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moreadsnrambles's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Bullying, Cancer, and Death of parent
plsnotanotherdamselindistress's review against another edition
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
This is like a sapphic hallmark movie but with spicy scenes. Meaning it's not a dark or deep story.
I got a little annoyed at the constant assumptions both MCs made even to the point that I skipped a few inner monologues, the miscommunication which I always dislike and the kid could have had a bit more character depth(the other characters too) but I liked the tropes(one-bed) and that the title was mentioned in the book and the tension between the MCs in the scene at the start of their story (which sadly did not continue to be there this perfectly bc holy shit this first scene).
Spice 2/5
I got a little annoyed at the constant assumptions both MCs made even to the point that I skipped a few inner monologues, the miscommunication which I always dislike and the kid could have had a bit more character depth(the other characters too) but I liked the tropes(one-bed) and that the title was mentioned in the book and the tension between the MCs in the scene at the start of their story (which sadly did not continue to be there this perfectly bc holy shit this first scene).
Spice 2/5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Toxic relationship and Sexism
trashboatwinter's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
aseel_reads's review against another edition
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
This was sooo very cute, and I liked how they resolved the main conflict
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gaslighting, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
violetends's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
This is such a cute story. I read it in between many other things in a handful of hours and enjoyed it so so much. Delilah is a queer photographer who is wonderfully grumpy and stubborn, but also so cool and soft and Claire is this soft and tired bookshop-owner and mom who is beginning to turn into the parent she never wanted to be. This story is pretty straight-forward, the outcome absolutely clear from the moment they meet within the first pages. Throughout the story numerous very tropy romance clichés come up that would make me sigh and maybe have me read on begrudingly in a cis-het romance. But reading a sapphic version of them that is this well written, gave me a first taste of satisfaction for a literary need that I have been feeling for way too long. I will certainly read the next to volumes of this series even though I am half convinced that no combination of characters will be as endearing as Claire and Delilah, but I am more than wiling to let myself be convinced otherwise.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol and Toxic relationship
nyree42's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
3.5
Would have been a near perfect queer romance if Delilah had not been the type of person who used people for one-night-stands. That was triggering for me to read about, although I appreciated the deep insights into her psychology as to why she did that. On that note, I didn't like how another character who was in a fairly happy relationship kept telling her single friends to "get laid." "Just sex" is a myth. Even for a one-night-stand there can be a lot of complicated emotions and an unpleasant aftermath.
So no, I can't blindly accept promotions of promiscuity because... it just doesn't make anyone happy in the end. That - and the excessive amounts of alcohol consumption - are why I've only rated this 3.5 stars.
Aside from that letdown, this story was very sweet, genuine, spicy and messy in all the right ways, just like any good romantic relationship.
So no, I can't blindly accept promotions of promiscuity because... it just doesn't make anyone happy in the end. That - and the excessive amounts of alcohol consumption - are why I've only rated this 3.5 stars.
Aside from that letdown, this story was very sweet, genuine, spicy and messy in all the right ways, just like any good romantic relationship.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Infidelity
mx_sunshine's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
This was such a cute book!
The first half dragged on for me a but then it really picked up!! Almost didn’t finish but I’m so glad I did.
I love all of the characters so much. I love the focus on female relationships (friendship, romance, siblings, mother/daughter). It was wonderful!
I’ve been wanting to read a queer book with a focus on women as the lead and supporting characters.
I appreciated the plus-size representation but after looking at the thin characters on the cover, I’m not sure I read Claire correctly.
All of the characters were white.
There was a lot of drinking. I don’t know if this story would’ve happened without alcohol.
I loved the descriptions of Delilah’s photographs. I loved her relationship with Ruby. I loved the camping chapter.
This is a side thing but I found it hard to remember the characters names? I really don’t think that Delilah Green is a fitting name for the main character. Her personality opposes the name. Which maybe is the point?
And I feel the name Astrid would’ve been better suited to the step-mother and Isabel as the step-daughter. It’s very small but I kept confusing Astrid and Isabel in the beginning.
I loved how differently Claire and Delilah interpreted the same events. It was written in a way that reflected their own insecurities. This meant their miscommunication was understandable and not frustrating to read.
I thought the sexual scenes were written well with a focus on foreplay and consent. It was refreshing after reading the quick and blunt descriptions in ‘Verity’ by Coleen Hoover.
I was surprised by Astrid’s relationship with her fiancé. It was triggering to read at times. I feel like this book used the abuse as a plot device to bring the characters together without acknowledging the abusive nature of the relationship. I was expecting a conversation from the characters about it. The signs of an abusive relationship were subtly threaded throughout the novel but it wasn’t explicitly stated. This might’ve been a deliberate choice to not isolate the audience.
I didn’t like how much was told at the start, I feel like a lot could’ve been cut out to create a better flow. But I did enjoy this book. I will definitely be reading the other books in the Bright Falls series!
The first half dragged on for me a but then it really picked up!! Almost didn’t finish but I’m so glad I did.
I love all of the characters so much. I love the focus on female relationships (friendship, romance, siblings, mother/daughter). It was wonderful!
I’ve been wanting to read a queer book with a focus on women as the lead and supporting characters.
I appreciated the plus-size representation but after looking at the thin characters on the cover, I’m not sure I read Claire correctly.
All of the characters were white.
There was a lot of drinking. I don’t know if this story would’ve happened without alcohol.
I loved the descriptions of Delilah’s photographs. I loved her relationship with Ruby. I loved the camping chapter.
This is a side thing but I found it hard to remember the characters names? I really don’t think that Delilah Green is a fitting name for the main character. Her personality opposes the name. Which maybe is the point?
And I feel the name Astrid would’ve been better suited to the step-mother and Isabel as the step-daughter. It’s very small but I kept confusing Astrid and Isabel in the beginning.
I loved how differently Claire and Delilah interpreted the same events. It was written in a way that reflected their own insecurities. This meant their miscommunication was understandable and not frustrating to read.
I thought the sexual scenes were written well with a focus on foreplay and consent. It was refreshing after reading the quick and blunt descriptions in ‘Verity’ by Coleen Hoover.
I didn’t like how much was told at the start, I feel like a lot could’ve been cut out to create a better flow. But I did enjoy this book. I will definitely be reading the other books in the Bright Falls series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Grief
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Infidelity, and Bullying
fromthefoxhole's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
Delilah, the bisexual human disaster lead, is back in her hometown, hired as the photographer for her stepsister Astrid's wedding. She's up against a storied history - the loss of her father, a cold and unfeeling stepmother, and a step sister who regularly left her out.
On the opposite hand is Claire, who was forced to grow up too early thanks to a teen pregnancy, but who Delilah has admired from a distance. Claire has also been a part of Astrid's trio of friends (coven) for as long as Delilah can remember, making her more than a little off limits.
Seeing the two of them dance around each other, putting together the puzzle pieces of the childhood they could have shared, scheming together on how to save Astrid from herself, and trying to fight their chemistry was honestly good for my soul. Sometimes, you just gotta have a queer love story to heal your heart.
On the opposite hand is Claire, who was forced to grow up too early thanks to a teen pregnancy, but who Delilah has admired from a distance. Claire has also been a part of Astrid's trio of friends (coven) for as long as Delilah can remember, making her more than a little off limits.
Seeing the two of them dance around each other, putting together the puzzle pieces of the childhood they could have shared, scheming together on how to save Astrid from herself, and trying to fight their chemistry was honestly good for my soul. Sometimes, you just gotta have a queer love story to heal your heart.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Toxic relationship
marsh_mall0w's review against another edition
emotional
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Death of parent, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Grief, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Blood, Infidelity, and Sexism
catarinagsr's review against another edition
emotional
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol