Review: Talk Supe Review
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 25, 2013
The plot, conflict and resolution of HOPE BREAKS is very simple. It's centripetal to Hope's job and her budding romance with hunky mechanic, Jake Troy. After Jake fixed Hope's car, the story instantly shifted to romance. I like their version of speed dating so they can consume their attraction without breaking dating rules and having remorse in the morning. I love how Jake is unassuming but cocky and how Hope is a slutty go-getter. HOPE BREAKS is very forthcoming in terms of motive without sacrificing romantic and sexual tension.The conflict is a little predictable but it also works with the premise ABello created. Making it too complex won't fit with the simplicity of the plot. As for the resolution, we have to wait for the next book, Hope Entangles. ABello cut HOPE BREAKS on the part when Hope and Jake are about to start something good because of Hope's desperation which led to an error in judgment.I don't know what the title of the series is but HOPE BREAKS is a fun and lovely debut to a planned trilogy. I love the flow of the story and how ABello kept it simple, not a lot of characters, basic scenes, great dialogue and smoldering tension. She focused on the emotional undercurrents so the focus is on Hope and Jake's chemistry and the possible unraveling of their would-be romance. I look forward to reading Hope Entangles soon!