What happens when a gorgeous, though awkward, romantic
realises that she might not be completely straight explores Sapphic dating and
the first person who catches her eye is a strict hook-up-only lady?
Sutton Spencer is a grad student. She is intelligent,
hardworking, honest, sincere and is kind of figuring out her sexuality after
receiving surprisingly good a drunken kiss from an inebriated lady. But she is
also very shy, has had a couple of not-so-great relationships in the past and
isn’t exactly climbing her horse and charging out. Her bestie, Regan, decides
to give Sutton’s non-existent dating life a push and creates a profile for her
on a gay dating site. Forced to at least see some of the profiles, Sutton is
arrested by one gorgeous, hot lady, Charlotte (Thompson). While Sutton is
staring at the photograph in the profile, Regan grabs the phone and sends a
message to Charlotte. Surprisingly, Charlotte replies and Sutton and Charlotte
get into a conversation despite quickly figuring out that they are in two
completely different places when it comes to their expectations – Sutton is a
forever kind of romantic and Charlotte is ambitious to the exclusion of
everything else. But the twain still connect, more so after an unexpected
overlap of their virtual communication and their physical meeting.
Sutton is tender, brave, giving, considerate, kind and
honestly one of the most precious pen-people we’ve ever met. Charlotte is well-defined
and well-characterised and we really, really, really wish we could like her. Not that we dislike her or anything
(notwithstanding finding her a little superior, smug and entirely too smirk-y),
but we are unable to develop positive feelings for her despite the fact her
character definition and trajectory are on point. And we know our inability to
like Charlotte or understand and forgive her entirely stems from all the times
her behaviour forces Sutton into self-doubt, into sticking her neck out, into
feeling she is alone in the whole relationship.
The chemistry between the ladies is excellent and the sex is
totally great. Though it is overall a tad too long, the story is strong, with defined
plot movement and character development. There are fun scenes, sexy ones and some
really strong ones which make this quite a complete experience.
Definitely recommended.
PS: We just want to reiterate / underline / underscore:
Sutton is totally adorable!
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
