Layla

CAWPILE Breakdown:
Characters: 9
Atmosphere: 7
Writing: 6
Plot: 6
Intrigue: 9
Logic: 6
Enjoyment: 7

So I have to admit, this is my first Colleen Hoover book, but it will not be my last. This book started out really weird and slow, but once I understood the premise better I was hooked. I also loved reading this from Leeds' perspective but now that I have finished it, I think Layla's would be fascinating but less intriguing. This kept me on the edge of my seat curious what was going to happen and how everything was going to turn out. I also really liked the short chapters of “The Interview” interwoven with the main storyline.

The story tells us about a guy that falls in love with Layla, the kind, spontaneous, crazy, and beautiful Layla. Their life is perfect until she gets shot by his obsessive ex-girlfriend. After this accident, Layla is trying to get her life together BUT she is different, forgetful, and with all other mental problems. To reignite the sparkle and help Layla with her healing, Leeds decides to come back to the place where they met. However, instead of everything getting better it's all getting worst.

This book kept me hooked and I was really interested to understand what is actually happening. I think that maybe I gave too many stars for this book but I think it was kinda original and unexpected. And not all the MC need to be good people. BUT... justify bad behavior and poor choices with “love”... I don't know!

Leeds loves Layla, however, he doesn't treat her that way. Nothing in his behavior shows that. He is quite self-absorbed although he thinks that he treats Layla really well. Because the whole story is written from his perspective it is quite difficult to understand what is actually she feels and maybe that's why I got the feeling that he is self-absorbed. I also didn't feel the connection between the MC. I don't understand how they fell in love.

Once again, it looks like I didn't enjoy the book, but I actually did. The story was interesting and captivating, BUT it shouldn't be a romance... If it is a thriller/mystery - the plot is okay! But as romance, I don't think so.

I don't recommend this book to people who are not comfortable with cheating and lying relationships.

I love Colleen's books I devour them in a day usually.
I knew from the reviews and categories this was a ghost story/paranormal but wow, not what I expected at all.

Kudos to Colleen for stepping outside her comfort zone and writing something completely different. I admire authors who do that.

I won't say much about the plot but...wow. It's out there!