A review by shannahtan
Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake

funny hopeful reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I liked this book because the characters were complex and dealing with their own trauma without being super unlikeable. I always appreciate when there’s a focus on friendships, and Astrid, Claire & Iris definitely had a loving, long-lasting friendship. I also love to see a queer relationship. Delilah is a photographer, and Claire owns a bookstore. It’s actually the bookstore that Delilah spent a lot of time in as a kid, which is extra sweet.

I was annoyed by the overuse of the phrase “the other woman” It wasn’t in an affair way but rather literally the other woman in a duo. I also didn’t find myself completely engrossed like I am with some romance novels. I think it’s because I found it to be a little slow moving at times. I think partly because of the repetitive language. 

Overall, a cute, quick read. Honestly, bumping up the star rating because it’s a queer romance. I feel like representation matters, and it doesn’t have to be the deepest book ever written. 
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