A review by caseythereader
Undone by the Ex-Con by Talia Hibbert

emotional funny tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

 - I've been working my way through Talia Hibbert's backlist with #LoveAndBiscuitsRead. Hibbert has always been a master of the sharp heroine, and Lizzie is no exception. I will say, however, Hibbert has gotten much better at building a believable relationship as her writing career has progressed. This book was a little too much insta-love for me - a lot of "I know you, you aren't like this" conversations when they've barely spoken to each other.
- I can't speak to how realistic the portrayal of life with diabetes is, but much of this book is about Lizzie overcoming her internalized ableism in regards to her diagnosis - something you don't see much in books, let alone romance novels.
- Also, Hibbert clearly loved a high stakes, high drama plot in her earlier work. Blackmail! Family secrets! Running out of time! 
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