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290
Novel • Fiction
Kansas • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
In Layla by Colleen Hoover, musician Leeds Gabriel recounts his intense romance with Layla, which turns dark when his mentally unstable ex-girlfriend, Sable, shoots them both before dying. Layla's recovery process changes her, leading them to reconnect at the bed-and-breakfast where they met. There, they encounter supernatural elements, revealing that Layla's spirit was displaced. Leeds learns to communicate with the spirit, named Willow, who inhabits Layla’s body. They eventually devise a plan to restore Layla's spirit to her rightful body.
Emotional
Mysterious
Romantic
Suspenseful
Contemplative
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Layla by Colleen Hoover blends romance and supernatural elements, eliciting mixed reactions. Readers appreciate the gripping, emotional narrative and unique plot twists, highlighting Hoover's engaging writing style. However, some criticize the character development and find the supernatural aspects implausible and confusing. Overall, it's a polarizing but intriguing read.
Readers who enjoy emotional romantic thrillers like Verity by Colleen Hoover or The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen will be captivated by Layla. This book appeals to fans of intense, unpredictable love stories with supernatural elements and psychological twists.
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Layla
Leeds’s love interest, Layla is a lively young woman who connects deeply with Leeds from their first meeting at her sister's wedding.
Aspen Kyle
Layla’s practical and caring older sister and a nurse, Aspen plays a supportive role in Layla's recovery.
Chad Kyle
Aspen’s new husband, often depicted enjoying drinks and making lighthearted remarks, forming a contrast to Leeds’s deeper connection with Layla.
Sable
A former obsessive fan and ex-girlfriend of Leeds, with a history of mental health and eating disorder struggles, who violently disrupts Leeds’s life.
Willow
A spirit residing at the bed-and-breakfast who can communicate by typing on a computer and has no recollection of her previous identity.
UndercoverInc
An online username of a knowledgeable person about supernatural phenomena who meets Leeds under mysterious circumstances to offer insights.
290
Novel • Fiction
Kansas • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
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