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sophiesmallhands's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Death of parent
jadehusdanhicks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
THIS BOOK IS SO WONDERFULLY QUEER OMG.
From the get go delilah and Claire had me trapped. The bubbling passion and the hidden glances. To the family bonding and creation of friendships around them. I just want to scream.
I love love love this book so much.
Approaching themes like grief,acceptance, family troubles, queerness and more this was a book of wonder all wrapped into one.
Although the emotions throughout were a rollercoaster I was happy to see such a happy ending both romantically, as well as platonically with both friends and family.
If that sounds interesting and you want queer photographer meets retro teen mom in a town filled with their own traumatic pasts then this is the book for you!
From the get go delilah and Claire had me trapped. The bubbling passion and the hidden glances. To the family bonding and creation of friendships around them. I just want to scream.
I love love love this book so much.
Approaching themes like grief,acceptance, family troubles, queerness and more this was a book of wonder all wrapped into one.
Although the emotions throughout were a rollercoaster I was happy to see such a happy ending both romantically, as well as platonically with both friends and family.
If that sounds interesting and you want queer photographer meets retro teen mom in a town filled with their own traumatic pasts then this is the book for you!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
pikitat's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
- 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
I love, love, love this book. It was amazing and I'll definitely read the author's next book as soon as it comes out this fall!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny and Abandonment
megj23's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death of parent
ka_ke's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Delilah Green Doesn’t Care is the perfect lesbian rom-com. From the first word to the last Ashley Herring Blake will hold your attention in a vice grip!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
Minor: Emotional abuse, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
thecourtofreading's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
"to shitty men, and the women who put them in their goddamn place."
alexa, play the album lover by taylor swift, because i have never read a book that fits a taylor swift album so perfectly as delilah green doesn't care.
honestly, i forget how much i actually like romance books, especially, especially, sapphic ones. this one gripped me from the beginning, and i was enraptured by delilah green from the first page. she has tattoos for god's sake, what else do you want? oh, and she also a lot of trauma from being left out her whole childhood by her stepsister astrid (ass-trid. i loved that) and her shitty stepmum isabel. but then astrid is getting married, and asks delilah, who is a budding photographer, to photograph her wedding for money. how can delilah refuse, really? and then she meets claire, astrid's best friend.
"if eyes were the window into the soul, delilah's had long been shuttered."
now if you think romance is good, it's dual pov. IT'S DUAL POV. THAT MEANS WE GET THE PINING FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE COIN AND HOLY SHIT IT WAS SO GOOD. there was just the right amount of spice, hilarious moments from delilah, angst and tension to fully make this book a good book. it quite literally made me laugh out loud sometimes (luckily i didn't read this in public). god i forget how much i love romcoms until i actually read one. i really need to read more of these, and apparently there's going to be two more? ones about astrid and iris? and they're ALL sapphic? us gays are really getting fed here. ALSO IRIS! delilah and iris were quite literally the most humorous pair i have ever read about. they were perfect, and so were their little schemes and comebacks and conversations.
all in all, this was quite literally a wild ride. i will definitely be picking up the other books in the bright falls series by this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity
author2223's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Misogyny, Grief, and Death of parent
rbuhrke's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
This book is what Count Your Lucky Stars wishes it could be. The balance of plot is never sacrificed for the sake of spice. It a wonderful combination of cute, light hearted angst, and sexy. Though there is a lot of miscommunication it’s not the end of the world and not infuriating like most rom coms tend to be for me. The multiple point of view help to aid the building of characters that are multifaceted. Can’t wait for the sequel!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship
Minor: Misogyny, Violence, and Death of parent
things100's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
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
This was my first sapphic book and oh my gosh I was in love. Delilah and Claire’s relationship is amazing, full of ups and downs but accurately portrays a w|w relationship. I love how Claire is a single momma and her relationship isn’t her only priority. Great book, have fun reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
thereadinghammock's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this book from page one. All the main characters were relatable, hilarious, and wonderfully, deeply flawed. From the jump, Delilah was a hysterical and terribly unreliable narrator, reluctant to drag herself home for her estranged sister, Astrid's, wedding. Claire, one of Astrid's childhood best friends and adorable train wreck adult, is just trying to be a good Mom while considering getting back in the dating saddle. Being queer and dating in the small town you grew up in is never easy, so when dark, brooding, and unrecognizable Delilah walks in to the local bar, Claire shoots her shot and sparks fly, however briefly before Astrid recognizes her sister and Delilah and Claire begin their "We shouldn't, but I want to" dance.
I love how Ashley Herring Blake explored the repercussions of the trauma of losing one's parent at such a young age, while tackling some of the awkward family dynamics of blended families, while balancing the deep seated prejudices that come with adolescent misunderstanding. Needless to say, this book covers some heavy baggage while still feeling breezy and fun. I especially loved the supportive female friendships that took center stage to this story. Astrid, Iris, and Claire being the best friends they can be to each other. Claire and Delilah growing closer through the story, bonding with their blossoming friendship and through Ruby's admiration of Delilah. Claire, Iris, and Delilah hatching a plan to get Astrid to call off the wedding to the absolute trash bag of a human that is her fiancé Spencer. And finally, the one that got me the most, Delilah and Astrid, reconciling after decades of misunderstanding and finally finding their path to forging their tentative sisterly bond.
I'm so glad I picked up this book after seeing it recommended time and time again on Bookstagram!
I love how Ashley Herring Blake explored the repercussions of the trauma of losing one's parent at such a young age, while tackling some of the awkward family dynamics of blended families, while balancing the deep seated prejudices that come with adolescent misunderstanding. Needless to say, this book covers some heavy baggage while still feeling breezy and fun. I especially loved the supportive female friendships that took center stage to this story. Astrid, Iris, and Claire being the best friends they can be to each other. Claire and Delilah growing closer through the story, bonding with their blossoming friendship and through Ruby's admiration of Delilah. Claire, Iris, and Delilah hatching a plan to get Astrid to call off the wedding to the absolute trash bag of a human that is her fiancé Spencer. And finally, the one that got me the most, Delilah and Astrid, reconciling after decades of misunderstanding and finally finding their path to forging their tentative sisterly bond.
I'm so glad I picked up this book after seeing it recommended time and time again on Bookstagram!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cancer, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
Minor: Misogyny and Panic attacks/disorders