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A review by mythicalreadsreviewer
Love Points to You by Alice Lin
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Thank you to TBR & Beyond and Delacorte Romance for providing me with a digital ARC. All opinions are my own.
Love Points to You had a lot of things I usually love in a YA romance—sapphic representation, a unique premise centered around game design, and ace representation (which is still too rare in queer YA romance). While I enjoyed the overall story, I have to admit that I struggled with the main character, Lynda. She was frustratingly arrogant and often selfish, making it difficult for me to fully root for her. Though there was some character growth, it didn’t feel like enough to truly redeem her flaws in a meaningful way.
Angela, the love interest, was much more likable, but for a book marketed as a romance, she was absent for a good portion of the second half. Because of this, the story felt more like literary fiction with a romance subplot rather than a traditional romance. The themes of ambition, self-discovery, and creative passion were well done, but the romance itself felt sidelined at times.
The ending, while happy, felt a bit rushed and left some key plot points—like the otome game and Lynda’s college plans—unresolved. Despite these issues, I still enjoyed the book for its fresh take on romance, its representation, and its unique premise. If you’re looking for a sapphic YA novel with a focus on self-growth and creative passion rather than just romance, this might be a good pick!