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The Heart Principle

(The Kiss Quotient #3)

Helen Hoang (Goodreads Author)

4.04 · Rating details · 67,695 ratings · 10,313 reviews

A woman struggling with burnout learns to embrace the unexpected—and the man she enlists to help her—in this new New York Times bestselling romance by Helen Hoang.

When violinist Anna Sun accidentally achieves career success with a viral YouTube video, she finds herself incapacitated and burned out from her attempts to replicate that moment. And when her longtime boyfriend ...more

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Apr 24, 2019 Emily May rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2021, arc, romance

How much of what people say is genuine and how much is politeness? Is anyone really living their life or are we all reading lines from a giant script written by other people?

I gave The Kiss Quotient and The Bride Test five stars, so now I need a sixth star to emphasise how Hoang's latest book was my absolute favourite. The Heart Principle was everything I wanted, and so much more. Hot, sweet, sad, deeply personal. This is a big claim, but it genuinely might be my favourite romance novel ever.

As always, Hoang's author's note explains her personal reasons for writing this kind of story, but I suspected early on that the raw emotions the book explores, and the sad places it goes to, were inspired by her own experiences. For one thing, The Heart Principle is written in first person, not third like her other books, which I generally prefer for romance anyway. For another, I felt completely immersed in this story, pulled so entirely into Anna and Quan's world, their feelings and experiences seeming so real.

There's a lot going on in this book; a lot more than a romance, though that is done excellently too. Anna and Quan are so lovely (I think “I’ll wear rainbows out with you" is the most romantic thing I've ever heard a guy say) , so kind, their vulnerabilities so real, yet the chemistry between them sizzles off the page. One thing Hoang continues to excel at is writing sexy romances where neither of the protagonists are assholes.

As I said, though, there's a lot more than romance going on here. It is about a woman being diagnosed with ASD later in life and beginning to make sense of everything she had previously struggled to mask. It's also about caregiving for someone who is terminally ill, and I really appreciate the discussion Hoang has opened with this. A lot of caregivers find themselves struggling and unable to cope, though they feel too guilty to ask for help. Nobody should feel too ashamed to ask for help when they need it. And the book is also about depression and anxiety, how they can make you feel immobilised, and the long journey of fighting against these illnesses.

It's also, I think, about the burden of expectations. From society, to perform a socially acceptable role. From family and friends, when it comes to caregiving. And from an audience, when you've gained a certain amount of popularity. It makes me sad to think this quote from Anna might reflect Hoang's own feelings:

The truth is art will never be as effortless as it used to be, not now that people have expectations of me.

It's another beautiful emotional book from an author who seems to put so much heart into everything she creates. ...more

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Jul 11, 2021 Kat rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2021-favorites

***ARC provided through NetGalley***

Don’t mind me, just sitting here, MIND BLOWN by this book. Seriously, someone go find some goddamn paper towels because there are chunks of brain matter all over the floor. My relationship with this trilogy has been a little rocky in the past but The Heart Principle said “fuck ur expectations” and then proceeded to ruin my life.

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The story follows Anna, a professional violinist who is experiencing creative burnout after a video of her performing goes viral on Y ***ARC provided through NetGalley***

Don’t mind me, just sitting here, MIND BLOWN by this book. Seriously, someone go find some goddamn paper towels because there are chunks of brain matter all over the floor. My relationship with this trilogy has been a little rocky in the past but The Heart Principle said “fuck ur expectations” and then proceeded to ruin my life.

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The story follows Anna, a professional violinist who is experiencing creative burnout after a video of her performing goes viral on YouTube. At the same time, her serious boyfriend suggests they see other people before making the commitment to marry each other. Heartbroken, Anna uses her new open relationship to try and shake things up in her life, inviting change in the form of the tattooed, motorcycle-riding Quan (who we all know and love from previous installments in the series). Their relationship begins slowly, but it won me over RIDICULOUSLY fast.

Let’s discuss-- I am a cold-hearted bitch, as we know. It takes a lot to make me feel, but this book really yanked me through the wringer. The sheer amount of trust and support in Anna and Quan’s romance was sweet and swoon-worthy, and their individual fights for self-acceptance basically had me leveled from page one (I am 127% sure I would’ve cried if my pesky tear ducts actually functioned).

I mean it, Anna’s coming to terms with her new diagnosis of ASD and struggling to connect with family members, all while providing care for a terminally ill parent, alongside Quan’s own journey to regain confidence after surviving cancer, had the emotional intensity reaching peak levels. It is a truly heart wrenching read at times. As a result of what both deal with over the course of the story, The Heart Principle has a more serious tone in comparison to the rest of the series, but I personally didn’t mind the focus being shifted off of the main couple from time to time. Their separate journeys were so authentically human. It was what made the book stand out to me, and why I believe that it is Helen Hoang’s strongest release to date.

The only thing I would have changed was the length of time that was spent concluding all the open plotlines. Things definitely got a bit hectic at the end, and there was room for a little more attention to be placed on wrapping things up satisfactorily in a way that didn’t seem rushed. That said, even with that tiny criticism, I'm still very impressed with the overall story and can’t imagine giving it anything less than five stars.

As Hoang reveals in the author’s note, this book is particularly personal to her, which is apparent. Not only because of the technical aspects, like being written in the first person as opposed to third, but also in the level of care that was given to the characters’ arcs. I admire her for being able to unpack such intimate difficulties in a novel, and I do think that it’s going to impact many of the people who read it in a beneficial way.

The Heart Principle comes out on August 31st and I implore you: buy it, borrow it, find a copy on the side of the road, JUST READ IT (if u wanna lol) (no pressure) (but also PRESSURE).
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Aug 25, 2021 Cindy rated it liked it · review of another edition

I like that this book tackled heavier subjects and focused on the main character’s development with the romance taking a back burner in the second half of the story. However, the simplicity of the writing didn’t develop the plot points deeply enough for my liking, despite the author writing from a personal place. The romance and overall conclusion also felt rushed. Lastly, I wish the love interest Quan had more development for his own story if we were going to see the protagonist go through a lo ...more

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Aug 05, 2021 Roxane rated it it was amazing

I am a fan of Hoang’s writing and this was a great novel. Anna is one of the author’s stronger characters and this was as much a novel about a woman coming into herself and learning to manage a later in life autism diagnosis as it is a sexy romance novel. It was also great to see Quan and Michael again. A very affecting novel I found satisfying in every way.

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Aug 31, 2021 chan ☆ rated it liked it

Shelves: contemporary-romance, 2021

i have very conflicting feelings about this book and simply rating won't sum up my feelings.

to start, when i finished this book i felt... angry. angry for anna, angry for quan, and then angry that no one properly warned me what this book was all about. i read reviews and i certainly got the feeling that this wasn't going to be a romcom but i didn't expect to come away from this reading experience, frankly, traumatized.

reading that back, it's sounding a little melodramatic and maybe i'm just the ...more

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Mar 13, 2019 CristiinaReads❀ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arc-books

Two individuals from different worlds that cross paths towards the way of healing, and learning more about each other for the better of their individual selves...

Years of anticipation made us all Helen Hoang lovers crave Quan's novel for a very long time. Now that's finally here there is a lot that shocked me while reading his book. This is not just a romance novel that touches base on two characters that find the best of each other both physically and emotionally. This is also a story of a young woman who struggles with the institution of finding herself and accepting her real identity as a woman that is part of the spectrum. The beauty of it all, with the knowledge that we know of Helen's personal story as being part of the spectrum as well, is the first pov difference in comparison to the first and second novel that we got.

With Anna being at a cross roads of accepting the open relation her boyfriend wants to be in, or separate from the one person whom she has thought will be the one for her due to the fact that her family adores him. She has to come to a realization by herself that saying "no" is a standing decision that is an inner struggle. Because all she wants is to please her family and the struggle to say "no" is not an easy task. Especially when her older sister puts so much pressure on her to not have an "attitude" and act like the way she should be acting. With that, Anna is also stuck with the fact that she must find some inspiration to help her finish her violin piece that has been in the loop of not ever being done.

And then we have Quan... the sexy, kendo lover, tattooed big hulk of a man that has a heart made of passion and love. A teddy bear of a man who wants nothing more in life than to love Anna and make her feel comfortable with herself. But at the same, he keep himself guarded after a life changing choice he had to make that made him doubt whether he would ever be able to be with someone as beautiful and smart as Anna. And when they are both finally together, he learns that struggle of being accepted by her family is not an easy task either. Something in which I can relate to as being part of the hispanic culture, where your parents will always want the best for you and will judge anyone who comes in the way. Even without them knowing you. And that is the first encounter he comes across when he meets Anna's parents. Being judged is not something new to him, but not being accepted after demonstrating that he is worthy is unlike his character. But no matter what, Anna will always accept him the way he is, and her path with his will always align;

"I'm not surprised that I'm coming straight to her. My compass always points to her..."

With that being said, this is a story filled with personal acknowledgment by Helen. A story that will give you an insight to her inner mental battles as a woman in this generation that is part of the spectrum. Not everyone can understand, but knowing what to do and what not to do is also a good insight to those whom cannot express themselves in the spectrum. Helen knows how much I appreciate her as an author, and she knows that hers have a strong power to brake it or make it in the book community. To end this long review, I just want to give you a fair warning to have your box of tissues ready... because you will need 'em.

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Dec 12, 2019 Nilufer Ozmekik rated it it was amazing

Happy pub day! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Sigh-smile-cry : I’m repeating this routine for last 28 hours after finishing this book because I keep replaying the special moments of the story on my mind. It affected so much more than I expected!

I can honestly say two things about this freaking brilliant story: it’s the most intense, sad, emotional book of the series with most adorable characters.And it’s also best of best book of the series.

Yes, it extremely sentimental, touching your soul, making you sad and stabb ...more

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Aug 13, 2021 Yun added it

I don't even know how to begin to rate or review this book, because this isn't the story I signed up to read.

First and foremost, I do want to thank Helen Hoang for being courageous enough to write this story. It's clear that this is a deeply personal book for her, and in the author's note, she said as much, calling this "half a memoir."

I went into this expecting a sweet and heartfelt romance. I'd read both of Hoang's previous two books, and loved them for their diverse and nuanced depiction of p I don't even know how to begin to rate or review this book, because this isn't the story I signed up to read.

First and foremost, I do want to thank Helen Hoang for being courageous enough to write this story. It's clear that this is a deeply personal book for her, and in the author's note, she said as much, calling this "half a memoir."

I went into this expecting a sweet and heartfelt romance. I'd read both of Hoang's previous two books, and loved them for their diverse and nuanced depiction of people on the autism spectrum. For a condition that's fairly common, the representation of neuroatypical main characters in books and movies is woefully lacking, which is why I found Hoang's books particularly refreshing.

But that isn't the main focus of this book, not by a long shot. Instead, this book should've come with a long list of trigger warnings, including abuse and bullying from family members, gaslighting, emotional blackmail, going against a loved one's wishes during end of life, caregiver burnout, and suicidal thoughts, just to name a few.

The way Asian culture is portrayed in this book, in particular the way Anna's mom and sister disregarded her autonomy at every opportunity and actively worked to keep her mentally beaten down so that she would comply with their wishes, is so accurate as to be too much for me to handle. It hits too close to home. While reading this, I was so distraught I felt almost physically ill.

Can anyone actually remain emotionally in control while reading a story reenacting trauma they themselves have experienced or have watched people they love be subjected to and are still recovering from? If you can, you are a stronger person than I am.

How can I even think about this book in the context of a romance? Whenever Quan and Anna are together, it's beautiful, but other than the initial setup, it was just a few pages here and there. The romantic and sexy scenes, when they did show up, felt so jarring against the otherwise darkness that is this story.

I made it all the way to the end of this book, but I shouldn't have started. It reopened wounds I'm working hard to heal and move on from. I felt like I was being sliced open from the inside, and it was traumatic and distressing.

I think most readers will love this book and appreciate its unflinching and truthful portrayal. But my personal experiences make me unable to enjoy it.

This was my Book of the Month pick for August. If you're curious about BOTM or want to find out how to get your first book for $5, click here. ...more

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Feb 20, 2019 Angelica rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-2021, arc, romance, release-2021

Quan finally getting his own story
Me:

I have been eagerly awaiting Quan's book since I first read about him in The Kiss Quotient, a few years ago. I always knew that his book was going to be amazing because he was just such an amazing character and I was totally right! This book was by far my favorite of the three books in this series.

As always, Helen Hoang fills her books with complex and compelling characters going through their own journeys of personal and emotional growth, as well as fallin ...more

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Apr 07, 2021 Taylor Reid added it

Shelves: 2021

When Anna’s boyfriend declares he wants an open relationship, her hurt and anger propel her to have a one-night stand. But things don’t go according to plan once she meets Quan. After multiple failed attempts to have their one night only, they quickly realize their connection is deeper than anticipated. If you’ve read Helen's other books in the trilogy, you might be surprised by just how emotionally raw this one is. But if you’re prepared for the journey, it’s a great one. ...more

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Jul 14, 2021 Helen Hoang added it · (Review from the author)

For those who are interested, I'd be honored to sign a copy of this book for you. You can order here (they ship internationally): https://www.therippedbodicela.com/pro...

Thank you to everyone who's reading and reviewing this book! Truly, thank you from the bottom of my heart. This is an extremely personal book for me, and it means the world to me that you're gifting me with your time. I wish you well. <3 ...more

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Aug 06, 2021 Chelsea (chelseadolling reads) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-in-2021

Just sobbed my way through the author's note and I am not okay wow this was absolutely Helen Hoang's best book yet. So very different from her previous work, but in the best way. I can definitely see why this book wouldn't work for everyone; it is extremely different from the previous two books in the series and has a much, much darker tone and subject matter. But if I'm being honest, this was probably my favorite in the series for those exact reasons. This book was such a heartfelt exploration ...more

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May 21, 2021 Christy rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2021-five-stars, 2021-audio, 2021-diverse-reads-authors

5+ stars

“You’re a big deal—to me. You’re amazing—to me."

I was not expecting this. I didn't think The Heart Principle would hit so hard, but it really did. I wasn't ready for this book. I felt so overwhelmed while reading it, but my goodness... I loved it so much. I wouldn't be surprised if this ended up being my top read of 2021.

Anna Sun is a violinist who is struggling. After going viral in a YouTube video she's felt the pressure and it's building and building each and every day. In all aspects of her life she feels this way, but especially when it comes to the violin. Quan is struggling as well, but in a different way. After a health scare/medical procedure, he's not felt 100% like himself. They're both coping in different ways.

When Anna and Quan meet, neither are in the best place, Anna specifically. Quan never judges Anna for this. He never expects anything or asks for more than she can give and he was the most patient man. So genuine, real, and exceptional. Quan is an incredible guy. The romance of this book wasn't always the primary focus, but it was a big part of the story and such a gorgeous part.

"Just because something isn’t perfect doesn’t mean we need to throw it away.”
He’s talked to me a reasonable amount, listened to me, laughed with me, seen me at my worst, held me while I cried. And he stayed because I asked him to.

Anna's story is so multifaceted and there were parts that were so relatable to me, and other parts that weren't at all. My heart broke for her. A big part of this book shows Anna struggling with caregiver burn out and essentially feeling forced to do this caregiving when it doesn't feel natural to her. I personally am a natural caregiver. It was easy for me to decide to be a nurse. It's not always an easy job and it can be even harder taking care of your own loved ones. There were times in this book I cried for Anna. Caregiving is such a hard job and making decisions for your loved ones when they can't is one of the hardest things ever. Especially (view spoiler).

Reading the authors note at the end and hearing from Helen and how much she could relate to Anna, especially the mental health aspect of her story just made me respect Hoang more. How brave is it to put that part of your life, the hardest part, out there and share it with us. It's important to talk about and I'm so glad that Helen did. Anna's story wasn't always easy to read, but her growth was inspirational and I loved watching her soar.

“I’ll draw a line around you, and I’ll protect you and stand up for you and speak up for you when it’s right. I’ll keep you safe. And I’ll do the same for me. Because I matter, too.”

With every Helen Hoang book I read, I'm blown away more and more. She is such a talented writer and the stories she brings to life are all unique, real, and stunning. The Heart Principle is her best work to date. It's raw, heart wrenching, healing, beautiful, and powerful. This book was everything and is a must read for all readers. Trust me, it's worth the tears! ...more

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Jul 31, 2021 Alexis Hall added it · review of another edition

Shelves: adventures-in-romancelandia, a-few-of-my-favourite-things, deserves-all-the-stars

**Sneakily obtained on NG from the UK publisher since the US publisher doesn’t countenance requests from plebs like me. Actually, I do feel legitimately guilty for having got this, since I requested because I wanted it, not because I thought I had any right to receive. And the imposter syndrome was so severe I thought about apologetically returning it but, well, I didn’t. Anyway, ARC received when it probably shouldn’t have been. Will buy on release**

Honestly, I think this is a fucking masterpie ...more

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May 22, 2019 Tatiana rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: book-club, favorites, 2022, ppb, romancelandia, 2021

5 stars! I loved it! I cried! Helen Hoang's best to date!

It's been a long wait for Quan's book, but it was worth it. I already love all of Hoang's characters, however this book felt so incredibly personal and so heart-filled, it go to be my favorite of hers.

After 5 years together, Anna's boyfriend suggests that they open up their relationship, so that they know they are not missing out on anything before they decide on the marriage. As he proceeds to immediately hook up with other people, Anna d ...more

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Sep 23, 2021 jessica rated it really liked it

i thought this was a definite improvement from the previous book in the series!

i think its important to note that this isnt the most light-hearted of romance books. its tackles some very real-world problems when it comes to mental health, burnout, the pressure to make others happy, and familial duty/obligations. while i did experience some moments of intense frustration when it came to annas inability to say no/stand up for herself or her families degrading lack of compassion, i did find this to ...more

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Aug 03, 2021 Kelsey (munnyreads) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2021-favorites

I’ll write an actual review when I’m not in the middle of the literal Grand Canyon, but I loved this.
ALSO THE GRAND CANYON WAS MENTIONED IN THIS BOOK WHILE I WAS READING IT IN THE GRAND CANYON. NOT SUPER RELEVANT, BUT I THOUGHT IT WAS NEAT.

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Apr 17, 2019 ✨ A ✨ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: main-characters-of-colour, contemporary, adult, five-stars, author-of-colour, faves-adult-romance, romance, 2021-release, read-in-2021

So i'm just supposed to sit here and accept the fact that i dont have a Quan?
Cruel 😪

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May 09, 2019 Warda marked it as to-read

Shelves: put-down-for-now

Putting this aside for now.

The story is too bleak for my liking, my mood right now. Being in Anna’s head is exhausting. Her past trauma and current life are so grim and I can’t hack it. I want to give this book a fair shot since I’ve been looking forward to it, so I’ll be returning to it at some point.

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Do I even need to say that this book needs to be about Quan? No.
But I will add my voice to the masses SO DEAR GOD PLEASE LET THIS BE ABOUT QUAN!

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Sep 08, 2021 Arini ~ Miss Casually Reading rated it it was ok · review of another edition

#1 The Kiss Quotient — 3.25 stars
#2 The Bride Test — 2.5 stars
#3 The Heart Principle — 2.25 stars

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1. this was A W F U L . 😭

2. reading this was like opening a can of worms, and it left you traumatized.

3. when people say this is NOT a lighthearted romance, theyre entirely off base. first of all, i thought it meant this was the kind of heavy romance that would make me cry in blissful agony, but i didnt even shed a tear because i was too busy feeling ANGER and FRUSTRATION.

4. second of all, this I ...more

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Jun 08, 2021 myo (myonna reads) rated it it was ok

Shelves: smut, completed-series, authors-of-color

when you’re most anticipated release becomes your most disappointing book of the year 😅

this was one of my anticipated releases of the year and i’m honestly so sad because i was disappointed by it. Quan was my favorite character in the trilogy and for his book to be my least favorite book hurts. i really don’t care for online dating as a romance trope because why would i read about that when i can just go experience it myself? i just expected something more fun and i did not get that.

but also the ...more

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Sep 04, 2021 Gabby rated it really liked it

Shelves: 4-star-books, adult, arc-or-won-or-received, botm, own, romance, emotional, read-in-2021, reviewed, liked-it

I loved this book but holy shit, was this book sad. I was not expecting this book to be so incredibly sad and heavy and depressing, especially because the first two books in the series are pretty light-hearted and steamy and fun. So just a warning before you read it: this book is a lot, and it will probably make you cry a lot, and I wish I had known that going in because I was just wanting something light and fun and this book hurt to read.

I loved the romance between Anna and Quan, it was beaut ...more

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Mar 05, 2022 Larissa Cambusano rated it it was amazing

i’m not even surprised honestly. ‘the kiss quotient’ & ‘the bride test’ were both 5 stars for me so this was a no brainer. i’ve been WAITING for Quan’s book and it did not disappoint. this one was so much deeper & more emotional than the rest and I loved that. I adored the conversations about therapy, diagnosis, autism, depression, and grief. I smiled, I swooned, I teared up.. I felt every emotion possible while reading this. Anna is an absolute angel and I fell in love with her, and Quan?? oh m ...more

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Apr 05, 2019 destiny ♡⚔♡ [howling libraries] rated it it was amazing

Shelves: owned-e, z-2021-reads, owned-a, review-copies, adult, bipoc-rep, romance, disability-mh-nd, contemporary, the-best-of-the-best

#1 The Kiss Quotient ★★★★★
#2 The Bride Test ★★★★☆
#3 The Heart Principle ★★★★★

I'm terrified that if I slip, if I fail, everyone will stop loving me, and where will I be then?

Sometimes, a book is so bad, it's hard to give it a fair review. Other times, a book is so magnificent, it's hard to put my thoughts into words. And then, there are books like The Heart Principle, which hit me so deeply that, no matter how much I loved the book, it hurts too much to review until I've had time to process.

This ...more

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Oct 30, 2021 Cas rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: 5-stars, my-whole-personality

I’m absolutely in love with this book. It took me by surprise. I completely devoured it and did not expect it to deliver!

I laughed, I gasped and I cried. What else can you ask for.

It’s technically a lighthearted romance that also includes heavier topics such as mental health issues, rejection and grief. But it felt so realistic you know?

I always try to relate to book characters, I think we all do, in different ways. But Anna felt like I was reading about myself sometimes. Her musical burnout, ...more

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Sep 01, 2021 preoccupiedbybooks rated it really liked it · review of another edition

An intense, emotional and personal story/part memoir

Firstly I'd like to announce that even though I loved this, it wasn't the rom-com I was expecting after the first two books in the series. The synopsis on GR is also incorrect, as the book was rewritten and vastly changed direction.

Told in 1st person unlike The Kiss Quotient and The Bride Test, I would say this was more Anna's book that Quan's. Whilst Quan was amazing and dreamy in this, and had his own chapters, I felt that his journey and dem ...more

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Aug 10, 2021 ND rated it did not like it · review of another edition

Shelves: botm

I hate giving Helen Hoang a one star review. I really do. I loved The Kiss Quotient and The Bride Test and have been looking forward to this book for months, but...it just doesn't work. It's not a romance. It's a contemporary fiction book about coming to terms with an autism diagnosis and battling mental illness. That would be great if it were a stand-alone, but it's not. It's the third in a romance series and that makes all the difference.

It's clear Hoang was working through some stuff when wri ...more

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Sep 12, 2019 Melanie marked it as to-read

Shelves: romance, poc, contemporary

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Jan 23, 2022 emma rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: romance, unpopular-opinion, nope, to-review, authors-of-color, non-ya, project-aapi-22, 2-stars

in the author's note, hoang notes this book is half memoir.

to be honest, i wish it was 100% memoir, because not even 1% of it was romance.

review to come / 2ish stars?

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i hated - okay, strongly disliked - the first book in this trilogy, and enjoyed the second.

how will i feel about the third?!

life is full of mystery and adventure.

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reading books by asian authors for aapi month!

book 1: kim jiyoung, born 1982
book 2: siren queen
book 3: the heart principle ...more

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Jan 30, 2022 Isabella rated it really liked it

Shelves: gifted

i can't remember the last time i physically couldn't put a book down until i finished it but this book had me on a chokehold from chapter one and didn't let me BREATHE until i turned the last page 🚑 🚑 🚑 ...more

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About Helen Hoang

Helen Hoang

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Helen Hoang is that shy person who never talks. Until she does. And the worst things fly out of her mouth. She read her first romance novel in eighth grade and has been addicted ever since. In 2016, she was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in line with what was previously known as Asperger’s Syndrome. Her journey inspired THE KISS QUOTIENT. She currently lives in San Diego, California with ...more

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“No one should need a diagnosis in order to be compassionate to themself.” — 51 likes

“I do wonder if she’s acting just like I am. How much of what people say is genuine and how much is politeness? Is anyone really living their life or are we all reading lines from a giant script written by other people?” — 35 likes

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