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A review by alxisrae
If I Stopped Haunting You by Colby Wilkens
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I am so happy I signed up for this on NetGalley! This book was truly a treat. The first thing that caught my attention about this book was it
A. Was a romance with Native representation
B. Super spooky haunted castle in the middle of Scotland?!? Sign me the fuck up ππ½ππ½ππ½
C. Enemies to Lovers - Author Rivals
Colby really gave me everything I loved with this one. Not only do we get the enemies to lovers romance but there is also the mystery that comes with the castle they go on a retreat from.
I really related to Pen. Off more than also being Native - the time we meet her and Neil at the authors panel I could feel and relate to her so hard. Like homegirl we have all made rash decisions we later regret. But that perfectly sets up the tension with her and Nick. I even related to Nick which I wasnβt expecting but I adored his character. Also how OBSESSED and damn near feral this man becomes for Penβ¦*chefs kiss*.
But the part that really hit me was how Pen talked about not feeling like she fit in due to being mixed and I have struggled with that too. Like youβre not βNative enoughβ cause of XYZ. And how Neil validated her in that moment really hit me in a good way.
βπππβππ π΅πππππ, πππ ππ ππππ ππ πππ ππππ, ππππβπ ππππππβ -Neil Storm (like fuck π₯Ή)
When it came to the romance I liked how the two MCs were forced to talk it out and come together despite the βhateβ and rivalry going on. And how it didnβt take long from that to crumble with the forced proximity. Cause deep down they donβt hate each other - just misunderstood. Even the secondary romance was a joy and I loved learning the truth at the end. So sad but still so good!
A. Was a romance with Native representation
B. Super spooky haunted castle in the middle of Scotland?!? Sign me the fuck up ππ½ππ½ππ½
C. Enemies to Lovers - Author Rivals
Colby really gave me everything I loved with this one. Not only do we get the enemies to lovers romance but there is also the mystery that comes with the castle they go on a retreat from.
I really related to Pen. Off more than also being Native - the time we meet her and Neil at the authors panel I could feel and relate to her so hard. Like homegirl we have all made rash decisions we later regret. But that perfectly sets up the tension with her and Nick. I even related to Nick which I wasnβt expecting but I adored his character. Also how OBSESSED and damn near feral this man becomes for Penβ¦*chefs kiss*.
But the part that really hit me was how Pen talked about not feeling like she fit in due to being mixed and I have struggled with that too. Like youβre not βNative enoughβ cause of XYZ. And how Neil validated her in that moment really hit me in a good way.
βπππβππ π΅πππππ, πππ ππ ππππ ππ πππ ππππ, ππππβπ ππππππβ -Neil Storm (like fuck π₯Ή)
When it came to the romance I liked how the two MCs were forced to talk it out and come together despite the βhateβ and rivalry going on. And how it didnβt take long from that to crumble with the forced proximity. Cause deep down they donβt hate each other - just misunderstood. Even the secondary romance was a joy and I loved learning the truth at the end. So sad but still so good!