A review by amanda_reads13
The Way I Hate Him by Meghan Quinn

lighthearted sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

After basically hitting rock bottom, Hattie moves back home and ends up working for Hayes, her brother's ex-best friends and world famous rockstar. 

Though not my favourite book by Meghan Quinn, I did enjoy some parts, especially the banter between the two characters. Though the physical chemistry was there, I didn't really feel the emotional connection between Hayes and Hattie. 

Honestly, I didn't really love any of the characters except for Hattie's best friend. Hattie was pretty immature, yes I know she is grieving, but she seems to just give up. She keeps going after Hayes even when he tells her it's not going to happen, then gets mad when he turns her down. He made his position pretty damn clear. 

Hayes
has been abandoned by everyone he has loved and has major trust issues. The 3rd act breakup seems to come out of nowhere. He seems to be learning to trust again, then boom, he just pushes her away and assumes she will hurt him. He doesn't even give her a chance. His grovelling was barely grovelling IMHO.


I get that Hattie's family is grieving, but her siblings were kind of assholes to her on the beginning for no reason. They kind of redeemed themselves in the end, but they were still jerks for most of the book. 

Though the ending was abrupt, I thought the Epilogue was cute.
I am glad it didn't end with a pregnancy or wedding. Hattie's sister has secretly left her the Almond Store and we see her on her first day as the owner.


Tropes: Romantic Comedy,  Enemies to Lovers, Brother's (Ex) Best Friend, Grumpy Sunshine, Small Town, Workplace, Age Gap (12 Years), Rockstar
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