A review by time4tori2read
The Idea of You by Robinne Lee

emotional lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The Idea of You was everything I was looking for in a summer romance read, and it delivered far more than I expected. The celebrity-romance trope is not usually one I search out, but I decided to read it after many bookish friends raved about it -- and I'm glad I did. 

Hayes and Solene are both real characters who develop deeper and truer connection over the course of the book, and even though the relationship and their struggles is the focus of the book, Robinne Lee made sure to completely develop Solene. I grew to love Solene's strength, personality, drive, and also desire to be vulnerable and open, and Lee wrote her in a realistic way that I could imagine her being a friend of mine. The struggles were real, the passion was real, and the love and thoughts were also real. 

I enjoyed this book for everything it offered and then some. It was a quick read, not always an easy one, but it had me in all the feels at every turn. Please take the time out of your summer to read this book-- it is worth every minute. 
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