offbrandclubsoda's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Minor: Rape, Biphobia, Sexual assault, and Abortion
happyblkhippie's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I struggled to finish this. I really wanted to like this because we definitely need more Black lesbian representation in the LGBTQIA+ space, but it was just not doing it for me. The story is okay, the narrator was fine. Maybe it was the writing? I just didn't connect with the characters or the story that much. The two MC's relationship just came across as toxic to me as well as the MC's friend. Overall I was underwhelmed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Rape, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Sexual violence, and Violence
Minor: Car accident
Spoiler
Within the first 20 mins of listening to the book I was immediate turned off and had to stop reading. Scottie's very forward and pushy approach is probably what most are into, but a definite turn off to me which made it hard to keep reading. There's a sex scene that to me borders on sexual manipulation/abuse because of the immediate crossing of Nailah's boundaries. Also Pauline's character is toxic AF.readlexread's review against another edition
This was pretty good. It had some great moments.
penandpages's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Biphobia, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, and Abortion
Spoiler
LI got pregnant by her then-boyfriend because he removed his condom mid-sex without her consent.steffiraquel's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Sexual content
Moderate: Car accident and Lesbophobia
Minor: Biphobia, Abortion, Suicide, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Domestic abuse, and Sexual assault
00leah00's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 Stars
In “Femme Like Her” Nailah is a femme who only dates studs. She was hurt years ago by another femme and has sworn them off. Out with her best friend she meets Scottie who makes her interest known. However, Scottie is femme and Nailah doesn’t want to give her a chance. Scottie is very persistent and won’t let Nailah’s reluctance get in her way.
I’m not one to really like these kinds of labels but I knew what I was getting into when I decided to read this and kept an open mind.
This started off pretty slow for me. In the sense that I was confused for about the first 25% as to why Nailah is so against dating another femme and some of the choices she and Scottie make. But I pushed through and ended up enjoying this quite a bit.
Nailiah is a pretty likable character. She’s not perfect and that’s part of why I liked her. She can be prejudiced and judgmental but when others point this out, she listens and grows. Scottie wasn’t nearly as likable to me at first. I think it’s more of a personality issue for me though. From other reviews, people seem to love her but I found her to be off-putting, however, she did grow on me.
This starts off hot and heavy and they’re chemistry is off the charts. But after a miscommunication where Scottie disappears for a while, things slow down and they start over in getting to know one another. The story really takes off here because Zedde lets you see beyond the surface and labels. This is told in Nailah’s first person point of view and I wish we had more from Scottie. She remains pretty mysterious throughout the story until right before the end.
Overall, this was an enjoyable read for me and this was the first I’ve read of Zedde and I’d certainly read more.
In “Femme Like Her” Nailah is a femme who only dates studs. She was hurt years ago by another femme and has sworn them off. Out with her best friend she meets Scottie who makes her interest known. However, Scottie is femme and Nailah doesn’t want to give her a chance. Scottie is very persistent and won’t let Nailah’s reluctance get in her way.
I’m not one to really like these kinds of labels but I knew what I was getting into when I decided to read this and kept an open mind.
This started off pretty slow for me. In the sense that I was confused for about the first 25% as to why Nailah is so against dating another femme and some of the choices she and Scottie make. But I pushed through and ended up enjoying this quite a bit.
Nailiah is a pretty likable character. She’s not perfect and that’s part of why I liked her. She can be prejudiced and judgmental but when others point this out, she listens and grows. Scottie wasn’t nearly as likable to me at first. I think it’s more of a personality issue for me though. From other reviews, people seem to love her but I found her to be off-putting, however, she did grow on me.
This starts off hot and heavy and they’re chemistry is off the charts. But after a miscommunication where Scottie disappears for a while, things slow down and they start over in getting to know one another. The story really takes off here because Zedde lets you see beyond the surface and labels. This is told in Nailah’s first person point of view and I wish we had more from Scottie. She remains pretty mysterious throughout the story until right before the end.
Overall, this was an enjoyable read for me and this was the first I’ve read of Zedde and I’d certainly read more.
hardrich's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
readwithmoniqua's review
5.0
Scottie? Chile, that’s a black queen right there. She is an aggressive femme and she even had me in A chokehold. The prologue had me putting the book down for a minute because it was hot and I felt scorched. She is so confident and sure of herself, and the way she is with Naila is just…I want that.
Scottie’s secret at the end had me upset. She kept doing things to mess up things with Naila. Pauline got on my nerves. How you gon being the chick that wrecked your best friend’s car to her brother’s wedding? And she’s a hater. Raven and Chance can gth with lighter fluid. Pauline can jump on that train too.
The spice in this book felt like my body was on fire. I had my rose fully charged, and I suggest y’all do the same. I can’t believe it too this long to find this author.
Scottie’s secret at the end had me upset. She kept doing things to mess up things with Naila. Pauline got on my nerves. How you gon being the chick that wrecked your best friend’s car to her brother’s wedding? And she’s a hater. Raven and Chance can gth with lighter fluid. Pauline can jump on that train too.
The spice in this book felt like my body was on fire. I had my rose fully charged, and I suggest y’all do the same. I can’t believe it too this long to find this author.
littlebookterror's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.25
There are some truly great things in here that suffer under a meandering plot and a an abrupt ending.
This book is about stereotypes, assumptions and lesbian spaces. Nailah has some very strong opinions on who and how she should date after a bad break up and Scottie basically exist to challenge all of those rules. I loved the conversations (and actions) about desirability and roles in the bedroom, the initial knee-jerk reactions one might have that can blind you from other truths and I even liked how Nailah's biphobic comment is handled.
Those parts were all excellent.
The rest of the plot leaves more to be desired for. The job situation just doesn't get mentioned again, the ex situation feels equally unresolved (I don't need a full conversation or an apology, I just get the distinct feeling it's not yet over) and I can't really look past the fact that Nailah and Scottie... don't really talk. It's not really miscommunication since all the small talk and getting-to-know-each-other happens off-page until they just stop talking (Scottie's explanation for that makes no sense!). The big reveal
This book is about stereotypes, assumptions and lesbian spaces. Nailah has some very strong opinions on who and how she should date after a bad break up and Scottie basically exist to challenge all of those rules. I loved the conversations (and actions) about desirability and roles in the bedroom, the initial knee-jerk reactions one might have that can blind you from other truths and I even liked how Nailah's biphobic comment is handled.
Those parts were all excellent.
The rest of the plot leaves more to be desired for. The job situation just doesn't get mentioned again, the ex situation feels equally unresolved (I don't need a full conversation or an apology, I just get the distinct feeling it's not yet over) and I can't really look past the fact that Nailah and Scottie... don't really talk. It's not really miscommunication since all the small talk and getting-to-know-each-other happens off-page until they just stop talking (Scottie's explanation for that makes no sense!). The big reveal