Reviews

Jerk by Daryl Banner

kymreads33's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

kaee's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I did enjoy some of this book and thought the idea of it was cute!! I just wanted a bit more from it felt kinda rushed.

caiacassiopeia's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective slow-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

4.5

This was a classic case of:
Read a book by an author you like, without reading the blurb up front.

I laughed a lot while reading this one, and I picked it up at the most definitely best moment. 

Rome is one of the ‘Nice Guys’ and doesn’t luck out in the dating department. Even with help of his BFF.
He’s also pining for Daniel, who’s already taken by one of “the jerks”
At one day, Rome flips and turns to a Jerk himself. 

I enjoyed the whole concept, the reflection &redemption and also the slow burning relationship development. (While it’s not a super long book we have a 1yr time jump inbetween) 

I loved all the Side Characters, I might’ve wanted to read a book about two of them specifically. But that’s bc I loved the kinky side 🫢

Tags: dating app - weird dating encounters - reflection - changing personality - character development - pining - mean guy - nice guy - slow burn - single pov - first person - hea 

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eks8521's review

hopeful inspiring reflective tense 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

3.0

sadie_young's review

hopeful inspiring reflective 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

3.5

3.5 Stars

This was a really interesting deep dive of character work in a queer relationship that I wasn’t expecting it to be. Based on the synopsis I expected to see our MMC to be a rather brusque guy who would enjoy bossing around a Tim character. Instead I got to see the highs and lows of trying to decide who you are and what you stand for. This definitely surprised me in many ways and I’m happy the ending turned out the way it did 🙌🏻 #longlivejontyandrome