A review by jj7twin
Hard Pass by Sara Ney

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The only thing keeping it from a solid four star rating is the spice level. Not technically tame but the two and a half scenes we get could have been hotter. The first scene certainly could've been hotter. It just stops before she even returns the favor and leaves us guessing on how the rest of the night went.  The last two were short but good. They could've been longer or more descriptive. Also HOW IS HE CONSIDERED UGLY?! There was no one defining feature that made me think "oh this guy isn't pretty boy hot or drop dead gorgeous. He's just average Joe good looking." We didn't get that, just Noah's past flings telling him he's not attractive which is harsh and a brief mention of his face not being covered in bruises cuz of work. Again not something that would make me go "this guy is ugly". I'd rather she emphasized his low self-esteem by giving him a complex from when he was a kid and hadn't grown into his face yet or something.