samsanator's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
misslisa11's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
After a disastrous break up with her high school boyfriend, Lana has become a serial dater, jumping from relationship to relationship. She works as a dating and relationships columnist for a website in LA, but when she finally finds herself single on the night she thought she was going to get engaged, Lana is ready to reevaluate. Her plans are detailed when Seth, her ex boyfriend from high school, takes an assignment at Lana’s work, and the two find themselves pitted against each other in a competition: Lana has to remain single and write about it, and Seth has to settle down and write about his quest to try to find a steady relationship. Whoever’s series is more popular will win their own column. But as the competition progresses, Seth and Lana find that their jobs aren’t the only thing on the line.
This book was so cute! The competition between Lana and Seth was hilarious and brought out a lot of great banter and funny moments. I loved their relationships with their friends and coworkers too; a lot of the chapters ended with Slack messages between everyone and they were so funny. Definitely a slow burn with lots of angst and I loved that. Lana’s character was super relatable and I was so proud of her journey at the end. I also loved that Lana was obsessed with iced hazelnut lattes because they’re my favorite as well and I’ve never seen another character like anything hazelnut like that! I felt seen hahah. Super cute rom com!
katwilde's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lbnova's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
ashleyeeaton's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kirstylee's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
m4nda_beth's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars for this because there could have been a little more character development for me.
I am such a sucker for a second-chance romance and I enjoyed this book so much. The history and hurt between Seth and Lana was so easy to relate to and I enjoyed them both individually but wished we would have been able to see more of who they are together. I enjoyed the premise of this, butttt feel like things were a bit rushed near the end, but this book made me smile and was an overall fun read.
I am such a sucker for a second-chance romance and I enjoyed this book so much. The history and hurt between Seth and Lana was so easy to relate to and I enjoyed them both individually but wished we would have been able to see more of who they are together. I enjoyed the premise of this, butttt feel like things were a bit rushed near the end, but this book made me smile and was an overall fun read.
mellyqueen's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
miaomoh's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5