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Good Composition by Lily Seabrooke

tessaract's review

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inspiring lighthearted fast-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

3.25

evilchachouuu76's review against another edition

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5.0

I really loved this book! We follow Erin and Aubrey along a way of rediscovery. After a long time without talking to each other while they were best friends, each learn who is this new person and I really liked that. They're better when they're with each other.
This book is a sweet lesbian romance, just what I love.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. 

amymarsdenauthor's review against another edition

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5.0

I received an arc in exchange for an honest review.

This is my favourite novel Lily has written to date. I really enjoyed it!

This is a lovely friends-to-lovers story that deals with some heavy issues, but isn't dragged down by them. The light hearted tone is maintained well.

Erin and Aubrey were best friends as teenagers, but drifted apart as they grew older. Erin, low from an emotionally abusive relationship, sends Aubrey a happy birthday message, and the two pick up right where they left off.

Things get bad for Erin, and Aubrey invites her to stay at her place across the country.

Fluff and romance ensues!

I enjoyed both characters, and I was good so see them fall in love and realise their dreams :)

teddysoftpaws's review against another edition

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5.0

So good!

Uggg I loved it all! It was written so well. Has someone who’s had to deal with chronic fatigue, it was really nice to see that represented so well. I can’t wait for more!

cakt1991's review

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

aebrossbooks's review

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5.0

I was given a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.

One of my very favorite tropes/plotlines is best-friends-to-lovers, so I went into this particular book with both high hopes and high expectations. Much to my delight, I was not disappointed.

The story starts with Erin, living in a relationship that is toxic, and having that condition her outlook on everything. A birthday text to a former internet bestie sees her situation changing dramatically. Reconnecting with Aubrey, a friend she met online and kept in touch with for ten years before growing quiet, turns out to be one of the biggest catalysts of change in her life. Aubrey, who is understanding and kind, shows her how much more she deserves and should expect for herself.

At it's core, "Good Composition" feels like a redemption story, and it isn't a one-sided one at that. This is a warm, romantic take about how people who aren't worthy of us can make us feel invalid and less-than. It's about understanding the effect that has and the scars it can leave. Most of all, it's about realizing that there's more and better out there beyond what those unworthy people leave behind.

I really enjoyed "Good Composition." Once I started reading it, I didn't want to stop, and devoured it in a few hours. It was a bit lighter than Seabrooke's usual fare, and had a delightful amount of steam to it. It feels very much like that's what we need now. A light, warm, wonderful reminder that despite the negativity and injustice that exists in the world, we are worthy of love.
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