A review by potatoaficionado
Read Between the Lines by Rachel Lacey

emotional lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

I was excited to read a retelling of You've Got Mail featuring queer women (and one that favors the indie bookstore more!) but this just didn't quite hit the spot. The story was solid, and I liked how the book spent more time exploring their relationship after their identies were revealed. The plot did start to lag a little in the middle, but picked up again near the end. There were times when it was awkwardly written, especially when changing scenes. This, along with a few minor inconsistencies, kept pulling me out of the story and leaving me frustrated. If you're a fan of the movie, it's  definitely worth a read. But if you're on the fence, maybe skip this one.
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