I don't know how I feel about this new trend in setting "YA" novels in college -- I mean, the characters are now exploring their adulthood so it should at the very least be new adult, if not adult to begin with. When books like this are marketed to a YA crowd, I think they lost a bit of the audience they could have otherwise reached for a variety of reasons.

But I digress. If you like sapphic rom-coms, "enemies" to lovers (and I use this term lightly because is it really *enemies* to lovers if they don't live in opposing kingdoms in the middle of a war? They're negative acquaintances to lovers), and a good time, this is the book for you.

3/5 stars - or, a good book.

Okay, this was super cute. I love when characters just make me want to shake them. Molly and Alex were no different, but in the best possible. Read this book if you want lots of pining and two idiots who don't realize just how much they like each other. This story isn't entirely a love story to me. Sure, that's one piece of it, but it's very much a story about finding yourself and growing up into someone you want to be. The journeys for Alex and Molly are very different in this, but also similar in many ways and the two girls are actually more similar than they realize also. Molly and Alex are, of course, the stars of this book. They felt incredibly realistic and I empathized with both of them at times. Even in the beginning, when they were so frustrating at times with their decision-making, I appreciated them and how genuine they felt. I didn't care as much for any of the side characters except Alex's boss and Molly's brother. They were fantastic, but the others, I honestly wasn't mad when we finally said bye to them (especially the toxic characters).

I loved Molly and Alex's' journeys together and how they brought out the best in one another. I don't think the romance was intended to be the focus here, but rather the relationship (friendship, romantic, etc.) between the two main characters as a whole and how they help each other.. Their friendship was gorgeous and blossomed in a stunning fashion. This book definitely stole my heart!

4.5 stars rounded up. I've been somewhat in a rut lately when it comes to wlw romances, both ya and adult and lately it's felt like they all range from mediocre to bad. This was a great palate cleanser and a reminder of how sweet and fun the subgenre can be. Alex and Molly were so lovable and this book is truly hard to put down, even if it is predictable.

I would seriously die for Molly and Alex.

I'll be honest that I was expecting the quintessential fluffy, predictable, enemies-to-lovers rom-com, where well... she gets the girl and everything goes to plan. I got that but so much more and it was one of the greatest and most heartwarming stories that I've read.

She Gets the Girl is a story about love, yes, but it's also a story about self-discovery, well closer to rediscovery. It's about two queer girls, but their queerness isn't at the center stage which I appreciated, it's there, it's a part of them, and there's no big discourse about it. The normalization of queer culture in this book is something I adored about it.

She Gets the Girl is more a story about what happens after we leave the systems and the environments that we're used to and then trying to figure out or be the person who we've always wanted to be. But part of that is also realizing that that sort of ideal is often not what we think it is, and perhaps the girl we found along the way is much more important.

The book was also just frankly adorable, and I found myself falling in love with Alex and Molly on every page.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

CW: alcoholic parent, car accident, toxic relationship, internalized racism, brief mention of racist bullying (past), parental neglect

What a sweet read! I'm pretty picky with my contemporary romances, but this one certainly hit the spot. I found myself loving both POVs and getting invested in each characters' story so quickly, and I absolutely adored the Twelfth Night vibes. I do wish this was marketed more as NA rather than YA (which is why I'm shelving it as such), but overall, I had a lovely time with this light-hearted rom-com.

Molly Parker is an anxious introvert who has had a crush on Cora Myers for years and thinks that college is the fresh start she needs to get the girl. Alex Blackwood is rough around the edges, used to shouldering the world on her own and taking care of herself and her mother, and college is the chance to prove to her sort-of girlfriend and herself that she's more than a commitment-phobic daughter of a drunk.

Their worlds probably shouldn't have collided, but hey. Where's the fun in that?

I loved the premise of this: two girls from different lives who have trouble forming attachments strike up an unlikely friendship. And, if this had been a story about unlikely friendship, I think I would have enjoyed it more.

I recognize what the authors were getting at, and I'm actually glad that neither Molly or Alex ended up with Cora or Natalie. While I liked Cora in the beginning, it almost felt like the authors wanted to make her slightly unlikeable in order to justify Molly and Alex at the end, which, I think cheapens things. Prior to them actually tentatively dating, Cora was nice. She was supportive and considerate. I think that there could have been another way to show the incompatibility between Molly and Cora to harken back to Alex's assertion early on that Molly was in love with a fantasy version of Cora.

With Alex, I cheered. Natalie was a bitch and I'm glad she got kicked to the curb.

The individual character arcs, however, were handled amazingly. I loved how both of their individual stories resolved. Which brings me back to my main qualm: I really, really wish this had been a story of friendship. I loved that they both pushed each other out of their comfort zones, that they bonded. They had amazing friend chemistry, and I just think that it would be more impactful.

All in all, I enjoyed this, but I wished the ending was different.

She Gets the Girl by Rachael Lippincott and Alyson Derrick is an adorable YA romance. Shy Molly leaves for college with the goal of breaking out of her shell and going after Cora, the girl she's crushed on through all of high school. Alex, the constant flirt, wants to leave her reputation behind and prove to her girlfriend Natalie that she can be serious and committed. When Alex takes it upon herself to help Molly win Cora's affections, they're both surprised by how things turn out.
This book is so sweet and so fun to read. You can't help but root for Molly and Alex as they learn to love themselves while also trying to grow as people. It's so nice to read a queer romance where no one is closeted and homophobia isn't a plot point. Plus, one of the best things about this heartwarming book...it's written by wives! Truly the cutest.

This is a really well done coming of age story that I wish was around when I was younger. It was entertaining and kept me wanting to know what happens to the characters. If I was still working in a high school library I would certainly purchase this book for my students.

A sweet romance about two young women, becoming friends, learning about themselve, standing up for themselves andlearning what they really want and need and maybe it's not what they thought

Everything about this book was a solidly written college-aged f/f romance. Wonderful and witty banter, slow-burn tension, a roller skating rink scene, and much more. I guess my only complaint is that we do not see the two of them together until right at the very end and I wish that we could've had an epilogue or one more chapter where they're making out in a library or going roller skating with friends or just something else. Also, this technically tiered towards young adults, and technically you can categorize college-aged books either way. As someone in college, I almost wish it was new adult, so we could get more older adult themes or even one spicy scene. Again, very cute for young adult, it's just a personal preference. Thank you so much for the ARC! It made my heart warm and happy.

It is only February, and this book is going to be my favorite book of the year. Reading this book felt like falling in love. I couldn't stop talking about it. The gimmick of wives writing together, I'm sold. It was obvious that these two people were in love writing about falling in love, and it was magical. Molly and Alex were both incredible, and the way their friendship blossomed into feelings was so organic and lovely. Here's to hoping somebody makes this into a movie, because I can't wait to see that final scene on screen.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book.

She Gets the Girl by Rachel Lippincott is not my usual read.I do pick up YA contemporaries from time to time, but they've been scarce as of late.

She Gets the Girl is so sweet. If you're looking for something light that addresses some social issues, but without going too deep, this is for you. It tells the story of two very different girls who end up at the same college. Both of them looking to change their lives for the better.

Alex is a serial flirt with something to prove. Her girlfriend doesn't believe that Alex could stay faithful until they see each other again, and Alex is going to prove her wrong. Molly is a super anxious and introverted girl who is looking forward to coming out of her shell in a new environment - and it doesn't hurt that her high school crush is going to the same school. This is her chance to step out of her comfort zone and ask Cora out... if she can get the courage to speak to her first.

Alex and Molly are total opposites, but soon realise that they might be able to help each other in their own goals. Alex could teach Molly to get the girl, and Molly could help Alex prove to her girlfriend that she can be trusted and that she is helping others. But things are rarely as straightforward, and a really sweet friendship is born. The question is: are their goals really what's best for the,?

I honestly enjoyed this book so much. It was the sweet, fluffy, pick me up I needed! I would happily recommend this to any YA reader.The topics it deals with feel organic and it doesn't force any subject, which is already a great attribute in any book.

I'm sure this will be a great summer read for anyone looking for contemporary YA, especially those looking for a sapphic read!

I am an absolute sucker for romances between characters who become each others person and best friend. It's just ten times better because it focuses on queer women in college who are dealing with so much separately. The authors illustrate two polar opposite but realistic college experiences for their two characters but make them fit the narrative perfectly.

This book was absolutely fantastic. It was an easy read that made me happy cry. It was one that I am excited to be able to recommend to students who want more queer books without being too adult. It doesn't focus on coming out or dealing with sexuality, which is always a positive for me.

A very sweet and quick book with engaging characters and plot. It was definitely a delightful read and I look forward to reading more from these authors.

This book was a cute college age romance but I struggled to get in to it. I wasn't really engaged until more than halfway through. I think the characters were fairly relatable and the book dealt well with some very sensitive topics. This was a slow burn that I loved, but then I felt like there wasn't as much resolution as their could have been.

This YA book about two college freshman girls who seem to be polar opposites is fun and flirty but has some deeper notes threaded throughout. Alex and Molly are three dimensional characters who are surprised to find themselves talking, much less helping each other navigate freshman life.
Lippincott and Derrick hit upon common college freshman themes as well as those well loved romantic tropes that give you cozy feelings (like "there's only one dressing room" and "fake dating").
My favorite scene ties to the cover, which is gorgeous, by the way.
Trigger warnings include an alcoholic parent, a MC with anxiety, and a parent with difficulties due to racial bullying as a child.
As a side note to that - I love how they created Molly's mother to be more than a single note and gave them space to discuss how her childhood experiences are affecting her child.
I think this is perfect for our high school collection.

A sweet New Adult romance that captures the uncertainty of a new life in college while dealing with one's old life.

Loved this adorable book! The characters, the plot, and the setting is so cute and fun. Definitely recommend for a quick easy read!
Thank you to net galley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this! Basically the two main characters team up to help each other get their dream girl and end up falling for each other instead. This was amazing I couldn’t put it down. The ending was too quick for me I wanted more at the end but other than that this was such a cute and sweet romcom. I liked that almost none of this book was cringey, which is something that really bothers me in most rom-coms. The banter between the two main characters was so much fun to read, and had me laughing and swooning along with the characters. One of the main characters, Alex, is definitely my new book girlfriend it was so easy to fall in love with her character!
Also the fact that this was written by a woman and her wife which is so adorable and makes the book so much better!