A review by meg_
Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner

funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I have complicated feelings about this book. Because I do love a sapphic romance with a cast of diverse queer characters and a super lovable gay friend group. However, I really did not enjoy reading about either of these main characters. There were times where I felt like it didn't make sense why these two women even liked each other because the only thing they really had in common was soccer. Their personalities were polar opposites and I felt a lot of the time that Grace just basically tolerated Phoebe, but didn't love her. I recognize there is nuance to that, but this just didn't feel as enjoyable of a read as my previous book from this author. It seems like Meryl Wilsner is a hit or miss author for me and so far I've only genuinely enjoyed one of the books she's written. I will undoubtably read the next one she puts out though.
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