In the Lonely Hours

I finished this book 10 days ago and can’t stop thinking about it. I’ve never underlined so many passages. The writing is perfection, it flows almost like poetry in places. This is definitely my top read of the year so far.

This book was achingly tender. I enjoyed each character's journey as the story developed. It hit all the right notes for me (pun not intended). I highly recommend.

If you are looking for a well-written romance novel that will pack a serious emotional punch, look no further than this novel by Elle Alexanda. This incredible book is one that I did not want to put down - I laughed, I (almost) cried,, and overall truly fell in love with Catherine and Theodora. The main characters - Theodora (Theo) and Catherine are both memorable in their own ways, and their love story is one that will stick with me. In particular, their initial passive agressive post-it note exchanges had me dying of laughter. What I love the most about their story is how raw, emotional, and honest their love is. They truly make each other better through being with one another. Theo is by far one of my favorite characters that I have read this year. As a doctor, she displays an amazing amount of empathy towards her patients, in particular Harry, despite the judgement of her supervisors.. Her level of caring is unlike any other doctor I’ve seen written in sapphic romance novels. Finally - I could not write this review without mentioning Harry, who as a side character has such a profound impact on both of the main characters. I found myself rooting for him throughout the novel. Overall, In the Lonely Hours is a fantastic novel, with a richly developed cast of main and side characters. Full of twist and turns, this novel is sure to be one that sapphic readers will talk about for years to come.