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Tähtikuvioita by Alexandria Bellefleur

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jekisah's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted 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

5.0

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bek_p87's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

3.5

I really really really really don't like or believe in astrology, so the fact that it was a reasonably important plot line in this book put me off straight away. But the romance was cute and hot.

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arthur_ant18's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.75

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cady_sass's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional funny lighthearted sad medium-paced

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

3.5

Cute but not memorable. I appreciate a sapphic love story that doesn’t make coming out or family acceptance the main/only plot point. Normal queer couple with normal people problems, I just wish I felt anything for either character.

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tillyjournals's review against another edition

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emotional 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

3.75

A nice easy reading LGBT, fake dating romance. Elle and Darcy are opposites, Elle believing in cosmology and true love, and Darcy is no nonsense and closed off to love. After a disastrous first date they begin to fake date to appease their families.

I loved the story but the writing style meant I never really felt attached fully to the characters, and at times their actions seemed a little out of character and almost stereotypical at the same time.

There is a lot about emotion unavailablility and being loved for who you are which was my favourite parts of this book.

"Before this moment, she'd never realised what a lonely job it was, protecting a fragile heart".

The steam was great and I would recommend, but it's not earth shatteringly good.

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sydneys_bookshelf's review against another edition

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emotional 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? No

4.25

love love LOVE this book!!! i’m in love with darcy i think.

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fairyabby's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

It was really nice to see a storyline where the romance took the front seat instead of any doubts, concerns or problems that arose from the sexuality of the characters. The exploration of the relationship between the girls and their mothers had my attention, especially Elle’s conflict with her family. I love how Darcy stood up for her (the cilantro line was adorable).

There were a few occasions where the dialogue seemed more reading-of-the-slide than an authentic conversation. Elle reads Darcy’s birth chart, but it felt like an excerpt from Co-Star than a conversation between two people (Darcy being a Capricorn stellium is so on the nose, I don’t know if I love or hate it). The third act was such a letdown — the conflict seemed very feigned, the resolution was abrupt and it really could have done with an NYE epilogue.

A cute and romantic story set in the holiday season with fake dating, opposites attract, and grumpy vs sunshine. The romance was sweet, despite some minor issues, and it was nice to see how Darcy and Elle helped each other grow as individuals. For the most part, the writing was good and I loved the text messages and zodiac posts scattered around the book. Ultimately, a fun read but nothing memorable.

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torikate7's review against another edition

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funny 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

3.5

A sweet, fluffy rom com. Some of the plot felt like it could have been better developed, and the ending was very fast and straightforward - a bit disappointing. That being said, a fun, cute, lighthearted read with endearing characters.

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arlaubscher's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.5

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dlrosebyh'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
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Darcy Lowell is determined to stop her well-intentioned brother from acting as a matchmaker after a terrible blind date. The last thing she wants is love and the ensuing heartbreak. She lies and claims that her most recent set up was successful. Darcy doesn't anticipate getting bit by her lie.

One of the astrologers behind the well-known Twitter account Oh My Stars, Elle Jones, has a desire of meeting her true partner. But she is certain that it is not Darcy. A straight-talking stick in the mud who is far too analytical, reliable, and doubtful for someone as impulsive as Elle. Elle is perplexed when Darcy's brother—also her new business partner—expresses his happiness that they clicked. Was Darcy there on the date?

Elle complies when Darcy wants her to act like they're dating. However, there are some restrictions: Darcy must assist Elle in navigating her own demanding family over the holidays, and their agreement ends on New Year's Eve. They don't anticipate having genuine sentiments while in a fake relationship. But perhaps when genuine love is preordained by the stars, opposites can attract?

I adored elle, and I thought Darcy was so relatable. I really adored the supporting cast of characters. There were some plot holes, particularly with regard to their family. I wish I had seen more of their backstory. The supporting cast members were likewise quite well rounded. I had a strong attachment to them. It was executed pretty successfully in terms of plot. However, I still believe that it is more character-driven.

I wouldn't say I loved this book, but it was enjoyable anyway. It was cozy, predictable, and even creepy. I was thrown off a lot because there were just too many pop culture references. There were obviously more serious topics to explore, such as poisonous family connections and divorce, despite everything being so sweet and fluffy. I suppose I enjoyed the book for what it was.

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