Good Intentions

I'm conflicted after finishing this one. I really thought that I would enjoy this one more but it honestly was more of a chore to get through than anything else. It wasn't the story itself, but the format and writing style.

Families can be hard, and relationships even harder. Finding love and all the chaos it brings with it, I think is the hardest. Good Intentions touches upon these dynamics very well and that alone is why the 3 stars.

My main issue is with Nur. I get that he has mental health issues, or we are at least supposed to believe he does. However, throughout the entire story all I felt for him was irritation and disgust. Everything was about him, or was because of him, or surrounded him. He was more of a narcissist than a troubled young man with anxiety issues and that didn't work for me. I had a hard time feeling sorry for him and what he was going through.

The other problem I had was the way the timeline went. I usually love a past/present timeline, but the way this went back and forth didn't make sense (for me at least).

I did love Yasmina, Imran and Rahat. They were amazing characters and added the depth that was needed. Imran and Rahat spoke their minds and didn't let Nur get away with being placated and catered to. We all need friends like them. That is true love in friendship.

Even though this didn't wholly work for me, I think others would love this. If this sounds interesting to you, snag it and give it a go.

I sincerely appreciate Henry Holt and Company for providing me with a review copy. All opinions expressed herein are mine and mine alone.