A review by couscouschanel
Virgin River by Robyn Carr

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

3.75

I had a really good time reading this book but if I'm being honest, it's not exactly a good book. The pacing for the first two thirds of it is perfectly slow burn and then suddenly all hell breaks loose towards the end. The sex scenes leave a lot to be desired and the way the author writes about attraction is.. a choice. Her descriptions of women and men are equally bizarre and sexualised and/or misogynistic in a way that feels like a horny teenage boy writing fanfiction. Actually, much of it felt like wonky fanfiction. But regardless, there's still a lot that's compelling about the storyline and the characters and there's a great balance of angst and mush that made it an enjoyable read.
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