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aj237's review
5.0
This first entry into Lily's new series gave me all the feels. As is often the case with the dialogue in Lily's writing, I found myself laughing out loud at the banter between the characters. The attraction between Emberlynn and Aria is palpable from the start, and only intensifies as their feelings for one another grow. The "will they/won't they" aspect of the story doesn't feel forced or contrived, but rather like two people who really care for and love each other so much that they're afraid to say what they really want for fear of keeping that other person from pursuing their dreams. As the title suggests though, if it's meant to be then it will happen. The supporting characters are great as well, in particular Paisley, Aria's sister and Emberlynn's best friend, as she is just the right amount of quirky. I'll certainly never think of lighthouses the same way again.
If you enjoy small town romances and the "my best friend's sister" trope, then do yourself a favor and give this book a read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
If you enjoy small town romances and the "my best friend's sister" trope, then do yourself a favor and give this book a read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
elizelizelizeliz's review
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up.
This book is a very earnest sapphic romance with a lot of buildout of an all queer friend group. I like almost all of that--but the earnestness really got me. I know this is a me issue! I have liked Lily Seabrooke's other books that i read and i liked this one okay--not enough that i would go back if it were her first i had read, but enough that i will keep reading her books!
I love a romance with some snark and cynicism to balance it out and this does not have that. But what it DOES have is really good external relationships for people to talk things out in, a queer filled small town that you want to know more about, career crises and growth, family dynamics that include queerness and alienation in a way that feels really believable, and main characters who are magnetically attracted to each other.
It's non-holiday Hallmark style, if it took place in a VERY sapphic town.
This was an ARC but you can read it soon yourself!
This book is a very earnest sapphic romance with a lot of buildout of an all queer friend group. I like almost all of that--but the earnestness really got me. I know this is a me issue! I have liked Lily Seabrooke's other books that i read and i liked this one okay--not enough that i would go back if it were her first i had read, but enough that i will keep reading her books!
I love a romance with some snark and cynicism to balance it out and this does not have that. But what it DOES have is really good external relationships for people to talk things out in, a queer filled small town that you want to know more about, career crises and growth, family dynamics that include queerness and alienation in a way that feels really believable, and main characters who are magnetically attracted to each other.
It's non-holiday Hallmark style, if it took place in a VERY sapphic town.
This was an ARC but you can read it soon yourself!
elizelizeliz's review
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up.
This book is a very earnest sapphic romance with a lot of buildout of an all queer friend group. I like almost all of that--but the earnestness really got me. I know this is a me issue! I have liked Lily Seabrooke's other books that i read and i liked this one okay--not enough that i would go back if it were her first i had read, but enough that i will keep reading her books!
I love a romance with some snark and cynicism to balance it out and this does not have that. But what it DOES have is really good external relationships for people to talk things out in, a queer filled small town that you want to know more about, career crises and growth, family dynamics that include queerness and alienation in a way that feels really believable, and main characters who are magnetically attracted to each other.
It's non-holiday Hallmark style, if it took place in a VERY sapphic town.
This was an ARC but you can read it soon yourself!
This book is a very earnest sapphic romance with a lot of buildout of an all queer friend group. I like almost all of that--but the earnestness really got me. I know this is a me issue! I have liked Lily Seabrooke's other books that i read and i liked this one okay--not enough that i would go back if it were her first i had read, but enough that i will keep reading her books!
I love a romance with some snark and cynicism to balance it out and this does not have that. But what it DOES have is really good external relationships for people to talk things out in, a queer filled small town that you want to know more about, career crises and growth, family dynamics that include queerness and alienation in a way that feels really believable, and main characters who are magnetically attracted to each other.
It's non-holiday Hallmark style, if it took place in a VERY sapphic town.
This was an ARC but you can read it soon yourself!
wllwschrm's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
chocolatemilo9's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
lesbiyinzer's review
slow-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
3.0
judeinthestars's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
When I want endearing characters and lively dialogue, I know I can count on Lily Seabrooke. She delivers here once again, with sweet, creative Emberlynn and femme fatale Aria.
Emberlynn had plans to travel the world and play music but the first place she stopped in caught her heart and since then, the small beachside town of Bayview has been home. Emberlynn works as a freelance producer for pop musicians and when the story opens, she’s overthinking her latest job, overwhelmed by the fact that it’s for a major label. Her best friend Paisley’s mostly-estranged sister arriving in town comes as a welcome distraction, even if at first, Emberlynn won’t admit how welcome. Aria has left New York after a bad breakup, officially to work on a new entrepreneurship project but also to try and rekindle her relationship with her younger sister. A fling with said sister’s best friend is definitely not what she’s looking for.
This is a quick and easy read, sexy and fun, maybe not the author’s best, but I had a really good time reading it. I had fun reading about a group of sapphic friends where relationships come and go, one’s ex being the other’s potential future partner. It may be cliché but it’s also realistic. I liked how different the MCs are and how they complement each other, I rolled my eyes (with tenderness) at their tentative loyalty towards Paisley. I also liked Paisley a lot, I’m sure she’d annoy me if I knew her in real life but she brings both comic relief and some depth to the story.
I received a copy from the author and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
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aliyyah's review
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
3.5
This was such a cute, cozy, fun read.