Open Hearts

DNF

So it pains me to write this but I am going to have to call it a day with this one. I usually adore this author's writing and there isn't anything wrong in that regard with this book I am just not connecting with the story. I can't really put my finger on WHY exactly. I think it's the heroine. I just do not like her all that much. I'm finding her a little too selfish and cold. Probably because I ADORE Dean and think the guy deserves someone WAY better.

Whatever the case I am still a HUGE fan of this author and I look forward to reading whatever she has in store for us next!

I've read enough Eve Dangerfield books to notice a disturbing trend. When she is describing characters of colour, she goes “the black woman”, “the Latino man” etc... No other physical descriptors are used. But when describing white characters she mentions their hair colour, hair type, etc... In fact, their whiteness is never the focus. It's an interesting tactic from an author who so clearly wants to indicate a diverse environment. However, more often than not it reads as tokenism and diversity for diversity's sake rather than any real investment in creating a truly diverse cast of characters.

Otherwise, her books are mostly fun and engaging. The hero from this book was the cutest. After this, I want to read more romances with himbo MCs.