ashlislibrary's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Alcoholism, and Racism
lolajh'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
5.0
Everyone shut the FUCK UP this was so fucking good. It’s a whole fucking book with the same energy as ‘How You Get the Girl’ by Taylor swift and Heartstopper but it’s about LESBIANS. Molly and Alex, two lesbians who are heavily based off of the wonderful married authors of this book and their love story (so fucking cute oh my god kill me) are very fascinating characters and do make an adorable couple, especially what with the slow burn and gradual pining that begins to develop over halfway through the book. Like them watching Wynonna Earp together, the dressing room scene, the roller skating date, the scenes in the library and at Molly’s dorm are so fucking cute. Also the fucking character development. These two make each other so much better independent from each other whilst loving each other on the way. Molly grows out of her comfort zone and faces her insecurities and anxieties about herself and how she thinks she is perceived by others, and Alex learns how to love others properly and emotionally and being vulnerable with them and herself about her feeling human emotions and not bottling them up as much. Also a plus: no coming out scenes! They both have major mommy issues though. The scene where Molly’s mum buys Alex clothes and makes her tear up fucking broke me! Also the pop culture references were lowkey tolerable only because of the Wynonna Earp references. Spot on dude. Jim is also lowkey an icon when he stood up for Alex when she was getting harassed? Go Jim!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Car accident and Sexual content
Minor: Racial slurs and Sexual harassment
hannahryan08's review
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
Moderate: Mental illness
mallory10100's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
this was so sweet 🥰 loved it!! highly recommend
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Alcoholism, Car accident, Alcohol, Injury/injury detail, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Addiction
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Racism, and Infidelity
Minor: Sexual harassment
lostbuthey's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
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
I finished She Gets The Girl and I LOVE IT!!!
The plot is so cute and even though the back of the book already mentions the end, the plot surprised me. It moved super fast, so it was a light read - at least for me. It does talk about a few topics - such as toxic relationships, alcoholism, and adoption trauma.
The characters are so sweet. The way they slowly fell in love without realising was incredibly well and believable written. I hope they live happily ever after.
Speaking of characters: the book is super diverse in a subtle way. There are (half) Asian characters as well as a lot of queer people especially lesbians and even a person that uses they/them pronouns. There's also social anxiety representation.
Language wise it wasn't challenging. Yet, the way the authors play with words is magnificent. It's simply and still brilliantly written. So in case your first language isn't English and your looking for beginner friendly books, look no further.
I recommend this book to all the young lesbians out there that might be a bit intimated by the though of dating or asking out another girl/woman.
To Rachel Lippincott and Alyson Derrick: Thank you for writing this!!!
The plot is so cute and even though the back of the book already mentions the end, the plot surprised me. It moved super fast, so it was a light read - at least for me. It does talk about a few topics - such as toxic relationships, alcoholism, and adoption trauma.
The characters are so sweet. The way they slowly fell in love without realising was incredibly well and believable written. I hope they live happily ever after.
Speaking of characters: the book is super diverse in a subtle way. There are (half) Asian characters as well as a lot of queer people especially lesbians and even a person that uses they/them pronouns. There's also social anxiety representation.
Language wise it wasn't challenging. Yet, the way the authors play with words is magnificent. It's simply and still brilliantly written. So in case your first language isn't English and your looking for beginner friendly books, look no further.
I recommend this book to all the young lesbians out there that might be a bit intimated by the though of dating or asking out another girl/woman.
To Rachel Lippincott and Alyson Derrick: Thank you for writing this!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
Moderate: Mental illness and Xenophobia
cassie12_21's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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
LOVE! SO CUTE! New favourite Sapphic rom-com. Friends to Lovers. Molly has Social Anxiety, and Alex's moms an Alcoholic. Warning mild spoiler
Spoiler
they don’t get together until the last chapter 😭
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Mental illness
Minor: Racism
imstephtacular's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Alcohol, Classism, Emotional abuse, Grief, Toxic relationship, Addiction, and Mental illness
Minor: Racism, Drug use, Cursing, Car accident, Medical content, Injury/injury detail, and Drug abuse
snowydaze's review
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
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? Yes
5.0
I received a copy of She Gets the Girl by Alyson Derrick and Rachael Lippincott
from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Overall I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Although it took a little bit of time to get fully invested in Alex and Molly's story, once invested it was impossible to put this book down.
Both Alex and Molly were relatable in one way or another and their experiences growing closer together helped with character growth. Although the story only takes place over the course of about a month, the character growth is profound and not trivial. I would love to have seen more both of them making more friends though. I also enjoyed the pacing and progression of the story.
Overall I recommend this book to anyone looking for a relaxing, relatable read.
from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Overall I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Although it took a little bit of time to get fully invested in Alex and Molly's story, once invested it was impossible to put this book down.
Both Alex and Molly were relatable in one way or another and their experiences growing closer together helped with character growth. Although the story only takes place over the course of about a month, the character growth is profound and not trivial. I would love to have seen more both of them making more friends though. I also enjoyed the pacing and progression of the story.
Overall I recommend this book to anyone looking for a relaxing, relatable read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Mental illness
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