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A review by cc_shelflove
The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
From the first page of this book, I was already starving. As a foodie, I loved the many descriptions of Sadie making her way around the kitchen and serving delectable sweets. š There were even recipes in between each chapter! The other aspects of the book, howeverā¦ā¦ š„“ It was so discombobulated itās not even funny. For the āromanceā course of the novel, I was served second chance and forced proximity tropesāones I actually enjoy. Where the author lacked is character development. I was given next to no background into Sadie and Jakeās relationship before his return; I didnāt know either character well enough to care if they got back together or not. I also felt like I was thrown into the middle of Sadieās familial problems, and it was expected that I care with no further explanation. The long chapters killed my reading experience, as well as the randomness of the plot. I definitely skimmed the last two chapters and I was left disappointed as I thought this would be the perfect fall read. š My thoughts summed up in one word: unfortunate.
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy