*ARC* Book Review: Throwing Rules To The Wind (Of Heads and Hearts #2) by Thessa Lim
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| Title: Throwing Rules To The Wind Author: Thessa Lim Release Date: November 17, 2017 |
A complicated office romance is not what scrupulous travel writer Zara Castillo has planned for, especially not when her career is finally taking off, but her easygoing colleague Matthew Villanueva is everything she wants in a man. When their relationship is tested by distance, issues she thought she had long buried emerge once again. Zara delves into her past in a quest for answers. Now she must face her demons or lose the love of her life.
With trips to tropical islands boasting beaches, rolling hills, and windmills, Throwing Rules to the Wind explores the lights and shades of seeking closure, forgiveness, and love.
Read an excerpt from the book here
With trips to tropical islands boasting beaches, rolling hills, and windmills, Throwing Rules to the Wind explores the lights and shades of seeking closure, forgiveness, and love.
Read an excerpt from the book here
MY REVIEW:
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an HONEST review.
Despite being using an overused theme with office/forbidden romance, the author's take on it is very unique with her descriptive writing and strong characterizations. Her writing is also good in terms of how the story is flowing, there is no boring or draggy parts.
This story is so amazing not only is it a love story but it is a story of friendship, family, and self-development. Zara throughout the story faces challenges that made her relatable and humane/realistic. I like how strong and independent she is but at the same time shows that she is not perfect and like any other human being she has her insecurities and she also makes mistakes. Furthermore, the lesson that I learned from Zara is to learn from past experiences and mistakes in order to grow into a better person. I like the part where Zara confronted her past in order to move on and continue living her life without worrying about the past anymore.
In addition, kudos to the author for incorporating a lot of Filipino culture and places in this book. I cannot wait to try the different kinds of food and visit the places featured in the story. The author did a fantastic job in executing the themes in a way that you can really feel the friendship between Zara, Anne, and Laine. While reading their part you cannot help but think that you are part of the group. I hope the next book is about Axel and Laine because I need more of their story I love how they interact with each other in this book and I wish there were more of it. I also like the relationship between Matt and Zara. They compliment each other very well in a way that Matt tried to help Zara with her insecurities. My only problem was the book ended in a rush I would like to learn more about Zara's family, especially with her relationship with her step-brother but nevertheless this book is a very fast and easy read. Good if you need a little pick me up. I highly recommend this book, especially if you are looking for a quick read romance novel.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
With the Of Heads and Hearts series, Thessa wants the world to know about the modern-day Filipina even if it is through light, witty reads.
In her spare time, she reads, takes a dip in the sea, or travels with her family.
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