Maddie
This was my first Ashley Herring Blake book and it was an exceptional (queer) romance. Her writing paints the characters in such lovely detail, and I really felt at home in their little world. It was great to read about queer friend groups too, and also commenting on queer stereotypes and showing more of reality. The theatrical setting was an excellent choice. ‘Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date’ is one of the few romance books of a similar vibe that I didn’t really cringe at because it felt grounded in reality. I can’t wait for my other queer friends to read this book!
This was my first Ashley Herring Blake book and it was an exceptional (queer) romance. Her writing paints the characters in such lovely detail, and I really felt at home in their little world. It was great to read about queer friend groups too, and also commenting on queer stereotypes and showing more of reality. The theatrical setting was an excellent choice. ‘Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date’ is one of the few romance books of a similar vibe that I didn’t really cringe at because it felt grounded in reality. I can’t wait for my other queer friends to read this book!