Who Would Like This Book:
If you love heartfelt, funny, and spicy sapphic romances with complex, flawed, totally relatable characters, this is a winner. The book balances genuine emotion (expect both laughs and maybe some happy tears) with lively banter, believable friendships, and adorable family moments - especially with the single mom and cute kid dynamic. Romance fans who enjoy small town vibes, grumpy/sunshine pairings, and satisfying tropes like 'only one bed' will eat this up, as will anyone looking for queer joy without centering trauma.
Who May Not Like This Book:
If you’re not a fan of miscommunication or 'I bet I can sleep with her' tropes, this might rub you the wrong way (they don’t dominate the story, but they’re present). Some readers wanted more explicit or affirming use of queer labels, felt some moments were a bit on-the-nose rather than show-don’t-tell, or didn’t click with Delilah’s prickly personality. There are also a few realism gaps - big career moves that aren’t 100% believable if you’re picky on the details.
About:
Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake follows the story of Delilah returning to her hometown to photograph her stepsister Astrid's wedding, where she finds herself entangled in family drama but drawn to Claire, one of Astrid's bridesmaids. The book delves into themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery, portraying complex characters dealing with past traumas and exploring their identities. The narrative is filled with humor, romance, and emotional depth, capturing the dynamics between the characters in a small town setting.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The book includes content warnings for abandonment issues and complex family dynamics, which may be triggering for some readers.
Has Romance?
Romance is a major and well-developed element of the story, with significant focus on the chemistry between the leads.
From The Publisher:
A clever and steamy queer romantic comedy about taking chances and accepting love-with all its complications-by debut author Ashley Herring Blake.
Delilah Green swore she would never go back to Bright Falls-nothing is there for her but memories of a lonely childhood where she was little more than a burden to her cold and distant stepfamily. Her life is in New York, with her photography career finally gaining steam and her bed never empty. Sure, it's a different woman every night, but that's just fine with her.
When Delilah's estranged stepsister, Astrid, pressures her into photographing her wedding with a guilt trip and a five-figure check, Delilah finds herself back in the godforsaken town that she used to call home. She plans to breeze in and out, but then she sees Claire Sutherland, one of Astrid's stuck-up besties, and decides that maybe there's some fun (and a little retribution) to be had in Bright Falls, after all.
Having raised her eleven-year-old daughter mostly on her own while dealing with her unreliable ex and running a bookstore, Claire Sutherland depends upon a life without surprises. And Delilah Green is an unwelcome surprise…at first. Though they've known each other for years, they don't really know each other-so Claire is unsettled when Delilah figures out exactly what buttons to push. When they're forced together during a gauntlet of wedding preparations-including a plot to save Astrid from her horrible fiancé-Claire isn't sure she has the strength to resist Delilah's charms. Even worse, she's starting to think she doesn't want to...
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