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kaceyjoy 's review for:
Looking for a Sign
by Susie Dumond
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Baby's first physical ARC! Thank you to Penguin Random House and The Dial Press for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! Sorry I'm about 2 weeks late! Looking For A Sign is available now!
The hook: "A newly single queer woman moves to New Orleans and sets off on a mission to find her most compatible match by going on a date with someone of each astrological sign in this rom-com from the Lambda Literary Award–nominated author of Queerly Beloved."
My thoughts: fun and light-hearted, full of astrology tidbits, which I enjoyed, a nod to #DisneyBounding - even if it actually makes it seem negative... All in all, a fun fluffy summer read. As an Aries sun, like our main character Grey, I felt I easily connected to her. I loved her best friend Cherry, and their story.
Fresh out of her first real relationship, after ten years together, Grey is only 6 weeks from turning 29, when Saturn's Return occurs. Hoping to capitalize on that event, Grey and Cherry come up with a plan for Grey to go on 12 dates in 6 weeks, one date each each astrological sign, in order! Seems ridiculous and stressful honestly, but hilarity and self discovery ensure. A bit of open and closed door romance, and a HEA with an unlikely character. Don't take this one too seriously, just enjoy the ride!
TW: the MC describes herself as a lesbian, but then states she is interested in dating anyone other than cis men. I do wish the author had addressed this differently, as I agree with those who have stated that this others trans men and is harmful. I feel there could have been discussion on the labels we each choose to identify with, and how those may change over time with new experiences.
The hook: "A newly single queer woman moves to New Orleans and sets off on a mission to find her most compatible match by going on a date with someone of each astrological sign in this rom-com from the Lambda Literary Award–nominated author of Queerly Beloved."
My thoughts: fun and light-hearted, full of astrology tidbits, which I enjoyed, a nod to #DisneyBounding - even if it actually makes it seem negative... All in all, a fun fluffy summer read. As an Aries sun, like our main character Grey, I felt I easily connected to her. I loved her best friend Cherry, and their story.
Fresh out of her first real relationship, after ten years together, Grey is only 6 weeks from turning 29, when Saturn's Return occurs. Hoping to capitalize on that event, Grey and Cherry come up with a plan for Grey to go on 12 dates in 6 weeks, one date each each astrological sign, in order! Seems ridiculous and stressful honestly, but hilarity and self discovery ensure. A bit of open and closed door romance, and a HEA with an unlikely character. Don't take this one too seriously, just enjoy the ride!
TW: the MC describes herself as a lesbian, but then states she is interested in dating anyone other than cis men. I do wish the author had addressed this differently, as I agree with those who have stated that this others trans men and is harmful. I feel there could have been discussion on the labels we each choose to identify with, and how those may change over time with new experiences.