The quick read
Know the vibe before you commit
This sapphic romance is often discussed for fake relationship, complex characters and character growth. Fake relationship is the clearest recurring caution.
- Pairing
- F/F
- Setting
- Romance
- Dynamic
- Sapphic romance
- Heat
4/5 — Explicit open door
- Pace
- Well Paced
- Biggest divide
- Fake Relationship
The conversation around this book
What people talk about
These themes can help you judge the fit. They are not a rating or a promise that everyone will have the same experience.
What tends to work
Fake Relationship
Fake relationship trope executed well.
Complex Characters
Darcy is logical and icy on the surface but secretly sentimental, a soap opera fan, and bruised from a past betrayal.
Character Growth
Darcy learns to respect Elle's passion for astrology, researches it in her spare time, and defends Elle's work to her family.
Well Paced
The pacing is perfect throughout most of the book.
Banter
The dialogue brings to life how adorable the couple is, with witty exchanges about fanfiction and nakedness privileges.
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Hopeful
The story is joyful and life-affirming about a woman finding courage to choose happiness.
What may not work for you
Fake Relationship
Fake dating premise required too much suspension of disbelief.
Third Act Breakup
The third act breakup feels unbalanced, with only Darcy apologizing despite both being hurt equally.
Rushed Ending
The ending is abrupt with no real denouement showing what the characters' life together looks like.
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Weak Plot
The chief weakness is the motivation for the fake relationship, which doesn't make sense for Darcy given her confidence and self-assurance, and Elle's reasoning also seems flawed.
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