Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail is a fun, sapphic rom-com that continues in the same world as Delilah Green Doesn't Care. Each of these novels are inter-connected standalones, with Astrid and Jordan being the focus in a rivals to lovers romance. 

Astrid was a main character in the previous book, where she almost got married but broke off her engagement. Fast forward a couple months, and she is working hard at her career in interior design. Astrid is offered the chance to redesign a famous inn in her town that will be filmed on HGTV. Jordan is the lead carpenter on the job that will restore furniture and help with remodeling. Jordan and Astrid don't get off on the best of terms, and the filming crew leads tells them to play it up the tension. Overtime, they learn more about each other and fall in love.

The characters are always my favorite in these books. Astrid is struggling with her fear of failure and fulfilling her mother's expectations, with has been even more difficult with her failed engagement. Jordan has recently moved to Astrid's town after a failed marriage that she has been struggling to move past. These flaws helped me sympathize with the characters and immerse myself in the book. The romance was sweet and I really enjoyed how they became friends before feeling more romantic feelings towards each other. A lot of the book is focused on the characterization and how they grow individually and heal as they face their fears. 

Criticisms wise, I do wish the rivals part played out more. It does feel like it was resolved very quickly and they were friends for them majority of the book. I really enjoyed the tension and the way they sabotaged each other, it was a fun time! Additionally, I truly don't mind third act break ups, but this felt less reasonable than most. 

Overall, I really enjoyed this and couldn't put the book down! I do think Delilah's book is still my favorite of the two I've read so far, but overall I enjoyed the romance and am looking forward to Iris' story!