Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake

41 reviews

gologel's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

I'm surprised that a traditionally published, sapphic romance could feel so much like a (okayish) cishet Wattpad story.

The characters are all rather clichee. The bad girl only looking for sex because

she was cheated on

, the good girl being dutiful, the kind of stuck-up step-sister, the loud, sassy friend, the sexist douchebag, the vain step-mother. 

Delilah, the main character, felt like a 15-years-old (boy) with her behaviour at times (come on woman, you're 29, it's time to self-reflect). The way the pairing thought about each other (but especially Delilah) felt quite objectifying at times and reminded me of the way men are usually written. I couldn't really connect to their romantic chemistry.

Overall this wasn't a bad read per se, though 2.25 stars may beg to differ. The topic is served right, but there were too many aspects that already bothered me while reading. I guess I read to many (better) Wattpad stories like that in my teenage years, so that a romance like that doesn't impress me much anymore.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexism, and Death of parent

Moderate: Bullying, Toxic relationship, and Cancer

bridge_to_narnia's review

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.25

I read Astrid Parker Doesn't Fall first and I believe the two FLs had cuter banter and chemistry. This book is still great quality writing, but often relies on tropes... So many tropes. (Enemies to lovers. Only one bed. The bet. Constant misunderstandings. The classic Hallmark big city girl meets old childhood crush/hot single parent in the small hometown. I'm probably missing some.)

I did enjoy this book, but I like the sequel better. I do like how all the characters are interconnected in this series. I love expanded universes.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Toxic relationship, Sexism, Death of parent, and Misogyny

finnickdeservedbetter's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective tense 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

Tropes:

• Small town
• Forced proximity
• One bed
• Single parent
• Sister's best friend

Themes:

• Estranged family
• Second chances 
• Healing from grudges

Spice - Medium
3-4 explicit sex scenes

Representation
Lesbian MC, bi MC, bi supporting characters

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism

Minor: Abandonment, Infidelity, Death of parent, and Grief

princessrory'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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, Misogyny, Alcohol, Infidelity, Sexism, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, and Grief

Minor: Terminal illness, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Cancer, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pregnancy

aishaniramachandran's review

emotional funny slow-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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexism, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Death, Blood, Alcohol, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Grief

toxic relationship is not between the two main characters, nor the sexism or misogyny

readwithria's review

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 Green Doesn’t Care was the queer love story I didn’t know I needed.

This book is so good! The queer joy, the family dynamics, the cute relationship vibes, the TRUST! Delilah Green absolutely cares about so many things and so many people, and seeing her flourish was so lovely and heartwarming.

Read this book if you love
💜 Sapphic romance
💜 found family
💜 only one bed
💜 grumpy/sunshine
💜 single parent
💜 strong female friendship

This was my first time reading a single parent romance and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it! It’s definitely made me more open to other single parent books in the future.

I will definitely be reading the rest of the Bright Falls books. 4.5 stars

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Sexism, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Cursing

Minor: Blood, Infidelity, Grief, Death of parent, and Cancer

percervall'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol and Sexual content

Moderate: Sexism, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse

annorabrady's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

4.5

While I do think all of the characters involved could have used a healthy dose of therapy before attempting anything resembling a romantic relationship, I do like this story. I also like that there's more emotional intimacy than physical intimacy, and that the characters at least try to help each other through emotional challenges. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexism, and Sexual content

msradiosilence's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Cursing, and Death of parent

marena02's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Sexism, Misogyny, Cursing, and Alcohol