That connection dragged me into the book immediately. I was relating to Anna so much that I suddenly wanted to google myself and my tendencies in order to find out more information on burnout and imposter syndrome. The first chapter of the book I was concerned for myself. I think I love how imperfectly perfect Helen’s characters are, as it makes them so engaging.Īnna was a revelation of her own but in a different way. His life is rife with obstacles and he’s doing his best.

We saw pieces of this in book 2, Bride Test, but to see him fully defined in this book was a revelation.

His ability to adapt, to read the situation, and to make sure everyone is comfortable – stole the show. Anna is precious and wonderful but Quan jumps off the page. I can’t try harder than I already am.” – Helen Hoang, The Heart Principle TO THE REVIEW Being tough on myself isn’t working now, though. It addresses burnout, the importance of self care, and the intensity of caring for a family member.ĬW: Dying family member, burnout, cancer, imposter syndrome, gaslighting, emotional manipulation ““They’d tell me to quit indulging myself and snap out of it. The Heart Principle especially is a focus on the harshness of life. You feel everything with them and you root for them continuously. Helen Hoang has a way of crafting a novel that makes your emotions desperate for the characters. Heart Principle is the third book in The Kiss Quotient Seriesīefore I get to the review, I want to emphasize how much more than romance these books are when reading. Helen Hoang has blown me away with The Heart Principle and it may be my favorite read of 2021.

The heart principle series in order