A review by tristatereader
Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings

challenging funny hopeful reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This was my first read by Mazey Eddings and what a fun and sweet, sapphic romance 🥰 Opal and Pepper had the best banter and I found myself laughing so many times throughout this book. I absolutely adored Opal’s family (her sisters can do no wrong) and Pepper’s found family. 

Opal, a mega people pleaser, found herself constantly being hurt by others. Grumpy yet lovable Pepper never had the chance of being hurt by anyone because she built her walls sky high, and made sure she was always alone. It was incredibly beautiful watching these women grow (no pun intended) from these defense mechanisms and blossom (ok that one was intentional) into such strong and confident characters. 

I do think this book could have been a bit shorter, but I will definitely be recommending it to friends and I can’t wait to see what Mazey’s next project will be!