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A review by itschelseaw
How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang
emotional
funny
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
This was really cute in a way I wasn’t fully expecting given the premise. I loved seeing Helen and Grant get more comfortable with each other. Their chemistry felt real, and I believed that they were in love by the time they broke up (not tagging as a spoiler because come on, the third act breakup is a well known trope!).
Both of the characters had angst, but it felt well balanced with their current lives and aspirations. It was believable in a way that I struggled to find in Abby Jimenez’s books. It felt earned in a way? And not the only aspect about the characters.
Everyone felt real and balanced, which I love to see!
Overall a great debut and I’m so excited to see what Kuang writes next.
Both of the characters had angst, but it felt well balanced with their current lives and aspirations. It was believable in a way that I struggled to find in Abby Jimenez’s books. It felt earned in a way? And not the only aspect about the characters.
Everyone felt real and balanced, which I love to see!
Overall a great debut and I’m so excited to see what Kuang writes next.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Suicide and Car accident