself to sleep so... I enjoyed it!

readinginpjs's review against another edition

5.0

Wow wow wow. Hannah Bonam-Young is officially added to my auto buy authors list!

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5
Spice:

clairefaith01's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

spines's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

ericas_bookshelf's review against another edition

5.0

Hannah’s books are like a warm hug. She comes up with such unique ideas for a romance story, it’s impressive! Her spice scenes are also really well written, which we love here. The love stories she crafts are the kind I aspire to find for myself. I love them.


This gem has the following:
- No third act breakup
- Healthy communication
- Found family (kinda)
- Forced proximity
- Friends to lovers
- Chloe’s bff is a transgender woman

vreadss's review against another edition

4.0

i loved the storyline and all the characters but i feel like the actual romance didn’t have the tension and progression i needed. they were suddenly announcing that they loved each other and that wasn’t really my cup of tea. i need angst and tension. but i did enjoy and there was some emotional parts and a sense of found family ❤️‍

marthauhlig's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5