Review: Dear Heart, I Hate You

Dear Heart, I Hate You by J. Sterling
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

They definitely moved way too fast and didn't discuss things that they needed to. I feel like I'd be like that. I'd rather pretend that the issues don’t exist and not show my emotions than say everything about how I feel. That's how I feel many people are in relationships. Should I text? Should I call? How long should I wait before I text? Should I bring this up? Ugghhhh emotions.

I knew that there was some moment coming in the book when someone would make or break the relationship. I was thinking about what I would forgive. I was thinking, Cal couldn't do anything so horrible that I wouldn't understand or forgive. And then he did what he did and I wanted to hurt him. Then I was happy when she got those texts and then I realized they were from her ex but that was what Cal needed to be saying. That made me hate him even more. I was feeling what she was feeling. Anger, sadness, and more.

I felt like the balance was exceptional between the two points of views. It worked well with the story because I really needed to see her pain of him not talking to her. I needed to feel all of what she felt during that time.

I'd never read a book about a long distance relationship before so that was new.

Considering I listened to this book, sometimes the balance between the perspectives isn't right for me. Usually, I prefer to hear the female narration for most of a book that is narrated by both. I felt like with this book, the male narration wasn't too much for me. It was just right. When I needed Cal's perspective, he stepped in. When I needed Jules to be back, there she was. Absolutely loved the narration for this book.

I was also intrigued by the fact that Cal was a straight guy with a gay best friend because I don’t feel like I see that a lot.

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