mariahhanley's review against another edition
2.0
I really wanted to like this. I liked that it featured a biracial main character but beyond that it lacked any depth, even for a romance novel. The constant, constant references to what they wanted to do to each other and what reactions they had to the other character were absolutely cringeworthy, bordering on tasteless. I didn’t actually like either of the two main characters. Saying yes to being a jerk to a woman who has already told you she has trust issues and a history of terrible treatment by men? Sorry dude, that doesn’t make you anything but a gigantic jerk. I liked Hannah a bit more but she didn’t feel developed. At least Jack felt sort of like a full character. Did not like.
damusicalpoet's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
simonereadsbooks'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
acozyadventurer's review against another edition
3.0
For the most part, I enjoyed this book! And while I loved the premise, I feel as though the fact that it was marketed as a retelling or How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days somehow made it fall a bit felt for me. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed reading it, but comparing it to such a high quality rom-com gave it several high expectations that I was a tad bit disappointed by. I found myself struggling to pick it back up once I’d put it down. That being said, I LOVED the strong female lead. She was a total badass (and he was a sweetheart). It didn’t have so much to do with the characters as it did not being able to shake the fact that it was supposed to be a “retelling” that I couldn’t jump on board with.
ashton_walston's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
me_collins's review against another edition
This was a cute concept but ultimately, the writing wasn’t it for me at this time.
beaparisa's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
ashleyeppreads's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
kerrisbooks13's review against another edition
3.0
Cute fluff book, a gender swapped version of How To Lose a Guy in Ten Days. The romance was cute even if the shenanigans brought about by the premise are a little cringe and don’t quite translate well. Still fun