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Never Ever Getting Back Together
by Sophie Gonzales
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"A girl enters a reality dating competition to get revenge on her cheating, royal-adjacent ex-boyfriend, and ends up falling for another girl on the show—in fact, the girl he cheated on her with." Let me tell you, this book most definitely lives up to its premise!
I absolutely adored the reality show setting -- this is only the second book I've read that utilizes it this well. Incredibly well written -- I loved the subtle comedy of it all and the incredibly relatable portrayal of the girls. It is quite clear that a lot of thought had gone into the creation of Chalonne, including the development of a language for it. The characters were brilliantly written -- Skye and Maya both distinct and likeable and the villain villainous in such an underhanded manner that you almost don't notice it. Maya and Skye as a couple simply have my whole heart. This book also has a few themes, most of them well fleshed out but kept to a subliminal level. One theme in particular felt like it had been left untied up at the end, but that is a very miniscule drawback. The ending surprised me for a bit but makes sense entirely within the context of the story.
Overall, a wonderful sapphic romance! Would most definitely recommend.
[I received an arc in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to NetGalley for the copy!]
I absolutely adored the reality show setting -- this is only the second book I've read that utilizes it this well. Incredibly well written -- I loved the subtle comedy of it all and the incredibly relatable portrayal of the girls. It is quite clear that a lot of thought had gone into the creation of Chalonne, including the development of a language for it. The characters were brilliantly written -- Skye and Maya both distinct and likeable and the villain villainous in such an underhanded manner that you almost don't notice it. Maya and Skye as a couple simply have my whole heart. This book also has a few themes, most of them well fleshed out but kept to a subliminal level. One theme in particular felt like it had been left untied up at the end, but that is a very miniscule drawback. The ending surprised me for a bit but makes sense entirely within the context of the story.
Overall, a wonderful sapphic romance! Would most definitely recommend.
[I received an arc in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to NetGalley for the copy!]