How To End A Love Story by Yulin Kuang
Publisher: Avon
Pub Date: 4/9/2024
Thank you to Leo PR & Avon Books for the free copy and LibroFM for the free audiobook copy in exchange for my honest review.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Bestselling author Helen Zhang reunites with Grant Shepard, a screenwriter linked to a tragic accident that has haunted them both for 13 years as they work together on a TV adaption of her young adult novels. Their collaboration forces them to confront their guilt and the potential for healing in their renewed connection.
How to End a Love Story is Yulin’s debut novel and I have Leo PR to thank for putting this on my radar. The plot caught my interest immediately so I was excited to pick it up—especially after hearing that both BOTM and Target had selected it for this month. I was drawn into the storyline which features a mix of frienemies and forbidden romance. I really loved the dual perspectives as the author thoroughly explored both characters’ pasts and present situations. Helen’s relationship with her parents felt authentic and I could truly emphasize for her. While I enjoyed the slow burn romance between Helen and Grant, the pacing felt a bit uneven later in the book. I also wished the narrative had explored some of the pitfalls of Hollywood, not just its glamorous aspects, which would have added depth. Overall, I enjoyed this one and rated it 4 stars.