A review by sarah_reading_party
Any Trope But You by Victoria Lavine

emotional hopeful 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

4.25

It was shocking to me that Any Trope but You was Victoria Lavine's debut novel! This book was excellent. Laugh out loud funny, emotional without being depressing, romantic without being toooo steamy (for the most part), and a cross between a true romance and a parody of one. This book just worked for me. I adored Margot and Forrest as main characters, and felt their connection was genuine, believable, and authentic. Their attraction was real, but so were the items that threaten to keep them apart, from their careers to their caregiving responsibilities. The tension was real, and yet, so was their love. 

Aside from the main characters, I absolutely loved the sisterly relationship between Margot and Savannah. Margot cared for Savannah for many years, but after Margot was cancelled by her fans/publisher, Savannah decided to care for her sister. The trip was fantastic but the letters and the subsequent challenge she encouraged her sister to undertake was absolutely beautiful. I loved this method of learning more about Margot's backstory. It really caused me to love her even more! 

I had a hard time putting this book down. The Alaskan setting was so fun, and makes me want to go there soon! I will note that this is definitely an open door romance but I was able to scan though the parts I didn't want to read, so don't let that put you off. This is a sweet book with a surprising amount of depth! I am excited to read more by Victoria Lavine!

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
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