51 pages • 1 hour read
Colleen HooverLayla
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
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.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
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.
Who Should Read Layla?
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.