A review by cloreadsbooks1364
Don't Want You Like a Best Friend by Emma R. Alban

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

A historical sapphic romance? Named after a Taylor Swift lyric? I had quite high expectations for this one! 

Gwen and Beth were such well developed protagonists! Gwen was shameless, proud, confident, with a large sense of humour. Beth was shy, polite, gentle, with a fun side too of course. They went so well together! 

A large plot point was the girls trying to pair up their parents, both very strong characters. I really enjoyed their opposing personalities. 
The background characters were all very well developed also.

The romance between the protagonists was very well-written, not forced. I'd like to remind you that this is an adult book, so don't expect it to be YA in terms of romance.

The historical setting seemed good to me, though I honestly don't know enough to comment on it.

I really loved this book, and highly recommend it!
 
Queer rep:
Sapphic protagonists 
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