I really loved the beginning of this story but it ended up falling kind of flat. It was still enjoyable but I wish that there was more to Collin's story. It all just seemed a bit superficial. I just wish there was more to him other than him giving her things. I wish the author delved a little deeper on both of them. It has a great plot but could of been executed a tad better. Like I said, it's still an enjoyable read. it's just not as good as it could of been. An Open Letter to TherapistsDear Therapists,Hello. I have never been to therapy myself, but I am immensely grateful for the things you've done for my family members and friends over the years. I think you are the unsung heroes in many stories, and I salute you. You clearly worked hard and went to medical school, and you all have skin thick enough to deal with the worst of everyone else's problems without losing your own mind. In short, you rock.In fact, therapists rock so much it is interesting new adult protagonists rarely go to see them. If you want examples, see Hopeless, Wait for You, and this novel Stubborn Love. All three works have issues that most people would definitely see a counselor for: abuse, sexual assault, grief, etc. Do any of those characters seek professional help? No. Instead they rely heavily on the men in their lives to help them fix their problems. Not only is this unrealistic, it is also troubling. New adult novels support the false idea that being in a relationship ship can fix emotional and psychological wounds. I don't doubt having that kind of support system is helpful, but dependence on a significant other to fix you is a dangerous path to go down. A therapist is an impartial listener. Your boyfriend or girlfriend is heavily involved in your life. They can't be objective to your problems or issues. I do have to say the lack of therapy particularly bothered me in Stubborn Love. Why didn't anyone ever suggest grief counseling for Emmie? Why didn't her mother suggest it? Why is running away to a new city the standard form of dealing with emotional baggage in every single one of these books? Your demons follow you no matter where you go. It's dealing with them that makes them go away, and the best way to deal with them is not by throwing yourself into a relationship with a man you barely know.In short, I wish more new adult heroines would just go to therapy. It would save us (and them) all a lot of time and pain.Best wishes,Lola
What do You think about Stubborn Love (2013)?
Predictable. Main characters acted like children more than adults. A very frustrating read.
—Mickey
