

Cute sapphic romance. I liked both of the main characters and found the introvert of the pair most relatable. Fun premise with good emotional growth on both sides of the pairing.
Cute sapphic romance. I liked both of the main characters and found the introvert of the pair most relatable. Fun premise with good emotional growth on both sides of the pairing.
I have been reading contemporary romance for 5 years now (hey, one good thing from spring 2020 🫠) and Jasmine Guillory‘s books have been there with me from the beginning. Reading this felt like returning to a conversation with a friend who I trust to take me on a banter-filled, snack-laden, spicy journey through the ups and downs of relationships. Guillory‘s first queer romance, this was exactly what I wanted right now. She‘s a must-read for me.
Has Jasmine Guillory gotten too successful for a hard edit? As usual, her characters and general storyline are fantastic. But this felt so uneven! Some of the dialogue felt awkward & unnecessary, the lessons got repetitive and there were too many one-dimensional friends. And since this is nearly 400 pages, it didn‘t need filler. The best bits were the more unique bits and the more flushed-out friendships.
I thought I might like this sapphic story more than the straight romance by Guillory I'd read, which was her first book, but I have to conclude she is not for me. I find her writing and characterization very bland and basic.
Wasn't too into the #audiobook for this one either. If there are dual POVs I really think there should be two voice actors, not just one.
My recent #bookmail has a visual theme, even if one is very, very different from the others! Thanks to The Ripped Bodice for the signed Jasmine Guillory books, and to Haymarket Books for a club that exposes me to books I would probably never otherwise encounter.