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She Gets the Girl by Alyson Derrick, Rachael Lippincott

195 reviews

patchthecat's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Fun read but definitely not my favourite romance book I've read

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a_ticcy_tapinella's review

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emotional inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

absolutely amazing, the ending sealed the 5 stars for me. Definitely enemies to lovers and slow burn (imo).

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aryelee's review

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emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Loved this! The dual POV worked very well for this story, and I adored the main characters. Alex and Molly had a bit of a Meet-Disaster, and quickly went into annoying each other at every opportunity as they pursued relationships with other girls. The development of their relationship from hesitant friends to very close and falling hard for each other was so fun to read and I loved seeing how they made each other better, working on their flaws.

The secondary focus on mother-daughter relationships was very well written. Alex and her struggle with her mother's alcohol addiction added a lot of depth to her character and life, as well as a heartfelt depiction of how addiction can tear apart families and the strength it takes to seek help. And Molly! Her anxiety paired with her mother trying to take charge and accidentally controlling her life, smothering her, and making her feel shame for her Korean heritage -- the strength it takes to speak out against a beloved family member is treated well and I related a lot to her.

Also, the fake date? The coaching on flirting? The trust they feel when they get closer, feeling at home with each other? What a love story! I adore these two and it was so nice to read such a lighthearted and hopeful book.

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takarakei's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

WLW friends to lovers
new to college life (freshman)

This one read a little young for me, but I think it's perfect for college-aged people! I think both main characters were well described in terms of their past and how that has affected their relationships (or lack there of). Molly was a bit of a struggle to read as her anxiety is overwhelming (to her), but knowing people who struggle with that level of anxiety I can understand it. The plotline of Alex helping Molly overcome this anxiety to ask out her crush was cute. Overall if you're the right age for this one I think it's generally a cute read, it just wasn't personally a fav for me.

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