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    ARC Review: The Way It Breaks

    You won’t find reviews of adult contemporary novels very often on this blog, but both me and Charlotte like to venture out of our comfort zones every once in a while. And whenever we do, we’re lucky enough to come across something we enjoy.

    Which is why we are all here today. I already mentioned The Way It Breaks on my post about ownvoices achillean books, and I was actually able to read it a bit early. So read on to find out why you should pre-order this book, and in the meantime, follow Polis on twitter!

    Orestis is a young man who refuses to accept his lot in life. He wants a better job, a toned body, his own place, a brighter future. On a night out, he bumps into an old school friend who lands him an interview at her father’s five-star hotel. Orestis feels he is finally on the path to success. That is, until he becomes acquainted with a high-end gigolo who draws him onto a different path – one that takes him to a wealthy Belarusian trophy wife named Darya. Before long, Orestis’ destiny drifts even further out of his control.

    Set in Cyprus, The Way It Breaks is a modern tale about fate and free will; love and boundaries; and the value of a human being. 

    The Way It Breaks

    Polis Loizou

    Goodreads

    Published: 24th June 2021
    Rep: bi mc, bi character, gay character
    TW: fatphobia, internalised fatphobia, xenophobia