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crinspire's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity
kweiner411's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This was a fantastic book - easy to get into, quick to start caring about most of the characters, good development of plot and characters, and chef’s kiss spicy scenes. Loved Delilah and Claire’s story even if I wanted to yell at them for being idiots sometimes. Can’t wait to read the other ones in the series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
katikins's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Very very cute! Loved hearing a LGBT+ romance that didn’t ignore the B&T. Also I LOVED the friendship development. I so wish I had had friends like this before I got married.
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
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 becauseshe 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.
The characters are all rather clichee. The bad girl only looking for sex because
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexism, and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying, Toxic relationship, and Cancer
jessicadoom's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
5.0
It's like a Hallmark movie with some spice peppered in. Not too much spice - just enough to be sexy and still leave room for plot. Definitely my kind of book - can't wait to read more from this author, and to get to know these characters a little deeper.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death of parent
bluestockings's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Biphobia, Death of parent, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, and Sexual harassment
luna_98's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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
5.0
a palette-cleanser, slow burn, queer romcom! i really enjoyed this book and all the feels it gave me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
nydhoggyr's review
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Gore
Moderate: Death of parent
cassiesbookishcorner's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The way I loved this book!! I want to live in this small Oregon town and peruse the shelves of all the little downtown shops. The friendship shown in this story felt very natural and real to me. The dynamic between Delilah and Astrid is comical and relatable and sad, all at once. The romance is sweet, although the love is a little instant. I really loved the growth between each of the characters, both individually and together. I would definitely recommend it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Emotional abuse