A review by lainiereads
Perfect on Paper, by Sophie Gonzales
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was such a GOOD read omg!! Perfect on Paper is a really great story with both great character development and great relationships, romantic and otherwise. I loved the main character, Darcy, who was flawed but continually trying her best to improve and become a better person. The romance was too cute and I had to pause multiple times to squeal about how adorable everything was. I loved the ways that different relationships with family were represented, especially Darcy's friendship with her sister Ainsley, it was perfect.
One of my favorite things about this book is the way that Darcy's thought process was shown. It was very interesting to see her handle the moral conflicts thrown her way, and it really made me reflect on my own life. She also learned more as time went on, so we got to see her perception of people (and herself) change. We also got to see her struggle with her internalized biphobia, and I really loved how that sensitive subject was handled.
I will warn everyone about the use of the infamous miscommunication trope. I personally didn't mind it, but it was a big part of a few of the conflicts throughout the story, so if you are a miscommunication hater- consider this my warning.
I loved this book so much that I can't truly capture all of the things I enjoyed about it. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who loves ya romance, especially to anyone who loved the To All the Boys I've Loved Before books, like myself. SO CUTE!!!
One of my favorite things about this book is the way that Darcy's thought process was shown. It was very interesting to see her handle the moral conflicts thrown her way, and it really made me reflect on my own life. She also learned more as time went on, so we got to see her perception of people (and herself) change. We also got to see her struggle with her internalized biphobia, and I really loved how that sensitive subject was handled.
I will warn everyone about the use of the infamous miscommunication trope. I personally didn't mind it, but it was a big part of a few of the conflicts throughout the story, so if you are a miscommunication hater- consider this my warning.
I loved this book so much that I can't truly capture all of the things I enjoyed about it. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who loves ya romance, especially to anyone who loved the To All the Boys I've Loved Before books, like myself. SO CUTE!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia
Moderate: Cursing, Alcohol, and Vomit
Minor: Violence, Infidelity, and Drug use