51 pages 1 hour read

Colleen Hoover

Layla

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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The Transcendental Nature of Soulmates

A major theme of Layla is that it is possible to find a soulmate whose love transcends the boundaries of the physical world. When two people have this kind of deep connection, their souls will find and recognize each other against all odds.

Leeds thinks that his relationship with Layla is falling apart after she is shot by Sable because she no longer possesses the essence that he fell in love with. The concept of soulmates and the ability to recognize such a spirit independently of their body is reinforced by the way Leeds falls in love with Willow. At first, he feels guilty because he thinks he is falling for a different person and drifting away from Layla. But when he realizes that Willow was Layla all along, he is vindicated in that he recognized her spirit.

This kind of love is contrasted with other relationships, such as Aspen and Chad’s, which seems comparatively mundane and shallow. Layla and Leeds show disdain toward them, especially Chad. Every time they share a scene with Leeds and Layla, they talk about drinking and having sex while the other couple is dealing with bigger problems. Their relationship serves as a sometimes humorous

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