A review by callenmecait
Next of Kin by Hannah Bonam-Young

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-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

4.5

I really loved the storyline to start with. I liked that the catalyst for the story was CPS based and how the trials and tribulations of social work affect people at every level, and how there’s a wide range of outcomes from the “same” approach. The characters were lifelike, realistic, relatable. They made me laugh, cry. I loved the accurate portrayal of being an exhausted parent, and the found family trope, and the romance was very cute. There was one point where I felt it was a little forced, but I chalked that up to me reading it really fast and just not sitting with the story and the characters enough when they were first getting interested in each other. I’m really excited to read more books by her!
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