A review by thenovelmaura
Love & Other Natural Disasters by Misa Sugiura

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

4.5

If you're looking for a good sapphic rom-com, then look no further! Our main character, Nozomi, decides that the best way to get a girl to fall for her and change up her wallflower image is to agree to her fake-dating scheme. After all, it works in the movies, right? Unfortunately, Willow is only dating Nozomi to make her ex jealous... and Willow's ex has a new girlfriend who already hates Nozomi's guts... If it sounds like a chaotic mess, that's because it is! But it's also a really fun one. 

In between these dating shenanigans, Sugiura weaves in tough topics like dealing with the fallout of a messy divorce and navigating a relationship with an older, homophobic relative. I didn't always agree with Nozomi's actions and you have to be patient in understanding that she has a lot of growing up to do. But if you believe that love conquers all, then she'll steal your heart as quickly as she did mine.
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