A review by lesseraliterary
The Ride of Her Life by Jennifer Dugan

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Thank you to Netgalley as well as HarperCollins/Avon for providing me copies to review. 

First off, I identified with Molly a lot and not just for the obvious reasons. The single POV provided an insight into why she was the way she was. We got to see how and why the issues that she dealt with affected not only her relationships but also how she went through life. Her fears and doubts felt real even when she was indulging in her self destructive tendencies. Shani’s hesitancy felt truthful from what we learned about her and I could feel her at war with herself when her and Molly started to develop their relationship. The miscommunication didn’t feel like a gimmick to keep them apart. Instead, it felt believable and grounded in reality which is rare these days. I really enjoyed this book and had a fun time reading it. Each time I opened it I was eager to see how the story would propel Molly and Shani forward. If you’re in a mood for a yeehaw romance that is unabashedly sapphic, I wholeheartedly recommend this one.