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A review by smillas_tales
Henry Hamlet's Heart by Rhiannon Wilde
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This book was THE CUTEST! I was kindly provided an eARC by Netgalley and the publisher, and now I desperately need my own copy!
This novel was everything I wanted, and single-handedly dragged me out of a months-long reading slump. Sure, It doesn’t have the most complex plot or unique characters, but it’s such a great time!!! And the banter between everyone makes this the PERFECT lighthearted romance.
The novel follows Henry Hamlet, who doesn’t know much about love … until he falls in love with his best friend. The friends-to-lovers trope is one of my absolute favorites, and it warmed my heart how realistic the portrayal of first love and coming to terms with yourself as a queer person felt!
I appreciated that homophobia didn’t play a big role in the conflict of the story (although there are a couple of homophobic comments), and that the majority of the focus was on Henry and Len’s personal growth. While there is a lack of communication between them, it only bugged me a little, because it felt relatable rather than frustrating. It just felt like the difficulties most people face when figuring out what it’s like to be in a relationship!
Overall, I highly recommend this to anyone who’s looking for a quick read, or a wonderful feel-good romance!
This novel was everything I wanted, and single-handedly dragged me out of a months-long reading slump. Sure, It doesn’t have the most complex plot or unique characters, but it’s such a great time!!! And the banter between everyone makes this the PERFECT lighthearted romance.
The novel follows Henry Hamlet, who doesn’t know much about love … until he falls in love with his best friend. The friends-to-lovers trope is one of my absolute favorites, and it warmed my heart how realistic the portrayal of first love and coming to terms with yourself as a queer person felt!
I appreciated that homophobia didn’t play a big role in the conflict of the story (although there are a couple of homophobic comments), and that the majority of the focus was on Henry and Len’s personal growth. While there is a lack of communication between them, it only bugged me a little, because it felt relatable rather than frustrating. It just felt like the difficulties most people face when figuring out what it’s like to be in a relationship!
Overall, I highly recommend this to anyone who’s looking for a quick read, or a wonderful feel-good romance!