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Losing It by Cora Carmack

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snortles's review

DNF at 30%… I can’t decide whether the slut-shaming of her friend or the emphasis on virginity culture bothers me more. Not for me.

nglofile's review against another edition

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1.0

I don't even know how to assess this book. It definitely isn't for me now, but neither would it have been when I was the target demographic. Listen, I'm all for certain formulaic paths in genre fiction, and with romance you are looking for a specific experience and the reassurance of expected elements in a fresh scenario: the heroine's relatable insecurities, the meet-cute, the flare of sparks, the pull-back and/or obstacles, steamy sensuality, an added complication, the declaration of love and acceptance for who each is, the happily ever after...

This may be true, but please don't insult the reader with wildly improbable characters, contrived developments, truly awful phrases, and an overall impression that the book is the fantasy writing of a teenager.

Other reviews clearly show another point of view, and as I sample additional new adult [still detest that label] titles, perhaps I'll lighten up. What does it have to offer? There's humor, first-time anxiety that morphs into sexual power, stage-of-life angst, and a heroine who regularly gets herself into embarrassing situations but whom everyone still seems to like and respect and who eventually gets everything she wants. To sum up, it seems a rushed effort to cater to the growing number of older teen/twentysomethings who liked Fifty Shades.

audiobook note: Phoebe Strole adopts an early-Anne Hathaway style of rapid-fire, awkward-cute delivery, and all other issues aside, it works quite well.

daylightdaisy's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted reflective 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

3.5

saluki's review

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2.0

New adult romance. It's all about losing the V-card. Unfortunately 'the one' is the new young theatre professor in Texas. And he's British! (Don't get me started on the cliches there). Bliss is clumsy and nuts at times which I suppose are meant to be comedic moments but are truly awkward and cringe-worthy situations.

Mediocre fare and predictable.

kcm1229's review

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5.0

Okay, so this is one of the best books I’ve read in a while. Of course it is the the “I want you but I can’t have you” book but it is well written! I love how Bliss and Garrick just fit. I wish the epilogue was longer though lol. I could say much more but omg I will be typing for days lol.

ga_bby4's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

1morepaige's review

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3.0

Not typically my thing, but really entertaining. I needed a diversion from stressing about finals, so I was going in looking for something extremely light to read and this absolutely fit the bill.