A review by ryreadsreviews
Truly, Madly, Deeply by Alexandria Bellefleur

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

3.0

Title: Truly, Madly, Deeply by Alexandria Bellefleur 

  • Publication Date- 04/30/24
  • Publisher- Avon and Harper Voyager 
  • Overall Rating- 3 out of 5

Review: Review copy given to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. 

Truly, Madly, Deeply is a silly goofy time. That’s really what you need to know. This is a story that if you try to take too seriously, you likely will not enjoy. I have read several Alexandria Bellefleur stories and I would say this is similar to what we have seen from her in the past, if not even more light hearted. So, to start of this review, if you’re looking for a silly, goofy, time you found it in this novel. It’s funny at times, and nothing too deep happens. We all have periods of time in our lives that we just want to kick back and watch two characters fall in love. You’ll get that here. 

Because of the things I said above, I couldn’t give this 5 stars. I wanted more meaningful interactions between the characters. I didn’t need anything too serious, but I would have enjoyed it slightly more had there been some element of seriousness to it. Again, if you’re looking for a book that is almost completely without that, pick this up. There is a place for books like this. We often get bogged down with stories that hit too deep. This is a good one to fill the lightheartedness gap. 

As far as tropes go, this is enemies to lovers kind of turned insta love? In summary, if you have enjoyed the author before you will enjoy this story. I do just want to make a quick comment on the synopsis that may be misleading for some. It says that they go from enemies to friends to lovers. Yes, but skip the friend part. I never felt that they truly entered into the friend realm. 
That’s all, go have a silly, goofy, time now.