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Truly, Madly, Deeply by Alexandria Bellefleur

3 reviews

readingwithtemperance's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The way that Alexandria writes just has me absolutely devouring her words. She has such a flare for the dramatic. 

In this book we follow Truly (a best selling historical romance author) and Colin (divorce lawyer) definitely an unlikely pair for sure. 

The book wastes no time grabbing your attention.
On the first page Truly catches her fiancé cheating on her. And then her parents tell her that they're seperating.
A whirlwind of emotions for sure. 

Then enters Colin who achieves nothing but royally pissing Truly off in the beginning.
I love how he won her over.


Colin was probably the highlight of this book for me. He's so thoughtful and kind.
And not gonna lie I kind of love the way this man begs. My my does he do it WELL.


There were definitely lots of cringe moments though. The whole
parent trap
situation gave me intense secondhand embarrassment. But I'm glad it worked out in the end.

I also really hated Colin's family (aside from his sister of course). They were all just so pretentious, entitled,  and RUDE. I wanted to fist fight them all.
I was so happy when Truly stood up for Colin.


The spice was fantastic, but no surprise there given its Alexandria Bellefleur. Definitely a great book to read with a friend (I did hi Brittany!). 

Overall I really liked it and the ending was sweet.
I loved that her parents renewed their vows.
But I was so dissapointed that we didn't get to see
the engagement. Especially since Truly was the one who proposed in her last relationship.
 



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elliott_the_clementine's review

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emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Alexandria Bellefleur always writes fluffy, sweet books that feel like a strawberry-banana smoothie on a warm summer day, and Truly, Madly, Deeply is no exception as another trope-filled queer romance for gooey-hearted queer people. A pleasure to read! 
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sdupont's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wow wow wow Alexandria really hit it out of the park with this one! This book is definitely her best work yet. I mean the banter in this one is too notch. Like you will be laughing and smiling along as you read because their energy is infectious, it leaps off the page. Speaking of their energy, this book is hot af. The spice really delivers because Truly and Colin are so supportive and deeply care for one another. My man Colin?! A sap, so kind but teasing, so patient but assertive. Kenergy all around. Truly is such a brave soul trying to be vulnerable despite her fears. I just adore these two individually and for each other. Honorable mention to Lulu (give our girl a book!) and the podcasting scenes. Everyone absolutely needs to read this book asap, you are missing out if you don’t! 

*I received the ARC for free from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*
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