Hi friends! So today I'm going to be doing a review on "Confessions Of A Virgin On A Dating App" by Sydney Wilder. This review is going to be short and sweet (like the title suggests) and spoiler free (however there will be the Goodreads synopsis in this and sometimes it can contain spoilers so please keep that in mind!)
"Sex.
Everyone's concerned with whether or not to have it.
But what happens when you can't?
Avery Murphy has a problem. Ever since she tried losing her virginity to her college boyfriend, she's been physically unable to have sex. It's just too painful. When her failed promiscuity gets her kicked out of bible college and ostracized by her religious family, Avery packs up and moves halfway across the state of Florida in search of a new life.
Now five years later, Avery is happy and comfortable in Orlando, with a job she loves and cute townhouse to call home. She spends most of her free time at a gaming shop, where she enjoys tabletop gaming with a wonderful group of friends - including Devin Lancaster, the shop's snarky owner. But as her 27th birthday approaches, she longs for a partner to share it all with. She turns to online dating, eager to find a match... but who wants to be with a woman who can't have sex?
Through a series of dating mishaps and awkward romances, Avery goes on a painful yet eye - opening journey to unravel the cause of her condition. And when one night changes everything, Avery realizes her sexual dysfunction may be caused by much bigger health issues... and that love can often be found - and where - you least expect it."
So, the reason I wanted to read this one is because I've been following Sydney on Instagram since I read "The Lone Wolf Cafe" by her. The moment I saw that she'd written a book with a main character who has vaginismus, a condition which I have, I knew I wanted to pick it up. I'm not gonna lie friends, I was a bit 50/50 on this book. I genuinely think this was the cutest romance book I have read in a while, the characters are overly soppy and cute with each other and it was lovely to read. I actually learned some more facts about my condition which I genuinely did not even realise could be possible. I also just love a geeky read with plenty of references that make me feel immersed within the story. The downside, however, I feel like this book could've been 80 pages shorter and still got it's point across. Don't get me wrong, I loved seeing the romance play out in this story, I just feel like the ending took to long to get to. Now, this absolutely could be due to the fact I've been consuming so many fast paced books and I'm inpatient. I still enjoyed this book, it just wasn't a favourite. I will say if you're going to read this, to look up the trigger warnings, and I would recommend this to anyone who just wants a cute, geeky, contemporary romance to read.
I gave this book a 3/5 star rating on Goodreads.
What did you think of this book? Who were your favourite or least favourite characters? Do you have any books you'd recommend for me to read and do a review on? Please let me know down in the comments below!
Have a wonderful day!
Love, Doe!
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