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imma_koi's review
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
🚩Jason gave me the ick
charliauthor's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
bookishrealm's review
4.0
Ya'll know I've been on this CCJ binge and I haven't looked back. Everything that she writes is golden and I've been loving my journey in reading a lot of her stuff! 4.5 Stars. CW: death of a parent
Getting Schooled is hate to love done so well. It focuses on Reese and Jason. Reese is a heroine with a troubled past who attempts to get her life on tract and eventually becomes a graduate assistant. It is through her work that she meets Jason who is maybe just a tad bit rude and pushes Reese's buttons like other. What happens next is nothing short of a hilarious and beautiful romance filled with chemistry and some of the best banter. As I have stated in previous reviews, CCJ is gifted at characterizations. She makes her characters both realistic and likeable. Jason and Reese are like oil and water at first. They do not get along and they have no intentions of getting along. The pure sexual attraction that they have is undeniable, but they can't stand each other so the back and forth is pure gold. As a reader, you can't help but anxiously await for them to figure things out. While I think that most of this novel is fun, there are some serious moments where the emotional struggles for each character is addressed. There's a lot of loss that they're both dealing with and sometimes it comes out in the form of projection. This is where they both become supportive of each other. They don't appear to experience loss the same way, but they understand that their pain may be similar. I wasn't expecting that level of intensity, but I'm glad that it was a part of the book. Jason also has a prosthetic leg and while it isn't the entire focus of the story as a whole, it is important to Jason's character development. It's insight to how he views himself and past conversations that have occurred when a partner finds out and it also serves insight to how Reese views him.
Overall, this was a great book and I'm excited to continue the series. Every time I read a CCJ book I continue to understand why people love her so much. She's so great at everything she writes!
Getting Schooled is hate to love done so well. It focuses on Reese and Jason. Reese is a heroine with a troubled past who attempts to get her life on tract and eventually becomes a graduate assistant. It is through her work that she meets Jason who is maybe just a tad bit rude and pushes Reese's buttons like other. What happens next is nothing short of a hilarious and beautiful romance filled with chemistry and some of the best banter. As I have stated in previous reviews, CCJ is gifted at characterizations. She makes her characters both realistic and likeable. Jason and Reese are like oil and water at first. They do not get along and they have no intentions of getting along. The pure sexual attraction that they have is undeniable, but they can't stand each other so the back and forth is pure gold. As a reader, you can't help but anxiously await for them to figure things out. While I think that most of this novel is fun, there are some serious moments where the emotional struggles for each character is addressed. There's a lot of loss that they're both dealing with and sometimes it comes out in the form of projection. This is where they both become supportive of each other. They don't appear to experience loss the same way, but they understand that their pain may be similar. I wasn't expecting that level of intensity, but I'm glad that it was a part of the book. Jason also has a prosthetic leg and while it isn't the entire focus of the story as a whole, it is important to Jason's character development. It's insight to how he views himself and past conversations that have occurred when a partner finds out and it also serves insight to how Reese views him.
Overall, this was a great book and I'm excited to continue the series. Every time I read a CCJ book I continue to understand why people love her so much. She's so great at everything she writes!
peytonm's review
4.0
Very fun story, but I had to rate it down 1 star because the hero is a SNITCH! He snitched on the heroine!
Reese is working as a TA for her mom's course when she semi falls in love with a student's feminist paper (TA/student isn't my favorite but the author is great sooo). I loved that Jason is a disabled vet who snips at Reese because she secretly loves it.
Reese is working as a TA for her mom's course when she semi falls in love with a student's feminist paper (TA/student isn't my favorite but the author is great sooo). I loved that Jason is a disabled vet who snips at Reese because she secretly loves it.
dcarew's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
eve_ward's review
3.0
An enjoyable, short and sweet read. Justin is a dreamboat and I will forever stand by that. Oof, whatta man.
Oh yeah, I always find the whole “my mum is dating your dad and we also like each other” plot so unnecessary and uncomfortable. Like no, there’s absolutely no need for it. It’s weird even if it’s not “technically” weird.
Might I also point out that I was a big fan of the condom usage in this book. I know it sounds dodgy, but we really don’t see them enough in fiction. I don’t care if it’s not real, I want my characters to practice safe sex, end of!
Oh yeah, I always find the whole “my mum is dating your dad and we also like each other” plot so unnecessary and uncomfortable. Like no, there’s absolutely no need for it. It’s weird even if it’s not “technically” weird.
Might I also point out that I was a big fan of the condom usage in this book. I know it sounds dodgy, but we really don’t see them enough in fiction. I don’t care if it’s not real, I want my characters to practice safe sex, end of!
southern_bookbabe's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I enjoyed listening to this book. The narrators were great and the story and character development were good for it to be a shorter story. I was so excited for all the different representations in this story! I love a book that showcases black excellence. I was also pleased to read the pretty POSITIVE military experience of a Black man! And the back and forth banter between Reese and Jason was TOP TIER! Overall I would definitely recommend this book! Can’t wait to get into the other stories in this series!
gina1223's review against another edition
4.5
The banter!!!! I love the way their relationship develops. So many moments made me smile and laugh and it was truly such a good book! Ends with them saying I love you