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whosfernn's review
emotional
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? Yes
4.25
Super cute! I haven't read the other 2 books in the series, so this book can definitely be read as a standalone. Excited to check the other two out though!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Medical content
Minor: Medical trauma
avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I think I may have read too many of her books too close together, as I didn't enjoy this one as much as the others. I think it was too focused on just the two MCs, and didn't have enough of other characters and things going on outside of the relationship to me. I also just got bored about 50% through. I did like the last 20% just that 30% was boring and I had trouble paying attention to it. It was spicy enough for once! LOL. I also wish she didn't always use the same narrator for all her books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol
Moderate: Medical content, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Gaslighting and Emotional abuse
dwoht's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.75
this one is cute and spicy. second chance romance and friends to lovers what more could you ask for? but the miscommunication trope pissed me off so much. i hate it in any kind of book. i think the first part is kind of hard to read because margot and olivia keeps you on guessing if will they or won't they. it also felt like they barely scratched their issues, together and on their own. it felt lacking in a sense that i feel like their problems aren't solved? idk
it was a good read and the third book that i've read from the author, but in the series i like written in the stars more, i guess.
it was a good read and the third book that i've read from the author, but in the series i like written in the stars more, i guess.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, and Cursing
Minor: Medical content
fanboyriot's review
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? Yes
5.0
Really liked this book. The humor was good, the characters were detailed and pleasant to read, it had second-chance vibes without a heavy angst backstory, and the ending was really cute. Just an overall nice read.
Sapphic
Light Angst
Good Humor
Second Chances
Friends to Lovers
Sapphic
Light Angst
Good Humor
Second Chances
Friends to Lovers
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Infidelity, Medical content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death of parent
kylieqrada's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
3.5
3.5 ⭐️s. This series is great, but I think this one is my least fave of the 3. Still love the characters, and Olivia is a great addition to the friend group.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexual content
Moderate: Medical content, Infidelity, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death of parent
beccaand'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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Medical content
Minor: Death of parent
danajoy's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
2.5
I'll preface this by saying that I have not yet read the other 2 in the series.
I liked the initial set up, young wedding planner gets her big break arranging a huge wedding last minute just to find out that her childhood friend and one that got away is the best woman for the wedding.
I feel like this concept wasn't really utilised to its fullest - especially when another big trope "and they were roomates" is introduced REALLY early. Having two big tropes like that felt like way too much to me.
They are cute together and have a lot of chemistry but I felt pretty let down overall by this one. Communication is an issue the whole way through. Personally, I didn't enjoy the way things were hashed out.It soured things for me that they got together and then straight away talk about the lack of communication that caused things to go bad 10 years prior and then its just left? I might be bitter but if I were Olivia I would've been a bit upset for a while after I found out the person I'd really wanted, who told me to get back with my ex, had been angry with me about it for years when she never suggested wanting anything different. Not a deal breaker but I'd be a lot more timid about going into things.
There was also A LOT of the couples from the last two books. They had in jokes I didn't get most of the way through. Also, because they were the protagonists of the previous books they're just so perfect and happy that it felt a bit dull.
Olivia didn't have any friends. Her coworkers are only shown at the very beginning (and huge missed opportunity in my opinion) abd the only other people she really communicates with are her ex-husband and dad.
I really didn't like the 3rd act conflict. I found both the characters annoying through it. If your girlfriend is in a panic and she's an hour drive away from clarity and peace why would you be so set against her going when your big point against it is "wanting her to do things for herself".
For me this didn't have nearly enough pining.
Also...we don't even get to see the wedding.
Or find out what happened about the stolen car. That just never gets addressed!
I liked the initial set up, young wedding planner gets her big break arranging a huge wedding last minute just to find out that her childhood friend and one that got away is the best woman for the wedding.
I feel like this concept wasn't really utilised to its fullest - especially when another big trope
They are cute together and have a lot of chemistry but I felt pretty let down overall by this one. Communication is an issue the whole way through. Personally, I didn't enjoy the way things were hashed out.
There was also A LOT of the couples from the last two books. They had in jokes I didn't get most of the way through. Also, because they were the protagonists of the previous books they're just so perfect and happy that it felt a bit dull.
Olivia didn't have any friends. Her coworkers are only shown at the very beginning (and huge missed opportunity in my opinion) abd the only other people she really communicates with are her ex-husband and dad.
I really didn't like the 3rd act conflict. I found both the characters annoying through it.
For me this didn't have nearly enough pining.
Also...we don't even get to see the wedding.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Medical content and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death of parent
taelights's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
I was honestly such a huge fan of Written in the Stars so I was super excited to see the 3rd book in this series was another sapphic romance.
This had so many tropes I love: childhood best friends to lovers, reunions, roommates, second chance romances. So I knew I'd probably love it and I did.
The writing style was great, the sex scenes were very hot, and the chemistry between the characters were great!
I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more sapphic Alexandria Bellefleur books in the future.
My only warning would be for frequent mentions of past toxic hetero relationship with mentions of cheating, some emotional abuse, and other forms of toxicity.
This had so many tropes I love: childhood best friends to lovers, reunions, roommates, second chance romances. So I knew I'd probably love it and I did.
The writing style was great, the sex scenes were very hot, and the chemistry between the characters were great!
I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more sapphic Alexandria Bellefleur books in the future.
My only warning would be for frequent mentions of past toxic hetero relationship with mentions of cheating, some emotional abuse, and other forms of toxicity.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Medical content and Infidelity
Minor: Death of parent and Death
ladythana's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Medical content, Infidelity, and Death of parent
imstephtacular's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Medical content, and Cursing
Minor: Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Grief