He Loves Me, She Loves Me Not

He Loves Me, She Loves Me Not by Emersyn Park. BooksGoSocial, 2021.

This is a tragic, multi-layered, plausible story about Daisy and her daughter Lily. Each is suffering from adverse heredity and negative environments in ways that don’t become clear until the end.
It is not a horror story, but there are elements that are truly horrible.

Writing, character development and plot are all excellent. I found it impossible to put down.
When I finished it, I closed the book and said “whew”. This is a book is a rare one that I will continue to think about for a long time.

Disclosure: I received a review copy of He Loves Me, She Loves Me Not for free via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. #HeLovesMeSheLovesMeNot #NetGalley.

Emersyn Park’s book “He Loves Me She Loves Me Not” grabbed my full attention by the end of the short but intriguing prologue. Very few books have the ability to gain a level of interest so quickly in a book, at least in my experience.
Lily is a daughter any mother would be proud of, but Lily’s Mother, Daisy, is as amoral as Lily is pure.
I won’t lie, this book is quite disturbing as Daisy’s full nature and way of life are slowly revealed painfully, shockingly and methodically by Lily as she reads her Mother’s diaries. The tension between Mother and Daughter is palpable, whilst Lily adores, and is adored by her Father in return.
Overall this book is intelligently written and I’ll most certainly be looking for more books by Emersyn Park.
A Highly Recommended read for Adults.

Awesome read. It was amazing. Story was pleasantly surprising. Exceptional writing. Loved everything about it.

Awesome! I will definitely read this author again. The novel had a lot of twists and turns that were revealed over time. Great characters.

After the death of her father, Lily must wade through diaries upon diaries of generational trauma to understand her mother's failings and find an explanation for years of mistreatment. He Loves Me, She Loves Me Not is filled with disturbing subplots sure to keep readers engaged as Lily's present and her mother's past collide in unimaginable ways.

I enjoyed Park's writing style and pacing, especially plot twist reveals. The incorporation of the diaries was effective in my opinion, and showed another side to a character painted as a villain. I think it could have been a little shorter, and it would have been nice to learn a little bit more about Lily outside of her negative parental experiences. Overall, a strong novel and I would be curious to read additional work by the author.

Note: I received a free ebook copy of He Loves Me, She Loves Me Not in exchange for an honest review.

I was lucky to receive an advance copy of this book form the Publisher and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review and opinion. This book was fantastic! I was pulled in from the first page and couldn't put it down. Be prepared to spend your entire day/night reading as there are so many twists and turns! I loved it and can't wait to read more by this author.

I'd never heard of this author before but was intrigued by the premise of the book. It was slow at first but this paid off with the twisty second half. Most of the characters were unlikeable but you could understand why they were the way they were, in particular, this was the case with Lily's mother, Daisy. A great fast-paced read that's ideal to get you out of a reading slump. Will be keeping an eye on what Emersyn Park does next.

My what a book
This book sucked me in from the second page and i was turning till the end. I also loved the point of views included into the book. Gave it more depth in my opinion.
Overall an amazing read that I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for their next read

I received this one as an ARC from Netgalley, and just….wow. Park explores the life of Lily Armstrong and her chaotic upbringing. The first chunk of the novel follows Lily’s life from childhood until it’s almost time for her to leave for college; don’t worry about timeline confusion, each shift is clearly marked. Lily’s life then alternates between her current time (the late 80s), as well as the perspective of her mother via her writing. Her mom, Daisy, is a one-of-a-kind class-A bitch, and she’s known primarily for being the town whore. Lily is not only left to deal with the consequences of her mother’s reputation, but also how Daisy treats her directly. Their relationship is saddening, and their overall life experiences are disturbing. The writing flows smoothly, and this is a fairly quick read. Overall, I found myself growing from unimpressed (the first 20%) to totally hooked to find out how it ends. Although the reader does not get to know Lily herself very well, you’ll definitely get to know Daisy

I went into this book expecting a twisty thriller, but what I got was a deep, messy character story that hooked me from the beginning.

I love a flawed protagonist, and Lily is exactly that. She is isolated, having grown up in a family she doesn’t understand. When her father dies, and her mother is taken ill Lily goes on a quest to find out what has caused all of the trauma in her life.

From the get-go, Daisy (Lily’s mother) was a really fascinating Character. The way she is described is excellent, and as the story progresses and her diary entries are bought in it creates a really well-rounded character and you understand many of the decisions she made that impacted Lily as a child. The side characters like Flo and Kitty are also excellent, and pick up parts of the story with effortless links.

He Loves Me, She Loves Me Not is a well connected story, with some really dark points and some cracking twists that lead to an interesting end. This book was very well written, and I think my only flaw would be that some points were over described, making it a little longer than it needed to be.

All in all, an excellent read and I can’t wait to see what Emersyn Park writes next!

Writing, character development and plot are all excellent. I found it impossible to put down.
When I finished it, I closed the book and said “whew”. This is a book is a rare one that I will continue to think about for a long time

This book was so good! i love when a story had diary entries. As a daddy's girl when stories have anything to do with dads it just hits me different. LOVE IT!!

What is this?? Seriously, what the heck have I just read?!
This was a mind-blowing read, the closest thing I can describe it with is gossip, big juicy bits of gossip your good friend tells you while sipping tea.
.
The storyline was really powerful, the author painted a vivid visualization of Lily's life and her struggling with her mother, and honestly at the beginning, I thought that's going to be it, maybe she would discover that her father was no saint along the way for extra suffering effect.
But no, that didn't happen, what happened was a whirlwind of secrets revealed and every minor thing mentioned in the beginning made much more sense.
.
The characters were awesome, the author really took her time building them and giving them many layers that kept me hooked and eager to uncover.
I absolutely loved Lily, reading her story and knowing how much she endured made her much more loveable, because she wasn't acting like a small little girl who loses her shit with everything happening with her, she was so wise and mature, she was such a refreshing character, which isn't that common in this type of books with family sagas
.
The ending was satisfying to me, it didn't mark the ending of a plot, rather a closure or an end point to suffering and questioning your existence.
The epilogue was a little bit confusing to me, didn't get why the appearance of a certain character at the end caused such effect on the finale, but hey, by then I trusted the author completely of having thought that through😅
.
One of the best reads this year.
*I received an ARC of this book through netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review*

This novel delves into the complex relationship between Daisy and her daughter Lily. As a flawed mother, Daisy's reputation casts a shadow over Lily's upbringing. However, Lily finds solace in her loving father, Ben. Tragedy strikes when Ben passes away, leaving Lily to confront her tumultuous bond with her mother alone. When Daisy falls into a coma, Lily discovers her diary, unraveling shocking revelations and gaining insights into the truth behind their strained connection. With a skillful narrative filled with unexpected twists,

It is an emotionally charged and unforgettable read. Park's poignant portrayal of human relationships leaves a lasting impression. Its profound impact on my emotions kept me engrossed, even during breaks. The diary entries by Daisy were a highlight, and the latter half of the book had me utterly captivated.