Ugly Love

I expected to hate this book. Instead, I found it relatively enjoyable. If you can separate enjoyment from moral message.

The author has a pretty good and engaging writing style, she knows how to write attraction (and is great at helping women develop some very unrealistic expectations). I also liked the pacing - made it so easy to read. And the dual timeline was very well done - the desire to know what occurred in the past, helped me read the last 60% of this book in one sitting. And the trauma Miles suffered delivered quite the gut punch. I was impressed.

What bothered me was the unhealthy over-attachment that both main characters were exhibiting. Especially Miles. The chapters from his pov were damn near concerning. Not to mention his entire persona seemed so over the top, that the story lacked believability.
Tate, on the other hand, was just delusional. I found her inert and boring, just going with the flow of what others choose to do. All we saw from her were some pretty cringe-inducing thoughts and no action.
All supporting characters were either textbook cliches or rom-com placeholders.

All in all, I wouldn't call this a masterpiece, but the 20-year-old me would be eating this up and drawing all the wrong conclusions.
So, if you're looking for some angsty, unrealistic, wishful thinking trash, with some steamy scenes, this is the book for you.