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Delilah Green não está nem aí by Ashley Herring Blake
185 reviews
untanglingbooks's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Let’s be honest, it took me a while to get through this book, but that was definitely not because it’s not worth reading it.
I really liked the characters and the setting in general was very nice and cozy. But I need to say, the story was not particularly exciting or anything. It was more or less predictable (apart from the side story about the relationship between Astrid and Delilah, which I actually found pretty interesting).
So it was a pretty good book and I definitely enjoyed reading it, but it was a rather average queer love story. Nevertheless, I bought the second volume only one day after finishing this book😁
I really liked the characters and the setting in general was very nice and cozy. But I need to say, the story was not particularly exciting or anything. It was more or less predictable (apart from the side story about the relationship between Astrid and Delilah, which I actually found pretty interesting).
So it was a pretty good book and I definitely enjoyed reading it, but it was a rather average queer love story. Nevertheless, I bought the second volume only one day after finishing this book😁
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship
lauwbinx's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Alcohol, and Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent, Grief, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, and Infidelity
jaylene's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-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? No
4.0
First sapphic read and I'm here for it - queer girls for the win! I was a bit surprised to see how well balanced the spice and story was; the story was well thought out. Looking forward to continuing this series.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, Infidelity, Grief, and Toxic relationship
crinspire's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity
gologel's review against another edition
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
2.25
I'm surprised that a traditionally published, sapphic romance could feel so much like a (okayish) cishet Wattpad story.
The characters are all rather clichee. The bad girl only looking for sex becauseshe was cheated on , the good girl being dutiful, the kind of stuck-up step-sister, the loud, sassy friend, the sexist douchebag, the vain step-mother.
Delilah, the main character, felt like a 15-years-old (boy) with her behaviour at times (come on woman, you're 29, it's time to self-reflect). The way the pairing thought about each other (but especially Delilah) felt quite objectifying at times and reminded me of the way men are usually written. I couldn't really connect to their romantic chemistry.
Overall this wasn't a bad read per se, though 2.25 stars may beg to differ. The topic is served right, but there were too many aspects that already bothered me while reading. I guess I read to many (better) Wattpad stories like that in my teenage years, so that a romance like that doesn't impress me much anymore.
The characters are all rather clichee. The bad girl only looking for sex because
Delilah, the main character, felt like a 15-years-old (boy) with her behaviour at times (come on woman, you're 29, it's time to self-reflect). The way the pairing thought about each other (but especially Delilah) felt quite objectifying at times and reminded me of the way men are usually written. I couldn't really connect to their romantic chemistry.
Overall this wasn't a bad read per se, though 2.25 stars may beg to differ. The topic is served right, but there were too many aspects that already bothered me while reading. I guess I read to many (better) Wattpad stories like that in my teenage years, so that a romance like that doesn't impress me much anymore.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexism, and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying, Toxic relationship, and Cancer
jessicadoom's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
5.0
It's like a Hallmark movie with some spice peppered in. Not too much spice - just enough to be sexy and still leave room for plot. Definitely my kind of book - can't wait to read more from this author, and to get to know these characters a little deeper.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death of parent
joensign's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Abandonment, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death of parent, Grief, and Alcohol
bridge_to_narnia's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
3.25
I read Astrid Parker Doesn't Fall first and I believe the two FLs had cuter banter and chemistry. This book is still great quality writing, but often relies on tropes... So many tropes. (Enemies to lovers. Only one bed. The bet. Constant misunderstandings. The classic Hallmark big city girl meets old childhood crush/hot single parent in the small hometown. I'm probably missing some.)
I did enjoy this book, but I like the sequel better. I do like how all the characters are interconnected in this series. I love expanded universes.
I did enjoy this book, but I like the sequel better. I do like how all the characters are interconnected in this series. I love expanded universes.
Content Warnings
Minor: Toxic relationship, Sexism, Death of parent, and Misogyny
e_riahh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Cursing, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Blood, Classism, and Outing
ella7211's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Toxic relationship