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Hold Back the Stars by Katie Khan
2.0

Throughout this book, I came close to DNFing it a few times, and I am glad I stuck with it. Although I still did not overly enjoy this book, the ending was unique and did bring a little something extra to the story.

However - This relationship is the definition of toxic. This isn't an epic love story, it is the story of two people who liked the idea of a relationship, and love, more than they did each other. Add in the idolization of martyrdom woven throughout the entire narrative and it doesn't translate to a heartbreaking love story, it was hostile with no one prioritizing their own, or anyone else's happiness.
Blahh.