I received this book from NetGalley in exchange of an honest review.

Emma is a die-hard romantic. She believes in love, big gestures and she loves rom-coms, even the bad ones. When the opportunity of making a short film and win a trip to a film festival in Los Angeles occurs she decides to do a perfect bi rom-com with her friends Myrah, Matt and Tom and her cousin Kate. Her plans are "ruined" when Sophia, Tom's best friend, comes back from Paris, becoming again part of their group, with her more practical mind and no desire of love or matchmaking. Finding themselves as rivals for the competition, Emma and Sophia are ready to do anything to prove the other wrong and make the perfect film. But when their rivalry starts to become something more, everything is even more complicated.

I think I love you is told by two POVs, Emma's and Sophia's, two girls very different from one other.
Emma is the romentic one, she loves matchmaking, she loves love, she loves seeing people happy, like her cousin Kate and her obvious and reciprocated crush for Tom, or Myrah's crush for her new colleague at work. She's stubborn and her not being out to her parents is something that burdens and scares her, fearing her coming out could ruin their relationship. The need to see herself as bi represented in a movie is the motivation that brings her to make a bi rom-com. When Sophia comes back and tries to suggest another direction and plot for the movie, they start to bicker and everything complicates further. Above all when they start to act more like "friends" and more than rivals.

Sophia is more practical, almost cynical in her view of love and couples and her character is complex. Her parents' divorce brought her to be and think this way, more disillusioned, and her experience in France with her girlfriend and friends, in Paris, where she went to stay with her mother and her new partner for a year, left her bitter and upset. Coming back and finding her group moved on even without her is another thing that left Sophia even more bitter and sad, feeling put aside and forgotten. Trying to insert herself again in her group means clashing with Emma and her ideas.

I think I love you is a book full of couple and matchmaking. Emma, Myrah and Matt "conspire" to bring Tom and Kate together, since they are too shy to confess their own feelings, Matt, Tom, Kate and Myrah mislead Emma and Sophia, hoping to stop their fights and bring the group together again.

I didn't like some things about this book and I found it a bit predictable, even though not in a negative way. I found Emma was a bit too self-centered and naive, contrary to Sophia, who was more mature and meditative. I found the book focusing a bit too much on the other "ships", above all on Kate and Tom, than on Emma and Sophia and their falling in love with one other. I'd loved to see their relationship more developed.

BUT
I like reading about the matchmaking and how the characters are so strongly connected to one other, how they are friends and love each other. I liked so much the relationships in this book, between Kate and Emma or Tom and Sophia.
I liked the setting and the whole making a movie idea, a stage, a way for Emma to come out to her parents. I liked how the author talked about Emma's struggles and fears about coming out and Sophia's issues with her parents' divorce and adapting to her new life.

Overall I think I love you is a cute and sweet story, about relationships, connections, jealousy, disillusion, talking about important themes like divorce, coming out, fighting for your own dreams and goals, being true to oneself.

3.5

This one was a little bit if a disappointment. It was just boring to me. I didn't hate it but I didn't love it. I finished it last month and have already forgotten the entire plot and couldn't tell you the MCs names.

This is such an adorable, quick read with just the right balance of tropes and nuance! An enjoyable read.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed are my own.

I am an adult who reads YA, so take this with a grain of salt. But oh my gosh, this book is SO high school. And sometimes that's not an issue if the characters, writing, etc. are compelling enough to get past the sheer drama of it all. But this was not the case.

Actual high-schoolers might enjoy this. As an adult, I personally did not.

DNFed at 18%. The characters and plot were too immature for me. And I was over Sophia the moment it was her POV. I was excited and am always wanting to read more diverse books, but this was not it.

This book was amazing. I loved the bisexual and lesbian representation, and it was done so well without relying on stereotypes. I think the story was such a fun and easy read, and I truly read this in one sitting.

I finished this book so quickly! It was easy to dive into the plot and find the characters lives. I loved the bisexual and lesbian representation in this! I don't think there were any tropes or stereotypes throughout which really made me happy. The characters had a lot of valuable and big conversations, but there was never too much weight put on those conversations. There were a lot of minor plot twists that kept me intrigued but it never felt over the top. The whole plot was realistic and believable, which I think aided the book overall. The book was very balanced in the young adult genre, the characters were naïve in some aspects, as would be expected, but grew throughout and became more dynamic.

I just wish the ending had given a little more romance! But still a super cute, fun, and emotional read.

This book was so sweet and beautiful! I'm a sucker for a good enemies-to-lovers romance and this book did not disappoint. Tons of strong chemistry between the characters and a super satisfying ending. It made my heart so happy to read.

Thank you to Netgalley and Random House for a complimentary copy of this book.

I Think I Love You. How has this title not been used a million times already? It is really perfect for a sweet romance like this. Sophia and Emma are quite the pair. They are opposite in what love looks like. I loved following them through New York City and seeing it through their eyes. I love any author that is willing to step beyond the norm for a romance book. This is the fun story of enemies turned lovers told in a very young adult friendly way.

I would like to thank NetGalley, Random House Children’s and author Auriane Desombre for providing me with an ARC of this novel.

Ahh, the YA genre needs more books like this!! What a beautiful representation of the LBGTQIA+ community. Emma and Sophia were such a fun pair to follow along with, and I adored watching their love grow. The New York City setting was intriguing for me, as I’ve never been there before. I really enjoyed romping over the city with these two. There was a lot of drama within the plot, but you have to remember these are teenagers. I think the YA crowd will really enjoy this one.

Thank you to those named above for the opportunity to read and review this ARC!

I have a group of students who ask me each week where the LGBTQ books are in the library. I have been on a mission to give them more and more titles to satisfy their craving to see themselves in the stories they read. This book is a sweet story to add to my list.

Emma and Sophia are two queer members of the same friend group, but they can't stand each other. When a project to make a movie forces them to spend time together, the line between love and hate begins to blur. There are a lot of rom-com tropes that are meant to show that gay love stories are still love stories. While coming out to parents is a part of one character's story, it is the lesser plot and not the only thing going on.

I think this is a fun, light book to add to your collection. Fans of Sarah Dessen, Jenny Han, and John Green will enjoy the romance, the friendships, and the film-making parts of the story.

This book would be okay for voracious readers or teens who want a bi love story. Was predictable, a little contrived, but quick and easy to read. Great for film lovers, and nice LGBT representation.

“The best love is matter-of-fact. It doesn’t need those big gestures and those big romance moments. Real love comes in the everyday moments, the daily life you share.”



Enemies to lovers is my favorite trope these days. And what better idea than a girl who loves love and a girl who thinks love ruins everything.

I liked this book overall but I did have my issues with it. I was hoping for more LGBT romance but there wasn’t that much happening with that.

I loved most of the characters and the friendships they had.

I definitely want to see more by this author!

Note: Review to be posted to Goodreads on April 5, 2020 and on retail sites (Barnes & Noble, Amazon) upon publication date (currently to be determined / September 2020).

This eARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Auriane Desombre’s f/f romantic comedy, I Think I Love You, absolutely swept me off my feet and is a gorgeous LGBTQ+ addition to the YA contemporary genre. I couldn’t get enough of Emma and Sophia’s (adorable) enemies-to-lovers romance, inspired by Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. To be honest, with all of the uncertainty of today’s world, it was a joy to briefly escape reality and get lost in the pages of I Think I Love You.

Told from their alternating POVs, I Think I Love You introduces readers to Emma and Sophia, Desombre’s modern-day Beatrice and Benedick. Initially, it seems our two leading ladies could not be more opposite; Emma is a hopeless romantic who lives for rom-coms while Sophia firmly believes that all love is doomed to end in heartbreak. Their dislike for one another reaches an all-time high when they become rivals in a film competition; however, when their friends intervene with some matchmaking shenanigans, their feelings intensify and unravel in an unforgettably swoonworthy romance.

Hands down, my favorite element of I Think I Love You was the relatability and realness of all of the characters. Desombre truly imbued vulnerability into each character, which made the story feel more authentic and really come alive. Emma’s character was my personal favorite; her die-hard romanticism and at times, naivety, was a delight to read. In addition, by including Emma’s bisexuality in her narrative, Desombre has provided some much-needed representation and further helped to fight bisexual erasure / biphobia in today’s society. Emma’s strong desire to see herself represented in romantic comedies throughout the course of I Think I Love You perfectly captured the importance of seeing LGBTQ+ stories told, especially for younger audiences.

Furthermore, Desombre absolutely captured the essence of New York City in this book, with her characters traveling all over the city to shoot their respective entries for the film festival. As NYC is my favorite city in the world, I could easily picture myself in Desombre’s story, from shooting with Emma by the famous lion at the New York Public Library to joining the ensemble at movie night in Bryant Park. With I Think I Love You, Ariane Desombre has written a love letter to New York City, which only made this romantic tale more magical.

Perfect for fans of Amina Mae Safi’s Tell Me How You Really Feel, Auriane Desombre’s I Think I Love You is a YA romance that is not to be missed. I absolutely adored Desombre’s debut YA book and would love to read more of her books in the future!

3.5 stars. i think this is a pretty solid debut novel!


first of all, this cover is gorgeous!! probably most of the reason i requested it ;) and it's sapphic so what's not to love?

i really really loved the sapphic representation in this book - especially Emma being bi because i related to that so much. i still haven't come out to my parents because of the exact same reasons so i really connected with Emma as a character. also, i just absolutely loved the romance between Emma and Sophia so much. i didn't care about the rest of the relationships (or really any other characters) but i loved those two a lot.

i think there was a lot of unnecessary drama in this lol but hey the characters are teenagers and that's what they do, so i think it was also realistic. the dialogue seemed a little unnatural at times, but then there were the really candid moments between sophia and emma that i loved.

i think this is a perfect book for younger readers who are interested in a queer YA romcom. this is exactly the kind of book i wished i could have read when i was first discovering my sexuality in high school like 7 years ago

This was such a sweet rom-com with so much heart. The alternating points of view worked really well as both characters had strong, distinct voices. The construction of making a story (movie) within the story worked well for both Sofia and Emma.

I found myself rooting for them to get together even when they started out being so nasty to each other. Their love story was believable and very sweet. Definitely recommend this cute story.

At it's core, this is a sweet YA love story where the main character is bi. Her goal is to earn a scholarship to a Los Angeles film school by creating the rom-com she's always dreamed of - one in which she sees herself represented. With the help and meddling of her friends she sets out to find true love.

I didn't connect with the characters in this book because they seemed a bit flat and I found the dialogue unnatural and repetitive at times, which is why I ranked it lower. It's just a personal preference and has nothing to do with the plot or themes in the book.

Advanced copy provided courtesy of #NetGalley for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Underlined for this e-arc in exchange for an honest review!

I’m always looking for a funny, feel good romance that is queer. I so very much wanted to love this book, but I only ended up liking it. I felt that overall, there were some really good points in the book, and at other times the book fell really low and didn’t do anything for me. First off, I want to say how much I loved the rep in this book. It was one of my favorite parts. We’ve got bi Emma (hi, yes, I am ALWAYS looking for a good bi character I can relate to!) and lesbian Sophia. I thought, what on earth could go wrong?

The Writing
The writing is lovely. I felt that it was one of the best parts of the book. Desombre is a lovely writer, and I think the book was easy to read, and it flowed well overall. The writing was delightful and smooth, and I loved that part of the book. I was impressed by it.

The Pacing
Funny enough, I thought the pacing in this book was rather good. There were events causing others to happen, and I think the pacing worked. I never felt we got bogged down or were sped through something too fast. I think it was just right for what this book was. And sometimes with these romances, that happens. In this case I am pleased to say that the pacing and the writing together worked wonders.

The Plot
I even mostly liked the plot. There were a couple moments in this book in which I thought the plot was rather “eh” overall, especially because I felt that it was dramatic. And I understand it was supposed to be dramatic. I just didn’t love that, and so for me, that’s something more personal rather than critical. One plot point I really did love was the discussion of sexuality that is really candid between Emma and Sophia. I really appreciated the nuanced conversations they have, and their remarks in general. It was done well.
The film plot was interesting, but I sometimes felt that it was awkward, or forced at times, but that may tie into my feelings on the characters themselves.

The Characters
So, the characters. Surprisingly, I didn’t really hate either of the protagonists. I know I said I didn’t love this book, but I did like it. I liked it enough that I think it has some merit to it. While Emma was a rom-com diehard, and at times, I felt she was annoying, I also felt that it was a real enough quality, that Emma herself felt somewhat real. So when she aggravated me, I realized this was the author giving her flaws. Same for Sophia and her anti-love statements. However, I do think Sophia felt a little more fleshed out, and a bit of a stronger character. I enjoyed reading her portions far more than Emma’s.
The romance also felt a little forced, and a little too quick, but perhaps that is because of how it came about. It was nothing egregious, I just didn’t love the way it happened. I loved enemies to friends and so on, but this just didn’t quite work all the way for me.

Overall
I think it was a cute book. The cover is adorable, and I loved the idea. I even liked the characters. And as I said, it just didn’t fully work for me. This was not a bad book by any stretch of the imagination, it was rather lovely, but it wasn’t perfect for me personally. I am always looking for good bi rep, and this did have it. So, it does get good points for that!

I really loved this book. I read it in one day and could not put it down. The characters were enjoyable and relatable, the romance was well written, and I really felt invested in the story & relationships. The only issue I had was I wanted a little more in the ending regarding what happens after the last chapter and the events of the previous chapter. I don't wanna spoil anything so I am trying to keep in vague, but that was an issue I had with the story. Besides that though it was really great and is a book I cannot recommend enough.

DNF at 26%

I had to quit early; the book is fine and I'm sure many will adore the premise and the romantic arc. But the writing style/voice is not working for me and it would be unfair of me to continue if I'm not enjoying the book. YMMV so read a sample first.