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A review by emilys_editions
Layla by Colleen Hoover
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Layla was an interesting book. My first CoHo read and it was a bit of a romance/thriller... Maybe? It was easy to read but slow and while I think the concept was good, the execution wasn't that great.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Blood