A review by nelnor
Kiss Her Once For Me by Alison Cochrun

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I wanted to like this contemporary sapphic romance more. Its lighthearted and cozy holiday vibes are great for when you want to just turn off your brain and enjoy the tropes. Unfortunately, Alison Cochrun’s writing is too self aware of the genre and the frequent references to the rom-com of it all took me out of the story. Ellie Oliver is your typical hot mess rom-com protagonist, full of insecurities and self sabotage. Her love interest Jack has kept important things from her and heartbreak ensues.  They reconnect a year after their initial meet-cute but Ellie is by then fake-engaged to Jack’s brother Andrew. An improbable “love trapezoid” occurs. The love story finds its footing by the end of the novel and it is ultimately worth the read if you’re in the mood for a Hallmark-holiday-type of romance (but with lesbians)