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kshertz's review against another edition
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? No
4.0
Cute sapphic romances is where it’s at right now. I loved seeing these two opposites attract and fake date each other. The disastrous first date was great. It was sweet lighthearted and it’s just a fun distraction from life for sure. Loving queer romances.
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Sexual content
gracelyn's review against another edition
3.0
⋆ ⁎ ★° ⁀ ➷ 3 steamy
”Nothing did justice to the feeling of someone looking into your eyes and connecting with you on a soul-deep level.”
I loved how sure Elizabeth “Elle” Marie Jones was about what she wanted and what she was looking for. I also loved how she put Brendon in his place when things blew up between her and Darcy Lowell. While I understand where Darcy is coming from, I had a hard time ”believing it” so to speak. After having read two thirds of the book I honestly felt that Darcy put more effort into getting to know Elle’s interest (ironically) than Elle to Darcy. I would have wanted it shown more that Elle sat down with Darcy and watched soap operas, or something. Do not get me wrong, Elle did things for Darcy, but I felt like I missed the everyday stuff a bit.
Tropes:
- Faking dating
- Opposites attract
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity
fernandalaram's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity and Alcohol
Minor: Pregnancy
evelynyle_88'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity
grets_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Grief, Alcoholism, and Infidelity
peachani's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcohol, Infidelity, and Alcoholism
dwoht'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
4.0
i love the fake dating trope that turns into a real relationship and the book could've been simple. but they made it sooo complicated. i still like this book tho. i enjoyed reading it but the last part of the book is so annoying, but understandable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol and Infidelity
pixelpigeon's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Such a sweet, vivid romance between two very different people learning to appreciate each other. Also 2 very spicy scenes! 5/5 chili peppers 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Infidelity
melliedm's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A light romcom that has all the makings of something I should love, but that mostly fell a little flat for me.
The two leads didn’t quite have enough chemistry to make the story sing, or to make me believe in their heart-racing connection with one another. It also felt like some of the aspects and goals of the characters were dropped halfway through, and never saw a resolution.
It was an enjoyable, light read, but not one that I can see myself picking up a second time, or thinking about a week from now.
The two leads didn’t quite have enough chemistry to make the story sing, or to make me believe in their heart-racing connection with one another. It also felt like some of the aspects and goals of the characters were dropped halfway through, and never saw a resolution.
It was an enjoyable, light read, but not one that I can see myself picking up a second time, or thinking about a week from now.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Alcohol and Infidelity
jencolumb0's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I get why this book gets a shout out from Ashley Herring Blake and am glad it is a brick in the road toward mainstream sapphic romances, but I prefer the Bright Falls crowd. Both of the main characters were just a little too annoying in their own way for me to really get invested. A perfectly fine book; there are just others I prefer more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Infidelity