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half_a_personality's review against another edition
5.0
Love, love, LOVE. I always enjoy a fake dating trope and this was my favorite.
pineconek'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I think it's time that I face the facts: I enjoy a good romance book.
And this one was several layers of cute. Sickiningly so. We follow the at-first-fake romance of Elle, a free spirit astrologer, and Darcy, a stoic type-A actuary. As they keep seeing each other to maintain their ruse, they (and we) start to see each other as people - with all the baggage, insecurity, heartbreak, and fear that that entails. The supporting characters are entertaining and don't overshadow the story. I will likely pick up the sequel to this, which follows two of the side characters entering their own romance.
This is not a serious book in the least - there's buzzfeed listsicles based on zodiac signs, many awkward scenes that may make you cringe, and it oozes with millenial angst. The plot is predictable but the lightness of the writing and the likeability of the characters made for a very enjoyable experience. I do want to say that I liked this one better than the other wlw romances I recently read (honey girl and one last stop), in which some bizarre elements had pulled me out of the story. Written in the Stars kept due course and got the "cheesy romcom" exactly right.
Recommended if you're looking for a lighthearted funny wlw romance, if you know your birth chart and your big three, or if you're afraid of loving again after a big heartbreak. But really, this is a solid and wholesome piece of entertainment. Four bright stars.
And this one was several layers of cute. Sickiningly so. We follow the at-first-fake romance of Elle, a free spirit astrologer, and Darcy, a stoic type-A actuary. As they keep seeing each other to maintain their ruse, they (and we) start to see each other as people - with all the baggage, insecurity, heartbreak, and fear that that entails. The supporting characters are entertaining and don't overshadow the story. I will likely pick up the sequel to this, which follows two of the side characters entering their own romance.
This is not a serious book in the least - there's buzzfeed listsicles based on zodiac signs, many awkward scenes that may make you cringe, and it oozes with millenial angst. The plot is predictable but the lightness of the writing and the likeability of the characters made for a very enjoyable experience. I do want to say that I liked this one better than the other wlw romances I recently read (honey girl and one last stop), in which some bizarre elements had pulled me out of the story. Written in the Stars kept due course and got the "cheesy romcom" exactly right.
Recommended if you're looking for a lighthearted funny wlw romance, if you know your birth chart and your big three, or if you're afraid of loving again after a big heartbreak. But really, this is a solid and wholesome piece of entertainment. Four bright stars.
tophatgirl's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
stefwasmer'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
shereadsalot's review against another edition
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
3.25
angie91's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-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? No
5.0
".. what a feeling it must be, being loved by someone else, exactly as you are, quirks and warts and all.."
Firstly, did I plan to read this book? No I did not.
Do I, however, feel absolutely stupid for not finding and reading it sooner? Absolutely.
If you take the sunshine and happy, optimistic and free spirited Elle, who is a firm believer that the stars can help you understand yourself and who, despite her bad luck in dating, is set on finding her soulmate.
And you mix that with level headed, logical thinking and hard working Darcy, Darcy who has been hurt in the past by someone she loved and who's mother is not the best example of how to do relationships.
Darcy who is definitely not looking for love, even less so in the beautiful blonde who seems far too immersed in astrology and the stars and who spilled wine on her favorite dress after being late to their date...
There is absolutely no way things could go anywhere with two people who are such opposites of each other... Right?
If only Darcy hadn't convinced her brother that she and Elle hit things off.
If only spending more time with Elle made her feel more than she had in a long time.
If only Elle's laugh didn't consume her every thought.
This book was absolutely beautiful and I could not have picked a better one to start my pride month inspired reading with.
As far as debut novels goes, this one is hands down, one of the best I've read.
Firstly, did I plan to read this book? No I did not.
Do I, however, feel absolutely stupid for not finding and reading it sooner? Absolutely.
If you take the sunshine and happy, optimistic and free spirited Elle, who is a firm believer that the stars can help you understand yourself and who, despite her bad luck in dating, is set on finding her soulmate.
And you mix that with level headed, logical thinking and hard working Darcy, Darcy who has been hurt in the past by someone she loved and who's mother is not the best example of how to do relationships.
Darcy who is definitely not looking for love, even less so in the beautiful blonde who seems far too immersed in astrology and the stars and who spilled wine on her favorite dress after being late to their date...
There is absolutely no way things could go anywhere with two people who are such opposites of each other... Right?
If only Darcy hadn't convinced her brother that she and Elle hit things off.
If only spending more time with Elle made her feel more than she had in a long time.
If only Elle's laugh didn't consume her every thought.
This book was absolutely beautiful and I could not have picked a better one to start my pride month inspired reading with.
As far as debut novels goes, this one is hands down, one of the best I've read.
read_and_crochet's review against another edition
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
khruska94'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
4.0