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Tell Me How You Really Feel by Aminah Mae Safi

ashction's review against another edition

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5.0

This was exactly what I expected and also better than that, and it was exactly what I wanted to read today!

nakaawang's review against another edition

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5.0

as a bisexual filipino girl with a dream of making it in hollywood as a writer/director, this one hit me *right* there.

mdevlin923's review against another edition

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3.0

Viewpoint alternates between Sana and Rachel, two students who hated each other, but are now forced to work together on a project. Each are dealing with college decisions, family relationships, making decisions about their future, and their feelings for one another. The author mentioned Amy Sherman Paladino in the dedication, and it really did have a Gilmore Girls vibe. Maybe it could be a draw to some readeres?

nathaliagoncalves's review against another edition

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4.0

Eu achava que era um livro com personagens adultas então quando percebi que se passava no colégio fiquei meio assim, mas ainda bem que continuei, eu adorei demais as duas e todo o crescimento de cada uma, por mim eu continuaria lendo sobre esse relacionamento pra sempre

agnela's review

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funny relaxing tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

mediocremasen's review against another edition

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

4.25

This book was very cute.
I liked the building romance and I like how miscommunication was used. I'm not a big fan of the miscommunication trope, but this was an OK way of doing it where it didn't frustrate me.
The characters are believable and so is their growth. They're not perfect by the end of it and that's incredible.
The ending can feel a bit abrupt but I don't find myself wanting another chapter. I liked how it ended.
The deadline was a good plot point that had you feeling alongside them the panic to get things done.
Also having two already out lesbians was incredible. Coming out stories are great but sometimes it can seem like the market is oversaturated with them so this was refreshing and wonderful.

miss_majuu's review against another edition

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4.0

this is so gay and I am soft

astoriagreengrass's review against another edition

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inspiring 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

3.75

This is my first book from this author and I liked both the plot and the writing style.
I didn't like the scene that obligated the MCs to start working together because it felt forced, and would've loved if their like/dislike "relationship" hadn't begun on the first day of school.
But most of the characters' dialogues sounded natural and there was no rush to get to their first kiss or more (
if you're looking for loads of f/f smut, turn around because this book has literally one scene in a karaoke room and its fade to black
which I enjoyed).

thelesbianlibrary's review against another edition

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

3.5

tatyanavogt's review against another edition

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4.0

Okay, so I enjoyed this quite a bit. Another NetGally Audiobook that I ran out of time to listen to so I ended up purchasing a copy on audible and then enjoyed it so much that I ordered a physical copy to add to my shelves. (apparently I need to quit it with the netGalley books cause I keep buying them! lol).

So This is an "enemies" to lovers sapphic romance apparently inspired by Gilmore girls (Paris) and although I was annoyed by Rachel in the beginning, I got really into it and really enjoyed it. The audio book is narrated by the author which I forgot until the end where I was like "oh yeah, she did a great job". I dunno, it was cute, I really liked it not sure what else to say.