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lmkennedy 's review for:
Any Trope but You
by Victoria Lavine
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was a mixed bag for me, but in a good way. The real standout wasn’t the romance—it was the caregiving. That part hit hard in the best way. The moments where the characters show up for each other, take care of family, and deal with the quiet, tough stuff of real life? That’s where the story shines. It felt honest, relatable, and way more emotional than I expected going in.
The romance, though? Just okay. The banter was cute, the setup had potential, but the chemistry didn’t totally click for me. It kind of felt like the romance was going through the motions, checking the trope boxes without really giving me butterflies.
Still, I appreciated how the book balanced lighthearted rom-com energy with some real-life emotional weight. It’s not a swoony read, but if you like your love stories with a side of heart and caretaking, it’s worth picking up.