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eyredactyl's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Misogyny, and Death of parent
Unprovoked hitting/striking without justification or plot rationalekatierosecrane's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book was difficult to get through because I didn't love Delilah's character. She was similar to Josh and I didn't appreciate the comparison of those two characters. The ending was predictable and didn't have a grand resolution. I also didn't connect well with Claire, but I desperately wanted too I just wish she was the main focus in the book and not Delilah because she had more conflicts in her life to deal with.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, Death of parent, Grief, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Toxic friendship, Blood, and Abandonment
scarroll178's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I thought the concept of the book was really interesting, but I didn’t always love the execution. The sex scenes were enjoyable enough at first, but I think the author added one too many or just didn’t know how to keep them interesting because by the end I was BORED of reading it. One character felt pretty cartoonish and one-sided, which was disappointing because I expected this particular character to be more complex. Not enough happened either, like most of the plans that the main characters had didn’t even come to fruition, or they just did really small things that were supposed to be funny but weren’t tbh and didn’t add anything to the story. And I wish the love interest had more personality aside from just being “sweet.”
But I did really love Delilah’s character. I ended up really appreciating her relationship with Astrid and how it was handled, though I think the two of them should’ve had more pages together. I like how all of Delilah’s, Astrid’s, and Claire’s insecurities came together and played off of each other to add more conflict to the story. And I liked Iris’s boyfriend lol, he was funny
But I did really love Delilah’s character. I ended up really appreciating her relationship with Astrid and how it was handled, though I think the two of them should’ve had more pages together. I like how all of Delilah’s, Astrid’s, and Claire’s insecurities came together and played off of each other to add more conflict to the story. And I liked Iris’s boyfriend lol, he was funny
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Violence
wilybooklover's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.5
Such a fun, heartfelt queer romcom!
One of the things I enjoyed most about this book was how complex and nuanced the characters were. They felt like real, complicated people with real, complicated pasts. Even the side characters had complexity, especially Claire's daughter Ruby who is one of the most realistic child characters I've ever read. I found Delilah particularly relatable, in all of her spiky, petty glory. Claire was so lovely too, just a sweet woman trying to do the best for everyone and struggling with parenting. I loved how tender and vulnerable Claire and Delilah were with each other, even when they thought it was just temporary and casual. Surprisingly steamy for a romcom too, especially a sapphic one.
It was also interesting to see Delilah reexamine her memories of the past and realise they may just be a bit unreliable, that she and Astrid were just stuck in a loop of miscommunication and hurt feelings. I thought it was done really well (aside from the part where Delilah reads Astrid's diary — that felt like such a violation of her privacy).
There were a couple of things that bothered me — the diary reading, how much of the plot of this sapphic romance ultimately centred around a cishet man and a really terrible (borderline caricature-ish) one at that, the whole bet situation. But ultimately this was such a fantastic romance! Reminded me a lot of Book Lovers by Emily Henry with the small-town bookshop/sisters-at-odds vibes, but executed way better (in my opinion).
One of the things I enjoyed most about this book was how complex and nuanced the characters were. They felt like real, complicated people with real, complicated pasts. Even the side characters had complexity, especially Claire's daughter Ruby who is one of the most realistic child characters I've ever read. I found Delilah particularly relatable, in all of her spiky, petty glory. Claire was so lovely too, just a sweet woman trying to do the best for everyone and struggling with parenting. I loved how tender and vulnerable Claire and Delilah were with each other, even when they thought it was just temporary and casual. Surprisingly steamy for a romcom too, especially a sapphic one.
It was also interesting to see Delilah reexamine her memories of the past and realise they may just be a bit unreliable, that she and Astrid were just stuck in a loop of miscommunication and hurt feelings. I thought it was done really well (aside from the part where Delilah reads Astrid's diary — that felt like such a violation of her privacy).
There were a couple of things that bothered me — the diary reading, how much of the plot of this sapphic romance ultimately centred around a cishet man and a really terrible (borderline caricature-ish) one at that, the whole bet situation. But ultimately this was such a fantastic romance! Reminded me a lot of Book Lovers by Emily Henry with the small-town bookshop/sisters-at-odds vibes, but executed way better (in my opinion).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Bullying, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Sexism, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Blood, Pregnancy, Cancer, Violence, Infidelity, and Injury/Injury detail
cardanrry's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
i’m convinced i read a different book than everyone else because what. everyone was unlikeable, these people are supposed to be in their late 20’s and yet act like teenagers. like delilah is a complete bitch to everyone (and not in a good way) and iris is a whole bully who hasn’t changed her ways in like 15 years? claire and iris (and delilah) are horrible friends to astrid, seeing how badly her fiancé treats her and not actually doing anything about it except childish pranks that won’t help at all.
imo claire and delilah had no chemistry, having good sex doesn’t make your relationship good. they’re definitely breaking up in a week and claire will end up back together with ruby’s dad who she clearly hasn’t gotten over in ten years🤷🏻♀️
i had such high hopes since i’ve literally seen everyone say this has been one of their top reads of this year but now i’m just… sad and a little mad
imo claire and delilah had no chemistry, having good sex doesn’t make your relationship good. they’re definitely breaking up in a week and claire will end up back together with ruby’s dad who she clearly hasn’t gotten over in ten years🤷🏻♀️
i had such high hopes since i’ve literally seen everyone say this has been one of their top reads of this year but now i’m just… sad and a little mad
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Violence and Infidelity
hannibanani29'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Grief, Cursing, Bullying, and Alcohol
Minor: Homophobia, Biphobia, Lesbophobia, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Infidelity
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
rbuhrke's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
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
This book is what Count Your Lucky Stars wishes it could be. The balance of plot is never sacrificed for the sake of spice. It a wonderful combination of cute, light hearted angst, and sexy. Though there is a lot of miscommunication it’s not the end of the world and not infuriating like most rom coms tend to be for me. The multiple point of view help to aid the building of characters that are multifaceted. Can’t wait for the sequel!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Emotional abuse
Minor: Misogyny, Violence, and Death of parent
imstephtacular's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and Cursing
Minor: Abandonment, Cancer, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Mental illness, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Pregnancy, Sexism, and Violence
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