A review by mspilesofpaper
Meeting Millie by Clare Ashton

emotional slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.0

Aside from the fact that the book lacked extreme depth, my biggest issue is the use of slurs and the latent homophobia by Millie.

“Charlotte asked. “Have you ever been attracted to girls?” Charlotte wrinkled her nose. Millie loved that expression of confusion on her friend.
“Me?” Millie said, genuinely surprised. “No, thank god."

So lovely.

Atrocious writing (stilted and forced, weird use of words), use of slurs and homophobia aside, the book lacked extreme depth as there is no build-up in the relationship between Millie and Charlotte. The change between past and present is meant to act as build-up but it doesn't work as intended. So, the attraction/love that Millie feels for Charlotte is suddenly there. Also, the skip between past and present is just messy and I wish that authors would stop using it if they don't know how to use it.

Also, of course, Millie is petite but has curves for days, an enormous appetite and is funny.

The entire book feels as if a man wrote it and he just wanted to live out the stereotypical lesbian sex dream.