The Heart Principle
 The first edition paperback cover for The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang | |
| Author | Helen Hoang |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | The Kiss Quotient |
| Genre | Romance |
| Published | August 31, 2021 |
| Publisher | Berkley Books |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 352 |
| Award | Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Romance (2021) |
| ISBN | 978-0-451-49084-1 |
| Preceded by | The Bride Test |
The Heart Principle is a 2021 romance novel written by Helen Hoang.[1][2][3]
Plot
[edit]A professional violinist, Anna Sun, learns that her boyfriend Julian wants an open relationship. Anna then creates a profile on a dating app and meets Quan Diep, a CEO of a clothing company she ends up having an affair with.
Critical reception
[edit]Kirkus Reviews said in its review, "Genre readers will have to judge for themselves if the romance plot satisfies, but those desperate for fiction that explores the crushing weight of caregiving will find it here."[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "'The Heart Principle' Isn't the Light Romance Novel You Think It Is". Marie Claire. October 2, 2021.
- ^ Sprayregen, Molly (August 30, 2021). "Review: 'The Heart Principle' riveting the whole way through". Toronto Star.
- ^ Nesa, Kamrun (August 31, 2021). "Intimacy Is Nothing To Be Ashamed Of In Helen Hoang's Powerful New Romance". NPR. Archived from the original on April 11, 2023.
- ^ "The Heart Principle". Kirkus Reviews. July 27, 2021. ISBN 978-0-593-19783-7.
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