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How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams

21 reviews

kaseybereading's review

challenging emotional funny 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content

Moderate: Sexual harassment and Sexual assault

Minor: Infidelity and Vomit

leesa321988's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring tense 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Sexual assault

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexism, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Vomit

eimreads's review

dark emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Misogyny

Moderate: Racism and Physical abuse

Minor: Vomit

aryn_back's review against another edition

challenging hopeful medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Alcohol, Misogyny, and Racism

Minor: Vomit

josefiend's review

emotional funny tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Racism and Sexual assault

Minor: Vomit and Alcohol

amccarthy's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Sexual violence, and Sexism

Minor: Misogyny

100_pages_hr's review

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.75

This book is a lot heavier than the flirty title might suggest. The topics it covers include things that no one should ever experience, but at the same time are unfortunately experienced everyday. 

I loved Naya's line of work. I love academia and I loved the inclusion of English Learners. I also really appreciated how language was talked about in her own family circles.

Unfortunately I wasn't crazy for all of the ways the romance unfolded in this story. But overall I did like Jake and Naya. 

This was a deep read and evokes a lot of feelings. Please see content warnings!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Dementia and Vomit

lexa's review against another edition

emotional hopeful fast-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

Everything I love in a romance... tackling tough topics, swoony moments, a few laughs, and of course that happily ever after. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, and Vomit

elinmln's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Cancer, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, and Vomit

ricareviews's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring tense fast-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

4.0

This is a love story, but also a story about trauma and domestic abuse. That's something a potential reader needs to be aware of before starting reading this. Additionally, there are some steamy elements sparkled in, which some of you might not enjoy. Overall, this is a lot darker and spicier than the premise and the cover may suggest. Now that that's out of the way, here's what I thought about the book itself. 

The book was simply wonderful! I connected with all the characters, especially our main character, Naya. The writing was gorgeous and the story kept me constantly on my tiptoes, excited for what was going to happen next. I seldom find a contemporary romance that I like this much - I'm happy to say that I completely loved this! Everything here worked for me: from the plot itself to the characters and their quirky humor, to the angst and the steamy elements. This feels like a really strong debut from an author I hope to hear more from in the future. I can't wait for what Denise Williams has in store for all of us!

If you're looking for a contemporary romance that has the perfect amount of romance and tension look no further. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual content

Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault

Minor: Alcoholism, Vomit, and Racism