Broken Hearts Still Want To Love -ch. 1- By Bog... [top] Review

Bog uses a lyrical, almost poetic prose style to navigate these heavy topics. The pacing of Chapter 1 is deliberately measured. Rather than rushing into a meet-cute or dramatic incident, the author spends time cultivating the atmosphere and the emotional state of the characters.

The silence in the apartment was heavy, the kind of silence that has a ringing sound to it. For months, I had convinced myself that I was fine with the quiet. I told myself that I was "protecting my peace." In reality, I was just building a fortress where no one could hurt me, but no one could find me, either. Broken Hearts Still Want To Love -Ch. 1- By Bog...

: While sorting through a box of old belongings, Elias finds a letter he never sent. It isn't a letter of anger, but one of hope. This discovery serves as the "inciting incident," forcing him to realize that despite his efforts to stay numb, his heart is still actively looking for a reason to beat for someone else. Bog uses a lyrical, almost poetic prose style