This is a fabulous friends to lovers romance. It was a great way to reflect on my own relationships- old and now…

Perfect on Paper was my second Sophie Gonzales book, and I loved it. The angst, the chemistry between Darcy and Brougham, the inclusivity of the characters. Sophie knows how to craft a story that has you rooting for Darcy, even with all the ramifications of running a unapproved school business. And while I initially thought Brougham was an ass, he pulls it out at the end.

I can't wait to read another Sophie Gonzales book. I'm looking at If This Gets Out next.

This was a cute YA romance. The characters were written with a good level of maturity. They still make mistakes because they're teens obviously, but I find some YA to be written at a much younger level than the characters should be. Bonus points for the fact that the main character is actually likeable. I was worried that a character who writes an advice column would be super obnoxious. The romance was also cute. I thought the author did a good job with the early interactions between the characters before they liked each other. It felt very believable.

Love, love, love - Sophie Gonzales fan for life over here! Very fun, cute romance - highly highly highly recommend.

This is a delightful fit for readers who adore witty, relatable protagonists, swoon-worthy romance, and LGBTQ+ representation, as this charming novel masterfully weaves together themes of self-discovery, identity, and the complexities of relationships in a way that will leave you rooting for the lovable, yet imperfect, characters.

This was a pretty solid YA contemporary, I did find a lot of the dialogue cringey, but I think this is more a result of me just aging out of the genre rather than any actual issue with the book itself. I also expected there to be more of an exploration of biphobia in this. The biggest highlight of the book for me was definitely how messy these characters were. It felt surprisingly realistic for a cast of teenagers to be acting this way, and it was admittedly very entertaining.

I’m not sure how I feel about this one still. I liked it while I was reading it but I found it very forgettable. I did really like the characters and the story line.

Dating advice could definitely help her friends that aimlessly try to solve their relationship woes. Helping those closest to her might turn out and help her find someone who is not only perfect on paper but also in her heart.

I really enjoyed this one! Brougham and Darcy had such a unique relationship throughout the book. I feel like they went through all the feels! I loved Ainsley and Brooke as supporting characters too. The premise of locker 89 being an advice column was actually GENIUS. I wish I would have thought of that! I would have made bank 🤣. This was a cute romance with a queer lead and I thought it was really well done!

Perfect on Paper was super cute . I really loved the characters in this one, and the concept was really fun. I’m a big fan of the show Sex Education, and it has some similar plot lines. it had its moments where I thought it was missing something, but there were such incredible moments in the Q&Q club and I overall really enjoyed.

One of my favorite YA contemporary books, started my love affair with Sophie Gonzales, I loved the voice and the main character’s journey and exploration of her identity. The story was super fun, couldn’t put it down.

I loved this book so much! It had great bisexual representation and was in the enemies to lovers trope. I learned a lot about internalized biphobia, which is a topic that I was not familiar with and enjoyed learning about so that I can be a better ally.

It's a YA novel but I think all ages can get something out of this book. It was a quick read for me because I was really into it and very involved in the characters. It's not a very complex story line and I would definitely recommend this book to basically anyone!

I really appreciated the representation in this read and enjoyed the storyline. It felt like a great combination of some well-loved teen romcoms that blended well and made for an enjoyable plot.

this wasn’t anything super special but I did really enjoy it but I just can’t quite give it 4 stars. it certainly made me feel things (including a lot of frustration) lmfao.

I actually appreciated the ending though bc the whole locker being ethical discourse was actually so dumb 😭

Sadly this book was just not it for me. I tried picking it up a few times and have not been able to finish it. One say if I do pick it up again and finish it I will be updating my review.

I love Sophie Gonzales. I think this book was fabulous for its discussion of bi-phobia and attachment styles.

I wish the plot had been more streamlined. I thought the will they won't they back and forth was jumbled. I also felt like I was being told too many feelings rather than seeing them shown. And that the punishment hadn't been so severe. But it was a fun read. And Brougham and Darcy forever.

This was good and I think would appeal to a range of YA. It’s about truth & lies and the consequences, LGBTQ relationships in a range of iterations. I esp. like that there are no judgments other than the one Darcy has about her internalized biphobia is. The convo she had in the Q&Q support group is very edifying for anyone reading this book without being preachy. Parent relationships, using their children as pawns in their nasty games, is disturbing, esp. the story Brougham tells about the scariest moment in his life. I really liked how Brougham was the voice of balance for Darcy. He made her see the flaws in her system of giving advice without being mean about it.

"...If you're having relationship issues and you slide a letter through the vents of locker eighty-nine, you will received an email from an anonymous sender within the week giving you advice. And if you're wise enough to follow that advice, your relationship problems will be solved, guaranteed, or your money back."

Shame on me for keeping this one in the e-arc pile for so long because it was a truly engaging and diverse coming-of-age story. The characters were relatable and it was easy to cringe in solidarity during their lows, and cheer along with their highs as they navigate first loves, first fights, and the "what comes next" stage of high school.

The scenes with Darcy and Alex (our MCs) were my favorites and I found myself speed reading to return to their segments throughout the text. Several passages are devoted to love advice, healthy communication styles, and identity and I'm sure it will help loads of people feel seen and understood. Overall it's a strong story -- complete with an HEA -- that probably would have received a higher rating during my teenaged years.

Perfect On Paper by Sophie Gonzales

Darcy Philips gives relationship advice to her fellow students, but they don’t know SHE is the one. When she is busted by fellow student Alexander, this is the beginning of a great story that I really enjoyed.

First off, Darcy likes a girl, who is her best friend. Alexander, who has found “Darcy relationship guru out”, likes a girl who he wants back because she is not responding to him like he wants. SO he blackmails, sort of, Darcy to help him or he implies he will give her up to the rest of her classmates. This is the start of a interesting triangle and author does a great job of taking the reader on a journey into the lives of bi-teen-queer world with a sensitivity that made the read interesting and not uncomfortable.

There is a lot more going on with students, parents and relationships that make this a compelling read for teens. Very well written, the author deals with bi-gay, queer representation that is sensitive and thoughtful.

Over all, I recommend this story but know it deals with bi-sexual gay themes.

Rating 4
Linda C

This book was just sadly not for me! I was hoping for something different but it turned out to be something I was not expecting, which is okay and I'm sure someone else would love it!