Loving Lauren

Let me start off by saying I am an avid horror and thriller reader. I don’t tend to read books where there isn’t a dead, disemboweled body somewhere. However, the cover and the blurb caught me when I was ordering another book and I threw this into my cart as well. I’m so glad I did.

I loved watching Sierra navigate life and try to find herself. Her whole world stops when she sees the most radiant person in a park. Obviously she can’t stop thinking of them. Constantly. As fate would have it, their paths cross again and she officially meets Lauren. Their story then takes you on an emotional journey of self discovery, love, and acceptance. I couldn’t put it down.

Carly is able to give the characters life and depth, and Lauren is more than a two-dimensional plot point. Their story is not approached gently, and yet there is so much respect and love given freely throughout the story. I have no idea how she balanced such a difficult subject and still made it raw and realistic without relying on tired, old tropes. Amazing work!

If you’re looking for something different that will give you all the feels, spend some time with Lauren and Sierra. Be ready for an emotional roller coaster.

“Loving Lauren” is a sweet, feel-good escape with charming characters and heart-tugging moments. Light, warm, and utterly easy to devour. A delightful detour from my usual dark, twisty reads.