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Outdrawn

Deanna Grey

4.08 AVERAGE

lighthearted relaxing 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
slow-paced
Loveable characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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smutfortwo's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 19%

Couldn't get into it.  Also, one of the narrators made a weird voice choice for Noah that really took me out of the moment. 
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

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
🌶️🌶️🌶️.75 

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH!! I absolutely loved Noah and Sage so much. 

I did not like the narrations. The narrator that did Sage voice was amazing. I did not like the narrator who did Noah and especially when Noah was talking in Sage’s POV. 
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

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
🌶️🌶️🌶️.75 

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH!! I absolutely loved Noah and Sage so much. 

I did not like the narrations. The narrator that did Sage voice was amazing. I did not like the narrator who did Noah and especially when Noah was talking in Sage’s POV. 
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

3.5

true love is so back
lighthearted
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alesiagalati's review

5.0
emotional hopeful inspiring 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: Complicated

Deanna Grey's Outdrawn is an absolute gem of a sapphic romance! This book beautifully captures the slow burn and undeniable chemistry between two fiercely talented artists who start as rivals and discover an undeniable connection. Seriously, I loved this book so much!

Plot Overview:
Webcomic sensations Noah Blue and Sage Montgomery find themselves unexpectedly sharing creative control over the relaunch of the cult classic comic, Queen Leisah. Forced to collaborate, these longtime rivals must navigate their competitive spirits and burgeoning feelings while striving for professional success.

My Thoughts:
Okay, so from the jump, I was SO into Noah and Sage. Grey nailed their personalities – they were so distinct, it was easy to keep them straight. And the way their love built? Chef's kiss! There was definitely some initial lust, but they were so convinced they had to be rivals, which made the slow burn even better.

What I also really appreciated was seeing both Noah and Sage work through their family stuff. They actually stepped up and told their families what they needed, and (eventually!) they listened. Plus, the support they gave each other? Even when their careers were technically in competition? Heartwarming! You just knew their relationship was solid, no matter what their art threw at them.

Tropes:
🔥 Slow Burn
⚔️ College and then Workplace Rivals to Lovers
🫂 Forced Proximity (Workplace)
🧲 Opposites Attract
☀️ Grumpy/Sunshine

Representation:
 👩🏾‍❤️‍👩🏿 Black Queer Women MCs
 🏳️‍🌈 Sapphic Romance (Lesbian FMC & Bisexual FMC)
 👩🏾‍🎨👩🏾‍🎨 Women Artists in Comics
 💔 Dysfunctional Family Dynamics
 🫂 Supportive Workplace Friend Group

Final Thoughts:
Seriously, Outdrawn is a freaking fantastic romance! Deanna Grey just nailed the rivals-to-lovers vibe with Noah and Sage. It's got that slow burn that just works, amazing characters you root for, and a really supportive found family vibe. If you love a sapphic romance with depth, great rep, and will just leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy? You NEED to read this!