A review by persephon_e
She Gets the Girl by Rachael Lippincott, Alyson Derrick

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

5.0

Why do I keep putting off finishing it? That's the question that keeps popping into my head as I get deeper into Alex and Molly's story. In this story, Alex and Molly take turns telling their story, and it's all about friendship, love, and figuring out who they really are. 

At first, Molly seems really nice, and Alex seems kind of mean. But as the story goes on, we see there's more to them than meets the eye. Even though I wasn't sure about Alex at first, I started to really connect with her as I got to know her better. 

The story takes place at university, where Molly has her sights set on dating her crush, Cora, and Alex wants to prove herself to her girlfriend, Natalie. But underneath it all, they're both struggling with their own problems. Before Alex left for uni, she had a big argument with Natalie, which made her question who she really is. 

As the story moves forward, Alex decides to help Molly win Cora's heart. Along the way, they become really close friends, supporting each other through thick and thin. Molly becomes the first person Alex feels comfortable sharing her feelings and problems with, which is a big deal for both of them. 

One of the best parts of the story is seeing how Alex and Molly's friendship grows and changes. Molly becomes someone Alex can trust completely, and Alex helps Molly believe in herself. Their friendship is special because they accept each other for who they are, flaws and all. 

As the story reaches its climax, Alex and Molly wonder if their plan to help Molly get with Cora will work out. They're both worried they'll end up back where they started, stuck in the same place they were in high school. It's a tense moment, and I can't help but feel nervous for them. 

In the end, tears fill my eyes as I finish the chapter. I feel like I've gotten to know Alex and Molly like I'm close to them.