Michael and Stella both have vulnerabilities, but they compliment one another so well and the progression of their relationship is amazing to watch unfold. He’s kind and patient, he isn’t put off by her idiosyncrasies, and he doesn’t treat her any differently than anyone else. Michael is perfect for Stella in every way. There is so much raw emotion wrapped up in her inner thoughts and she displays so much courage and strength in her interactions with people who don’t understand her character. She is unfiltered and socially awkward, but it’s impossible for her to bend the truth. Emotional and Empowering Slow Burn Romance What starts off as a simple business transaction quickly turns into something neither of them expected. When he meets Stella, he’s intrigued by her and the situation she hopes to resolve. Michael has dreams that don’t include working as an escort, but after his father left his family in dire straights, he’s stuck between a rock and a hard place. This conclusion leads her to hire an escort to help her ‘learn the ropes’ of relating to the opposite sex. When her mother pressures her to date and settle down, she analyzes her life and realizes that she is indeed lonely-and may also be bad at love.
She also hates labels and doesn’t advertise the fact that she has Aspergers.
Stella has several absolutes in her life: numbers don’t lie, everything is a puzzle to be solved, and she loves structure and routine. Her depiction of a heroine with Aspergers is one of the best I’ve ever read and just makes me want to read every. Not only is this ‘smart romance’ done right, it is also the stellar debut by author Helen Hoang. I have so much love for this story, I don’t even know where to begin! This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year and it surpassed any expectations I may have had.
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