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A review by storykath
Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Once again, I got my hopes up that the next sapphic romance I read would be different, and I was mostly wrong.
When Delilah Green returns to her hometown to photograph her estranged stepsister's wedding, all she wants is a paycheck (and maybe to cause some chaos). However, she can't deny the chemistry between herself and the maid of honour, single mom Claire.
The other thing we can't deny is the numerous tropes squeezed in, many of which felt forced and incomplete. To name a few: only one bed! A romantic bet! Miscommunication! Grumpy-sunshine! Many of them came across as arbitrary, like the author just wanted to fit in as many trends as possible.
I can't say for certain if these characters are acting their age throughout the novel (not being 30 myself), but a lot of the conflicts and conversations come off as immature to me. Conflicts could have been more easily resolved if the characters bothered to take a minute to clarify and be honest. I just can't stand a plot that's only dragged out due to misunderstandings and not due to, you know, actual plot.
When Delilah Green returns to her hometown to photograph her estranged stepsister's wedding, all she wants is a paycheck (and maybe to cause some chaos). However, she can't deny the chemistry between herself and the maid of honour, single mom Claire.
The other thing we can't deny is the numerous tropes squeezed in, many of which felt forced and incomplete. To name a few: only one bed! A romantic bet! Miscommunication! Grumpy-sunshine! Many of them came across as arbitrary, like the author just wanted to fit in as many trends as possible.
I can't say for certain if these characters are acting their age throughout the novel (not being 30 myself), but a lot of the conflicts and conversations come off as immature to me. Conflicts could have been more easily resolved if the characters bothered to take a minute to clarify and be honest. I just can't stand a plot that's only dragged out due to misunderstandings and not due to, you know, actual plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Infidelity
Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, Bullying, Cursing, and Grief