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rachelmichelson's review
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This book was a bit of a mess. It's not bad. In fact, at times it hit me in the feels and I found myself tearing up.
Probably because the author is making this the first of a series, she felt the need to give the backstories on the entire cast, but it didn't flow for me.
The story would had been complete if we didn't learn so much about the supporting cast. They can get future books . Or maybe there were to many themes -- friendship, family, love -- that made it messy.
Oh, as a nitpick I hated the way the author wrote conversations. I became distracted with the phrasing .
Probably because the author is making this the first of a series, she felt the need to give the backstories on the entire cast, but it didn't flow for me.
The story would had been complete if we didn't learn so much about the supporting cast. They can get future books . Or maybe there were to many themes -- friendship, family, love -- that made it messy.
Oh, as a nitpick I hated the way the author wrote conversations. I became distracted with the phrasing .
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Grief
sinaprst's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Perfect fluffy sapphic new adult romance, that is also kind of enemies to lovers
need I say more
I am so going to read the author`s next book about Astrid
need I say more
I am so going to read the author`s next book about Astrid
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying, Gaslighting, Cursing, and Alcohol
kyrstin_p1989's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
Who can resist a lesbian love story? Certainly not me! This story was so sweet and funny and filled with love. A bit of a slow burn but otherwise perfect. đ Great characters, believable plot, delightful ending. I canât wait to read more by this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Infidelity, Bullying, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Blood, Classism, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, and Sexual content
wisewayfarer's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Abandonment, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship
melaniereadsbooks's review
hopeful
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
4.75
Wow, what an absolutely amazing and adorable adult romance book! Delilah is an absolutely amazing character and I both love her and envy her because she is BA. I also really love Claire and how empathetic she is towards others. This was super adorable and I loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Abandonment, Bullying, Misogyny, Death of parent, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Infidelity, Gaslighting, and Classism
theespressoedition's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.0
This has got to be the cutest queer romance book I've ever read. And that's saying something. But like - I was squealing through most of the story. It was just so good.
First and foremost, I loved the cast - the entire cast. Every single person was so valuable to the story and made it so interesting and balanced. There was no singular person who I thought could've been left out.
Secondly, the deeper conflicts in the book were just as excellent - if not more - than the romance itself. The fact that Delilah struggles throughout the book with her identity as a daughter and sister, despite being so confident in every other aspect of her life was so well done.
And on the other hand, there's Claire, a bi, single mom with the intense desire to make sure everyone around her is comfortable and happy - without really taking much care of herself and her own needs. She also struggles with raising her daughter, trusting her ex, and being happy with someone who her friends don't necessarily approve of.
There's a bit of a "forbidden love" vibe, which was almost addictive. The secret dating kept things steamy throughout the entire story, which was a lot of fun (especially at the spa *wink wink*). Even though the chemistry was there very early on, it was a slow burn but in the best way possible.
Of course, Astrid's story is a huge aspect of this book, which was a bit of a surprise. I figured the "get her away from her fiancé" thing wouldn't last super long, but it wound up being a really integral part. From what I've heard, the sequel is going to be primarily about Astrid, which I love. She was fascinating to me and I can't wait to see what happens in her life.
I would absolutely read this book again. It was cute and sweet but also had a ton of great depth!
First and foremost, I loved the cast - the entire cast. Every single person was so valuable to the story and made it so interesting and balanced. There was no singular person who I thought could've been left out.
Secondly, the deeper conflicts in the book were just as excellent - if not more - than the romance itself. The fact that Delilah struggles throughout the book with her identity as a daughter and sister, despite being so confident in every other aspect of her life was so well done.
And on the other hand, there's Claire, a bi, single mom with the intense desire to make sure everyone around her is comfortable and happy - without really taking much care of herself and her own needs. She also struggles with raising her daughter, trusting her ex, and being happy with someone who her friends don't necessarily approve of.
There's a bit of a "forbidden love" vibe, which was almost addictive. The secret dating kept things steamy throughout the entire story, which was a lot of fun (especially at the spa *wink wink*). Even though the chemistry was there very early on, it was a slow burn but in the best way possible.
Of course, Astrid's story is a huge aspect of this book, which was a bit of a surprise. I figured the "get her away from her fiancé" thing wouldn't last super long, but it wound up being a really integral part. From what I've heard, the sequel is going to be primarily about Astrid, which I love. She was fascinating to me and I can't wait to see what happens in her life.
I would absolutely read this book again. It was cute and sweet but also had a ton of great depth!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexism and Abandonment
Minor: Cancer
eve_lyn's review
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
2.75
For some for most this rating should be a 3.75 but Iâm knocking it down to 2.75 because the one of the main character Delilah is a lesbian, but she does not use the word lesbian to describe herself until halfway through the book but before that she uses the D word. Which is not something people who are not lesbians should say. And promo for this book, Delilah is described as a lesbian, but in the actual book itself she is not described as one until halfway through the book. Also, this book is very alcohol dependent. And by that I mean that in most of the scenes were something important is happening or thereâs just a group gathering. Alcohol is present and being talked about and being drink. Which I personally have an issue with and I also think it paint the idea that you have to drink to be an adult and that queer people drink a lot.
Onto the romance part of this book I thought it was fine. I donât love that. The reason Delilah got with Claire was essentially for bed and I know that it doesnât end up being like that in the long run but as somebody who grew up plus size itâs hard to read it the skinny hot person going out with a plus size person as a bet, even when it turns out fun. I also think that big, romantic gesture of taking the photo of Claire was creepy and not romantic. So it didnât really work as a romance story for me.
I think the relationships in the book between the characters are realistic. Like how Astrid and Delilah feel toward each other. And the friend group was heart warming.
Onto the romance part of this book I thought it was fine. I donât love that. The reason Delilah got with Claire was essentially for bed and I know that it doesnât end up being like that in the long run but as somebody who grew up plus size itâs hard to read it the skinny hot person going out with a plus size person as a bet, even when it turns out fun. I also think that big, romantic gesture of taking the photo of Claire was creepy and not romantic. So it didnât really work as a romance story for me.
I think the relationships in the book between the characters are realistic. Like how Astrid and Delilah feel toward each other. And the friend group was heart warming.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Homophobia and Gaslighting
toffishay's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! Delilah is a fun snarky character and I enjoyed her relationship with Claire. I was also surprised by the depth of the exploration into Astrid's character. The characters are a little much, but in the most fun way; they aren't caricatures and you want to see them succeed and get to their happy endings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexism, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Minor: Death of parent and Grief
amivireads's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Thank you Netgalley and Berkley for an arc, here is my honest review.
4.75
Delilah Green Doesnât Care is everything I need in a romance book, queer women falling in love while dealing with the difficulties that come with life.
Loneliest is always a topic in romance books, but I think this is the first time I felt that it was written well. Delilah is a new comfort character for me and I cried a few times reading her POV.
Delilah and Claireâs chemistry is just written so perfectly and I understand why they fell for each other. And although they fell in love in such a short amount of time, it didnât feel like insta-love.
One of the main issues many romance books have is how side characters are written. At times, side characters are forgotten which leaves the story feeling empty. Thankfully, this didnât happen here and most side characters had great development. Everyone but Iris, I wanted to learn more about her, but that never happened.
Overall, I love this book and canât wait for the next book, which is about Astrid(Delilahâs sister)
4.75
Delilah Green Doesnât Care is everything I need in a romance book, queer women falling in love while dealing with the difficulties that come with life.
Loneliest is always a topic in romance books, but I think this is the first time I felt that it was written well. Delilah is a new comfort character for me and I cried a few times reading her POV.
Delilah and Claireâs chemistry is just written so perfectly and I understand why they fell for each other. And although they fell in love in such a short amount of time, it didnât feel like insta-love.
One of the main issues many romance books have is how side characters are written. At times, side characters are forgotten which leaves the story feeling empty. Thankfully, this didnât happen here and most side characters had great development. Everyone but Iris, I wanted to learn more about her, but that never happened.
Overall, I love this book and canât wait for the next book, which is about Astrid(Delilahâs sister)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Alcohol and Misogyny
Minor: Death of parent, Death, and Gaslighting
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