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She Gets the Girl
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bookshelves: humor, lgtb, rom-com, romance, perfection, favorites, young-adult
Jun 22, 2022
bookshelves: humor, lgtb, rom-com, romance, perfection, favorites, young-adult
Angsty bird meets trouble girl.
Alex Blackwood and Molly Parker are both starting Pitt University. Alex is easy going and kind of a player; trying to rebuild her relationship after a recent break-up with Natalie. Molly is super shy and socially anxious; an introvert in desperate quest for new friends, and hopelessly in love with unattainable Cora. Alex is going to try to help her win her heart, and craziness is going to unfold for everyone involved.
I’m going to start by saying that my experience with rom-com and lgbt novels is near non-existent. That said, THIS WAS AWESOME. The kind of book I would love to reread like the first time. Molly has my winning socially inept personality, and Alex my occasional boldness and snarky humor, so it was no problem relating with them both. This novel shoved my butterflies all over the place and is as sweet as it can possibly get, without ever becoming too much. I lost count of how many times it made me laugh and smile. Swooning is also guaranteed. Perfect chemistry. Endless supply of quotes and moments to remember by.
I think this novel has a pretty easy lovable theme, so if you don't feel the magic by the first third of the book I would suggest to drop it, it won’t happen. The plot offers nothing new, I know I’ve seen something similar before, just can’t exactly pinpoint where. The ending is utterly predictable, I went in with nothing but the title and the skates of the cover, and still already guessed the ending by chapter 5. So this is not a novel about the ending, it’s a novel about the ride. And what a ride it was. Truly unforgettable. A spot in “Perfection” shelf, solid favorite and possible Top 10. Extremely recommendable, for the right audience. And I wouldn’t be surprised if it becomes a movie someday.
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PERSONAL NOTE : I had this friend, BFF for so long, so many years. Time and distance eventually drew us apart; but I still remember her from time to time. She loved roller figure skating. Won competitions even, the works. So when I saw the roller skates on the cover I immediately thought of her and simply HAD to read it.
This one was for you, Ve.
[2022] [384p] [4,5] [Rom-Com] [LGTB] [Highly Recommendable] (view spoiler) [The rollers is just one scene, a lovely scene, but it’s not figure skating, not derby either]
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Ansiosa pajarita encuentra chica problemática.
Alex Blackwood y Molly Parker empiezan ambas la Universidad Pitt. Alex es de trato fácil y algo mujeriega; tratando de reconstruir su relación después de romper recientemente con Natalie. Molly es super tímida y socialmente ansiosa; una introvertida en desesperada búsqueda de amigos nuevos, y perdidamente enamorada de la inalcanzable Cora. Alex va a tratar de ayudarle a ganar su corazón, y la locura se va a desatar para todos los involucrados.
Voy a empezar diciendo que mi experiencia con las comedias románticas y novelas lgtb es casi no existente. Dicho eso, ESTO FUE ASOMBROSO. El tipo de libro que amaría poder releer como si fuera la primera vez. Molly tiene mi ganadora personalidad socialmente inepta, y Alex mi audacia ocasional y humor sarcástico, así que no fue problema empatizar con las dos. Esta novela sacudió mis mariposas por todo el lugar y es tan dulce como es posiblemente ser, sin sobrepasarse en ningún momento. Perdí la cuenta de cuantas veces me hizo reir y sonreir. Embelesamiento garantizado. Química perfecta. Infinita cantidad de citas y momentos para el recuerdo.
Creo que esta novela tiene una temática muy fácil de amar, así que si no sentís la magia para el primer tercio del libro sugeriría abandonarlo, no va a suceder. La trama no ofrece nada nuevo, sé que vi algo similar antes, pero no puedo determinar con precisión dónde. El final es terriblemente predecible, entré con nada más que el título y los patines de la portada, e incluso así ya tenía adivinado el final para el capítulo 5. Así que esta novela no es sobre el final, es una novela sobre el viaje. Y qué viaje fue. Verdaderamente inolvidable. Un lugar en el estante “Perfección”, sólido favorito y posible Top 10. Extremadamente recomendable, para la audiencia correcta. Y no me sorprendería si algún día se convierte en película.
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NOTA PERSONAL : Tenía una amiga, BFF por tanto tiempo, tantos años. El tiempo y la distancia eventualmente nos separó; pero aún la recuerdo de tanto en tanto. Ella amaba el patinaje artístico; ganó competencias incluso, bien completo. Así que cuando vi los patines en la portada inmediatamente pensé en ella y simplemente TENIA que leerlo.
Esta fue por vos, Ve.
[2022] [384p] [4,5] [Comedia Romántica] [LGTB] [Altamente Recomendable] (view spoiler) [Los patines son sólo una escena, una escena adorable, pero no es patinaje artístico, ni derby tampoco]
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Alex Blackwood and Molly Parker are both starting Pitt University. Alex is easy going and kind of a player; trying to rebuild her relationship after a recent break-up with Natalie. Molly is super shy and socially anxious; an introvert in desperate quest for new friends, and hopelessly in love with unattainable Cora. Alex is going to try to help her win her heart, and craziness is going to unfold for everyone involved.
I’m going to start by saying that my experience with rom-com and lgbt novels is near non-existent. That said, THIS WAS AWESOME. The kind of book I would love to reread like the first time. Molly has my winning socially inept personality, and Alex my occasional boldness and snarky humor, so it was no problem relating with them both. This novel shoved my butterflies all over the place and is as sweet as it can possibly get, without ever becoming too much. I lost count of how many times it made me laugh and smile. Swooning is also guaranteed. Perfect chemistry. Endless supply of quotes and moments to remember by.
I think this novel has a pretty easy lovable theme, so if you don't feel the magic by the first third of the book I would suggest to drop it, it won’t happen. The plot offers nothing new, I know I’ve seen something similar before, just can’t exactly pinpoint where. The ending is utterly predictable, I went in with nothing but the title and the skates of the cover, and still already guessed the ending by chapter 5. So this is not a novel about the ending, it’s a novel about the ride. And what a ride it was. Truly unforgettable. A spot in “Perfection” shelf, solid favorite and possible Top 10. Extremely recommendable, for the right audience. And I wouldn’t be surprised if it becomes a movie someday.
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PERSONAL NOTE : I had this friend, BFF for so long, so many years. Time and distance eventually drew us apart; but I still remember her from time to time. She loved roller figure skating. Won competitions even, the works. So when I saw the roller skates on the cover I immediately thought of her and simply HAD to read it.
This one was for you, Ve.
[2022] [384p] [4,5] [Rom-Com] [LGTB] [Highly Recommendable] (view spoiler) [The rollers is just one scene, a lovely scene, but it’s not figure skating, not derby either]
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Ansiosa pajarita encuentra chica problemática.
Alex Blackwood y Molly Parker empiezan ambas la Universidad Pitt. Alex es de trato fácil y algo mujeriega; tratando de reconstruir su relación después de romper recientemente con Natalie. Molly es super tímida y socialmente ansiosa; una introvertida en desesperada búsqueda de amigos nuevos, y perdidamente enamorada de la inalcanzable Cora. Alex va a tratar de ayudarle a ganar su corazón, y la locura se va a desatar para todos los involucrados.
Voy a empezar diciendo que mi experiencia con las comedias románticas y novelas lgtb es casi no existente. Dicho eso, ESTO FUE ASOMBROSO. El tipo de libro que amaría poder releer como si fuera la primera vez. Molly tiene mi ganadora personalidad socialmente inepta, y Alex mi audacia ocasional y humor sarcástico, así que no fue problema empatizar con las dos. Esta novela sacudió mis mariposas por todo el lugar y es tan dulce como es posiblemente ser, sin sobrepasarse en ningún momento. Perdí la cuenta de cuantas veces me hizo reir y sonreir. Embelesamiento garantizado. Química perfecta. Infinita cantidad de citas y momentos para el recuerdo.
Creo que esta novela tiene una temática muy fácil de amar, así que si no sentís la magia para el primer tercio del libro sugeriría abandonarlo, no va a suceder. La trama no ofrece nada nuevo, sé que vi algo similar antes, pero no puedo determinar con precisión dónde. El final es terriblemente predecible, entré con nada más que el título y los patines de la portada, e incluso así ya tenía adivinado el final para el capítulo 5. Así que esta novela no es sobre el final, es una novela sobre el viaje. Y qué viaje fue. Verdaderamente inolvidable. Un lugar en el estante “Perfección”, sólido favorito y posible Top 10. Extremadamente recomendable, para la audiencia correcta. Y no me sorprendería si algún día se convierte en película.
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NOTA PERSONAL : Tenía una amiga, BFF por tanto tiempo, tantos años. El tiempo y la distancia eventualmente nos separó; pero aún la recuerdo de tanto en tanto. Ella amaba el patinaje artístico; ganó competencias incluso, bien completo. Así que cuando vi los patines en la portada inmediatamente pensé en ella y simplemente TENIA que leerlo.
Esta fue por vos, Ve.
[2022] [384p] [4,5] [Comedia Romántica] [LGTB] [Altamente Recomendable] (view spoiler) [Los patines son sólo una escena, una escena adorable, pero no es patinaje artístico, ni derby tampoco]
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Jun 22, 2022 04:07AM
What a wonderful review. Glad you enjoyed this as much as I did!!
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Alexis wrote: "What a wonderful review. Glad you enjoyed this as much as I did!!"
Thank you Alexis!! It was awesome. I see you loved it too <3
Thank you Alexis!! It was awesome. I see you loved it too <3
Kay wrote: "Glad you loved it, Federico!"Perfection"? Very tempting.😊"
Thank you Kay! Only the best of the bestest make it to my "Perfection" shelf. But I must clarify those books are not necessarily 'perfect'. Like I said, the plot on this one was hardly original and the ending terribly predictable. Still, those are my most precious books, outstandingly exceptional, for very specific reasons.
Thank you Kay! Only the best of the bestest make it to my "Perfection" shelf. But I must clarify those books are not necessarily 'perfect'. Like I said, the plot on this one was hardly original and the ending terribly predictable. Still, those are my most precious books, outstandingly exceptional, for very specific reasons.
laura wrote: "Great review! I’m so excited to get to this one ☺️"
Thank you Laura! Hope you like it too <3
Thank you Laura! Hope you like it too <3
I love a good romcom, especially one that can make me laugh so I will definitely check this one out! Wonderful review Federico 😊
Ellie wrote: "I love a good romcom, especially one that can make me laugh so I will definitely check this one out! Wonderful review Federico 😊"
Thank you Ellie! It's not so easy to make laugh so I'm positive this should work great for you :)
Thank you Ellie! It's not so easy to make laugh so I'm positive this should work great for you :)
Fantastic review Federico! Glad your adventure into a new genre worked out! Maybe more rom coms are in your future?😜
Kaceey wrote: "Fantastic review Federico! Glad your adventure into a new genre worked out! Maybe more rom coms are in your future?😜"
Thank you Kaceey! Definitely more in the future. Already have several prospects waiting in tbr since forever lol.
Thank you Kaceey! Definitely more in the future. Already have several prospects waiting in tbr since forever lol.
Nilguen wrote: "Fabulous review, Federico! Sounds like a lovely story 💕"
Thank you Nilguen ! It certainly is <3
Thank you Nilguen ! It certainly is <3
Josie wrote: "Great review. I'm so glad you liked it, I've been looking at this for a while."
Thank you Josie ! It was really good :)
Thank you Josie ! It was really good :)
GirlWithThePinkSkiMask IS CATCHING UP wrote: "Awww so glad this one blew you away! Shoutout to Ve"
Thank you Pink <3 !
Thank you Pink <3 !
Sandy *The world could end while I was reading and I would never notice* wrote: "Great review Federico. I love your acknowledgement of your old friend. ❤📚"
Thank you Sandy <3 !!
Thank you Sandy <3 !!
Sandy *The world could end while I was reading and I would never notice* wrote: "Glad this was such an awesome ride, Federico. Great review. ❤📚"
Thank you Sandy :) !
Thank you Sandy :) !
Amazing review Federico! You've already won me over with this one. I have to admit, my experience with LGBTQ novels is incredibly slim too (though I'm trying to get with the game with my turtle -friendly pace lol).
"Molly has my winning socially inept personality, and Alex my occasional boldness and snarky humor, so it was no problem relating with them both. This novel shoved my butterflies all over the place and is as sweet as it can possibly get, without ever becoming too much. I lost count of how many times it made me laugh and smile. Swooning is also guaranteed. Perfect chemistry. Endless supply of quotes and moments to remember by." - everything here is giving me the good vibes. And did you say swooning is guaranteed? I must get on this. And how fun to know that we share a kinship in both having a winning socially inept personality lol 😁
"Molly has my winning socially inept personality, and Alex my occasional boldness and snarky humor, so it was no problem relating with them both. This novel shoved my butterflies all over the place and is as sweet as it can possibly get, without ever becoming too much. I lost count of how many times it made me laugh and smile. Swooning is also guaranteed. Perfect chemistry. Endless supply of quotes and moments to remember by." - everything here is giving me the good vibes. And did you say swooning is guaranteed? I must get on this. And how fun to know that we share a kinship in both having a winning socially inept personality lol 😁
Vaishali • [V.L. Book Reviews] wrote: "Amazing review Federico! You've already won me over with this one. I have to admit, my experience with LGBTQ novels is incredibly slim too (though I'm trying to get with the game with my turtle -fr..."
Thank you Vaishali ! We'll get better at turtle pace, no doubt lol. I already found some good prospects in one of those GR lists. Lgbt. Hope you like it if you ever get to read it my socially inept friend <3
Thank you Vaishali ! We'll get better at turtle pace, no doubt lol. I already found some good prospects in one of those GR lists. Lgbt. Hope you like it if you ever get to read it my socially inept friend <3
Federico wrote: "Vaishali • [V.L. Book Reviews] wrote: "Amazing review Federico! You've already won me over with this one. I have to admit, my experience with LGBTQ novels is incredibly slim too (though I'm trying ..."
Lol *arms locked* we'll get there. I've left the list link open so I can hopefully log some great finds, thank you Federico!
Lol *arms locked* we'll get there. I've left the list link open so I can hopefully log some great finds, thank you Federico!
Celeste wrote: "Excelente resenha e nota pessoal encantadora. Saludos, Federico!"
Uno de mis más favoritos jamás <3. Gracias Celeste!
Uno de mis más favoritos jamás <3. Gracias Celeste!