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howlinglibraries's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Having sung the praises of AHB's MG and YA titles for so many years now, nobody is more disappointed than me to say that this book was a struggle. I actually set it aside 50pg in the first time I tried reading it, and had to pick it back up with an audiobook to force myself past the first few chapters because I disliked Delilah's character so much. Thankfully, the audiobook narrator was fantastic and I gradually was drawn in enough to give the story a solid chance.
In the end, Delilah slowly redeemed herself a little bit for me, but it took a very long time to get there and I still wasn't a huge fan by the time I reached the last page. I typically LOVE prickly, unlikable protagonists, but Delilah's particular flavor of attitude was so petty and self-centered that I had a hard time working past it. I will admit that I felt a lot of empathy for her unresolved traumas and I loved watching her bond with Ruby and play pranks on Astrid's disgusting groom-to-be, but I spent most of the book wishing I could tell her to grow up.
All of that said, I thought Delilah and Claire had a lot of chemistry, and I actually loved Astrid's character from the start, so I'm very eager to read the next book and see her get the love she deserves. AHB's narrative voice is engaging and fun, and I can see why so many people loved this book. I'm sad that I wasn't one of them, but I have high hopes for the sequel!
I read a final copy I purchased myself, but for the sake of disclosure, I was also sent an early review copy by the author/publisher. All thoughts are honest and my own.
✨ Representation: several sapphic (lesbian and bi) characters, one very minor side character uses they/them pronouns
In the end, Delilah slowly redeemed herself a little bit for me, but it took a very long time to get there and I still wasn't a huge fan by the time I reached the last page. I typically LOVE prickly, unlikable protagonists, but Delilah's particular flavor of attitude was so petty and self-centered that I had a hard time working past it. I will admit that I felt a lot of empathy for her unresolved traumas and I loved watching her bond with Ruby and play pranks on Astrid's disgusting groom-to-be, but I spent most of the book wishing I could tell her to grow up.
All of that said, I thought Delilah and Claire had a lot of chemistry, and I actually loved Astrid's character from the start, so I'm very eager to read the next book and see her get the love she deserves. AHB's narrative voice is engaging and fun, and I can see why so many people loved this book. I'm sad that I wasn't one of them, but I have high hopes for the sequel!
I read a final copy I purchased myself, but for the sake of disclosure, I was also sent an early review copy by the author/publisher. All thoughts are honest and my own.
✨ Representation: several sapphic (lesbian and bi) characters, one very minor side character uses they/them pronouns
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Misogyny, Infidelity, Grief, and Death of parent
ladythana's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Blood and Misogyny
psitstorrie's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent, Alcohol, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Pregnancy, Misogyny, Infidelity, Abandonment, and Cancer
kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
Who can resist a lesbian love story? Certainly not me! This story was so sweet and funny and filled with love. A bit of a slow burn but otherwise perfect. 😍 Great characters, believable plot, delightful ending. I can’t wait to read more by this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Infidelity, Bullying, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Blood, Classism, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, and Sexual content
uraveragelesbianreader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I once saw someone call this a romance book written for tiktok and theyre not wrong but it is MY romance book written for tiktok. When people say that queer people deserve cringey romance books, this is what they mean. I devoured this book in one afternoon after finally caving into the hype and buying it. I have three main criticisms. Sometimes the writing felt like it was written to go viral on tiktok and made me question if two people would ever actually say that to each other in real life. Then again, this is a romance book so if youre someone who consistently reads romance (I am not) this likely won't bug you. Two, some of the problems in the book almost get poofed away in a manner that feels unsatisfying especially when they are built up to be major plot points. My final criticism is how much it plays into the 'ambiguously queer woman' trope. I dont think theres anything wrong with having unlableded characters or having characters who are simply ambiguously queer, but in this book they felt oversatured especially considering how they already prevail in most wlw media. I would have really enjoyed seeing at least one character label themselves as a lesbian, bisexual or pansexual. Specifically because Delilah is quite clearly a lesbian at one point explicitly saying she only dates/sleeps with women and nonbinary people. The L word however, is only dropped once on page 214 in a mildly tasteless joke about butch lesbians. This is however not to say I did not enjoy this book. The romance feels earned and the characters are funny and it all feels straight out of a cheesy hallmark romcom in the best way possible. The shenanigans in this book somehow did not make me feel deeply second hand embarrassed like I normally would and that made an enjoyable read. Lighthearted moments prevail overall but the more serious touching moments are not overshadowed. Overall I'm happy to see queer women get the representation we have deserved in the romance genre. I would recommend this more to people who are well inundated in the romance genre but it is not a bad first romance read either.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Emotional abuse
sophiesmallhands's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexism and Misogyny
Minor: Death of parent
jadehusdanhicks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.5
THIS BOOK IS SO WONDERFULLY QUEER OMG.
From the get go delilah and Claire had me trapped. The bubbling passion and the hidden glances. To the family bonding and creation of friendships around them. I just want to scream.
I love love love this book so much.
Approaching themes like grief,acceptance, family troubles, queerness and more this was a book of wonder all wrapped into one.
Although the emotions throughout were a rollercoaster I was happy to see such a happy ending both romantically, as well as platonically with both friends and family.
If that sounds interesting and you want queer photographer meets retro teen mom in a town filled with their own traumatic pasts then this is the book for you!
From the get go delilah and Claire had me trapped. The bubbling passion and the hidden glances. To the family bonding and creation of friendships around them. I just want to scream.
I love love love this book so much.
Approaching themes like grief,acceptance, family troubles, queerness and more this was a book of wonder all wrapped into one.
Although the emotions throughout were a rollercoaster I was happy to see such a happy ending both romantically, as well as platonically with both friends and family.
If that sounds interesting and you want queer photographer meets retro teen mom in a town filled with their own traumatic pasts then this is the book for you!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Grief, Death of parent, and Misogyny
pikitat's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
- 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
5.0
I love, love, love this book. It was amazing and I'll definitely read the author's next book as soon as it comes out this fall!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment and Misogyny
megj23's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death of parent
ka_ke's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
fast-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
Delilah Green Doesn’t Care is the perfect lesbian rom-com. From the first word to the last Ashley Herring Blake will hold your attention in a vice grip!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Alcohol, Cursing, and Sexual content
Minor: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Grief