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Reviewed by Jennifer Senick for Readers' Favorite
The Hero by Eve M. Riley follows Sadie, a quiet, self-taught coder, and her boss, James, a brilliant software programmer struggling after the end of his long-term relationship with Jane. He’s spiraling, but trying to keep up appearances at work, especially in front of his friend, Desmond. Just a few feet away in the office is the newly hired Sadie, who has burdens of her own. She comes from a difficult home life and constantly worries that someone will discover the truth about her background and lack of formal education. Their paths begin to intertwine, culminating in the two living together in Desmond’s apartment while he’s in Asia for an extended period of time. Will their growing connection turn into something more? Will both be forced to confront their painful realities? In the end, who is the hero?
Have you ever felt so down about yourself that you didn’t know what to do? That idea runs deeply throughout The Hero by Eve M. Riley, the seventh book in The Techboys Series. Once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down. The writing flows smoothly, and the dialogue is realistic. The novel's emotional depth kept me fully invested in the characters’ lives. While I couldn’t relate to one of James’s actions, I could understand the pain he felt and how he tried to remain professional at work as he was falling apart inside. But I could relate to Sadie in some ways. She’s a good person and incredibly resilient, making her easy to root for. Their connection felt genuine because it developed naturally through small, everyday moments, like sharing coffee and banana loaf. Readers who enjoy character-driven romances with emotional depth will want to pick this one up.
