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Layla

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Colleen Hoover

Layla

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

290

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Kansas • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

3.9

622,654 ratings

61%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Layla?

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.

3.9

622,654 ratings

61%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Character List

Leeds Gabriel

The protagonist and narrator, Leeds is a musician struggling with his career when he meets Layla, who inspires him to share his solo work.

Leeds’s love interest, Layla is a lively young woman who connects deeply with Leeds from their first meeting at her sister's wedding.

Layla’s practical and caring older sister and a nurse, Aspen plays a supportive role in Layla's recovery.

Aspen’s new husband, often depicted enjoying drinks and making lighthearted remarks, forming a contrast to Leeds’s deeper connection with Layla.

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.

A spirit residing at the bed-and-breakfast who can communicate by typing on a computer and has no recollection of her previous identity.

An online username of a knowledgeable person about supernatural phenomena who meets Leeds under mysterious circumstances to offer insights.

Book Details
Pages

290

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Kansas • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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