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joanapmo's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
A few days before starting this book, I was thinking to myself "I don't cry easily when reading. The first book to make me sob this year wins." Now I have to swallow my words because this book made me sob not once, but twice.
rhie's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
rhiannond72's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
To enjoy this story I feel that you have to completely un route it from reality. For the first 3/4 of the book I just could not get past Charlie as a character signing up for this dating show. Bumped up the score due to the fun ending. On the whole really struggled with this book.
ciccinne's review against another edition
3.0
Liked it more than R,W&RB but there was still something missing. First 50% had me hooked but after that it was lacking.
kynikoskyon's review against another edition
DNF @ 11%
Nahh... con ese spoiler q me hice me basta pa cachar q no voy a disfrutar de este libro.
Leí super poco como para opinar, pero ya de entrada con esa escena donde el novio de una de las participantes le pega un combo en el hocico al Charlie y nadie de la producción reacciona como corresponde— corriendo a detener el altercado antes de que la cosa se pusiera fea o disculpándose profusamente con Charlie por permitir la entrada de un weon violento al set— me fue suficiente para intuir que el personaje que más me estaba gustando, Charlie, iba a ser tratado como saco de papas de aquí en adelante por toda la gente desagradable que tenía a su al rededor; y por gente desagradable con eso también me refiero a Dev, el otro protagonista
Nahh... con ese spoiler q me hice me basta pa cachar q no voy a disfrutar de este libro.
Leí super poco como para opinar, pero ya de entrada con esa escena donde el novio de una de las participantes le pega un combo en el hocico al Charlie y nadie de la producción reacciona como corresponde— corriendo a detener el altercado antes de que la cosa se pusiera fea o disculpándose profusamente con Charlie por permitir la entrada de un weon violento al set— me fue suficiente para intuir que el personaje que más me estaba gustando, Charlie, iba a ser tratado como saco de papas de aquí en adelante por toda la gente desagradable que tenía a su al rededor; y por gente desagradable con eso también me refiero a Dev, el otro protagonista
michellechien930's review against another edition
3.0
"The Charm Offensive" was such a cute book! I've been really wanting to read some cute and fluffy LGBTQ romance reads recently, and "The Charm Offensive" had such a nice story! The main characters Dev and Charlie are very adorable, and their attraction to one another is written in a very cute, natural way. It also tackles mental health issues, social anxiety, etc. However, the book was a bit too long, the central conflict being that they were dating in secret on a romance reality show, and later even broke up near the end to create some of that cheap third-act drama. Another gripe is the Asian representation, it's great to have an Indian male protagonist, but not so great when there are literally zero Indian things about him (apart from his last name). Still, the romance and characters were really sweet, really liked the book!
naomitl's review against another edition
5.0
Oh this story! Pretty much finished it in a day. You'll just want to keep on reading. And the characters! They're all so incredibly lovely and this just has to be a movie!!
alyssadavis's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-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
Dev is like a human bonfire walking around generously warming everyone with his presence. But burning that bright and that fiercely must be exhausting. Charlie wishes he could tell Dev it’s okay to flicker out sometimes. It’s okay to tend to his own flame, to keep himself warm.
storybrooke13's review against another edition
4.0
this book really had me thinking about Red White & Royal Blue simply because I think Charlie reminds me of the presidents son in that book because they go on a similar journey sort of? I did like this book better though LOL
the idea of the producer falling in love with the star of the dating show is so fun and I loved a gay twist on it
Also reminds me of the show Unreal a little bit, but thank god the work environment wasn’t as toxic as theirs
the ending is so AHSHHHHH in a good way and makes me happy that good can exist in a world since it doesn’t seem like it does in the current one we live in (is that too far?)
the idea of the producer falling in love with the star of the dating show is so fun and I loved a gay twist on it
Also reminds me of the show Unreal a little bit, but thank god the work environment wasn’t as toxic as theirs
the ending is so AHSHHHHH in a good way and makes me happy that good can exist in a world since it doesn’t seem like it does in the current one we live in (is that too far?)
rainbowthani's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0