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Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail by Ashley Herring Blake

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naomidanae's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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foldingthepage_kayleigh's review against another edition

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I really tried with this one, because I loved Delilah Green Doesn’t Care, but I just couldn’t get past my strong dislike of Jordan and the more enemies than lovers energy, the meanspiritedness. Maybe I’ll try to give it another chance in the future. 
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sinaprst's review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring 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

4.75

The people were right: this is even better than Delilah Green doesn't care, which I almost didn't think was possible, but here we are

BUT, where is my hot soft butch carpenter girlfriend???? And where is my cute and fluffy and fucking sexy love story???? I'm jealous, to say the least

(also, I am Astrid Parker, Astrid Parker is me... which was kind of scary, tbh)

recommended reading ambience: https://youtu.be/HIfc9O8cd84?si=XsjxqsAEmgx7UrA2
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aseel_reads's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I liked the arc of Astrid a lot in this and I really liked the romance 
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icelandicbookreview's review against another edition

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5.0

ABSOLUTE BANGER. I know I read this in March, but I genuinely think this will be my top read of the year. everything about it was phenomenal, and I am going to be so sad when this series is over. Jordan + Astrid forever <3 
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dearbookboyfriend's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 ❣️BOOK GIRLFRIEND RATING❣️
Jordan Everwood
💟💟💟💟💟
5/5 "Book Girlfriend Hearts"
✅️ carpenter
✅️ soft butch
✅️ car named Andora
✅️ confident
✅️ tarot card reading

❤️ ASTRID PARKER DOESN’T FAIL FEATURES ❤️
Queer Romance (Bi MC + Lesbian MC) - LGBTQIA Author - Romantic Comedy - Rivals to Lovers - Opposites Attract - Meet Disaster - Slow Burn - Workplace Romance - Duel POV - Open Door

❤️ WHAT I LIKED ❤️
Sizzling Chemistry - Haunted Victorian Inn - Home Makeover TV Show (Jordan’s Grandmother’s Inn) - Opposing Design Styles - Grumpy Carpenter vs Uptight Designer

❗️ WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE ❗️
I loved it, but Astrid’s relationship with her mom and the way Astrid lets her mom’s voice in her head control her is difficult to read and can be uncomfortable if it is triggering for you.

⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGS ⚠️
Sexual Content, Emotional Abuse, Toxic Relationship, Grief, Homophobia, Cancer, Alcohol 
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meheehee's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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boba_n_books's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Such a sweet story with quite a bit of spice. 🌶️
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a_libra_library's review against another edition

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funny inspiring lighthearted reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

God I love the comedy and I wished Astrid was more of a bisexual disaster. Also the romance was a let down because Jordan didn't want to be used and heart broken but that quickly was dismissed and yeah.. better as friends than lovers at least until the third book. 
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rickireadss's review against another edition

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5.0

I LOVED THIS!!! i loved delilah & claire so much, so i was afraid i wouldn’t like astrid’s book as much but i was WRONG. i related hardcore to both astrid and jordan so much. i loved them both individually & together! seeing astrid grow from delilah’s book and to this one was amazing. also this was HOT - just like book 1. that closet/pantry scene???? WHEW 🥵

⚠️: cancer, emotional abuse, toxic relationship, alcohol, grief, death of parent, homophobia, infidelity
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