The Gambler, with Polina Suslova's Diary vs The collector of hearts — Which Should You Read First?

Both The Gambler, with Polina Suslova's Diary and The collector of hearts are beloved by readers. Here is what RateYourReads readers say about both, plus similar books you might enjoy.

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