A review by women_using_words
Love Is...? by K.J. Wrights

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

K.J. Wright’s new romance is an engaging and thought-provoking narrative, one that delves into the complex and multifaceted nature of love. This is a unique read, as it almost appears as a docu-romance. Wright uses a wide array of characters’ experiences and insights as a foundation to explore the various dimensions and implications of love, ultimately creating a roadmap for the main characters’ HEA. The novel’s intricate plot is original and fresh; readers will no doubt find it immersive as well as thought-provoking.

One of the key strengths of Love is…? lies in Wright’s ability to capture the nuances and intricacies of different types of love. Using descriptive imagery, she delves into the fine textures of human emotions with grace. Through poignant stories and reflective narratives, Wright paints a vivid portrait of the joys, struggles, and transformations that love can bring into one’s life. This well-used technique enables her to script relevant and relatable human connections, creating a romance that lingers in the mind days after the last sentence has been read.

The hallmark of Wright’s storytelling prowess is her evocative writing style; it’s completely captivating. Her prose is both poised and lyrical; she draws readers in with the profound as well as the relatable. Though this romance is ultimately meant to entertain, it cannot help but challenge as well. Well-formed dialogue pushes readers to reflect on their own experiences and beliefs about love. This profound exploration of love, vulnerability, and forgiveness is beyond the norm of what readers have come to expect in the conventional romance story, making Love is…? a compelling commentary on the human condition.

Final remarks…

K.J. Wright’s Love is…? emerges as a captivating and thought-provoking novel that not only entertains but also provokes introspection and meaningful conversations about love. By blending engaging narratives with profound insights, Wright’s Tessa, Jayde, Abby, Sam, Grace, and Oliver speak to the depths of the human experience, reminding readers that love is a force that binds us together in profound and meaningful ways.

Strengths…

  • Original, fresh storytelling 
  • Well-crafted narrative 
  • Interesting, likable characters 
  • Thoughtfully constructed
  • Rich, descriptive prose