Layla by Colleen Hoover

 Hello For the Love of Dewey Readers!

I recently finished Colleen Hoover's latest novel Layla, and yes I read it in under 24 hours. 

Layla is a piece of suspenseful and paranormal romance and many of you out there may be wondering if it's comparable to Verity.  Yes and no.  Both are suspenseful but while Verity was terrifying and creepy, Layla is more ghostly / otherworldly.   

So let's get to the novel.  Layla and Leeds fell madly in love at a bed and breakfast during her sister's wedding.  MADLY IN LOVE. Then one day, Leeds' crazy ex girlfriend shoots Layla.  Layla just isn't the same after the shooting, so Leeds takes her to the bed and breakfast that is so special to them- only it isn't a bed and breakfast anymore.  It's now a property that Leeds is considering buying.  Until he realizes that it's haunted by a spirit he begins to fall for. 

I have a lot to say about this book, but I don't want to give too much away. It's not my favorite Hoover read, but I still really enjoyed it.  I think I usually gravitate towards Hoover's book when I want a) something I won't be able to put down and b) to feel all the lovey dovey feels.  It sort of hit it's mark with both of those but lost me a bit with the ghostly encounter.  

For that reason, I'm going to give it a For the Love of Dewey rating of 4 out of 5 coffee beans.  It's worth reading, but don't expect another Verity and don't expect a classic Hoover novel. If you've read Layla, leave a comment down below with your thoughts! 

~Jessica