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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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
Truly, Madly, Deeply by Alexandria Bellefleur - the romcom with gentle femdom you didn't know you needed. If you've ever thought about femdom, It's not necessarily BDSM with dominatrix in leather and whips. It doesn't have to be about the woman making all the decisions or being in charge.
For the background, this is a romcom with a dislike, to friends, to lovers plot. There's a minor “parent trap” side plot which I didn't love. The characters are both sweet and funny and have a great connection, lots of in jokes and teasing and banter. It's not full of spice, although there's a fair amount in the second half. Once they get to it, there's a lot of talk, playing and teasing during the sex, they felt like real people having fun in bed rather than orgasm machines (actually, none of the sex takes place in a bed
For the background, this is a romcom with a dislike, to friends, to lovers plot. There's a minor “parent trap” side plot which I didn't love. The characters are both sweet and funny and have a great connection, lots of in jokes and teasing and banter. It's not full of spice, although there's a fair amount in the second half. Once they get to it, there's a lot of talk, playing and teasing during the sex, they felt like real people having fun in bed rather than orgasm machines (actually, none of the sex takes place in a bed
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Biphobia
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I’ve liked the author’s other books, but could not stand Truly. She was immature, selfish, and whiny and refused to listen to logic or see reason. Colin seemed too perfect and was also a bit creepy at first.
What is with the outdoor sex? I mean, maybe they’re exhibitionists, but to primarily have sex outside in a new relationship felt off to me.
Colin exhibited stalker behavior, especially in the beginning. Digging her empty coffee cup out of the trash so he could get her complicated order correct? The fact that she jokes about him being a stalker was also worrisome.
The sex scenes also felt like they were trying too hard to be kinky and dirty. There didn’t appear to be any actual discussion of their kinks, consent, or boundaries, outside quick talks while they were already having sex.
The situations felt ridiculous. Trying to sneak through his parents’ house and picking her up because she kept stepping on squeaky floorboards, then proceeding to spank her and have a full-on conversation about their sexual exploits on the way to his room.
The whole plan to trick her parents was incredibly childish. She suggested a marriage counselor to them; does she not have her own therapist? Why should her new boyfriend serve as her therapist as well?
I missed Lulu and Caitie in the second half of the book. As soon and Truly and Colin got serious the book only focused on them and their family issues.
I did like Truly’s parents, for the most part, but the song lyric thing was grating.
And constantly referencing Colin’s moles felt odd to me as well.
The whole book felt awkward and stilted and predictable to me.
Colin exhibited stalker behavior, especially in the beginning. Digging her empty coffee cup out of the trash so he could get her complicated order correct? The fact that she jokes about him being a stalker was also worrisome.
The sex scenes also felt like they were trying too hard to be kinky and dirty. There didn’t appear to be any actual discussion of their kinks, consent, or boundaries, outside quick talks while they were already having sex.
The situations felt ridiculous. Trying to sneak through his parents’ house and picking her up because she kept stepping on squeaky floorboards, then proceeding to spank her and have a full-on conversation about their sexual exploits on the way to his room.
The whole plan to trick her parents was incredibly childish. She suggested a marriage counselor to them; does she not have her own therapist? Why should her new boyfriend serve as her therapist as well?
I missed Lulu and Caitie in the second half of the book. As soon and Truly and Colin got serious the book only focused on them and their family issues.
I did like Truly’s parents, for the most part, but the song lyric thing was grating.
And constantly referencing Colin’s moles felt odd to me as well.
The whole book felt awkward and stilted and predictable to me.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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:
Yes
My first five in a long time ! (edit: second five star book this month actually, both these fives are queer romance though. the other was Delilah Green Doesn’t Care! Amazing book as well!) This book has certainly reached my top ten . I had so many fits of giggles while reading this book . The chemistry between Colin and Truly was so enjoyable to read . Could Truly be a little naive or immature ? Yes , but in a weird way , it was endearing ! And Colin helped her learn , which was just so wonderful to read . Colin and Truly's relationship is just . . . Gods I wish there was more to this book . I also loved Lulu and Catie as side characters in this book ! They were very enjoyable to read about and to get to know as people . It was very easy to hate Colin's family , as was probably the point . It was written very well . The subplot with Truly's parents was also very . . . well it was endearing and also frustrating how much Truly wanted to help . I really like how it ended . Realistically did Colin and Truly move a little fast ? It depends on who you are ! Personally ? They went way slower than a ton of other romance books that I've read , and I actually really appreciate that ! Something else I appreciate is the lack of a third act breakup ! I fucking hate those ! Thank you so much to the author for not doing that !
Anyways this is a book I'm sure I'll read again at some point . I loved all the characters so much , and I wish I could live with them around me . It's a book I didn't want to finish quickly , but I just couldn't put it down !
Anyways this is a book I'm sure I'll read again at some point . I loved all the characters so much , and I wish I could live with them around me . It's a book I didn't want to finish quickly , but I just couldn't put it down !