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A review by headinthepages
Better Left Unsent by Lia Louis
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
5.0
A new Lia Louis book is always something I look forward to - though reading this within 24 has meant I have an even longer wait til the next one now!
I adored her premise of this book as soon as I read it. Anyone would dread their innermost thoughts being sent out into the world, and I couldn’t wait to see how Lia delivered it.
Safe to say, I absolutely loved this book. As usual, Lia makes me fall completely in love with the MMC she writes, and I adored Millie, her family and her friendships (we must protect Ralph at all costs).
I found the story itself engaging, fun to read and heartfelt. As always, it’s so relatable and realistic without getting too bogged down in the details. The characters are brilliant and really add to the story. I love the secondary characters too and I am always here for dogs in books!
I loved the romance elements of this book but what I loved just as much were the themes of friendship and women (and Ralph) being there for each other. I loved Millie’s character arc and I loved the ending.
Lia if you read this, please can I request spin off books for Cate, Alexis and Chloe?! I need more of them please!
I recommend this and any of Lia’s books for fans of Mhairi Mcfarlane, Denise Williams, Lindsey Kelk and Claire Kann.
Content warnings/themes:
Secrets out in the open
Female friendship
Male-female friendship
Coming of self
Emotional manipulation/coercion
Adultery (discussed but not shown on the page)
Parental abandonment (discussed but not shown on the page)
Travel
Closed door romance
Mental health issues
I adored her premise of this book as soon as I read it. Anyone would dread their innermost thoughts being sent out into the world, and I couldn’t wait to see how Lia delivered it.
Safe to say, I absolutely loved this book. As usual, Lia makes me fall completely in love with the MMC she writes, and I adored Millie, her family and her friendships (we must protect Ralph at all costs).
I found the story itself engaging, fun to read and heartfelt. As always, it’s so relatable and realistic without getting too bogged down in the details. The characters are brilliant and really add to the story. I love the secondary characters too and I am always here for dogs in books!
I loved the romance elements of this book but what I loved just as much were the themes of friendship and women (and Ralph) being there for each other. I loved Millie’s character arc and I loved the ending.
Lia if you read this, please can I request spin off books for Cate, Alexis and Chloe?! I need more of them please!
I recommend this and any of Lia’s books for fans of Mhairi Mcfarlane, Denise Williams, Lindsey Kelk and Claire Kann.
Content warnings/themes:
Secrets out in the open
Female friendship
Male-female friendship
Coming of self
Emotional manipulation/coercion
Adultery (discussed but not shown on the page)
Parental abandonment (discussed but not shown on the page)
Travel
Closed door romance
Mental health issues
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol