A review by camillessi
The Love Factor by Quinn Ivins

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I'm absolutely in love with this book. It's so unique compared to most lesbian romances, not just because of the late 90s setting (which was PERFECT—the nostalgia was just excellent, even though I, myself, was very young back then) but also because of the depth of the plot and the growth of the characters. It feels like so much more than a romance. It tackles LGBT+ history and politics, issues in academia, and self-discovery. The development of Molly and Carmen's relationship is so organic and the best kind of slow burn. By the time they finally get together, it feels absolutely earned. I couldn't have been more invested in the romance between these two. I also fell in love with them individually as characters, especially Carmen, who is the most perfect ice queen. This novel is so fantastic, especially for a debut. I can't wait to read more from this author. I'll be thinking about this one for a long, long time.