Reviews

Elle & Darcy by Alexandria Bellefleur

alicesometimesreads's review against another edition

2.5

Just kinda mid - it didn't really hook me and I ended up taking a month to listen to the last hour of the book. Finished it and don't think it was very memorable. Sorry for harsh review but it he my truth. 2.5 for the gays though!

emilypaddon's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

I liked The Fiancé Farce better, but really enjoyed this book too.

toboldlygowherenomanhasgone'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? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

maisonmarsiela's review against another edition

3.0

this was cute, though not super memorable. i appreciated the discussions surrounding challenging societal expectations, and i liked elle as a character. there were quite a few typos/grammar mistakes though, and it definitely would’ve benefitted from more thorough editing

becsbooks612's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted

• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

lisreads_sometimes's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-paced

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

4.0

I spoke too soon when I told my friend that the story was promising because they characters were talking about their problems, but I liked it overall so it's fine

abby_can_read's review against another edition

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

🎧
This book was a delight. I had an amusing time. The characters were fun and I enjoyed the relationship evolving from fake-dating to real feelings between Darcy and Elle. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Infidelity

fangslibris's review against another edition

5.0

This book made me swoon at least seventy different times. My heart has grown three sizes and I now believe in love again! My skin has cleared and my depression is gone! Lordy what a romcom.

nikii94's review against another edition

4.0

4.5
I ate this shit up. other than some of the miscommunication and elle’s family being a sack of dildos at times, this book had me giggling and getting all the fuzzies.

jess_mango's review against another edition

4.0

Elle and Darcy are set up on what winds up being a HORRIBLE first date. While they both have initial attraction, their personalities are pretty much opposite. Elle is a follower of horoscopes and even has her own astrology web business that she runs with a friend. Meanwhile, Darcy is very serious about her career as an insurance actuary. Elle is looking for her soul mate and Darcy is sick of her younger brother trying to set her up with people. The two end the date expecting to never speak to each other again.

But, after a a little white lie gets out of control, both women agree to pretend they are dating until after the holidays are over in order to get both of their families off of their backs about their relationship statuses. But then the feelings start getting real in their fake relationship...

This was a cute LGBTQ+ entry into the trope of fake dating until it becomes real. The story line was believable and the writing was engaging. There were even a few steamy passages thrown in there to spice things up a bit. I recommend this one to fans of romance or chick lit.

What to listen to while reading...
Written in the Stars by WENDY & John Legend
Uptight Downtown by La Roux
Fallingforyou by The 1975
And Then She Kissed Me by St. Vincent
Love is a Battlefield by Pat Benatar
I Fall Apart by Post Malone
Happiness is a butterfly by Lana Del Rey
Counting Stars by OneRepublic

This counts towards the Reading Women 2021 Challenge Task #16: A queer love story

Thank you to the publisher for the review copy!