amino's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.0
orionoconnell's review
4.0
I received an e-ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Trigger Warnings : Phobias, misogyny, mentions of homophobia, teenage drinking.
One of my least favorite tropes out there today is the love triangle. 9 times out of 10 I find myself wishing for polyamory, or for the romantic options to get together instead. THANK YOU Sophie Gonzales.
This book was one that kept me going all day in a mad dash to finish it because I could not put it down. The characterizations are wonderful, there was nothing lax about the side-characters. The worldbuilding was immersive and honestly the perfect set-up. All in all, this is an incredibly well rounded book that hits every single one of the feelings: happiness, anger, anxiety, sadness, confusion. You're walking hand in hand with Maya and Skye and while this does have some petty drama in it, it's handled BRILLIANTLY. I do believe the author wrapped up the ending quite nicely, and the pacing was flawless. There was never a lull, and things never moved so quickly that I couldn't grasp them.
I highly recommend this book if you like other queer reads like Red White & Royal Blue, and are looking for sapphic love stories that fit into the same kind of feelings. Even though the book ended in a good place, I would love to see more from Maya and Skye in the future. I also love that we flipped the 'bachelor' on the head. Perfect. Just perfect. Don't ever change.
Trigger Warnings : Phobias, misogyny, mentions of homophobia, teenage drinking.
One of my least favorite tropes out there today is the love triangle. 9 times out of 10 I find myself wishing for polyamory, or for the romantic options to get together instead. THANK YOU Sophie Gonzales.
This book was one that kept me going all day in a mad dash to finish it because I could not put it down. The characterizations are wonderful, there was nothing lax about the side-characters. The worldbuilding was immersive and honestly the perfect set-up. All in all, this is an incredibly well rounded book that hits every single one of the feelings: happiness, anger, anxiety, sadness, confusion. You're walking hand in hand with Maya and Skye and while this does have some petty drama in it, it's handled BRILLIANTLY. I do believe the author wrapped up the ending quite nicely, and the pacing was flawless. There was never a lull, and things never moved so quickly that I couldn't grasp them.
I highly recommend this book if you like other queer reads like Red White & Royal Blue, and are looking for sapphic love stories that fit into the same kind of feelings. Even though the book ended in a good place, I would love to see more from Maya and Skye in the future. I also love that we flipped the 'bachelor' on the head. Perfect. Just perfect. Don't ever change.
xenamollie's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
robinsversion's review
I slipped through some later pages on a hunch and it looks like the main love interests don’t even get together until the book is almost over, and I can’t sit though that much of a slowburn, no effing thanks.
cberbette's review
3.0
this was cringe at parts and not my favorite thing I’ve ever read but it was also funny and we love bi women so like… good for them
spaced_out_ghost's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5