A review by jkreads
Hannah Tate, Beyond Repair by Laura Piper Lee

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

There was a lot that I liked about this book. Firstly, I love a book where the FMC finds herself and stands up for what she wants and deserves which is what happened throughout this book. I especially liked the portrayal of Hannah’s journey of rediscovery after having a baby and going through a breakup, two major life-altering events. Her confidence in her own abilities grew so much throughout the story and it was so satisfying to go on that journey with her. I loved that although River supported and encouraged her, all of Hannah’s growth and self-belief came from within - she didn’t need a guy to ‘save’ her. I appreciated the LGBTQI+ rep too especially for a book set in the South.

Now, for what I didn’t like. This book was SO millennial. And I’m saying that AS a millennial. I can’t even pinpoint what it was exactly, but it just felt like every millennial stereotype was unironically crammed in here somehow and there were parts that made me cringe. There were also waaaaay too many lactation references, and again I’m saying that as someone who has personal experience there.

Overall this was a nice easy read, the cast of side characters were quirky and loveable and the journey that the FMC went on was satisfying and rounded out nicely.

{ARC review - huge thanks to Union Square and Co for the early copy in exchange for my honest review}