Layla by Colleen Hoover blends romance and supernatural elements, eliciting mixed reactions. Readers appreciate the gripping, emotional narrative and unique plot twists, highlighting Hoover's engaging writing style. However, some criticize the character development and find the supernatural aspects implausible and confusing. Overall, it's a polarizing but intriguing read.

Readers who enjoy emotional romantic thrillers like Verity by Colleen Hoover or The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen will be captivated by Layla. This book appeals to fans of intense, unpredictable love stories with supernatural elements and psychological twists.

In Layla by Colleen Hoover, musician Leeds Gabriel recounts his intense romance with Layla, which turns dark when his mentally unstable ex-girlfriend, Sable, shoots them both before dying. Layla's recovery process changes her, leading them to reconnect at the bed-and-breakfast where they met. There, they encounter supernatural elements, revealing that Layla's spirit was displaced. Leeds learns to communicate with the spirit, named Willow, who inhabits Layla’s body. They eventually devise a plan to restore Layla's spirit to her rightful body.

Emotional / Mysterious / Romantic / Suspenseful / Contemplative

Colleen Hoover

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