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She Gets the Girl by Rachael Lippincott, Alyson Derrick
4.0

She Gets the Girl follows two college students, Alex Blackwood and Molly Parker, fresh out of high school, both in search of a new start. Alex is trying to win back her ex-girlfriend while Molly is working on developing more confidence. When they accidentally bump into each other, Alex sees an opportunity to prove herself a good person by helping Molly win the heart of her crush. The only problem is, what if feelings get in the way?

The book cover is an accurate representation of the romcom's tone: humorous, vivid, cheerful, and heartwarming. The character development is impressive, with each character possessing genuine qualities such as wit, humor, charisma, and relatability, while also having a backstory, anxieties, and even some emotional baggage.

This book was an absolute joy to read - I was thoroughly entertained throughout. The characters were so relatable and I found myself connecting with them on a deeper level. I laughed, cried, and had an overall great time while reading it.

What makes this romcom even more special is that it is written by Rachel Lippincott and Alyson Derrick, who are a couple in real life. In an interview with their publisher, they shared that the story even resembled their own love story. Alyson said, "I randomly invited Rachel to a party. I liked a girl in class, but I had trouble getting to know her. Rachel stepped in and helped me talk to her. At a certain point, I discovered I had fallen for Rachel... Four years later, we got married." Isn't that adorable?

If you're searching for a fun, slow-burn romcom with well-developed characters that will make you laugh, cry, and even cringe in a good way, look no further than She Gets the Girl.