Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail (A Bright Falls Novel)

“For everyone who figured it out a little later in life.” Astrid Parker Doesn’t Fail takes readers back to Bright Falls, Oregon for another delightful Sapphic love story. Ashley Herring Blake is one of my favorite authors; characters are written with the utmost compassion, intimacy, and depth. This book was so SOFT. Astrid handles Jordan with such care, reverence, and adoration. The love she feels for Jordan is such a visceral thing you can feel when reading. Jordan gives Astrid support, a soft place to land and the space to figure out her desires. Her words are like a balm to Astrid’s sensitive soul, a warm hug, a safe place to call home. As soon as I finished, I immediately started re-reading via audio. Kristen DiMercurio has narrated both Delilah Green Doesn’t Care and Astrid Parker Doesn’t Fail and does an amazing job bringing the characters to life. I am not ready to let this series go, and I am thankful we get 1 more trip back to Bright Falls with Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date releasing Fall 2023.

I am a bit conflicted about this book. I swear I really enjoyed it, but there were a few issues that made it less enjoyable than the first book in the series (Delilah Green Doesn't Care). First, Astrid and Jordan both hit soft spots in my heart, and I love them both dearly. My main issue with this book is that both main characters had big, serious personal issues they were dealing with throughout the story. This led to great character development, but it also means a large portion of the story was spent dealing with issues that can only be internally solved, instead of the couple being able to grow together. I just wish there was more story of the couple helping each other through their issues, instead of doing it separately. Secondly, I wish so much time hadn't been spent dedicated to the show aspect of the story. Again, I just felt like it took away from more time to see the couple together. Thirdly, because Astrid is a closed-off, suffer-in-solitude type of person, there was alot less of the found family element that was so great in the first book. It was still there, just less. It makes sense. I just missed the humor and comfort that element brought throughout the story because it was significantly less present compared to the first book. Because of these issues, Astrid's and Jordan's relationship development felt a little rushed to me. The same goes for Astrid's discovery of her sexuality. I just wanted more time and thought-process/explanation behind these things. But I want to be clear that this is still a good story, definitely worth reading. In the end, I loved their love story. Their relationship is sweet and swoony. The spice is good too. Both characters developed tremendously. I feel like the song for this book is Begin Again by Taylor Swift. Astrid and Jordan give each other hope and encouragement through it all. Lastly, all of the plot points came to a perfect resolution which was very satisfying. All in all, I definitely recommend this book, but I did like the first book better. I can't wait to read Iris's story.

Slow start and couldn’t stand Astrid at first but maybe it’s bc I see myself in this character, I loved it so much and loved the later coming out in life plot! As someone who came out at 24 it was an amazing read, loved their chemistry!! Had me kicking my feet (just as book #1 did)

Astrid Parker Doesn’t Fail is a dual POV enemies to lovers romance. Astrid is trying to stay afloat in her business after calling off her engagement and disappointing her severe and controlling mother. An opportunity to redesign a beautiful local in and a spotlight on a home renovation show is just what she needs to save her business. Jordan has returned to town, floundering and heart broken, looking to start over by helping with the renovation of her family’s inn. She has a (literal) run in with Astrid that pits the two women against each other, but when tensions boil over there are surprising results! I bought this series last year and I can’t believe I waited so long to read it! The uptight, always-in-control Astrid was introduced in the first book, and it was delightful to see her paired with someone who ruffles her feathers! I really loved Jordan, I felt for her heartbreak and feeling like she wasn’t enough, and I really liked the two together. I can’t wait to read the final book in this series.

“- but she was starting to believe you were never too old to feel lonely, to wonder where you belonged in the world.” Not-so-meet cute? ✅ Tension between the main characters? ✅ HEA…or, in this case, Happily Ever For Now? ✅ This cute, sapphic novel, checks all the romance trope boxes. I discovered Ashley Herring Blake earlier this year when I was taking an online romance writing class and I realized I needed to read something more modern than the (very) dated romances in my personal library. I picked up her novel, “Delilah Green Doesn’t Care” and loved it so much that I preordered this as soon as I finished. Astrid Parker is not having a great year. She’s broken up with her fiancé and her career isn’t in the greatest place. When she’s given the opportunity to participate in a home renovation program featuring a local inn, she jumps at the chance. She doesn’t get the best start, however, because she and the carpenter are immediately at odds….something the show’s producer immediately asks them to play up. But somewhere along the way, that tension becomes attraction and it becomes harder to maintain the ruse. In the Bright Falls series, Blake has created a fun world with characters I’ve enjoyed getting to know. If you’re looking for a light, fun read give it a shot! That’s not to say there’s no “non-romantic” conflict in these books. In this one, Blake beautifully illustrates the dysfunctional dynamics between Astrid and her mother. It gets resolved…mostly, but I don’t want to spoil it! This series is a keeper!

I loved the way their history together is built, it's delicate and the love of The writter for the book is obvious

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Amazing !!!! Loved it

It's amazing how deep and vivid the characters are. The writing is funny and exciting. I enjoyed reading so much

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