Title: Something in the Way: A Love Saga
Author: Jessica Hawkins
Published January 31, 2020
1186 pages, Kindle Edition
Rating: 4.49
Overview
“Experience a love story that defies all boundaries in this captivating novel…A must-read!” – Praise from bestselling author Colleen Hoover. The scorching summer heat was no match for the sizzling attraction between us when I first laid eyes on Manning Sutter at the construction site.
Despite our age difference and the disapproval of those around us, we couldn’t resist the magnetic pull that brought us together. But when my older sister enters the picture, our forbidden love is put to the ultimate test.
Get lost in the pages of this bestselling saga that explores the depths of love and the consequences of following your heart, no matter the cost. This edition includes all volumes of the Something in the Way series.
Editoral Review
Something in the Way: A Love Saga, written by Jessica Hawkins and published on January 31, 2020, is a contemporary romance novel that explores the themes of forbidden love, family dynamics, and coming of age. Hawkins is a bestselling author, known for her captivating storytelling and ability to evoke deep emotions in her readers.
The novel focuses on the story of Lake Kaplan, a young woman who falls in love with Manning Sutter, a man much older than her, who also happens to be her sister’s fiancé. Set in New York City during the early 2000s, the plot follows Lake and Manning’s complicated relationship, as they navigate their feelings for each other amidst familial and societal pressures.
Hawkins does an excellent job of creating well-rounded, relatable characters that readers can connect with. Lake is portrayed as a strong, determined young woman, who is trying to find her place in the world.
Manning, on the other hand, is a successful businessman who is struggling to come to terms with his own emotions. The author also does an excellent job of depicting the complexities of family dynamics, as Lake’s relationship with her sisters and father is explored throughout the novel.
The writing in Something in the Way is beautiful and evocative, with vivid descriptions of New York City that transport readers to the heart of the city. The pacing of the novel is well-balanced, with tension and drama building up gradually throughout the story.
The plot structure is well-crafted, with several twists and turns that keep readers engaged until the very end.
One of the strengths of the novel is its exploration of taboo themes such as age-gap relationships, which are often overlooked in contemporary romance novels. The author handles these topics with sensitivity and care, depicting the emotional fallout of the characters’ decisions without judgement.
However, the novel is not without its flaws. While the pacing is well-balanced for the most part, there are a few instances where the story drags, and some of the subplots could have been trimmed down to streamline the narrative.
Overall, Something in the Way is an excellent contemporary romance novel that is well worth the read. It explores complex themes with sensitivity and care, and features well-rounded, relatable characters that readers will root for until the very end.
Fans of the genre will find much to enjoy here, and even those who are not typically drawn to romance novels may find themselves pleasantly surprised.
Rating: 4/5.
