She Gets the Girl

➳ Alex is eager to leave her hometown and attend college. She's ready to get her life in order so that she never has to struggle again, now that she's away from her alcoholic mother and on her own for the first time. Following a fight with her girlfriend, she must find a way to demonstrate to her that she can care about someone other than herself.
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➳ Molly enters the picture. Molly is eager to make a name for herself in college. She wishes to make a friend other than her mother and, perhaps, to finally speak with her high school crush. Soon after, Alex offers to assist Molly in obtaining her crush and puts the plan into action, but the more time they spend together, the more Alex and Molly realise that they really like each other and that, despite their differences, they fit better together than they realise..
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➳ This was a charming, sweet, sapphic romance that made me smile, laugh, cry, and everything in between! Every page was fantastic! The synergy! Everything about this was ablaze! I adore the writing style and the way these characters are portrayed.
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➳ The characters were endearing and well-written. I became invested not only in them, but also in their relationships with one another. Their development was so beautiful and gradual throughout the novel. It considers how the people around us influence us. In different ways, Alex and Molly's relationships with their mothers were intriguing. But I cared about both equally, and I believe those somewhat contrasting relationships demonstrated the good and bad of all types of family situations.
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➳ It's important to note that the plot addresses some serious issues, such as alcoholism, emotionally abusive relationships, and internalised racism. Having said that, they're handled brilliantly and add depth to the characters, their backstories, and the overall story.
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➳ Overall, this is definitely going to be a new comfort read for me! I just loved it. Don't forget to pick the book up this April.
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