A free copy of this book was provided thanks to NetGalley, Elizabeth Davis, and Headline Eternal Publishing.
Dates read: 18/10/21 to 19/10/21
Star rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Word to describe: Sexy!
Genre: Romantic fiction
This week I was invited to join Headline Eternal's blog tour for the release of I Love You, I Hate You. In addition to the initial NetGalley e-arc, I was also sent this beautiful paperback copy as a thank you for taking part in this book tour. (Thank you Headline Eternal!). For the past two days leading up to my day on the book tour, I have been binge reading this delight and for the most part this has meant procrastinating my day at work in favour of reading a couple of pages whenever possible.
From the very first page this story gripped my attention like a vice. The sexual tension between Owen and Victoria left me filled me envy and desperate to continue reading so I could live my romance vicariously though these characters. With humour, soft romantic moments, and the inevitable twists and turns in the plot, every chapter left me begging for more. Both characters are filled with so much baggage that it is no surprise that the main crux of this story lies solely in Victoria's inability to open up and Owen's hero complex originating from his guilt as an upper class, white, straight male.
This book covers so many topics and the character development that occurs as a result is of the utmost brilliance. Victoria's evolution from "The Ice Queen" to unafraid to be loved is so beautiful. Her worries about poverty from her childhood, inevitable betrayal from those she loves as a direct impact of her own mothers love-life, perfectly represents how childhood trauma can negatively impact a person adult life.
Owen's character is lovable but blissfully unaware of his stance in life. As much as his hero complex makes him out to be the perfect man - he's so socially aware after all! - Victoria introduces him to the other side of life that he has only been sympathetic too. Owen's character was the perfect example of how sometimes good intentions just simply aren't enough.
These characters compliment each other so well and it's honestly no wonder that their sexual tension, snarky humour and genuine moments of bliss have made for the best up and coming romantic comedy fiction in a long time!
The ability to create characters that resonate with the reader is rare and I truly believe Elizabeth Davis has that. Even her side characters, lovable mentions such as Mark and Madison, add so much to this story and show the reader that compassionate characters can make or break a plot line.
New author, Elizabeth Davis, has wowed me in more ways than one and her gift for writing has readers, like me, hoping for this story to be continued. Lovable side characters in this book deserve their chance to shine okay!
This paperback was gifted to me in exchange for an honest review by Headline Eternal and Elizabeth Davis. The e-arc of this book was gifted to me by NetGalley, Headline Eternal and Elizabeth Davis.
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