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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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:
Complicated
Say Cheese is a charming and witty romance by T.B. Markinson and Miranda MacLeod, featuring two women who fall in love under unlikely circumstances. Elle is a city girl who works as a business consultant, and Angie is a country girl who runs a family cheesemaking business in Vermont. When Elle’s car is swept away by a flood on her way to a wedding, Angie comes to her rescue. Sparks fly between them and their passionate night is followed by a shocking discovery in the light of day: Elle is in town to convince Angie’s family to sell their business to a ruthless corporation. That’s when heads bump and things start to get really interesting.
Markinson and MacLeod are the dream team of sapphic fiction. Everything they write turns to gold. At only 20 days post launch, Say Cheese has been flagged a number one seller for lesbian fiction on Amazon. Sapphic readers can not get their hands on this pair’s new books fast enough.
WLW readers love their stories for several reasons. They have a humorous and witty writing style that makes their books fun and entertaining to read. In addition to that, they create realistic and relatable characters that have chemistry and depth. Readers like their characters and connect with them. They aren’t flat, static characters; they grow and change as the plot progresses. Their various challenges and conflicts make them interesting in ways readers can’t resist. Basically, the bottom line is this: They complement each other’s strengths and skills, facilitating a smooth and appealing narrative for readers each and every time.
Say Cheese more than rings true with all of that. In fact, I would argue it’s one of Markinson and MacLeod’s best joint efforts. Besides being a delightful read, full of humor, chemistry, and heart, its literary constructs are developed with real craftsmanship. To start off with, the duo creates a vivid and cozy story world, one readers can easily slip into. It’s immersive and very “Hallmark” with its colorful cast of supporting characters; make no mistake, these people are a real treat. Readers will especially enjoy Angie’s hilarious family and her lovable St. Bernard. The main characters are also well-developed and likable. Their flaws and struggles are relatable and realistic, hooking readers immediately. Furthermore, the plot is engaging and fast-paced, with a perfect balance of angst and sweetness. Most importantly though, the romance between Angie and Elle is hot, tender and addicting. Their road to HEA is everything a sapphic reader desires.
Final thoughts…
Say Cheese is a must-read for fans of contemporary sapphic romance, especially for those that enjoy age-gap, city girl/country girl and enemies-to-lovers tropes. The take a way is simply; it’s a captivatingly, entertaining story, and it will make you smile.
Strengths…
- Completely entertaining and humorous
- Great dialogue
- Well-written storyline
- Likable main characters
- Enjoyable secondary characters
- Immersive story world
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes