christinamarie's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
nglofile's review against another edition
4.0
Warm, nutty, and sweet.
3.5 stars. The premise, cure a post-breakup depression with a series of dates set up by various family members, is charmingly far-fetched. This proves to be an effective comic structure for a story that is just as much about friends and family and knowing oneself as it is about finding romantic connection. Some of the scenes are truly madcap, and those provide counterbalance to some heavier worries for the main character.
The book is set during the holiday season, but Christmas and New Year's only serve to bring extended family together as well as t provide a wealth of creative date outings. Teens looking for Hallmark movie-like heart and hi-jinks won't be disappointed.
3.5 stars. The premise, cure a post-breakup depression with a series of dates set up by various family members, is charmingly far-fetched. This proves to be an effective comic structure for a story that is just as much about friends and family and knowing oneself as it is about finding romantic connection. Some of the scenes are truly madcap, and those provide counterbalance to some heavier worries for the main character.
The book is set during the holiday season, but Christmas and New Year's only serve to bring extended family together as well as t provide a wealth of creative date outings. Teens looking for Hallmark movie-like heart and hi-jinks won't be disappointed.
katreadsalot's review against another edition
3.0
This book was an utter delight. The crazy family was really fun.
ameliaxxreads1111's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
katupatu's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? No
5.0
bookchew's review against another edition
2.0
Eh. Not particularly christmassy. No real stakes or romantic tension. And the B storyline about her sister was repetitive and uninteresting. Lots of strange scene setting and entirely too many characters who were hardly in service of the plot. This was cute and easy but all over the place and ultimately didn’t have a lot of meat to it.
marieeandree's review against another edition
5.0
This was so cute oh my goodness. I can't get over how much I loved Sophie's family as well as the love interest. This was the absolute perfect holiday read that made me feel so full of love and Christmas spirit.
thereadingcat15's review against another edition
3.0
The full book review is up on the blog. Here is a link to it: https://thecatwithabook.wordpress.com/2020/12/19/book-review-10-blind-dates/
Let me know what you think afterward.
Let me know what you think afterward.
jonastranchet's review
3.0
The story itself was quite good, but I really disliked Sophie as main character. Half of the time I didn't agree with her way of thinking, which is annoying as the book is told from her point of view. Apart from that, this book offers some good humor and very cute romance.