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A review by bekacrook
Untouchable by Talia Hibbert
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
Both Hannah and Nate were complex characters, they had their own difficulties including depression, grief, insomnia and anxiety but they were also strong, kind, funny and really caring in their own unique ways. They almost cared too much for other people, to the detriment of themselves at points. Their only issue was the touch of miscommunication where they didn't fully explain what they meant or how they felt which led to misunderstandings and their brains interpreting and twisting the words as something other than what was meant. However, I loved how much they understood each other and could read each other.
I liked that the complexities around starting/having a relationship with an employer/employee were explored, showing the issues around power dynamics and how this can influence consent etc. It was also refreshing for Nate to talk about this with Hannah, and the level of guilt he had around this made it feel more honest and realistic, as did other people's initial responses to finding out about it.
Hannah's relationship with Nate's children was lovely, I loved how she treated them and respected them. I enjoyed all of the different family dynamics in this book, they were all unique but equally as realistic and showed the different ways family interact and love each other.
Overall a really enjoyable book, which handled some more difficult themes with care and consideration so it felt authentic and in keeping with the experiences of the characters.
I liked that the complexities around starting/having a relationship with an employer/employee were explored, showing the issues around power dynamics and how this can influence consent etc. It was also refreshing for Nate to talk about this with Hannah, and the level of guilt he had around this made it feel more honest and realistic, as did other people's initial responses to finding out about it.
Hannah's relationship with Nate's children was lovely, I loved how she treated them and respected them. I enjoyed all of the different family dynamics in this book, they were all unique but equally as realistic and showed the different ways family interact and love each other.
Overall a really enjoyable book, which handled some more difficult themes with care and consideration so it felt authentic and in keeping with the experiences of the characters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Cancer, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent