A review by mcks_picks
Expectation by Anna Hope

emotional funny hopeful reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I enjoyed this novel, mostly. I liked the rotating perspectives; hearing from each woman gave the story a dynamic edge. Hope was able to make each character interesting without having too much of a plot. I really felt as if each character served a purpose. No one was there without having a meaning, which can sometimes be difficult to achieve. As a reader, I fell in and out of love with each Hannah, Cate, and Lissa, giving the story a realistic tone and feeling. However, I do feel as if the novel went on for just a bit too long, though the ending was very satisfying and nice. I just felt that some of the middle and close to the end could have been cut.