The Heart Principle Helen Hoang | BOOK REVIEW
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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 announces he wants an open relationship before making a final commitment, a hurt and angry Anna decides that if he wants an open relationship, then she does, too. Translation: She’s going to embark on a string of one-night stands. The more unacceptable the men, the better.
That’s where tattooed, motorcycle-riding Quan Diep comes in. Their first attempt at a one-night stand fails, as does their second, and their third, because being with Quan is more than sex—he accepts Anna on an unconditional level that she has just started to understand herself. However, when tragedy strikes Anna’s family she takes on a role that she is ill-suited for, until the burden of expectations threatens to destroy her. Anna and Quan have to fight for their chance at love, but to do that, they also have to fight for themselves.
The Heart Principle Helen Hoang | BOOK REVIEW
THE HEART PRINCIPLE HELEN HOANG
BOOK REVIEW
I received a copy of this book from the publisher for free in exchange for an honest review. My opinions have not been influenced by the publisher or the author.
I’ve been waiting for this book for a long time. I think we all did. And I must admit that I didn’t remember much of what happened in the past, and felt a bit out of the loop in regards to Quan’s history. But that didn’t take away from how much I loved Quan as a hero. He was such a dreamy kind of guy. Confident yet vulnerable. Funny but also incredibly supportive and understanding. Honestly, he had it all.
And Anna and Quan couldn’t have been any better suited for each other. I loved them so much as a couple!! And felt this deep attraction between them, as well as true understanding and empathy for the other. They made sense on a deeper level. From their connection, to how they met. The failed one-night stands were so on point for the characters. I loved the support they both showed each other. And the insecurities they both struggled with but were able to open up about had me rooting for them even more. There was nothing I didn’t LOVE about them!!!
When I started the book I was immediately hooked. I loved the premise, but must admit that I wasn’t prepared for the deeply emotional subplot that took the novel on an unexpected path.
Anna’s struggles are incredibly personal, and it comes across that way. My heart was breaking while reading and afterwards, after I read the author’s note, the story became even more poignant. I loved that the author put so much of herself into the book. It’s a deeply personal book and the story reflects it.
Overall, the story wasn’t necessarily what I hoped it would be. I expected something light, fun and sexy. Nevertheless, I adjusted my expectations and had a wonderful time reading it. And I know that fans of this author will love the book. And everyone who loves to read romances that offer something more will want to pick it up. Because in the end, THE HEART PRINCIPLE is an emotional novel full of heart and soul.
FOUR STARS
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The Heart Principle Helen Hoang | BOOK REVIEW
I think I had a very similar reaction to this book that you did. I didn’t remember too much of Quan from the first couple books. I think that helped me enjoy this one more than some people. It wasn’t as big of a let down. I know some people did not enjoy it and I understand why. I did, though. Great review!
I’m glad you did 😀
It will be interesting to see what she is writing next, because I feel like The Kiss Quotient is the one I connected the most with, loved how unique it was. But sadly I didn’t feel the same about the others, although her writing is still excellent.