Reviews

The Hookup Dilemma by Constance Gillam

emcgriff123's review against another edition

funny hopeful 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? No

4.5

heyyyyitskatelyn's review against another edition

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? It's complicated

3.0

nixbix_reads's review against another edition

2.0

I love a good enemies to lovers, but this did not do it for me. I thought that Rashida & Elliot had great chemistry together, but I felt that a lot of the romance happened off page. The issue of gentrification & the impact it has on people & neighborhoods played a large part in this story, and I felt that these parts dragged.

Thanks to Entangled Publishing & NetGalley for the DRC in exchange for an honest review.

damusicalpoet's review against another edition

emotional 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? No

3.75

danie_faye's review

emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

chip4201's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

lexpugs's review against another edition

4.0

I thought this was a cute book. Perfect little Valentine’s Day read. It was a fast read and had nice plot to spice ratio.

keeceefd's review against another edition

emotional 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? No

3.25

theromancespace's review against another edition

3.0

I personally did not find this to be an easy read. I struggled with the writing style and the syntax. I felt there was too much detail and not enough romance involved. The story had some spicy scenes but had a lot of fade to black. I typically do not read books where the main source of conflict is communication or the lack there of. I found that the FMC Rashida was just avoiding anything and everything making their community issue worse. I didn't particularly relate to her character. I am mostly giving this book 3 stars because Elliot was a worthy love interest. He seemed the most dedicated and vulnerable party in this love story. I also thought some parts were comical. I started to lose interest in the book when I felt like if Rashida had focused on working with Elliot instead of actively against him they would've avoided a lot of the miscommunication. However, I guess that adds to the plot. I just couldn't relate to the story. Again, this is a pet peeve of mine and I think others will enjoy this book. It just wasn't for me personally.

quolwy's review against another edition

2.0

Wasn't interested in any of the characters, and found the plot to be quite predictable and boring. Usually that would be fine, but as the characters lacked any appeal for me, I ended up skimming the majority of the story.

It also had too much talk about sex, I prefer a fade to black and mild innuendos.

Thank you to Netgalley and publishers for providing me a free e-copy in exchange for an honest review.