I Think I Love You

Emma is a film buff who dreams of becoming a director, with an intense love for romantic comedies. When her school announces a short film contest, she sees it as her chance to prove herself, but finds herself competing against Sophia, who plans to make an art house film critiquing the rom-com genre Emma adores. The two students end up forced to work together on a compromise film, despite their clashing creative visions and personalities. Their contentious partnership becomes more complex as they navigate the challenges of filmmaking while dealing with their own evolving dynamic. The narrative centers on art, identity, and the ways people connect through creativity. Through the lens of teen filmmaking, the story explores how perceptions can shift and how opposing viewpoints might find unexpected common ground.

Readers describe this YA romance as a light, quick read with engaging LGBTQ+ representation. The dual perspectives help develop both main characters' journeys. Readers appreciated: - Natural progression of the enemies-to-lovers dynamic - Authentic portrayal of film club activities and teen movie-making - Strong female friendship themes - Clear character growth throughout Common criticisms: - Predictable plot beats - Some found the conflict shallow or drawn out - Supporting characters lack depth - Pop culture references may date the story Ratings: Goodreads: 3.7/5 (5,800+ ratings) Amazon: 4.2/5 (230+ ratings) StoryGraph: 3.5/5 "The characters feel like real teenagers dealing with real emotions," notes one Goodreads reviewer. Another reader on Amazon criticized that "the miscommunication trope gets frustrating after a while." Multiple reviews mention the book works best for younger YA readers who enjoy romantic comedies.

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🎬 The book's plot revolves around student filmmaking and a film festival competition, drawing from author Auriane Desombre's own experience teaching film to high school students. 💝 This young adult romance puts a queer spin on the classic enemies-to-lovers trope, featuring two female protagonists who initially clash over their opposing views on romance films. 📚 Published in 2021, this was Auriane Desombre's debut novel, though she had previously written fanfiction and short stories. 🎥 The novel pays homage to classic romantic comedies while simultaneously critiquing and subverting common rom-com tropes. 🌈 The book was praised by critics for its authentic representation of LGBTQ+ teen experiences and received recognition as an important addition to the growing collection of queer YA literature.