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tsquare345's review
2.0
Some aspects of the tech bits were really unrealistic. Many of the situations seemed overly cliché and just exaggerated. I really didn't like the ending. The epilogue was rushed and was like only two paragraphs long as opposed to other parts of the book that was way too focused on minutiae.
stephhs592's review
4.0
The book moved fast and it was so engaging to read! I really liked Mel as a narrator but sometimes I wished she said what she was thinking!
minseigle's review
5.0
Quick, easy, entertaining read. This story was unique and relevant to dating in this day and age.
kelseyrhds18's review
3.0
It's okay
Half way through How to Hack a Heartbreak I was struggling to read it and I was questioning if I was going to finish it. Maybe around the 40% it picked up though. While the story is interesting it's very frustrating how closed minded Melanie is. I don't think it's a spoiler since its the first scene but one night she gets stood up. The guy is immediately a jerk. She never considers that maybe he had an emergency to attend to and didn't think to message his Flutter date. It would be one thing if she did it occasionally but she does it often.
Also I don't know if it's intentional but all the guys mentioned in the story are terrible besides Alex and Ray. All the men are rude or misogynist. The only reason Alex and Ray are 'nice' is because they are dating prospects. Even Melanie's dad is terrible since he cheated on her mom. Speaking of parents they are basically plot devices and that's it. We don't know her parents, if she has siblings, or where she's from. Nothing.
The plot was interesting even if it took me a while to get into it due to her assumptions. Even though the problems with Jerk Alert were clear from the get go it was still an interesting concept.
I would recommend the book just be prepared for the protagonist to be closed minded and her sometimes assuming women can do no wrong.
Half way through How to Hack a Heartbreak I was struggling to read it and I was questioning if I was going to finish it. Maybe around the 40% it picked up though. While the story is interesting it's very frustrating how closed minded Melanie is. I don't think it's a spoiler since its the first scene but one night she gets stood up. The guy is immediately a jerk. She never considers that maybe he had an emergency to attend to and didn't think to message his Flutter date. It would be one thing if she did it occasionally but she does it often.
Also I don't know if it's intentional but all the guys mentioned in the story are terrible besides Alex and Ray. All the men are rude or misogynist. The only reason Alex and Ray are 'nice' is because they are dating prospects. Even Melanie's dad is terrible since he cheated on her mom. Speaking of parents they are basically plot devices and that's it. We don't know her parents, if she has siblings, or where she's from. Nothing.
The plot was interesting even if it took me a while to get into it due to her assumptions. Even though the problems with Jerk Alert were clear from the get go it was still an interesting concept.
I would recommend the book just be prepared for the protagonist to be closed minded and her sometimes assuming women can do no wrong.
amyma's review
4.0
How to Hack a Heartbreak by Kristin Rockaway was an all-around fun read. It was a quick read for me, I started and finished it today, it kept my full attention, never getting boring at all. This is a book about coders, dating apps, and a lot of strong female friendships. When I was dating a long time ago, there weren't dating apps, I actually do not even think the internet was much at the time (pretty sure it was pre-AOL even). How is that for putting me in the dinosaur era, haha! Anyway, my point is, I have never used a dating app; however, I do find them fascinating, but I am also so glad I never had to because I would not like the "ghosting" or certain pics that seem to be shared. This story hits all of the high and low points of dating through apps, is super funny here and there, but more than that, it is engaging. I enjoyed reading it. Thank you to Graydon House and NetGalley for giving me a copy of this book, this review is 100% my honest opinion.
tissas1's review
1.0
This book was just straight up not very good. Mel was so annoying and she just acts crazy over everything. we don't see any real character development until about 75% through the book. I had very high hopes because I thought the whole premise sounded fun but it just came off as very preachy and man hating, very unrealistic.
goingl's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
this book was black and white
the plot things could be seen from miles away
the main character was super unlovable
the plot things could be seen from miles away
the main character was super unlovable
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