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Loving Violet by María Esther, Maria Esther
4.0
emotional lighthearted slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I thought this debut book had a good foundation. There was enough back story to follow along. A single mom escaping an abusive relationship meets the hot guy in the small town she landed in. We see how their relationship developes. I felt there were some long wordy episodes repeating information already provided. The twist was not surprising enough. This would've dock 1/4 of a point, but I felt the author made an effort , especially with the kid's storyline and the mental health representation. I rounded up.