Review: I Think I Love You by Auriane Desombre

Meet Emma, living in New York, loves romcoms. Meet Sophia, just returned from France, hates anything related to love. It seems the only thing these two girls have in common is their love for film and that they’re both gay. So when the opportunity to enter a big New York film festival for teens brings them together, who knows what drama will unfold.

This book was a light, fun read that was really easy to dive into. Full of matchmaking and sabotaging, this book keeps you wondering what happens next without having too complex a storyline. I really liked how imperfect the characters are and how they are both trying to figure out who they are and what they want in life. The book is written from both Emma and Sophia’s points of view. I loved this because it gave me an opportunity to see both sides of the story, and I really enjoyed seeing their characters mature as the book progressed. I have to admit, there were elements to this book that were a bit predictable but I was still encouraged to read on to see how the author played out these events. There were great secondary characters in this book too. The book focused a bit too much on these characters, however, I was just as invested in these other characters and I really enjoyed seeing how their relationships developed.

Overall, I Think I Love You is a cute, funny, heartwarming story about falling in love for the first time. This book would appeal to both romcom lovers and more serious-minded readers alike. This is a beautifully written love story that focuses on modern issues and is full of realistic and relatable characters.

Laura Aylward, teen reviewer.