A review by jeanettesreadingcorner
The Book of Broken Hearts by Sarah Ockler

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

  • I thought this book was going to be a fun, heated summer romance but it was so much more emotional and deeper than that. I wasn’t expecting to enjoy it as much as I did! 
  • I loved how close Jude’s family is. I could relate to her relationships with her sisters. I also like her a lot as a main character. I love all of the Spanish that’s included in the story too. 
  • Emilio is so nice and funny! I loved how the other characters would tease him and Jude. I also love how patient and kind he was with Jude and her father. 
  • I thought this was going to be insta-love but it wasn’t. I’m so glad Jude and Emilio became friends first and the slow burn was amazing. 
  • I’ve never read a character with early onset Alzheimer’s. The Jude experiences with her dad were emotional and realistic. 

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