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She Gets the Girl by Rachael Lippincott, Alyson Derrick

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rose_reads_'s review

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad 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

4.0

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teabrewer's review against another edition

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

This is so weird, because this books does tell me a compelling story about a couple i'd root for, it's just that it doesn't seem that's the match the authors' intention. I hated the ending and I hate Alex. The way Cora and Molly broke up didn't make a lot of sense and felt rushed, like the author's forgot they weren't end game. Alex and Molly didn't have a lot of chemistry as a couple either.

At least, the writing itself is well done. But I could barely bring myself to finish this book because Alex, one of the main characters, is unsufferable and not in a good way.

I'd recomend this book for people that don't care if a romantic interest who treats their partner badly have no consequences, self-awareness or accountability and are rewarded by the narrative because they have a sad past. The scene where Molly suffers racism feels like it was just thrown in and had no follow up too.

I actually kind of feel bad saying this because I know this book is based on the real relationship between the authors but I have to be honest.

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zaesbookshelf's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

A classic enemies - friends - lovers will always be a fun read for me, especially when it’s sapphic in a very authentic way (I mean — the two female authors are married and basically wrote themselves). There were lots of moments that had me laughing, the characters were very easy to enjoy. I also enjoyed the portrayal of what toxic partners look like and how that affects the thoughts/self-value of someone, it read authentically.

That being said — I wish it dug just a bitdeeper than it did.

It’s not until almost halfway through the book that we really learn anything deep about Molly (other than that she’s extremely shy & socially anxious); but some hard information about Alex was given very early in the story. Honestly, I feel like this book would’ve been 5 stars if it were all told from Alex’s POV (and maybe a surprise chapter or two from Molly’s) because that’s pretty much how it felt like we were getting information — learning about Molly as Alex did. So it wouldn’t have felt as lopsided for me.

Also - sticking to the “this should’ve just been Alex POV - we get to see her life and the hardships she deals with more than Molly. Even after learning what Molly has dealt with, it’s pretty short, while Alex’s continue through the story.

Finally, I wish the pining started earlier. They both write each other off pretty early. I know they are both focused on their perspective partners — but I mean, come on, at least make it seem like they are initially physically attracted to one another??

Their first big “wow she’s attractive” staring at each other moment is in the dressing room while they’re getting changed in chapter 20. Twenty!!!!

Which is why I cannot classify this as a slow burn, because there simply just isn’t a lot of burning.

All in all - this was a cute, fun book. I get why people really enjoy it - and I did - I just wanted a bit more detail to enjoy.

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grace_b_3's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted 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

An excellent sapphic romance set in college, She Gets the Girl tells the story of Alex and Molly. Alex and Molly run into each other at a college party, and Alex decides to help Molly learn to flirt and get the girl she has a crush on, but as they spend time together, they get closer and become friends.

Told in dual perspectives, both of Molly’s and Alex’s issues are dealt with by the narrative while still maintaining a lighter tone.

Overall, just a really a cute romance to curl up with on a rainy day.

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julee_melii's review

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funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.75

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datgirllani's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

Couldn’t stop myself from smiling the whole time while reading this book. I full heartedly love reading every second of it and found myself able to relate 100% to the main character. The slow burn is there but their love is genuine. “I love you too, Alex Blackwood, she says, and it’s all the things I never knew an I love you could be, meeting me exactly as I am, without a single condition.”

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sammyb's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

3.25

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takarakei's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

WLW friends to lovers
new to college life (freshman)

This one read a little young for me, but I think it's perfect for college-aged people! I think both main characters were well described in terms of their past and how that has affected their relationships (or lack there of). Molly was a bit of a struggle to read as her anxiety is overwhelming (to her), but knowing people who struggle with that level of anxiety I can understand it. The plotline of Alex helping Molly overcome this anxiety to ask out her crush was cute. Overall if you're the right age for this one I think it's generally a cute read, it just wasn't personally a fav for me.

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ainaruizdegauna's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

"She gets the girl" is not the book of a lifetime, but it's everything I wanted from it: lighthearted wlw romance. Check out some of the TW either way because if they trigger you, it may not be as light a read as for me. Enjoy!

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deleore's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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